Fatih Takmakli was born and raised in the Republic of Turkey. He graduated from Loyola University with degrees in Economics, International Studies and Political Science and receive...view moreFatih Takmakli was born and raised in the Republic of Turkey. He graduated from Loyola University with degrees in Economics, International Studies and Political Science and received his Master’s from DePaul University. He has also received certificates in Management and Leadership at Loyola University and DePaul University. He is aiming to continue his studies in a PhD program. He is the President of Perfect Stone USA LLC in Rosemont, Illinois. The photographer currently resides with his wife and daughter in Chicago.
Fatih Takmakli’s most recent photograph books include Modern Cruise Ships from 1931 to 2008, Ferries of the World and Modern Turkish Ships. Fatih’s passion in photographing different types of ships has taken him to many different areas of the world. He has traveled to every state in the continental US. He has attended seven different tall ships challenges since the summer of 2000. Aside from his enthusiasm in ships, he volunteers at Turkish Intercultural Club at Loyola University and DePaul University. He is a member of Psi Beta Delta, Phi Alpha Theta, Golden Key International Honor Society and American Society for Public Administration. He also is a scholar at Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University.view less