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Emre Nesli

emrenesliphotography | Istanbul Wedding Images

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PHOTOGRAPHER IMMERSING IN WEDDING MOMENTS, CAPTURING EMOTIONS

Hello, I define myself as a wedding photographer who seeks to capture the key moments of weddings, with a documentary spirit and an artistic perspective. I've been a full-time wedding photographer since 2012. I'm always trying to be an organic part of your wedding. I focus on not only beautiful moments but all strong emotions. Apart from wedding photography, I am working on my master thesis about documentary photography and my personal photography and videography projects. I'm living in İstanbul, Turkey, I am ready to travel all over the world.

11 WPJA Spotlight

Beautiful wedding photo captured at The Bosphorus Palace in Istanbul, showcasing the bride arriving in a black car and waving to friends. Perfectly encapsulating a special moment from the event.
2024 Spotlight Round 3
Photographer captured bride and groom dancing at Bodrum Villa Maçakızı in a black and white image with high contrast, taken at their wedding.
2024 Spotlight Round 3
Captured at a wedding at Çıragan Palace İstanbul, this photo shows the bride getting ready with her friend admiring her. The stylist is doing her hair as a cute dog sits on her lap.
2024 Spotlight Round 3
Wedding photo taken at Divan Hotel Mersin - Groom drinking champagne from friend's bottle. Candid moment captured by the photographer.
2024 Spotlight Round 3
Captivating wedding photo at İstanbul Conrad Hotel featuring a groom dancing with an optical illusion of a larger hand.
2024 Spotlight Round 3
A group of the groom and his best men jumping in the air in synchronized poses, captured on the wedding day at Bodrum Swiss Hotel. A fun and energetic photo that captures the groom and his friends celebrating in fun style.
2024 Spotlight Round 2
A beautiful moment captured at a wedding venue, as the bride and groom smile while taking their first steps together amidst a cascade of petals thrown by joyful guests at the Hilton Hotel in Mersin.
2024 Spotlight Round 2
A captivating black and white close-up shot of a bride getting her eye makeup applied at a Swiss hotel in Bodrum on her wedding day.
2024 Spotlight Round 2
Excitement fills the moment as two young boys in smart bow ties and formal wear gaze eagerly at a decadent wedding cake at the Hilton Hotel Istanbul.
2024 Spotlight Round 2
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47 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

Istanbul Çırağan Kempinsky - Bride's nephew showing signs of boredom during the ceremony.
2024 v02 Photography Competition
Newlyweds share their first dance under the stage lights at Bosphorus Palace in Istanbul, as they sway on the black and white checked floor.
2024 v02 Photography Competition
An elegant bride dancing in the warm glow of the Taksim İntercontinental Hotel wedding venue in İstanbul, surrounded by beautiful orange lights and mesmerizing energy
2024 v01 Photography Competition
In Cappadocia, Turkey, the groom playfully feeds the bride a drink using a syringe-like device. The unique wedding tradition adds fun to the celebration.
2023 v06 Photography Competition
In this photo captured by an Istanbul wedding photographer at Adile Sultan Sarayı, a bride is struggling to drink from a glass as it is poured over her turned head and mouth
2023 v05 Photography Competition
A professional wedding photographer captured this beautiful image at Adile Sultan Sarayı İstanbul. The photo shows a joyful bride dancing alone on a dimly lit, backlit dance floor, with a misty atmosphere around her. This photo won a WPJA Honor Award.
2023 v02 Photography Competition
The newlyweds' classic first dance and romantic kiss were captured in the stage lights at their reception at the Mandarin Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul
2023 v02 Photography Competition
A bride's young daughter watches in awe as her mother gets her makeup done at the Mandarin Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul. This heartwarming moment captured by the wedding photojournalist earned a prestigious WPJA Honor Award.
2023 v02 Photography Competition
First dance in the stage lights for the couple at İstanbul Çırağan Kempinsky
2022 v04 Photography Competition
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92 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits

In Cappadocia, Turkey, the couple swayed in the sunlight, their outlines blending into partial silhouettes, capturing the essence of their upcoming nuptials.
Diamond Awards 2024 v73
Capturing the love between the soon-to-be-married couple, the engagement portrait session at home in Kadıkoy Istanbul shows a tender black and white image of them kissing in an intimate setting.
Diamond Awards 2024 v73
In Kadıkoy, Istanbul, the couple captured a tender and warm embrace as they lay face to face on their backs, preparing for their upcoming wedding.
Diamond Awards 2024 v73
The engaged couple in İstanbul Kadıköy share a joyful pizza feast together, seated on the kitchen floor, brimming with smiles as they prepare for their upcoming wedding.
Diamond Awards 2024 v73
During their engagement portrait session at Istanbul Galata Port, the couple shared a tender and warm embrace in front of the elaborate architectural patterns of the tall background, foreshadowing the love that would soon be celebrated at their wedding.
Diamond Awards 2024 v73
During their engagement portrait session in Galata Bridge, İstanbul, the couple radiated love and connection against the backdrop of the city's geometric shapes and modern architecture.
Diamond Awards 2024 v73
Cappadocia couple pre-wed shoot in a dark hole lightened with an off camera flash
Diamond Awards 2021 v40
Turkey couple pre-wed session in Cappadocia in front of a hot air balloon
Diamond Awards 2021 v40
Cappadocia, Turkey couple engagement shoot silhouetted against a colorful balloon and a dark sky
Diamond Awards 2021 v40
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104 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists

Groom's black dress shoes flying in the air in front of an exit sign at Hilton Hotel Mersin, adding a touch of fun to the wedding day.
2024 v01 Artistic Guild
Newlyweds kissing in front of a charming European building in Gent - Belgium while two cyclists observe with curiosity.
2024 v01 Artistic Guild
Rings shine in natural window light at İstanbul Çırağan Kempinsky on a wedding day.
2024 v01 Artistic Guild
A wedding photographer captured the bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss in front of the symmetrical windows at Feriye Palace Istanbul. The venue provided the wonderful backdrop for this award-winning artistic portrait.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
Bosphorus Palace İstanbul sets the stage for an award-winning wedding day detail - meticulously capturing the bride's shoes and their enchanting reflection, beautifully framed by warm tones and elegant white window curtains.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
Stylish bride, groom, and their dog pose at the Bosphorus Palace in İstanbul. The photo captures them on a roadway with lush tropical plants in the background.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
A stunning wedding day portrait captures the bride in a heavenly pose, surrounded by the white, billowy layers of her dress, as she lies on a bed at the beautiful Bosphorus Palace in Istanbul.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
Wedding photo taken at Divan Hotel Bodrum: A stylish bride and groom pose in front of a blue wall, both sporting sunglasses.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
Wedding photo captured at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel İstanbul, showcasing an artistic detail shot of the rings illuminated by the light streaming in through a window.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
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True Love Captured Awards from Real Weddings - TLC

İstanbul Turkey documentary wedding moment of thebride and her crying brother with their father watching them
Chapter IV - True Love Captured (TLC) Wedding Photography Moments
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9 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles

The WPJA proudly recognizes Emre Nesli as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.

1 'At Work' Photos

The following photos are of Emre Nesli at work.

İstanbul photographer working at a wedding with the bride getting ready.
Photo by: Derya Engin

2 Client Letters

The following letters are from the clients of Emre Nesli.

Mersin Martı Hotel Wedding Photojournalism image of bride and groom laughing

Married: 5 years ago

Gözde&Süheyl

Hey, Thank you for everything. I mean for every moments you captured in your way and your friendship for whole day. You are not only a photographer but also a consultant, organizer and an artist.

İstanbul Wedding Reception Photography from the dance floor.

Married: 5 years ago

Alfred&Hilal

Emre! me and Alfred would like to thank you for providing us lifetime worth of beautiful photos. Since I met you my best friend’ wedding, i was impressed your amazing photos and then I knew who will be the photographer for our wedding day. your positive energy and professional attitude made us feel safe and naturally relax in front of the camera! We had so many positive comments about your amazing shoots from family and friends. you are the photographer of our family now! I have to say also how helpful you were to provide us photos in short time before we moved. We are so appreciate for every single capture you took from our best day! Sending lots of love and huge hug from México!

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