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Our Istanbul photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Esenyurt, Yakuplu, Kirac, Hadimkoy, Mimarsinan, Tepecik, Durusu, Muratbey, Kumburgaz, Darica, Catalca, Celaliye, Gebze, Yalova, Selimpasa

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in Istanbul?

Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your casual, unique, symbolic, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Istanbul documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Capture Your Dream Istanbul Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Istanbul wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.

Turkey WPJA members are ready to document any small, minimony, civil union, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

7 Istanbul Wedding Photographers...

Couple engagement photo sessions, wedding and elopement photography by Emre Nesli

Emre Nesli is a destination wedding photographer with a documentary spirit and an artistic perspective. Since 2012, he has been fully dedicated to capturing the key moments and strong emotions of weddings. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, he is ready to travel worldwide for your...

Emre Nesli

İstanbul in Istanbul, TR
172
2
1
92
950 (EUR)
Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Nilufer Nalbantoglu is a wedding photographer who discovered her passion for photography as a child, inspired by her father and tinkering with old cameras. After starting out in the world of textiles and furniture photography, she found her calling in capturing the...

Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Kadıköy in Istanbul, TR
98
2
4
38
800 (EUR)
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
250
14
31
6
455
1300 (EUR)
Orçun Yalçın Documentary Wedding Photographer in Istanbul, Turkey

Orçun Yalçın is a wedding photographer who specializes in capturing documentary-style moments and creative portraits. With ten years of experience and over 600 couples photographed worldwide, he thrives on exploring new cultures and destination weddings.

Orçun Yalçın

Kadıköy in Istanbul, TR
31
1
4
30
1250 (EUR)
Serenay Lokcetin - Wedding Reportage Photographer

Serenay Lokcetin, a visual storyteller and destination wedding photographer with 6 years of experience, utilizes a journalistic style to immortalize the unique moments of each couple's special day, focusing on emotions and cultural richness.

Serenay Lokcetin

Istanbul in Istanbul, TR
97
1
1
31
800 (EUR)
Wedding photography and elopements by Derya Engin

Derya Engin is a traveling wedding photographer with over 11 years of experience. Specializing in destination weddings and elopements, Derya focuses on capturing natural and special moments that will be cherished for years to come. With a passion for storytelling, Derya...

Derya Engin

in Istanbul, TR
10
1
7
13
800 (EUR)
BW portrait of Istanbul wedding photographer Reyhan Kocakaya of the Turkey WPJA

Born in Istanbul in 1995, Reyhan Kocakaya, influenced by her photographer father, embraces editorial wedding photography with a documentary style, inspired by light and color, preserving couples' stories with heartfelt imagery.

Reyhan Kocakaya

Sancaktepe in Istanbul, TR
3
9
800 (EUR)
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A couple embraces lovingly amidst lush, sculpted gardens. The expansive, moody sky above adds drama to the scene.
Ambre Peyrotty
Wedding ceremony image of the bride and groom, hand-in-hand, walking down the aisle
Carlos Porfírio

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Istanbul Couples

Istanbul Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Divan Istanbul — The couple laughs together, enveloped by the bride’s sweeping veil in a tight black-and-white shot, capturing warm love and intimacy in this artistic wedding portrait.
Parma Sole, Istanbul wedding details show the elaborate cake and the bride and groom's hands cutting it together
Istanbul, Turkey: The wedding bands rest artfully on a sun-drenched surface, creating a sparkling detail shot on the couple's wedding day.
An artistic photograph creates a moody scene-setter at Casa Lavanda, highlighting the wedding's location with a subtle view of a couple walking toward the event.
A delicate shot of the bride's white wedding dress, featuring an intricate lace bodice and flowing skirt, is artistically accentuated by a cluster of vibrant balloons inside the Wyndham Grand Kalamis in Istanbul, Turkey.
Galata Bridge, Karakoy, Istanbul — The couple poses for a wedding day portrait on the dark blue-painted bridge, dramatically lit by the photographer’s off-camera flash against the city and water backdrop.
Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Türkiye — In a tight wedding day portrait, the bride gazes at the groom while wearing traditional attire and jewelry, her face softly illuminated.
Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Türkiye — In a symmetrically framed wedding portrait, the groom kisses the bride’s head as they stand in profile, with the historic arches and domes of the Blue Mosque providing a dramatic old-world backdrop.
Sait Halim Paşa Yalısı, Istanbul — In a symmetrical wedding day portrait, the bride ascends the stairs while the groom walks down and away, positioned lower and center in the frame, creating a dynamic and artistic image at the historic waterfront mansion.
Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Türkiye — Indoors in low light, the bride and groom pose cheek to cheek, softly illuminated by the photographer, creating an intimate and romantic wedding day portrait amid the historic setting.
At Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, İstanbul, a WPJA photographer captures a unique preparation moment. The bride checks her makeup as a television in the background shows a pistol and freeze frames.
At Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, İstanbul, a wedding photographer captures a dazzling performance. The newlywed couple watches from their table as a vibrant belly dancer commands the stage with a captivating show.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Istanbul photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Istanbul 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: How can couples find top-ranked Istanbul wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Istanbul 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Istanbul wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Istanbul wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Istanbul WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Kyrenia Cyprus Wedding Photography from the Korineum Hotel - Bride and bridesmaids drinking

Asli+Bilgehan

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

Ufuk, there are honestly no words to describe how good you are..The moments you captured at our wedding brought the day back to life. Each and every one is completely stunning. Its not just us, everyone whose, seen the images, have been blown away with the quality and creativity of the photos. Our suggestion to couples looking for a photographer; no need to look further and search on internet – work with Ufuk and enjoy the very special day!

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milan italy wedding photography - Villa Valenca bride and groom

Silvia + Gokhan

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

We absolutely loved it. We are so excited to get the pictures. You captured every single moment and each time we watch the pictures, we live the emotions again and again with the same excitement of the wedding day. Thank you!

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Istanbul Turkey Wedding Photo from the Suma Beach Venue | Bride and groom at the reception.

Sarah+Saad

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

Ufuk you are a genius! GENIUS!!! Thank you for what You made us see just now! Nothing but love to you big brother, thats all i can tell you! - Saad Oh my god! You are one big genius!!! Im crying from joy. You made my day! A true artist! Thats what I call you! Rock star! If i can do it all over again i would still chose you a 100 times! To take our precious moments... -Sarah

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