Milad Payami is a photographer, filmmaker, and visual storyteller with over two decades of experience creating powerful imagery across the worlds of sport, fashion, portraiture, and editorial work.

Currently serving as Head of Photography at FIBA, Milad has led the visual storytelling for 3 Olympic Games (Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024), 5 Basketball World Cups, and more than 100 global competitions. His creative direction has shaped the photographic identity of elite international events, while his camera has captured defining moments—from game-winning shots to unspoken glances.

Milad’s fashion and editorial portfolio includes collaborations with Karl Lagerfeld, FashionTV, and campaigns for major brands and influencers across Europe and Asia. His portraits are known for their emotion, elegance, and cinematic tone—appearing in over 100 publications, book covers, and international media platforms.

While based in Istanbul, Milad’s work continues to span continents—blending technical mastery with emotional depth.

In 2025, he launched Milana Creative Solutions — a visual content initiative focused on artful, high-impact photography and storytelling. It reflects his broader mission: to not only document moments, but to define them.

Photography is how I listen to the world — and speak back through light.

This website is a curated reflection of that voice.

Over the past 20 years, Milad has collaborated with organizations that share a vision for creativity, precision, and visual impact.

Below is a selection of trusted partners from across the world: