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Istanbul Wedding Photographers

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Istanbul Wedding Photographers

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

Istanbul Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Istanbul - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Istanbul 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 Istanbul 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, Istanbul documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Church Wedding Photographer | newlyweds walk hand-in-hand through a shower of rose petals
Rogerio Frota dos Santos
Country Manor Bride and Groom Image with Scottich Bag Pipe | The cool winter sun shines down upon the couple
Dominic Whiten
Kapalua Bay, Maui Wedding Photographer | bride and groom clasp hands during their traditional Hawaiian wedding ceremony
Drew Bird

Istanbul Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Istanbul 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.

Turkey WPJA members are ready to document any mini, pop-up, themed, 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.

6 Istanbul 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
34
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)
Serenay Lokcetin - Wedding Reportage Photographer

Serenay Lokcetin, a documentary photographer specializing in destination weddings, skillfully combines storytelling and visuals to capture the essence of each couple's big day, highlighting 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
92
950 (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
214
14
31
6
385
1300 (EUR)
Istanbul wedding photography by Emre Kasap of the Turkey WPJA

Emre Kasap

Sisli in Istanbul, TR
1000 (EUR)

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.

In Istanbul's Yildiz Park, during their engagement photo session, he tenderly carries his soon-to-be bride across the cable-hung swing pedestrian bridge, capturing love and joy.
A couple in love had a photoshoot in Istanbul near an ancient stone wall with a city view to celebrate their upcoming wedding.
In Istanbul, Turkey, a picture was taken of a couple about to wed, sitting together in front of an ornate iron gate, showcasing their love for each other.
At an engagement portrait session in Istanbul, Turkey, a wide angle photo was taken at a low angle with the couple holding hands in a symmetrical pose at a historical building.
Photographer takes a picture of the couple standing in a symmetrical way on the steps of the Old Post Office in Istanbul, capturing a beautiful portrait for their upcoming wedding.
At Sirkeci, Istanbul, a photographer used a slow shutter speed to blur the passing train, creating a beautiful and symmetrical portrait of the couple in front of the metro.
Wedding photo taken at Okyanus Yati in Istanbul, showcasing a beautiful moment between the bride and groom surrounded by stunning floral decorations during their ceremony.
Wedding picture of a bride and groom kissing just after the ceremony at Okyanus Yati, Istanbul. Beautiful moment captured by a wedding photographer.
Professional wedding photographer capturing the bride and groom's kiss at the historic Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. This stunning photo captures a memorable moment from the ceremony.
Wedding photo taken at Rahmi Koc Museum in Istanbul, capturing a private session for the bride and groom. A beautiful and intimate memory from the special day.
Capturing the love between the soon-to-be-married couple, the engagement portrait session at home in Kadıkoy Istanbul shows a tender black and white image of them kissing in an intimate setting.
In Kadıkoy, Istanbul, the couple captured a tender and warm embrace as they lay face to face on their backs, preparing for their upcoming wedding.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Q: Who are the best Istanbul wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Istanbul documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...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 Istanbul WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Güliz+Brian

Photo by Serenay Lokcetin

I never realized how emotionally intense a wedding photo shoot can not to mention the busy schedule of the day. Every time I look at the photos I relive those moments and there is always a tear of happiness in my eye. Thank you Serenay for making our day eternal.

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como lake wedding photography of the bride and groom up in chairs above the guests at the Villa Pliniana

Zeynep+David

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

You are the one of the best decisions we made with regards to our wedding. Your photographs were wonderful and really captured the feel of the entire weekend. You were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Thank you Ufuk. We love your work! 

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Sanat Bahçem wedding photography from outdoor ceremony

Jennifer & Akram

Photo by Derya Engin

Derya, we can't thank you enough for your contribution to our wedding. You and your team truly went above and beyond to ensure you captured every moment. It meant so much that you helped us capture the evening before with all our traditions. At every step of the process you helped us stay calm and natural. You have an amazing combination of professionalism and creativity. You and your team fit naturally into the whole wedding and were flexible enough to go with the flow. The end result was breathtaking. Both the photos and the video were stunning and we couldn't be happier. Thank you for capturing these memories we'll cherish always.

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