Wedding Photos of Istanbul

The following “Istanbul” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Istanbul” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

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In Istanbul-Karaköy, a striking composition features the bride bathed in sunlight in the foreground, while the groom stands in the shadows on the stairs behind her, creating a compelling play of light and depth.
Bride Basks in Sunlight as Groom Awaits in Shadows for Dramatic Portrait in Istanbul-Karaköy
At Solar Beach in Istanbul, the bride's veil flows gracefully around her, enveloping her entirely and making her shine like a diamond.
Bride's Veil Flows Gracefully, Enveloping Her in Radiance at Solar Beach Wedding in Istanbul
At Soho House in Istanbul, Turkey, an intimate scene unfolds as the couple shares a tender kiss on the stairs, highlighting their deep connection amidst the hallway setting.
Couple Shares Tender Kiss on Stairs, Emphasizing Deep Connection at Soho House, Istanbul Reception
At Raffles Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, the wedding rings are creatively displayed as an art installation, adding a unique and sophisticated touch to the celebration by highlighting the rings in an artistic and memorable way.
Wedding Rings Displayed as Sophisticated Installation at Raffles Hotel, Istanbul
At Raffles Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride is elegantly poised while holding flowers, with sunlight casting a striking pattern that shades one half of her face and illuminates the other, creating a captivating interplay of light and shadow.
Bride Poised with Flowers in Captivating Light and Shadow Portrait at Raffles Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey
In Istanbul, Turkey, a low-angle shot from behind captures a touching scene of the mother and best friend helping the bride get ready, as they attentively adjust her dress.
Mother and Best Friend Assist Bride in Low-Angle Shot Taken in Istanbul
In Istanbul, Turkey, a dynamic low-angle detail shot captures the exciting moment as many hands reach skyward, eagerly attempting to catch the falling bouquet, with the flower cluster descending against the backdrop of the white sky.
Hands Reach for Bouquet in Dynamic Low-Angle Shot Against White Sky in Istanbul
In Istanbul, Turkey, a portrait captures the bride and groom facing each other, framed by strings of lights that hang above and behind them, with reflections mirroring the scene below.
Bride and Groom Face Each Other Under Hanging Lights, Reflected Below in Romantic Istanbul Portrait
In Istanbul, Turkey, the groom's cousins share a sweet dance, a boy and girl holding hands and spinning in joyful circles. This endearing scene captures the warmth and familial spirit of the celebration.
Groom's Cousins Share Sweet Dance, Capturing Familial Warmth at Istanbul Wedding Celebration Scene
At Yanik Mektep in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride receives a heartfelt and sincere look from her grandmother, bathed in sunlight. The scene is enriched with smiles, encapsulating the warmth and love shared on this special occasion.
Bride Shares Heartfelt Look with Grandmother, Illuminated by Sunlight at Yanik Mektep in Istanbul Wedding Scene
At Asli Tunca Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride is gracefully escorted down the elegant staircase as she makes her entrance.
Bride's Grand Entrance at Istanbul's Asli Tunca Hotel Wedding
In Istanbul, Turkey, a sideline shot beautifully captures the moment as numerous women reach upwards, arms outstretched, to catch the bouquet. The image reflects the excitement and camaraderie of this wedding tradition.
Women Reach for Bouquet in Exciting Bouquet Toss at Istanbul Wedding, Capturing Tradition and Camaraderie
At Giritli Meyhanesi, it's drum time as the bride takes charge with a drumstick in hand, while a man holds the drum steady. This lively moment adds rhythm and excitement to the celebration, showcasing the couple's festive spirit
Bride Leads with Drumstick at Giritli Meyhanesi, Adding Rhythm and Joy to Wedding Celebration
At Divan Kuruçeşme in Istanbul, a belly dancer captivates the crowd, attracting men eager to place dollars on her outfit. This lively interaction adds a vibrant and entertaining flair to the celebration.
Belly Dancer Captivates Crowd at Divan Kuruçeşme, Men Join in Lively Celebration, Adding Joyful Flair
At İstanbul Sheraton Hotel, Turkey, the bride stands in her white bridal gown, beautifully reflected in the mirror. Two additional white garments hang on the all-white wall, creating an elegant and serene composition.
Bride in White Gown and Mirror Image Complement Serene All-White Decor at İstanbul Sheraton Hotel Wedding
At İstanbul's Four Seasons Hotel, a touching moment unfolds as the bride shares a joyful dance with her grandmother, who is in a wheelchair, celebrating love across generations.
At İstanbul's Four Seasons Hotel, the bride joyfully dances with her grandmother in a wheelchair, celebrating a touching moment of love across generations.
Engaged couple exudes chic vibes at Grand Hotel de Londres, Istanbul during pre-wedding portrait session. Paparazzi-style shot captures them sporting sunglasses indoors.
Chic Elegance: Paparazzi Glamour at Grand Hotel de Londres, Istanbul
On the streets of Istanbul, a black-and-white minimalist shot features the couple in front of their vintage American convertible, poised to head to their ceremony, with a vast sky enhancing the scene's openness and sense of adventure.
Couple Poses by Vintage Convertible Under Expansive Sky in Minimalist Black-and-White Istanbul Scene
At their home in Istanbul, a couple celebrates their engagement surrounded by polaroid photos. Captured from above, they lie on their backs, joyfully reminiscing their relationship.
Overhead Engagement Portrait with Couple Surrounded by Polaroids at Home in Istanbul
At Cengelkoy Sutis Abdullah Aga Yalisi in Istanbul, a couple celebrates their engagement with joy and laughter. The bride proudly holds up a cookie shaped like a hand.
Engagement Portrait in Istanbul with Bride Holding Cookie-Shaped Hand at Cengelkoy Sutis Abdullah Aga Yalisi
At Nuba Istanbul Hotel, the couple is captured inside their vintage car, with the classic interior highlighting the romantic and timeless elegance of the moment.
Vintage Chic: Couple Poses Inside Car at Nuba Istanbul Hotel for Creative Wedding Portrait
In Istanbul, Turkey, the bride and her best friend walk hand in hand, with a newspaper, capturing a lively and modern scene.
Hand-in-hand at an Istanbul wedding: Bride and friend in a modern setting
In Istanbul, Turkey, the couple kisses in the backseat of a convertible car
Convertible Romance: Couple's Intimate Kiss in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey - A joyful celebration on the dance floor of a boat deck at a nighttime reception party is immortalized in this WPJA Spotlight award-winning photograph, showcasing the happiness shared with family and friends.
Dancing Under the Stars: Joyful Moments on Istanbul's Waters
A beautifully captured WPJA Spotlight award-winning photo taken in Istanbul, Turkey showcases the bride and groom in a stunning black and white portrait, with soft sunlight gracefully illuminating them from behind.
Elegance in Light: A Timeless Portrait in Istanbul
In this WPJA Spotlight award-winning image, a sense of calm and tranquility radiates from the Cengelkoy Sutis Abdullah Aga Yalisi in Istanbul, where the bride and groom exude an effortless coolness while waiting for their guests to arrive.
Effortless Elegance: Anticipation at Cengelkoy Sutis Abdullah Aga Yalisi

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