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Our Istanbul photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Esenyurt, Yakuplu, Kirac, Hadimkoy, Mimarsinan, Tepecik, Durusu, Muratbey, Kumburgaz, Darica, Catalca, Celaliye, Gebze, Yalova, Selimpasa

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in Istanbul?

Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your symbolic, non-traditional, casual, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Istanbul documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Capture Your Dream Istanbul Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Istanbul wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.

Turkey WPJA members are ready to document any minimony, micro, city hall, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

5 Istanbul Wedding Photographers...

Ufuk Sarisen Wedding Photography

Ufuk Sarisen is a professional family and wedding photographer from Istanbul. He travels around the world to capture couples' special moments on their big day. With his expertise in travel, documentary, and editorial photography, he creates unique and memorable...

Ufuk Sarisen

Istanbul in Istanbul, TR
275
14
31
6
484
1300 (EUR)
Couple engagement photo sessions, wedding and elopement photography by Emre Nesli

Emre Nesli is a destination wedding photographer with a documentary spirit and an artistic perspective. Since 2012, he has been fully dedicated to capturing the key moments and strong emotions of weddings. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, he is ready to travel worldwide for your...

Emre Nesli

İstanbul in Istanbul, TR
184
2
1
92
950 (EUR)
Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Nilufer Nalbantoglu is a traveling wedding photographer who developed an early interest in photography through her father, reading magazines and playing with twin lens machines. She began her business career in textiles and furniture photography before focusing on weddings.

Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Kadıköy in Istanbul, TR
112
2
4
38
800 (EUR)
Serenay Lokcetin - Wedding Reportage Photographer

Serenay Lokcetin, a documentary photographer specializing in destination weddings, skillfully combines storytelling and visuals to capture the essence of each couple's big day, highlighting emotions and cultural uniqueness.

Serenay Lokcetin

Istanbul in Istanbul, TR
105
1
1
31
800 (EUR)
Wedding photography and elopements by Derya Engin

Derya Engin is an experienced wedding photographer specializing in destination weddings and elopements. With a talent for capturing natural and cherished moments, Derya brings an artistic touch to every image.

Derya Engin

in Istanbul, TR
10
1
7
13
800 (EUR)
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Elopement Photo of bride and groom with their wedding guests with the color of the sea
Nino Lombardo
The bride and groom had a small outdoor wedding with live violin music and a special first dance
Kimmi Cranes

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Istanbul Couples

Istanbul Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A couple walks, laughs, and jumps through the streets of Eminönü in Istanbul, Turkey, their pre-wedding session framed by the bustling city atmosphere and the rich historical backdrop of one of Istanbul’s oldest neighborhoods.
In Sultanahmet, Istanbul, a couple enjoys a quiet pre-wedding session, framed by the grand architecture and historical landmarks of this iconic area.
Framed by old world stone buildings in Eminönü, Istanbul, Turkey, the couple walks hand in hand, their pre-wedding session merging urban charm with historic architecture at this striking city scene.
Along the waterfront venue in Ortaköy, Istanbul, the couple enjoys their pre-wedding photo session, with views of the Bosphorus and neighborhood’s iconic backdrop grounding a sense of modern romance.
A stylish couple enjoys a romantic pre-wedding photo session at Galata Port in Istanbul, Turkey.
This colorful engagement portrait features a couple exploring the historic and vibrant streets of Balat, Istanbul, Türkiye, during a joyful pre-wedding session filled with authentic local charm.
Wandering through the picturesque neighborhood of Balat in Istanbul, Türkiye, the couple celebrates their engagement.
This pre-wedding session in Ortaköy, Istanbul, Turkiye, captures a couple’s deep connection near the water.
In Karaköy, Istanbul, the couple poses with a vibrant parrot borrowed from a local trainer, offering a unique and lively visual element to their city portrait session.
As the bride prepares for her day at Istanbul Terrace Suleymaniye, the groom pauses for a seated library room portrait, blending anticipation with tradition in this lively setting.
Within the preparation room at Koc Museum in Istanbul, the couple is surrounded by vintage décor, the setting providing a sense of history and character to their wedding session.
Wandering through the Old Town in Tahtakale, Eminonu, Istanbul, a couple’s session is creatively mirrored by the fractured reflection of the groom in a broken street mirror.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Istanbul wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Istanbul 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: How can couples find top-ranked Istanbul wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Istanbul photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Istanbul 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 Istanbul wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Istanbul WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

izmir turkey wedding photo from the reception party at Luciene Arkas

Sevda-Tugrul

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

We got married almost like two years ago, and l just had a chance to look at all of our photos. How talented you are Ufuk! I always looking to the photos with a big smile on my face. Thanks for the amazing photos again! You didn’t miss even a second, l felt like I was in our wedding again. THANK YOU. 

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Sanat Bahçem wedding photography from outdoor ceremony

Jennifer & Akram

Photo by Derya Engin

Derya, we can't thank you enough for your contribution to our wedding. You and your team truly went above and beyond to ensure you captured every moment. It meant so much that you helped us capture the evening before with all our traditions. At every step of the process you helped us stay calm and natural. You have an amazing combination of professionalism and creativity. You and your team fit naturally into the whole wedding and were flexible enough to go with the flow. The end result was breathtaking. Both the photos and the video were stunning and we couldn't be happier. Thank you for capturing these memories we'll cherish always.

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Istanbul Turkey Wedding Photo from the Suma Beach Venue | Bride and groom at the reception.

Sarah+Saad

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

Ufuk you are a genius! GENIUS!!! Thank you for what You made us see just now! Nothing but love to you big brother, thats all i can tell you! - Saad Oh my god! You are one big genius!!! Im crying from joy. You made my day! A true artist! Thats what I call you! Rock star! If i can do it all over again i would still chose you a 100 times! To take our precious moments... -Sarah

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