Leyla Dirim is a Berlin-based storyteller behind the lens—a photographer, photojournalist, interpreter, translator, and web designer, born and raised in Germany. Her work is not just about capturing photos but about weaving together cultures, languages, and perspectives.

On her blog, Leyla shares photographs and reflections from the places she’s explored, with a keen eye for architecture, art, and landscapes. Over time, her curiosity has also expanded into the dynamic world of sports photography, where she captures the energy, emotions, and movements of athletes in action. In photojournalism & stories, you will find some of her favorite moments from sporting events.

One thing you should know: Leyla has a deep love for coffee, especially sade türk kahvesi. It fuels her adventures and creative spirit. Traveling is her heartbeat, and when she’s surrounded by nature, she finds strength, balance, and inspiration.

Photography has been her passion since childhood—a lifelong companion that continues to shape how she sees and shares the world.

Leyla D Photography

Copyright Notice to All Users

All images and materials found on this website are copyrighted to Leyla Dirim, and many of these photographs and artworks are also under legal contracts with 3rd parties that have legal rights and authorization to use these images.

Any user found to replicate, reproduce, reference, circulate, distribute, manipulate, or otherwise use these images without the artist’s written consent will be in breach of copyright laws as well as contract laws (for which 3rd parties may take joint action with the artist against you).

For licensing inquiries, please email: leyla@leyladirim.com 

Image Referencing

If you intend to create referenced/derivative work for any commercial use or for sale, including but not limited to prints, competitions, 3D models, CDs, posters, websites, merchandise, etc., you are required to have a license or written permission from the artist for the artwork. Email leyla@leyladirim.com with your usage details for licensing information.

If you intend to reference images from this website for personal use, such as practice for drawings, illustrations, and 3D artworks, a license is not required. Please email if you are uncertain.

For both personal and commercial use, clear credit must be given for any reference used and published (online and offline), stating clearly: “Photography by Leyla Dirim,” and linking back to www.leyladirim.com and the user page on social media.

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You must credit the Artist’s full name Leyla Dirim and link back to www.leyladirim.com

You may not use the material for commercial purposes

If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material without the Artist’s consent in written agreement

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In other words, you may not use the images and materials from this website in artworks, manipulations, or designs, including but not limited to illustrations, paintings, composites, manipulations, websites, layouts, tubes, wallpapers, banners, blogs, CDs, posters, icons, etc., for any purpose whatsoever without explicit written permission from the artist.

Thank you very much.

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