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The following “Turkey” 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 “Turkey” 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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A couple walks, laughs, and jumps through the streets of Eminönü in Istanbul, Turkey, their pre-wedding session framed by the bustling city atmosphere and the rich historical backdrop of one of Istanbul’s oldest neighborhoods.
A Laughing, Playful Couple Jumps On Eminönü’s Streets In Istanbul, Surrounded By City’s Historic Richness
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A couple stands surrounded by dozens of horses during their pre-wedding session in a vast open field at a Cappadocia venue in Kayseri, Turkey, evoking a sense of natural beauty and romance.
Surrounded By Horses In An Open Cappadocia Field In Kayseri, Turkey, The Couple Celebrate Natural Beauty Together
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Within a sand rock cave setting at a unique venue near Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey, the couple is apart, the ancient Cappadocia landscape shaping their pre-wedding photo session in an atmosphere of adventure and intimacy.
Within Ancient Sand Rock Caves Near Göreme, Turkey, This Couple’s Pre-Wedding Photo Embraces Intimacy And Adventure
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Framed by old world stone buildings in Eminönü, Istanbul, Turkey, the couple walks hand in hand, their pre-wedding session merging urban charm with historic architecture at this striking city scene.
Holding Hands Among Old World Stone Buildings In Eminönü, Istanbul, The Couple Blend Urban Charm With Romance
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A stylish couple enjoys a romantic pre-wedding photo session at Galata Port in Istanbul, Turkey.
A Stylish Engaged Couple Shares A Romantic Pre-Wedding Portrait Session At Galata Port In Istanbul, Turkey
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The couple shares an adventurous engagement session in the unique landscape of Cappadocia, Turkiye, surrounded by the iconic rock formations and breathtaking natural beauty of this historic region.
Among Rock Formations In Cappadocia, Turkiye, The Engaged Couple Celebrates Adventure During Their Engagement Portrait Session
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The couple shares a playful connection during their pre-wedding photo session in the coastal town of Çeşme, Izmir, Turkiye, overlooking the beautiful and clear Aegean Sea.
The Engaged Couple’s Fun Pre-Wedding Photo Session Overlooks The Clear Aegean Sea In Çeşme, Izmir, Turkiye
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Beneath the bride’s veil at Urla Sahne in Urla, Izmir, Turkey, the couple stands close, the sheer fabric diffusing light for a soft and intimate wedding portrait.
Couple Stands Beneath Bride’s Veil In Soft Intimate Portrait At Urla Sahne
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After their nikah ceremony at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkiye, the couple poses for a formal portrait, the mosque’s striking architecture adding cultural resonance and grandeur.
Couple Poses After Nikah Ceremony With Blue Mosque Architecture In Istanbul Turkiye
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At Urla Sahne in Urla, Izmir, Turkey, the groom’s brother is visibly moved, experiencing deep emotions during the heartfelt wedding ceremony in this scenic Turkish venue.
Emotions Run Deep For The Groom’s Brother During The Ceremony At Urla Sahne In Urla, Izmir, Turkey.
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In a lively scene at Istanbul Four Seasons hotel, the groom gets ready for his wedding, sharing the room with an exuberant belly dancer.
Groom Prepares For Wedding Beside An Exuberant Belly Dancer In A Lively Scene At Istanbul’s Four Seasons Hotel
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An engaged couple poses on a couch inside a carpet vendor’s shop during a pre-wedding photo session in Cappadocia, Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey, with natural light streaming from above.
Soon-to-Marry Couple on Couch in Cappadocia Carpet Shop Portrait
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An engaged couple dances in a horse corral during a photo session in Kayseri, Turkey, as the sun sets behind them and several horses kick up dust in the background.
Engaged Pair Dancing at Sunset in Kayseri Horse Corral
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A silhouetted engaged couple poses in a mirrored, ballet-inspired dance stance during an engagement session at Tuz Gölü in Şereflikoçhisar, Turkey, with the sunset glowing behind them.
Engaged Couple Silhouetted in Ballet Pose at Tuz Gölü Sunset
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A man stands silhouetted in the foreground while his fiancée, softly illuminated, stands behind him framed by a cave doorway during a pre-wedding photo session in Cappadocia, Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey.
Soon-to-Marry Couple Posed in Cave Doorway in Cappadocia
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An engaged couple hugs with one arm and stretches out their other arms while kissing atop a scenic overlook during a pre-wedding photo session in Cappadocia, Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey.
Engaged Couple Kissing and Embracing on Cappadocia Overlook
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In Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey, a Cappadocia pre-wedding photo session captures the couple standing embraced, surrounded by galloping brown horses.
Embraced Among Galloping Horses in Cappadocia During a Pre-Wedding Couple Portrait Session
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In Karaköy, Istanbul, a pre-wedding photo session features the couple standing under a bridge in profile, both gazing thoughtfully at the water.
Under the Bridge in Karaköy: Thoughtful Gazes in a Pre-Wedding Couple Portrait Session
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In Karaköy, Istanbul, a pre-wedding photo session shows her holding an umbrella as the couple walks together by the boat docks along the waterfront.
Walking by the Boat Docks in Karaköy With an Umbrella: Pre-Wedding Couple Portrait Session
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In Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey, a Cappadocia pre-wedding drone shot captures the couple lying on rugs inside a carpet vendor, facing each other amidst intricate patterns.
Lying Among Intricate Carpets in Cappadocia: Pre-Wedding Couple Drone Portrait Session
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In Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey, a Cappadocia pre-wedding portrait features the couple face to face in profile silhouettes, with colorful hot air balloons filling the frame at sunrise.
Silhouettes at Sunrise With Balloons in Cappadocia Pre-Wedding Couple Portrait Session
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In Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey, a Cappadocia pre-wedding photo features the couple holding the trunk of a small tree, nestling their faces together and smiling on a sunny day.
Nestled Faces Beside a Small Tree in Cappadocia Pre-Wedding Couple Portrait Session
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In Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey, a Cappadocia pre-wedding photo captures the couple perched atop ancient cave dwellings, surrounded by the breathtaking landscape of the Old World.
Perched Above Ancient Cave Dwellings in Cappadocia Pre-Wedding Couple Portrait Session
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In Ephesus Ancient City, Selçuk, Türkiye, the couple stands by their own pillars of a magnificent Old World stone building, both dressed in black for their pre-wedding session.
Standing by Ancient Pillars in Ephesus Pre-Wedding Couple Portrait Session
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In Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey, a Cappadocia pre-wedding portrait shows the couple standing back to back in profile—she is illuminated by sunlight, while he is fully silhouetted in shadow.
Back to Back in Sun and Shadow in Cappadocia Pre-Wedding Couple Portrait Session
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In Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey, a Cappadocia pre-wedding photo session captures the couple playing in the snow, wearing beanies, sharing a playful and romantic dip.
Playful Snowy Dip in Cappadocia Pre-Wedding Couple Portrait Session
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In Istanbul, Turkey, a heartwarming pause takes place as a mother and her son enjoy a tender moment together while waiting for the bride’s arrival.
A Mother And Son Enjoy A Heartwarming And Tender Moment While Waiting For The Bride In Istanbul Turkey
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A tender moment in Istanbul, Turkey, as the bride gently comforts her father by the water, wiping away his tears in the sunshine—capturing heartfelt emotion and the warmth of their bond.
Bride Comforts Tearful Father by Water, Istanbul, Turkey, Tender Sunshine Moment
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A whimsical moment in Istanbul, Turkey, as a young girl in a blue dress playfully mimics the bride, walking behind her across an empty dance floor. Captured from behind, the image radiates innocence and joy.
Young Girl Follows Bride, Empty Dance Floor, Istanbul, Turkey
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During the wedding at Wyndham Grand Kalamis in Istanbul, Turkey, a lively moment unfolds as guests pose together for a cheerful selfie.
Guests Pose Together For A Cheerful Group Selfie During A Lively Wedding At Wyndham Grand Kalamis In Istanbul
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