Mugla

Istanbul, Turkey

Nilufer Nalbantoglu

This image by Nilufer Nalbantoglu, a wedding photographer serving Istanbul, Turkey, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Nilufer Nalbantoglu,, an exceptional Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer. This captivating image has earned a prestigious WPJA Spotlight Feature, highlighting remarkable talent and artistic approach. Join us in celebrating the unparalleled creativity and excellence exhibited by a WPJA member.

Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

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Wedding photographer Emre Nesli of Istanbul, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Emre Nesli for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Bodrum Villa Maçakızı Hotel.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2023 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

Izmir, Turkey

Furkan Akarsu

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Photograph 2688063 was awarded to Izmir, Turkey wedding photographer Furkan Akarsu for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Izmir, Turkey wedding photographer Furkan Akarsu with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Dalyan Bungalow - Muğla, Turkey.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their pictures are scrutinized by some of the most notable and respected working photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry (not the wedding industry). Winning in these contests is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer

Istanbul, Turkey

Ufuk Sarisen

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Image 2686800 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Istanbul, Turkey

Ufuk Sarisen

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Photograph 2671683 was awarded to Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Help Beach, Fethiye, Turkey.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized in this field. Their images are scrutinized by some of the most notable and respected working photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry (not the wedding industry). Winning in these competitions is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2022 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Preston Gannaway

Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

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Wedding photographer Emre Nesli of Istanbul, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Emre Nesli for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Flamm Bodrum.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2021 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

Istanbul, Turkey

Ufuk Sarisen

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Istanbul wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Istanbul, Turkey engagement photographer Ufuk Sarisen with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

Istanbul, Turkey

Ufuk Sarisen

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Istanbul wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Istanbul, Turkey engagement photographer Ufuk Sarisen with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

Istanbul, Turkey

Ufuk Sarisen

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Istanbul wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Istanbul, Turkey engagement photographer Ufuk Sarisen with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

Istanbul, Turkey

Ufuk Sarisen

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Istanbul wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Istanbul, Turkey engagement photographer Ufuk Sarisen with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.