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Istanbul Wedding Photographers

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Istanbul Wedding Photographers

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

Istanbul Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Istanbul - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Istanbul 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 Istanbul 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, Istanbul documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Ranch Boutique Hotel Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Picture of bride giving groom a knowing smile
David Clumpner
An intimate kiss of the bridal couple, as the guests watch in the garden of the restaurant, was the perfect ending to a beautiful, small wedding
Caroline Elenbaas
Wedding portrait of the Italy couple as the winds carry the brides gown behind her in the fields
Alessia Bruchi

Istanbul Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Istanbul 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.

Turkey WPJA members are ready to document any courthouse, small, DIY - do it yourself, 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.

6 Istanbul Wedding Photographers...

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
77
2
2
34
800 (EUR)
Wedding photography and elopements by Derya Engin

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
10
1
7
13
800 (EUR)
Serenay Lokcetin - Wedding Reportage Photographer

Serenay Lokcetin, a visual storyteller and destination wedding photographer with 6 years of experience, utilizes a journalistic style to immortalize the unique moments of each couple's special day, focusing on emotions and cultural richness.

Serenay Lokcetin

Istanbul in Istanbul, TR
67
1
1
31
800 (EUR)
Couple engagement photo sessions, wedding and elopement photography by Emre Nesli

Emre Nesli is a wedding photographer known for his ability to capture real moments and emotions. He has been photographing weddings since 2012, focusing on destination weddings and engagement portraits. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, he is available to travel anywhere for your...

Emre Nesli

İstanbul in Istanbul, TR
146
2
1
92
950 (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
214
14
31
6
385
1300 (EUR)
Istanbul wedding photography by Emre Kasap of the Turkey WPJA

Emre Kasap

Sisli in Istanbul, TR
1000 (EUR)

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.

In Istanbul's Yildiz Park, during their engagement photo session, he tenderly carries his soon-to-be bride across the cable-hung swing pedestrian bridge, capturing love and joy.
A couple in love had a photoshoot in Istanbul near an ancient stone wall with a city view to celebrate their upcoming wedding.
In Istanbul, Turkey, a picture was taken of a couple about to wed, sitting together in front of an ornate iron gate, showcasing their love for each other.
At an engagement portrait session in Istanbul, Turkey, a wide angle photo was taken at a low angle with the couple holding hands in a symmetrical pose at a historical building.
Photographer takes a picture of the couple standing in a symmetrical way on the steps of the Old Post Office in Istanbul, capturing a beautiful portrait for their upcoming wedding.
At Sirkeci, Istanbul, a photographer used a slow shutter speed to blur the passing train, creating a beautiful and symmetrical portrait of the couple in front of the metro.
Wedding photo taken at Okyanus Yati in Istanbul, showcasing a beautiful moment between the bride and groom surrounded by stunning floral decorations during their ceremony.
Wedding picture of a bride and groom kissing just after the ceremony at Okyanus Yati, Istanbul. Beautiful moment captured by a wedding photographer.
Professional wedding photographer capturing the bride and groom's kiss at the historic Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. This stunning photo captures a memorable moment from the ceremony.
Wedding photo taken at Rahmi Koc Museum in Istanbul, capturing a private session for the bride and groom. A beautiful and intimate memory from the special day.
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.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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: How can couples find Istanbul photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Istanbul 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.
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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
What is a Modern Elopement?
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they 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 Istanbul WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

bodrum turkey wedding photography of the bride under the lights at macakizi

Jaumana+Rani

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

I’m looking through the photos now and they are AMAZING, thank you! Our friends were talking how great of a photographer you guys were that night! Thank you for a great experience Ufuk, keep rocking it!

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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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Istanbul Turkey Wedding Pictures from the Ceremony - Ulus 29

Vassia+Aris

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

Hello Ufuk, how is the holiday going? We had the chance to go throught the photos! Really great work! we loved them!

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