Middle East Wedding Photographers

Middle East Wedding Photographers

Our Middle East photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen

Middle East Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Middle East - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Middle East 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 Middle East 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, Middle East documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Middle East Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Middle East 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.

WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, justice of the peace, mini, 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.

15 Middle East Wedding Photographers...

Geeshan Bandara wedding photography studio owner

Geeshan Bandara, an award-winning wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience in Europe and Asia, specializes in capturing stories through his pictures. He has worked on grand celebrity weddings as well as smaller, intimate ceremonies, and is particularly fond of...

Geeshan Bandara

Dubai, AE *Now booking Middle East weddings.
2500 (USD)
Chandan Sojitra is an Engagement Portrait, Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Chandan Sojitra, a skilled and creative wedding photographer, uses his keen eye and passion for storytelling to visually capture and immortalize your special day. With a background in visual arts and a deep love for photography, Chandan has become highly sought after for...

Chandan Sojitra

Dubai, AE *Now booking Middle East weddings.
2200 (USD)
Dubai UAE wedding photography by Melon Perez

Melon Perez brings expertise and enthusiasm to wedding photography, drawing on her background in film-making. With two awards from Emirates Film Festival and recognition from Illustrado Magazine, Melon has a passion for capturing moments and details which has led to her...

Melon Perez

Dubai, AE *Now booking Middle East weddings.
2000 (USD)
Sergio Russo elopement and wedding photography from the studio ParamountPics

Sergio Russ is a highly sought-after travel destination wedding photographer. For the last 10 years, he has been focused on capturing the true emotion of a wedding day - the real moments when things go their own way and people show their true selves- without any...

Sergio Russo

Dubai, AE *Now booking Middle East weddings.
1500 (USD)

Ana Backhaus

Dubai, AE *Now booking Middle East weddings.
1800 (USD)
Engagement Portrait Pro and Wedding Photographer Ankita Asthana

Ankita Asthana is an award-winning wedding photographer with a passion for capturing genuine moments. With a background in travel and a love for diverse cultures, she specializes in capturing emotions in chaotic wedding settings. Her photography is a way for her to express...

Ankita Asthana

Mumbai in Maharashtra, IN *Now booking Middle East weddings.
6000 (USD)
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 *Now booking Middle East weddings.
800 (EUR)
Studio portrait of Rish Agarwal, a candid wedding photographer

Rish Agarwal is a professional wedding photographer who captures real moments at marriage events. With 10 years of experience, he left the corporate world to pursue his passion and has been documenting remarkable stories ever since.

Rish Agarwal

in Delhi, IN *Now booking Middle East weddings.
3000 (USD)
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 *Now booking Middle East weddings.
1300 (EUR)
Studio portrait of Bozhidar Krastev, wedding photographer of Vonle Art

Bozhidar Krastev is a passionate wedding photographer who loves to capture the emotion and spirit of the day. He strives to remain within his limits to capture the unique moments that present the authenticity of the story, so when looking through the album, tears and smiles...

Bozhidar Krastev

Ruse in Ruse, BG *Now booking Middle East weddings.
2000 (EUR)
At work portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos

Rogerio Frota dos Santos is a skilled wedding photographer who specializes in engagement portraits and elopement ceremonies. He began his photography journey with a basic camera while working as a flight attendant and has grown into a professional with expertise in...

3500 (BRL)
Aegean wedding and elopement photography by Furkan Akarsu of Turkey

Furkan Akarsu, an Atatürk University Cinema graduate, is a skilled destination wedding photographer with experience since 2016. His documentary style captures weddings naturally, creating an enjoyable experience for couples.

Furkan Akarsu

in Izmir, TR *Now booking Middle East weddings.
700 (EUR)

Morgan Lynn Razi is an internationally acclaimed wedding photographer, renowned for her trendsetting style and warm, caring personality. Highly sought after worldwide, she travels the world, capturing wedding photos for clients of all types.

Morgan Lynn Razi

Houston in Texas, US *Now booking Middle East weddings.
15500 (USD)
Portrait of Naren Bedekar, wedding photographer

Naren Bedekar, a wedding photographer based in New Zealand, has over 12 years of experience as an Art Director in the Middle East. With a passion for photography, Naren has shot over 400 weddings and various corporate events and live shows. He has also worked on projects in...

Naren Bedekar

Auckland in Auckland, NZ *Now booking Middle East weddings.
4000 (NZD)
Nicola Majocchi of UNITE-XO - International Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer

Nicola Majocchi, a wedding photojournalist, has honed his skills through international assignments. From capturing romantic moments to documenting celebratory events, his photos tell a story that transcends borders.

Nicola Majocchi

Lake Como in Como, IT *Now booking Middle East weddings.
2500 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Middle East Couples

Middle East Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Middle East Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Middle East Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At a ceremony in the United Arab Emirates, this beautiful photo captures the bride and groom dancing together after their wedding ceremony. Their joy and love is evident in their smiles.
A wedding photo from Zabeel Saray Dubai shows bridesmaids slipping on their shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Middle East photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Middle East 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Middle East wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Middle East wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Middle East wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Middle East 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.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Middle East WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

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. 

Photography from the Wedding Day at Kaya Hotel, Uchisar, Turkey

Merve + Alper

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

Ufuk you are simply AMAZING! You are really more than a photographer. From the beginning through to the end you were always very friendly and positive. You knew what you were doing and offered endless support, advice and guidance. On the wedding day itself we felt in safe hands and it was like having a friend there with you ! There experience and professionalism shines through, allowing you to relax and have the best day of your lives ! As we already expected , we received wonderful photos and couldn’t be more happier with the results. You are seriously talented and genuinely loves what you do ! Thank you so much!

Lucy and Lewis

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

Oh my goodness Ufuk! We have received our photos, they are out of this world! The albums are so stunning! They are amazing! WOW!!!! I can't stop looking at them! You r so talented. Truly stunning!!! Have a lovely weekend - Lucy