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Izmir Wedding Photographers

Our Izmir photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Aliağa, Bergama, Foça, Kemalpaşa, Menderes, Menemen, Ödemiş, Tire, Torbalı, Urla

Izmir Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Izmir - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Izmir photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Izmir elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Izmir documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A loving couple embraces in the golden light of the evening sun, surrounded by the enchanting beauty of a wedding hall's grounds. The serene gardens, adorned with lush greenery, tranquil ponds, and cascading wisteria, created a backdrop for portraits.
Andy Sidders
At the beautiful winter wedding in the snow at the Ski Resort, the bride tossed her bouquet against the backdrop of a clear blue sky and white snow-covered mountain top
William Lambelet
The couple was overjoyed to have finally made their commitment to each other legally binding, and celebrated with an intimate cafe reception. As they made their entrance, the couple beamed with happiness and pride.
Cindy Brown

Izmir Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Izmir wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Aegean WPJA members are ready to document any DIY - do it yourself, fast, secret, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

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3 Izmir Wedding Photographers...

Aegean wedding and elopement photography by Furkan Akarsu of Turkey

Furkan Akarsu is a destination wedding photographer with experience since 2016. With a background in Cinema from Atatürk University, he has been working as a photographer and director on various projects. Furkan aims to capture weddings with a documentary perspective,...

Furkan Akarsu

in Izmir, TR
5
5
32
700 (EUR)
Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Nilufer Nalbantoglu is a wedding photographer who discovered her passion for photography as a child, inspired by her father and tinkering with old cameras. After starting out in the world of textiles and furniture photography, she found her calling in capturing the...

Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Kadıköy in Istanbul, TR *Now booking Izmir weddings.
77
2
2
27
800 (EUR)
Ufuk Sarisen Wedding Photography

Ufuk Sarisen is an Istanbul-based wedding photographer who captures couples' most important moments worldwide. With experience in travel, documentary, and editorial photography, he brings a unique approach to creating memorable portraits that tell the story of their...

Ufuk Sarisen

Istanbul in Istanbul, TR *Now booking Izmir weddings.
214
14
31
6
376
1300 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Izmir Couples

Izmir Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Izmir Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Wedding Venue Pictures by Izmir Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Izmir wedding photos.

Izmir Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Izmir wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Izmir marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Izmir engagement portrait sessions with couples.

A fine art couple portrait by a wedding photographer in Alsancak, Izmir, Turkey, under a blue sky, with a dog passing by as they walk holding hands in their pre-wedding photo session.
Engagement portrait of a couple in Alacati, Cesme, Turkey by a Izmir wedding photographer in a fun and playful portrait session as they hold out her skirt and kiss, captured creatively.
A pre-wedding engagement portrait at Alsancak, Izmir, Turkey, beautifully composed by the photographer. The image depicts a couple holding hands against a backdrop of a blue sky, below a statue tower showcasing horses with riders preparing for battle.
A couple sits side by side amidst a row of low bushes in Alsancak, Izmir, Turkey for a pre-wedding portrait. The expansive blue sky serves as a backdrop while a bicyclist passes by.
In Ephesus, Izmir, Turkey, during a pre-wedding photo shoot, the couple elegantly poses at the stone building ruins. Both dressed in black, their attire exudes class and style against the historical backdrop.
At Uzbaş Arboretum in Urla, İzmir-Turkey, a black and white portrait captures the bride and groom facing each other before the after party at their wedding venue.
At Uzbaş Arboretum in Urla, İzmir, Turkey, a beautiful photo captures the bride and groom on their wedding day. The couple is portrayed in a high angle shot, relaxed on couches at their wedding venue.
Sunlit Love: Urla Romance Captured | In Urla, İzmir, Turkey, this couple shoot features a soon-to-be bride and groom in the sunlight. The scene unfolds on the grass under tall palm trees, creating a picturesque and vibrant setting.
Sunlit Stroll: Urla Love Story - In Urla, İzmir, Turkey, a couple shoot captures the bride and groom walking, holding hands in the sunlight on the grass under tall palm trees. The scene radiates a sense of love and connection.
A wedding photographer from WPJA captured a pre-wedding photo in Alacati, Cesme, Izmir, Turkey, showcasing the urban village vibes of the location
Engagement portrait of a couple in Ephesus, Izmir, Turkey. Sitting on stone steps near a historic building, captured beautifully by a top Izmir wedding photographer.
In a picturesque location at Ephesus, Izmir, Turkey, a couple about to tie the knot poses for an engagement photoshoot amidst the ancient ruins. Dressed in formal attire, the images feature symmetrically framed shots with a low angle perspective.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Izmir wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Izmir wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Izmir wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Izmir wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Izmir wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Izmir wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Izmir WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

izmir turkey wedding photo of the bride with dad at Fun Beach Club

Sinem+Rocco

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

Thank you for your positive energy. You were everywhere at the day. Everybody loved and respected you. You catched every emotional moment at our wedding what we can’t see at that time. You are not just a photographer You are a good soul with a big heart. We are grateful to had you with us while our wedding day. Thanks a lot. Wish you and your family the best and a healthy long life. We keep in touch. We are looking forward to meet you again as soon as possible. 

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Kyrenia Cyprus Wedding Photography from the Korineum Hotel - Bride and bridesmaids drinking

Asli+Bilgehan

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

Ufuk, there are honestly no words to describe how good you are..The moments you captured at our wedding brought the day back to life. Each and every one is completely stunning. Its not just us, everyone whose, seen the images, have been blown away with the quality and creativity of the photos. Our suggestion to couples looking for a photographer; no need to look further and search on internet – work with Ufuk and enjoy the very special day!

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Crete Wedding photo from the ceremony at Apxontiko Kthma Exclusive Events

Nina+Michalis

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

Dear Ufuk, you offered us more than a documentation of our wedding. You gave as something that will pass to our descendants and always remind us of what happened that beautiful day. As a family we are really happy to get to know to you, and as a photographer myself really amazed of your passion for art. Always grateful to you. What you do and present goes beyond expectations!

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