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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
Desert Wedding Elopement Photography | A first dance as a married couple
Kate Hagerty
The bride reads her vows to the groom at a romantic sunset ceremony on a private balcony at the hotel
Laura Segall
A wedding couple, surrounded by their family and closest friends, celebrated their special day in an intimate elopement near the sea
Clara Sampaio

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 quick, themed, fast, 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.

10 Turkey Wedding Photographers...

Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Nilufer Nalbantoglu is a traveling wedding photographer who developed an early interest in photography through her father, reading magazines and playing with twin lens machines. She began her business career in textiles and furniture photography before focusing on weddings.

Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Kadıköy in Istanbul, TR
67
2
2
27
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
7
1
4
11
800 (EUR)
Ufuk Sarisen Wedding Photography

Ufuk Sarisen is a professional family and wedding photographer from Istanbul. He travels around the world to capture couples' special moments on their big day. With his expertise in travel, documentary, and editorial photography, he creates unique and memorable...

Ufuk Sarisen

Istanbul in Istanbul, TR
197
14
31
6
326
1300 (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
65
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
132
2
1
86
950 (EUR)
Aegean wedding and elopement photography by Furkan Akarsu of Turkey

Furkan Akarsu, an Atatürk University Cinema graduate, is a skilled destination wedding photographer with experience since 2016. His documentary style captures weddings naturally, creating an enjoyable experience for couples.

Furkan Akarsu

in Izmir, TR
2
4
30
600 (EUR)
BW studio portrait of Fatih Cinar, a Turkey wedding photographer

Fatih Cinar

Istanbul, TR
1
1
20
750 (EUR)
Istanbul wedding photography by Emre Kasap of the Turkey WPJA

Emre Kasap

Sisli in Istanbul, TR
1000 (EUR)
Ludovic Lieffrig Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Ludovic Lieffrig is a wedding photographer based in France. Since 2016, he has been capturing beautiful moments on camera, bringing his passion for photography to life. With a background in the automobile industry, he made the bold decision to pursue his true calling as a...

Ludovic Lieffrig

Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Turkey weddings.
57
9
1800 (EUR)
Studio portrait of Bozhidar Krastev, wedding photographer of Vonle Art

Europe-based wedding photographer Bozhidar Krastev, captures the authenticity of the story, using his passion and skill to capture the emotion and spirit of the day, ensuring that tears and smiles come naturally when looking through the album.

Bozhidar Krastev

Ruse in Ruse, BG *Now booking Turkey weddings.
74
5
3
2
20
2000 (EUR)

1 more photographers available for your wedding...

1800 Euro

PHOTOGRAPHER: MARRIAGE & FAMILY - MONTPELLIER: Ludovic Lieffrig

Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers in Herault (34) , France

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.

Engaged couple in Cappadocia, Turkey, captivate with an enchanting pose as one gazes directly at the camera while the other stands in profile
A pre-wedding photo session in the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia, Turkey captures a couple leaping towards the boundless sky
Engaged couple gracefully pose in a dance-like embrace amidst the breathtaking ruins of Ephesus, Turkey, creating a timeless portrait of their love
A captivating pre-wedding photo session in the enchanting backdrop of Goreme, Nevsehir, Turkey, where a passing horse and rider frame the beautiful couple
A breathtaking pre-wedding photoshoot captures the enchanting love story of a soon-to-be-married couple, elegantly dressed, standing in the shallow waters of Tuz Gölü under a dramatic sky, while skillfully illuminated by the photographer
Engaged couple lovingly embrace amidst a breathtaking Cappadocia landscape in Uchisar, Turkey, as the groom lifts his bride, their hearts soaring with the backdrop of a sky teeming with a flurry of birds
An enchanting photograph captures a soon-to-wed couple posing in Goreme, Nevsehir, Turkey during their pre-wedding session in Cappadocia, where they are surrounded by the intricate designs of hanging rugs
A couple practices their first dance at Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey
An Istanbul couple gracefully dancing at sunset, with the sky illuminated in a warm orange glow
A couple embracing on the dance floor, at the Susona Hotel in Bodrum, Turkey, during their wedding reception
Capture the enchanting beauty of Cappadocia, Turkey with stunning engagement photos of a bride-to-be in a captivating red dress, riding a horse while the groom-to-be proudly stands by
This loving couple posed for an engagement photo session in Cappadocia, Turkey, showcasing a unique high perch viewpoint with a hot air balloon in flight below them

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Turkey 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 Turkey wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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.
Q: Who are the best Turkey wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Turkey 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
jperlman elk cove inn ceremony
Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
What is a Modern Elopement?
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...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

Mersin Martı Hotel Wedding Photojournalism image of bride and groom laughing

Gözde&Süheyl

Photo by Emre Nesli

Hey, Thank you for everything. I mean for every moments you captured in your way and your friendship for whole day. You are not only a photographer but also a consultant, organizer and an artist.

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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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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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