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Turkey Wedding Photographers

Our Turkey photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Adana, Gaziantep, Konya, Antalya, Diyarbakir, Mersin, Bodrum, Muğla Province, Bodrum Peninsula, Tekirdağ, East Thrace, Balkan Peninsula and the Gulf of Gökova

Turkey Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Turkey - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Turkey photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your outdoor, symbolic, religious, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Turkey elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Turkey documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Romantic couple silhouetted against grand painting in pre-ceremony wedding day photoshoot
Furkan Akarsu
The newly-engaged couple posed for their pre-wedding shoot in their new apartment, creating a lasting memory to look back on before they said "I do."
Carl Bower
The bride and groom crossed the road hand in hand, on their way to their intimate destination wedding ceremony
Kate Hampson

Turkey Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Turkey 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.

Europe WPJA members are ready to document any quick, self solemnization, micro, 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.

7 Turkey Wedding Photographers...

Couple engagement photo sessions, wedding and elopement photography by Emre Nesli

Emre Nesli is a wedding photographer based in Istanbul who specializes in capturing genuine moments and emotions. He has been dedicated to photographing weddings since 2012, with a focus on destination weddings and engagement portraits.

Emre Nesli

İstanbul in Istanbul, TR
152
2
1
92
950 (EUR)
Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Nilufer Nalbantoglu is a wedding photographer who fell in love with photography as a child. Inspired by her father and experimenting with cameras, she worked in textiles and furniture photography before specializing in capturing the genuine moments of weddings, regardless...

Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Kadıköy in Istanbul, TR
78
2
4
38
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
72
1
1
31
800 (EUR)
Wedding photography and elopements by Derya Engin

Derya Engin is a destination wedding photographer specializing in capturing natural, cherished moments. With over 11 years of experience, Derya brings an artistic touch to every image.

Derya Engin

in Istanbul, TR
10
1
7
13
800 (EUR)
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
220
14
31
6
406
1300 (EUR)
Aegean wedding and elopement photography by Furkan Akarsu of Turkey

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
5
6
32
700 (EUR)
Studio portrait of Bozhidar Krastev, wedding photographer of Vonle Art

Bozhidar Krastev, a Europe-based wedding photographer, skillfully captures the emotion and spirit of the day, creating authentic albums that bring forth natural tears and smiles.

Bozhidar Krastev

Ruse in Ruse, BG *Now booking Turkey weddings.
83
5
3
2
20
2000 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Turkey Couples

Turkey Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

The details of this wedding, showcasing rings nestled in the iconic God and Man painting at Turkey's Soho House.
A captivating wedding portrait by a WPJA-featured photographer, showcasing their artistic vision. Witness a stunning bridal image in Istanbul, as sunlight and shadows frame the bride at Sultanahmet Mosque.
WPJA's Artistic Guild unveils a captivating wedding portrait, shot in Cavusin, Turkey. Witness a breathtaking aerial view of a chimney fairy-like landscape in this unique photo.
The Artistic Guild spotlights a mesmerizing wedding portrait from Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey. A bride gracefully arches in profile while hot air balloons float above.
Step into a dreamlike setting captured by a WPJA photographer as a couple poses on rocky terrain with a vibrant hot air balloon soaring in the background.
WPJA's The Artistic Guild spotlights a one-of-a-kind wedding portrait taken in Goreme, Turkey. Bride with blue hair matching the sky and holding a small dog against a picturesque balloon-filled sky backdrop.
An exciting wedding reception in Istanbul, as the bride's cousin kicks off the celebration at the reception venue.
Newlyweds share a joyous first dance in Eskisehir, Turkey, celebrating the start of their journey together.
Wedding welcome dinner in Istanbul, Turkey. Dusk shot of happy couple and guests inside, with city lights shown through the window and a stunning view.
A bride in Istanbul, Turkey has her lips elegantly adorned with red lipstick by a skilled makeup artist, capturing her beauty in exquisite detail.
Turkish couple poses for an engagement portrait in the picturesque caves of Cappadocia, Turkey, lit by warm sunlight.
Turkish couple embraces during an engagement photo session at Cappadocia, Turkey, captured in black and white as balloons take flight in the background. The joy and playfulness of the couple is evident as they share a dip and kiss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Turkey wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkey wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Turkey wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Turkey 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
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...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 Turkey WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Antalya Wedding photo from the indoor ceremony at Barut Hotel

Nazanin+Charlie

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

You were a god sent to our wedding. You and your team were nothing but amazing and that’s how everyone in my family and my husband’s feel like. You are so friendly, so precise and professional that we worried about nothing. More than anything else you were so reliable the whole time that gave us the assurance we needed. You made everything really feel better and less stressful and you delivered beautiful shots at the end. Working with you is so easy. Thank you so much!

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izmir turkey wedding photo of the bride with dad at Fun Beach Club

Sinem+Rocco

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

Thank you for your positive energy. You were everywhere at the day. Everybody loved and respected you. You catched every emotional moment at our wedding what we can’t see at that time. You are not just a photographer You are a good soul with a big heart. We are grateful to had you with us while our wedding day. Thanks a lot. Wish you and your family the best and a healthy long life. We keep in touch. We are looking forward to meet you again as soon as possible. 

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Meltem and Evrim

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

Hi Ufuk, Evrim and I would like to thank you for being a part of our wedding. What a fantastic day it was! There are so many natural shots. You really captured the magic of the day and night without missing a beat, and without us even knowing it. The photos arrived in USBs which were packaged beautifully. It was so nice to go through all of them. They brought back many emotions. Thanks so much once again. We’ll cherish the photos forever! - Meltem

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