Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
Middle East Wedding Photographers
Middle East Wedding Photographers
Our Middle East photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen
Middle East Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Middle East - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Middle East 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 Middle East 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, Middle East documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Middle East Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Middle East 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.
WPJA members are ready to document any courthouse, mini, quick, 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.
View Award-Winning Pictures from Middle East Wedding Venues
15 Middle East Wedding Photographers...
Geeshan Bandara, an international award-winning wedding photographer, specializes in capturing stories through his pictures. With over 10 years of experience shooting weddings across Europe and Asia, he has worked with both grand celebrity weddings and small intimate ones.
Geeshan Bandara
Dubai, AE *Now booking Middle East weddings.2500 (USD)
Wedding photographer Chandan Sojitra provides stunning visual storytelling to bring your big day to life. With a creative background, a camera in hand, and passion to tell stories through imagery, Chandan has become a sought-after photographer in the local community.
Chandan Sojitra
Dubai, AE *Now booking Middle East weddings.2200 (USD)
Melon Perez brings expertise and enthusiasm to wedding photography, drawing on her background in film-making. With two awards from Emirates Film Festival and recognition from Illustrado Magazine, Melon has a passion for capturing moments and details which has led to her...
Melon Perez
Dubai, AE *Now booking Middle East weddings.2000 (USD)
Sergio Russ is a highly sought-after travel destination wedding photographer. For the last 10 years, he has been focused on capturing the true emotion of a wedding day - the real moments when things go their own way and people show their true selves- without any...
Sergio Russo
Dubai, AE *Now booking Middle East weddings.1500 (USD)
Ankita Asthana is an award-winning wedding photographer with a passion for capturing genuine moments. With a background in travel and a love for diverse cultures, she specializes in capturing emotions in chaotic wedding settings. Her photography is a way for her to express...
Ankita Asthana
Mumbai in Maharashtra, IN *Now booking Middle East weddings.6000 (USD)
Derya Engin is a traveling wedding photographer with over 11 years of experience. Specializing in destination weddings and elopements, Derya focuses on capturing natural and special moments that will be cherished for years to come. With a passion for storytelling, Derya...
Derya Engin
in Istanbul, TR *Now booking Middle East weddings.800 (EUR)
Rish Agarwal is an experienced destination wedding reportage photographer. He left the corporate world 10 years ago to pursue his passion and has documented remarkable stories of people ever since.
Rish Agarwal
in Delhi, IN *Now booking Middle East weddings.3000 (USD)
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 Middle East weddings.1300 (EUR)
Bozhidar Krastev is a passionate wedding photographer who loves to capture the emotion and spirit of the day. He strives to remain within his limits to capture the unique moments that present the authenticity of the story, so when looking through the album, tears and smiles...
Bozhidar Krastev
Ruse in Ruse, BG *Now booking Middle East weddings.2000 (EUR)
Rogerio Frota dos Santos is a traveling destination wedding photographer with experience capturing emotive love stories from all around the world. He started shooting with an amateur camera as a former flight attendant, and evolved to a professional camera for wedding...
Rogerio Frota dos Santos
Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul, BR *Now booking Middle East weddings.3500 (BRL)
Furkan Akarsu is an experienced destination wedding photographer with a background in Cinema. Since 2016, he has been capturing weddings with a documentary style, ensuring a natural and enjoyable experience for couples.
Furkan Akarsu
in Izmir, TR *Now booking Middle East weddings.700 (EUR)
In her distinctive journalistic style, Morgan Lynn Razi, a renowned wedding photojournalist, skillfully captures timeless moments with her camera. Traveling the world, she is highly sought after for her trendsetting approach and caring nature.
Morgan Lynn Razi
Houston in Texas, US *Now booking Middle East weddings.15500 (USD)
Naren Bedekar, a wedding photographer based in New Zealand, has over 12 years of experience as an Art Director in the Middle East. With a passion for photography, Naren has shot over 400 weddings and various corporate events and live shows. He has also worked on projects in...
Naren Bedekar
Auckland in Auckland, NZ *Now booking Middle East weddings.4000 (NZD)
Nicola Majocchi, a wedding photojournalist, has honed his skills through international assignments. From capturing romantic moments to documenting celebratory events, his photos tell a story that transcends borders.
Nicola Majocchi
Lake Como in Como, IT *Now booking Middle East weddings.2500 (EUR)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Middle East Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Middle East Wedding Photographers
Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Middle East wedding photos.
Middle East Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Middle East wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Middle East marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Middle East engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the best Middle East wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Middle East documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Middle East 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 Middle East wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find Middle East photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Middle East wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
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
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Middle East WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Yale+Onur
Photo by Ufuk Sarisen
Your work goes beyond just photo-taking. You capture the essence of the moment, those singular expressions we didn’t even know existed. Now those moments have been captured, and are so beautifully ours forever to remember. Thank you Ufuk for making it happen. We would not hesitate for a moment to work with you again on another special day for our family and friends!
Zeynep+David
Photo by Ufuk Sarisen
You are the one of the best decisions we made with regards to our wedding. Your photographs were wonderful and really captured the feel of the entire weekend. You were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Thank you Ufuk. We love your work!
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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