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.

Istanbul architecture is background for a dusk engagement picture for a young couple

The interplay of architecture and light give the image of the engaged couple a timeless romantic ambience

Istanbul couple posing under a light umbrella below a dark blue sky

The romantic pose of the engaged couple under the light umbrella juxtaposed against the dark blue sky reflects the duality of marriage

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Istanbul rock formations are the base for a couple playing romantic games

The engaged couple's playful and romantic gymnastic games on the sturdy base of the rock formations showcase their physical and emotional connection

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Istanbul engaged couple's playful and romantic games at the water's edge

The engaged couple's playful and romantic games at the water's edge culminate in the man picking up the woman, capturing a minute of tenderness and strength in their relationship

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Istanbul, Turkey wedding photojournalism image of a couple dancing while reflected in windows

Eternal Whirlwind: Love in the Reflections of Istanbul

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Wedding ceremony shoot with Istanbul couple

Eternal Vows in Istanbul: A Love Story Unfolds

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Istanbul, Turkey wedding picture of a boy in a suit lying on the carpet watching the long ceremony

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Istanbul Turkey playful engagement portrait session in town with steps and a red dress

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Istanbul couple Play in the afternoon sun against a red stucco wall for their pre-wedding portraits

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Laundry hanging on the lines overhead in this Istanbul Turkey portrait session for an Engaged couple

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Istanbul Black and white pre-wedding portraits - this couple poses in the streets for a wide and low angle portrait

Istanbul Black and white pre-wedding portrait of a couple posing in the streets for a wide and low angle portrait

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Istanbul couple Pose for their pre-wedding portrait near a street sign advertisement photo with many hands and rings

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Istanbul wedding photographer captured this smiling brides portrait as she stands in front of a wall covered in lights

Istanbul smiling brides portrait as she stands in front of a wall covered in lights

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Istanbul wedding photographer gets a shot of the pink and purple balloons outside of the bridal suite

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Black and white photo of Istanbul groom getting dressed for wedding | Turkey wedding photography

Black and white photo of Istanbul groom getting dressed for ceremony in Turkey

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