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15 Photography Sessions in Istanbul to Build a Day Around

16 tours  ·  from $73 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 photography sessions justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Istanbul Photoshoot at Top Spots - Starting at the German Fountain in Sultanahmet
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Istanbul Photoshoot at Top Spots

1.Istanbul Photoshoot at Top Spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $137Our pick

Capture Istanbul’s landmark views with photographer Recep, from Hagia Sophia to Ortaköy, in a private two-hour shoot with edited photos.

“Recep was absolutely amazing. He has all the best spots and gave plenty of recommendations for the rest of my trip for places to go and eat that aren't as tourist. I've already been recommending him to random people I meet on other tours.”

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Istanbul Photoshoot tour with Local Photographer - Istiklal Caddesi and the historic Red Tram
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Istanbul Photoshoot tour with Local Photographer

Flying Dress Photography on an Iconic Rooftop in Istanbul - Suleymaniye Mosque from above
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Flying Dress Photography on an Iconic Rooftop in Istanbul

3.Flying Dress Photography on an Iconic Rooftop in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $128

Pose in flowing dresses above Istanbul with Bosphorus and mosque views, 400 same-day photos, 20 retouched images, tea, and coffee.

“The photographer has his own philosophy and pride. He also gives advice for customers who are not familiar with photography. It was a good experience. The result was also beautiful.”

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Istanbul Photoshoot Tours - Starting beside Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
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Istanbul Photoshoot Tours

4.Istanbul Photoshoot Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $114

Capture Istanbul with a private photographer at Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and a Bosphorus-view rooftop, with 25 edited photos included.

“I booked my experience and asked about a makeup artist. She was AMAZING. She even caught that it would be dark at 7 and suggested the photo shoot be moved to 8 am. The owner agreed with her recommendation. Everything was fine and professional until the day of my shoot. In the advert it says German fountain, blue mosque, Bosporus bridge, location of choice and a few other locations free. That rooftops would be extra. It also says you will get over 400 raw photos of which you need to select 25 for editing. My photographer was 26 minutes late. I was not taken to all the locations, I only…”

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Private Photoshoot in Istanbul – Capture Your Memories - What You Receive After the Shoot
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Private Photoshoot in Istanbul – Capture Your Memories

5.Private Photoshoot in Istanbul – Capture Your Memories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $138

Capture Istanbul with a private photographer, choosing from Ortaköy, Galata, Balat, Sultanahmet, and more, with same-day photos.

“Raha is a very experienced photographer. We love our photos! He was very responsive to our messages and kind by showing us the best locations for photos and recommendations as well for Istanbul 😊”

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Istanbul: Private photoshoot at Hagia Sophia&Blue Mosque - Starting at Sultan Ahmet Park
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Istanbul: Private photoshoot at Hagia Sophia&Blue Mosque

6.Private photoshoot at Hagia Sophia&Blue Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 15 - 45 minutes

Capture Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque with a private photographer, guided poses, edited digital photos, and flexible booking.

“It was a pleasure to meet Seth who took us for a walk around the area, took a bunch of amazing photos and also was lovely to have a conversation with. Definitely recommend booking.”

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Istanbul Street Photo Tour - Sirkeci Station and old-city details
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Istanbul Street Photo Tour

7.Istanbul Street Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Photograph Istanbul with a local guide through fishermen’s docks, Ottoman workshops, old stations, and lively streets on a private 3.5-hour walk.

“Zehraa is truly a professional photographer. She showed me around the best places in Istanbul to take exceptional street photos. I learned a lot of techniques too. It was really a lovely experience”

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Istanbul Photography Tours

8.Istanbul Photography Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $200

Explore Istanbul through a camera with Kerem, from Eminonu and Balat to Bosphorus views, local streets, and photo tips tailored to you.

“The tour with Kerem was perfekt. Fantastic spots, hidden places which you will never find without him and helpful informations about fotography and about Istanbul including it’s history. Top job Kerem, thanks a lot, Jürgen and Frank.”

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Istanbul Rooftop Photoshoot with Flying Dress - The Bosphorus rooftop session
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Istanbul Rooftop Photoshoot with Flying Dress

9.Istanbul Rooftop Photoshoot with Flying Dress

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Pose in Istanbul with a flying dress, Bosphorus views, Turkish lights, edited photos, videos, and a clear look at the extra cash fee.

“Unfortunately the experience was quite disappointing. The day of my photoshoot rain was forecasted for the afternoon. I expected the session would be cancelled / rescheduled as it does say that this activity requires good weather, so I was a quite surprised when the photographer didn't cancel or reschedule and instead confirmed my booking for that afternoon. The directions to the location were good and the building was easy to find. Whilst I felt there was a lack of choice in flying dresses to choose from (and the color I wanted was unavailable) there were lots of accessories you borrow (earings, necklaces, crowns) which was nice. It started to rain…”

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Istanbul Photography Tour - Galata Tower and the streets of Beyoglu
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Istanbul Photography Tour

10.Istanbul Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Capture Istanbul with photographer Umur Dilek, choosing one iconic location for a private shoot and receiving 30 edited digital photos.

“Quede encantada con el resultado final de las fotos. Era un dia nublado y Umur las editó de forma bellisima para llevarme un excelente recuerdo de mi primer visita a Estambul. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.”

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Rooftop Photoshoot in Istanbul - Recep’s personal approach to the session
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Rooftop Photoshoot in Istanbul

11.Rooftop Photoshoot in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $120

Review of Istanbul’s private rooftop photoshoot with Bosphorus views, Turkish carpets, lanterns, mosque gardens, edited photos, and tea.

“This has been an amazing and worth it experience. It was my first time in istanbul with a short layover time so i only just want to see the highlights of the city and also make good photos and memories(which is hard as a solo traveller). Recep has immediately kept in touch with me and has given me some tips of where is best to do the photoshoot and also where my best angle is. He has also taken me on a short tour around the highlights of the city and i got the best flying dress photos and incredible shots i could ever have! He is comfortable to shoot…”

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Istanbul: Photoshoot with Professional Photographer - Route 1: Sultanahmet, Galat Bridge, and Karakoy
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Istanbul: Photoshoot with Professional Photographer

12.Photoshoot with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $95

Explore Istanbul with photographer Haris, choosing historic sights, Balat, or a rooftop shoot, with unlimited edited photos delivered in days.

“Haris was a phenomenal photographer and made the entire experience absolutely wonderful. It was amazing how he connected. He suggesting the best poses that were comfortable for me and making sure every shot was on point. We took photos in 3 different locations and I got to see alot of Istanbul even on my first day because of this and then he suggested some more locations as well and It helped me alot to plan my trip. GREAT PHOTOS!! GRER TOUR... I would definitely book with him again! 😊Read more”

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Istanbul Old Town Photoshoot - Hagia Sophia from the outside
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Istanbul Old Town Photoshoot

13.Istanbul Old Town Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Capture Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and seagull-filled Seven Hills views in a 45-minute private-feeling photoshoot.

“Amazing experience with Elmir. We had a lot of wind and it was so cold but the experience was really nice and we got a ton of great pictures despite the wind. Highly recommend this experience to capture those special moments with loved ones or by yourself”

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Photoshoot at the city of ‘History’ Istanbul - Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: the grand opening set
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Photoshoot at the city of ‘History’ Istanbul

14.Photoshoot at the city of ‘History’ Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

A private Istanbul photo session with Tural Nasibli visits Hagia Sophia, Suleymaniye Mosque, and Sultanahmet for 75-plus images.

“We bought this activity to do during our first morning in Istanbul. When I bought it I was given a meeting time (8:30 AM) and a location to meet. About 2 weeks before the activity the tour operator change the meeting time for 10:00 AM and changed the meeting location. That was to be very inconvenient since we had another tour scheduled starting at noon, but we decided to go ahead even if it meant less time with the photographer. We were not sure about how to locate the meeting location so we left our hotel at 8:30 AM anyway. The directions given were so confusing our taxi driver could…”

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Photographer in Istanbul - Digital images and editing choices
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Photographer in Istanbul

15.Photographer in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $297

Book a private Istanbul photo session with Ersin at iconic sites, receive digital images, and choose edited portraits from your one-hour shoot.

“If you are looking for a professional photographer that is very friendly, warm energy and overall a good person, he is the right person to choose and you will be pleased with the results.”

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