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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 joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Turkey 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, Turkey documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple were married in a small, intimate ceremony at City Hall, where the beautiful bride signed the registry book of marriage with her signature
Bozhidar Krastev
Beach wedding photography | shielded from the rain, the bride walks gracefully along the beach
Gustavo Sarmento
A wedding ceremony taking place among the tall trees
Michelle Arlotta

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 themed, courthouse, small, 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.

9 Turkey Wedding Photographers...

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
77
2
2
27
800 (EUR)
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
10
1
7
13
800 (EUR)
Serenay Lokcetin - Wedding Reportage Photographer

Serenay Lokcetin is a destination wedding photographer with 6 years of experience. She captures the special moments of each couple's big day with a documentary style, emphasizing emotions and cultural uniqueness.

Serenay Lokcetin

Istanbul in Istanbul, TR
67
1
1
31
800 (EUR)
Couple engagement photo sessions, wedding and elopement photography by Emre Nesli

Emre Nesli is a wedding photographer known for his ability to capture real moments and emotions. He has been photographing weddings since 2012, focusing on destination weddings and engagement portraits. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, he is available to travel anywhere for your...

Emre Nesli

İstanbul in Istanbul, TR
146
2
1
86
950 (EUR)
Ufuk Sarisen Wedding Photography

Editorial wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen is based in Istanbul and Izmir and travels worldwide to photograph couples' most important moments. He also has experience with travel, documentary and editorial photography, allowing him to take a unique approach to creating...

Ufuk Sarisen

Istanbul in Istanbul, TR
214
14
31
6
376
1300 (EUR)
Aegean wedding and elopement photography by Furkan Akarsu of Turkey

Furkan Akarsu is a destination wedding photographer with experience since 2016. With a background in Cinema from Atatürk University, he has been working as a photographer and director on various projects. Furkan aims to capture weddings with a documentary perspective,...

Furkan Akarsu

in Izmir, TR
5
5
32
700 (EUR)
BW studio portrait of Fatih Cinar, a Turkey wedding photographer

Fatih Cinar

Istanbul, TR
1
1
21
750 (EUR)
Istanbul wedding photography by Emre Kasap of the Turkey WPJA

Emre Kasap

Sisli in Istanbul, TR
1000 (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.

A romantic pre-wedding photo session in Cappadocia, Turkey, showcasing the couple in formal attire framed in a cave light shaft. A relaxed and beautiful portrait capturing the love between them.
Captured in Cappadocia, Turkey, this pre-wedding photo session features a couple with stampeding horses in the desert, for a romantic and captivating portrait.
Capturing a couple's pre-wedding session in Cappadocia, Turkey, as they stand in formal attire amidst launching balloons against a dark blue sky.
A romantic engagement portrait captured in Cappadocia, Turkey. The couple is relaxed on a bench in a carpet vendor marketplace.
In Cappadocia, Turkey, this pre-wedding photo session captures the couple's vibrant energy with playful hip-check bumping, big smiles, laughter, and joy.
Captured in Cappadocia, Turkey, this pre-wedding photo session radiates romance. The couple, enveloped in a dreamy atmosphere, is beautifully showcased against the blue sky and fluffy clouds, with her bright red dress adding a vibrant contrast.
In Ephesus, Turkey, this engagement portrait features a couple in black attire amidst ancient ruins, striking poses under the hot sun. Stylish and romantic.
In the enchanting Bodrum Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Turkey, this engagement portrait captures a romantic and relaxed pose with a foreground of candles and bokeh.
In a moody and dramatic setting in Cappadocia, Turkey, the couple stands close together, bracing against dark clouds as they exude relaxed and romantic energy in their engagement portrait.
In Istanbul, Turkey, the groom's excitement radiates as he gets ready, his smiling reflection captured in the mirror, signaling anticipation for the momentous day ahead.
A beautiful wedding photo taken at Bodrum ruins featuring a happy bride and groom exiting the outdoor ceremony amidst a shower of confetti and flower petals. The couple stands side by side, smiling, and surrounded by their guests.
A couple celebrates on their wedding day at Lujo Hotel Bodrum, as they take to the dance floor. The bride and groom are joyfully lifted on the shoulders of four men in a fun and energetic display of celebration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Turkey wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Turkey wedding photographers for their own wedding.
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: How can couples find Turkey photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Turkey 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...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

izmir turkey wedding photo from the reception party at Luciene Arkas

Sevda-Tugrul

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

We got married almost like two years ago, and l just had a chance to look at all of our photos. How talented you are Ufuk! I always looking to the photos with a big smile on my face. Thanks for the amazing photos again! You didn’t miss even a second, l felt like I was in our wedding again. THANK YOU. 

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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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Istanbul, Turkey wedding photo of the bride getting ready in a mirror

Selma & Rashid

Photo by Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow!!!! What can I really say! You’re an incredibly talented artist. Thank you for capturing these beautiful moments for our family. I feel so emotional recounting our time in Istanbul. My husband, my family, and future grandchildren will all be grateful for you capturing these wonderful moments and allowing us to hold them forever. Thank you again for the wonderful opportunity to work with you. We can't wait to print out the photos and frame them on our walls. Until we meet again in Istanbul another time soon inshallah :)))

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