Dr Saeed Arab (Fere Studio) · Istanbul Operational Base · Weddings Across Türkiye
Turkish Wedding Photographer for Luxury Weddings Across Turkey
Dr Saeed Arab is a Turkish wedding photographer serving
international and local couples across Istanbul, Cappadocia, Bodrum,
Antalya, Izmir, Çeşme, Alaçatı, Fethiye, Muğla and Marmaris.
Photography is shaped around each couple’s culture, venue, schedule,
privacy requirements and destination.
With an operational base in Istanbul, a private meeting office in Şişli
available by appointment and a second home in the city, Fere Studio can
coordinate Turkish weddings personally while maintaining the contracts,
production standards and international workflow of its licensed Dubai office.
- 23 years of professional experience
- Three generations of family photographers
- Doctorate in the Art of Photography from Italy
- Doctorate in Business Management
- UAE Golden Visa talent
- DET Dubai Trade Licence
- Female and all-female teams available
- Photo and film teams up to 12 people
- Final photography delivery in 4–6 weeks
Wedding & Pre-Wedding Portfolio
Wedding Photography Across Turkey
Every original photograph from the previous page is preserved, and the newly
supplied photographs have been added first in one unified gallery. No photograph
has been removed or separated into another portfolio block.
Complete Destination Wedding Coverage
Turkish Wedding Photography & Film Services
Wedding-Day Photography
Preparations, ceremony, family, couple portraits, guest reactions, stage, dinner, speeches, performances and dancing.
Pre-Wedding Photography
Editorial and romantic sessions in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Bodrum, Antalya, Izmir, Çeşme and other Turkish destinations.
Engagement & Proposal
Private proposals, save-the-date sessions, engagement portraits and carefully timed surprise photography.
Multi-Day Weddings
Kına gecesi, Henna, Nikah, Sofreh Aghd, Sangeet, Mehndi, welcome dinner, wedding day and post-wedding events.
Women-Only Weddings
Female photographers, female videographers and all-female production teams can be arranged according to availability.
Cinematic Wedding Films
Highlight films, documentary edits, full ceremony chapters, speeches, Reels, same-day films and professional sound.
Drone & Aerial Coverage
Drone photography and filming are available only when current permissions, airspace, venue and weather conditions allow.
Albums, Prints & Private Galleries
Luxury albums, parent albums, fine-art prints, high-resolution downloads and restricted family-sharing galleries.
Turkey Wedding Destination Hub
Destination Wedding Photography Across Türkiye
Turkey combines Ottoman palaces, Bosphorus mansions, cave landscapes,
Aegean marinas, Mediterranean resorts, beaches, historic streets and private
yachts. This page acts as the main Turkey wedding photography hub, while the
dedicated Istanbul page remains the principal service page for Istanbul
weddings and pre-wedding shoots.
Istanbul
Palaces, mansions, luxury hotels, Bosphorus terraces, historic districts, yachts and multicultural celebrations.
Cappadocia
Fairy chimneys, cave hotels, valleys, sunrise balloon landscapes, horses, classic cars and intimate destination events.
Bodrum
Aegean resorts, white architecture, beach ceremonies, marinas, private villas, yachts and luxury multi-day weddings.
Antalya
Large Mediterranean resorts, private beaches, gardens, ballrooms and international celebrations in Belek and Antalya.
Izmir, Çeşme & Alaçatı
Boutique hotels, stone streets, beach clubs, vineyards, coastal venues and intimate Aegean wedding photography.
Fethiye, Muğla & Marmaris
Turquoise bays, private yachts, secluded resorts, mountain-and-sea landscapes and destination celebrations.
Operational Base in Istanbul
Istanbul Wedding Photography
Istanbul deserves its own focused service page because couples search separately
for wedding-day coverage, an Istanbul pre-wedding photoshoot and the best Istanbul
wedding photographer. This Turkey hub therefore introduces the city, then sends
couples to the dedicated Istanbul portfolio and packages.
Ortaköy
Sultanahmet
Galata
Balat
Bebek
Emirgan
Üsküdar
Kadıköy
Beylerbeyi
Dolmabahçe
Private Bosphorus yacht
Supporting Destination Guides
Turkey Wedding Photography Planning Guides
Istanbul Guides
Bodrum Guides
Cappadocia Guides
General Wedding Planning
Cultural, Religious & International Celebrations
Wedding Traditions Photographed in Turkey
Persian weddings
Arabic weddings
Emirati weddings
Indian weddings
Pakistani weddings
Lebanese weddings
Western weddings
Christian ceremonies
Muslim and Nikah ceremonies
Kına gecesi
Henna night
Sofreh Aghd
Zaffa
Sangeet
Mehndi
Women-only weddings
LGBTQ+ weddings
Royal and VIP weddings
Multi-day destination weddings
Luxury Hotels, Palaces, Mansions & Resorts
Wedding Venues Where Dr Saeed Arab Has Worked in Turkey
The following list reflects the venues and venue categories confirmed for
professional work. Access, outside-supplier rules, insurance, portrait time,
drone approval and production limits must still be reconfirmed for every date.
Istanbul Wedding Venues
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
Six Senses Kocataş Mansions
Raffles Istanbul
The Peninsula Istanbul
Swissôtel The Bosphorus
Shangri-La Bosphorus
Esma Sultan Mansion
Sait Halim Paşa Mansion
Adile Sultan Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace
Küçüksu Pavilion
Feriye Palace
Private Bosphorus yachts
Bodrum & Muğla Wedding Venues
The Bodrum EDITION
D Maris Bay
Maçakızı
Six Senses Kaplankaya
Lujo Bodrum
Maxx Royal Bodrum
Caresse Bodrum
Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay
Private villas
Private yachts
Antalya Wedding Venues
Maxx Royal Belek
Rixos Premium Belek
Titanic Mardan Palace
Gloria Hotels
Cullinan Belek
Private Mediterranean resorts
Cappadocia Venues & Production Locations
Argos in Cappadocia
Uçhisar
Göreme
Love Valley
Rose Valley
Hot-air balloon production areas
Cave hotels
Pre-Wedding, Portrait & Destination Locations
Wedding Photography Locations Across Turkey
Istanbul City & Bosphorus
Bosphorus, Ortaköy, Sultanahmet, Galata, Balat, Bebek, Emirgan, Üsküdar, Kadıköy, Beylerbeyi, Dolmabahçe and private yachts.
Cappadocia
Valleys, cave hotels, balloon take-off areas, fairy chimneys, horse locations, rooftops, classic cars and sunrise landscapes.
Bodrum
Bodrum marina, beaches, white-walled streets, luxury resorts, bays, private villas and yacht routes.
Antalya
Kaleiçi, Mediterranean beaches, resort gardens, private beaches, ballrooms and coastal sunset locations.
Izmir, Alaçatı & Çeşme
Alaçatı stone streets, Çeşme coast, boutique hotels, beach clubs, vineyards and Aegean architecture.
Fethiye, Göcek & Marmaris
Turquoise bays, marinas, boats, private resorts, beaches, pine-covered landscapes and sea-view terraces.
Muğla Region
Coastal villages, quiet bays, boutique properties, private estates and destination routes between Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye.
Pamukkale & Special Locations
White travertines and selected heritage or natural locations can be considered when current access and professional photography rules permit.
Private Locations
Private villas, hotel suites, gardens, beach clubs and yachts can provide controlled privacy for couples and women-only celebrations.
Travel, Permits, Drone & Production Logistics
Planning a Wedding Photography Production in Turkey
Venue Permission
External supplier approval, access times, insurance, equipment routes, bridal-suite rules and portrait locations are confirmed with the venue.
Historic & Cultural Sites
Professional photography at palaces, museums, monuments and protected locations depends on current permits, opening hours and commercial-use rules.
Drone Permissions
Drone work is planned only with current local permissions, safe airspace, venue consent, suitable weather and respect for guest privacy.
Balloon Photography
Cappadocia balloon schedules depend on aviation decisions and weather. Sunrise routes always include a backup plan.
Travel & Accommodation
Flights, hotel, transfers, vehicle hire, location fees, permits and equipment baggage are paid separately by the client unless stated otherwise.
Private Image Handling
Restricted galleries, female-only teams, private backup handling and limits on publication can be documented in the contract.
Scalable Destination Wedding Production
Photography, Film & Female Teams up to 12 People
The team is selected according to guest count, wedding traditions, simultaneous
preparations, number of venues, number of wedding days, privacy requirements,
drone needs, same-day delivery and film production.
Two photographers
Three or more photographers
Female photographer
All-female team
Male and female team
Wedding videographers
Drone operator
Same-day editor
Lighting assistants
Sound recordist
Production coordinator
Album designer
Live-stream team
Premium Starting Prices in EUR
Turkey Wedding Photographer Packages
These starting prices reflect premium destination-wedding planning, experienced
direction, professional backups and a consistent international production workflow.
Every wedding receives a custom written proposal.
Turkey Pre-Wedding / Engagement
- Up to 3–4 hours
- One destination and planned route
- All usable high-resolution photographs
- 30 signature retouched images
- Private online gallery
Intimate Wedding Photography
- Up to four hours
- One lead photographer
- Ceremony, couple and family coverage
- 25 signature retouched images
- Private delivery
Full-Day Wedding Photography
- Up to ten hours
- Two photographers
- Approximately 600–1,500 final images
- 50 signature retouched images
- Album option
Multi-Day Destination Wedding
- Multiple wedding functions or days
- Custom photography team
- Women-only and mixed-team options
- Same-day selects available
- Custom album and delivery plan
Luxury Photography + Film Production
- Photography and cinematic film
- Team scaled up to 12 people
- Drone subject to permission
- Reels, highlight and documentary options
- Custom production proposal
permits and excess equipment baggage are paid separately by the client.
Prices vary by city, season, team, wedding days, guest count and deliverables.
Real Istanbul Wedding Experience
Luxury Persian Wedding at Sait Halim Paşa Mansion
Soheil Sadeghi · Istanbul · 2025
This one-day Persian wedding at Sait Halim Paşa Mansion brought together
approximately 200 guests. The photography and film team was structured to
cover preparations, cultural details, family, the couple, the venue,
reception events, cinematic footage and aerial views without disrupting
the guest experience.
The complete wedding archive was delivered for personal use, including
1,500 final photographs, 200 selected images, 150 professionally retouched
images and a wedding album.
Editing, Files, Albums & Delivery
Turkey Wedding Photography Deliverables
Final Delivery in 4–6 Weeks
The complete professionally edited wedding gallery is normally delivered within approximately four to six weeks.
Same-Day & Priority Selects
A small selection can be prepared for family, planners, press and social media when included in the proposal.
Professional Colour Correction
Usable photographs receive exposure, colour, contrast and skin-tone correction across changing daylight and venue lighting.
Signature Retouching
Selected portraits receive detailed retouching while preserving identity, expression, natural skin texture and authentic styling.
RAW & All Usable Files
RAW files, unselected files and all usable photographs can be supplied when documented in the package and contract.
High-Resolution & Social Formats
Files can be prepared at print resolution, web resolution, Instagram dimensions and vertical Story formats.
Private Online Gallery
A downloadable private gallery can be shared with the couple, family, planner and approved guests.
Luxury Wedding Albums
Album design, cover materials, parent albums, fine-art prints and international delivery can be included.
Wedding Films
Film deliverables can include Reels, teaser, highlight, extended feature, documentary edit, full ceremony and speeches.
Experience, Education & Professional Trust
Why Couples Choose Dr Saeed Arab and Fere Studio
23 Years of Experience
Professional wedding, event, portrait, lighting and production experience since 2003.
Three Generations
A three-generation family photography heritage supports both technical consistency and visual storytelling.
Istanbul Operational Base
A private meeting office in Şişli and an operational base in Istanbul support personal coordination for Turkish weddings.
Doctorate from Italy
Academic credentials include a Doctorate in the Art of Photography from Italy.
Business Management Doctorate
Management training supports contracts, timelines, team coordination and complex destination productions.
UAE Golden Visa & DET Licence
Dr Saeed Arab holds UAE Golden Visa talent status and Fere Studio operates under an official Dubai trade licence.
Professional Memberships, Profiles & Recognition
International Wedding Photography Associations
The official logo files supplied for Fearless Photographers, MyWed, WPJA and
ProWedAward are displayed below and link directly to Dr Saeed Arab’s professional
profiles. These references support portfolio transparency and international
industry visibility.
Fearless Photographers
MyWed
WPJA
ProWedAward
Client Feedback
Turkish Wedding Photographer Reviews
Fere Studio currently holds a 4.8 rating from 42 Google reviews. The Soheil
Sadeghi review relates to the real Istanbul wedding case study above. The other
original and newly supplied reviews are preserved as broader photography and
destination-wedding feedback.
Soheil Sadeghi
The studio’s professionalism and commitment to quality are truly commendable. Not only did they deliver stunning photos, but they also made the entire session enjoyable and stress-free. The photographer was attentive to my preferences and captured moments that will be cherished forever. I am beyond pleased with the outcome and will definitely be returning for future photography needs. Thank you again for the exceptional service.
Banafsheh Kabiri
A perfect photographer with the professional team, if you are seeking for a great photography ideas it is highly recommended you to choose this adorable wedding photography studio which will makes your dreams come true.
Erfan Ghadami
Saeed Arab is the best photographer in the world and an energetic and ethical person who I personally enjoyed all of his projects. I love you Saeed.
Hasanain Shareef
Phenomenal photographers. I booked from Canada and they delivered even better than expected. Loved all the pictures and engagement films. Highly recommended for destination weddings in Dubai and Istanbul.
Soha Sarhangi
Choosing Saeed Arab Photography Studio was a great decision. Professional, creative and flawless results in every shot. Their wedding videography and cinematography quality was truly luxury level.
From Destination Enquiry to Final Album
How a Turkey Wedding Photography Production Works
Send Your Wedding Brief
Share the date, city, venue, functions, guest count, traditions, privacy, photography, film, drone and album requirements.
Consultation & Contract
The creative direction, team, coverage, deliverables, travel, payment terms and wedding schedule are documented.
Venue & Permit Planning
Access, supplier rules, portrait routes, historic-site rules, drone, balloon schedules and privacy are confirmed.
Photography & Filming
The team covers preparations, ceremony, family, couple portraits, venue, details, guests, performances and reception.
Editing & Selection
The archive is backed up, selected, colour corrected and prepared for signature retouching and film post-production.
Private Delivery
The final gallery, films, RAW files where included, album proof and approved formats are delivered through the agreed workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkey Wedding Photographer FAQ
What is the difference between a Turkish wedding photographer and a Turkey wedding photographer?
Both searches can describe a photographer covering weddings in Türkiye. This page targets international and local weddings throughout Turkey, while the dedicated Istanbul page focuses specifically on Istanbul wedding-day and pre-wedding services.
Which cities in Turkey do you cover?
Coverage is available in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Bodrum, Antalya, Izmir, Çeşme, Alaçatı, Fethiye, Muğla, Marmaris and other destinations by custom proposal.
Do you have a base in Turkey?
Yes. Dr Saeed Arab maintains an operational base in Istanbul, including a private meeting office in Şişli available by appointment. The full address is shared privately with confirmed clients.
How much does a Turkey wedding photographer cost?
Pre-wedding photography starts from €2,400, intimate wedding photography from €4,800, full-day photography from €7,200, multi-day photography from €14,400 and luxury photography plus film production from €21,600.
Are flights and accommodation included?
No. Flights, hotel, transfers, vehicle hire, location fees, permits and excess equipment baggage are paid separately by the client unless a written proposal states otherwise.
Do you photograph Istanbul weddings and pre-wedding sessions?
Yes. Complete Istanbul services are presented on the dedicated Istanbul Wedding Photographer page, including Bosphorus, palace, hotel, mansion, yacht and pre-wedding coverage.
Do you photograph weddings in Cappadocia?
Yes. Cappadocia coverage can include cave hotels, valleys, balloon landscapes, horses, classic cars, rooftops and intimate destination celebrations, subject to local access and weather.
Do you cover weddings in Bodrum and Antalya?
Yes. Coverage is available at luxury resorts, beaches, private villas, marinas, yachts, ballrooms and multi-day destination weddings in Bodrum, Muğla and Antalya.
Can you provide a female wedding photographer in Turkey?
Yes. A female photographer, female videographer or all-female production team can be arranged according to availability and the required crew size.
Which wedding traditions do you photograph?
Experience includes Turkish, Persian, Arabic, Emirati, Indian, Pakistani, Lebanese, Western, Christian, Muslim, Nikah, Kına, Henna, Sofreh Aghd, Zaffa, Sangeet, Mehndi, women-only, LGBTQ+, VIP and multi-day weddings.
Do you provide photography and videography together?
Yes. Combined production can include photographers, videographers, drone, professional audio, Reels, teaser films, highlights, documentary edits, full ceremony and speeches.
Is drone photography available in Turkey?
Yes, but only when current local permissions, venue approval, safe airspace, suitable weather and privacy conditions allow.
How many team members can cover our wedding?
The production can range from one photographer to a complete photography and film team of up to 12 people.
How many photographs will we receive?
The number depends on the selected package. A full-day wedding generally includes approximately 600 to 1,500 final photographs. The 2025 Sait Halim Paşa Mansion case study included 1,500 final images.
How long does final delivery take?
The complete professionally edited wedding gallery is normally delivered within approximately four to six weeks.
Do you deliver RAW files and all usable photographs?
Yes. RAW files, unselected photographs and all usable images can be included when specified in the written package and contract.
Can we book multiple destinations in Turkey?
Yes. Multi-location routes can combine Istanbul with Cappadocia, Bodrum, Antalya, Izmir or another destination when the travel schedule and production plan allow.
How far in advance should we book?
For peak-season dates, luxury venues and multi-day productions, booking approximately 8 to 14 months in advance is recommended.
Do you create wedding albums?
Yes. Luxury albums, parent albums, fine-art prints, cover options and international delivery can be added to the chosen collection.
Istanbul Coordination & Dubai Contract Office
Meet Fere Studio by Appointment
Istanbul Operational Base
A private meeting office in Şişli and a second home in Istanbul support
wedding planning and production coordination in Turkey. The exact Istanbul
meeting details are shared privately after an appointment is confirmed.
Verified Dubai Business Address
Duja Tower – Entire Place
Trade Center First
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The verified Dubai business location is available for consultations and
contract signing. Wedding photography is delivered at the couple’s venues
and selected locations throughout Turkey, the UAE and destination markets.
@saeedarab.academy
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Wedding Photography & Film Across Türkiye
Request Your Turkey Wedding Proposal
Send your wedding date, city, venue, number of guests, wedding functions,
traditions, privacy requirements, photography or film needs, drone request,
album preference and estimated budget in EUR.
Turkish wedding photographer · Turkey wedding photographer · Destination
wedding photography in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Bodrum, Antalya, Izmir,
Çeşme, Fethiye, Muğla and Marmaris.
