The Honorary Prize of the 22nd Turkey-Germany Film Festival underway in German city  Nuremberg has been awarded to world-famous Istanbul-Armenian photographer Ara Güler. Ermenihaber reports referring to Karar.com Turkish media outlet.

Nuremberg Mayor handed over the award to Güler. While taking the stage to receive his award, Armenian-Turkish photographer noted that photographing is not only the act of taking photos. According to him, a photographer should describe a situation and express ideas through the photos.

Güler’s speech was followed by the screening of the documentary “The Eye of Istanbul” telling about the live and creative career of the renowned photographer.