The 5 Private Photoshoots in Istanbul That Earn Their Price

1.Private Photoshoot in Istanbul – Capture Your Memories

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

Spend 60 private minutes with photographer Raha Mofidi, posing around Istanbul landmarks and lively neighborhoods. Choose Ortaköy, Galata, Balat, Süleymaniye, Karaköy, or the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque area. You receive phone video, a social reel, and 30 retouched photos, with upgrades for extra locations or professional-camera images.

“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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2.Professional Private Rooftop, Indoor Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 25 - 40 minutes · from $65Best value

Meet the team at a private Istanbul studio, enjoy a soft drink, choose one included dress, and pose in a rooftop setting or themed room. You get high-resolution digital photos, while terrace sessions also include a phone-recorded reel with Galata Tower, Süleymaniye Mosque, and the Golden Horn behind you.

“It was amazing! I truly loved the breathtaking view of everything I’ve seen from the Sulemaniye mosque to everything else that Istanbul itself has to offer and I’m glad I captured those photogenic moments 😊”

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3.Private photoshoot at Hagia Sophia&Blue Mosque

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

Meet a private photographer at Sultan Ahmet Park for a short photo session around Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Seth and Baki have been praised for friendly guidance, patient posing help, and polished edits. Receive selected digital photos within 48 hours.

“Had a lovely day in istanbul with my photographer Baki. Highly reccomedned. A great way to capture your travels and he did a great job with editing too.”

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4.Istanbul Instagram Tour: Famous Spots (Private & All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $288

Spend about seven hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Istanbul’s essential sights. You’ll explore Topkapi Palace and its Harem, photograph Hagia Sophia, enter the Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern, walk Sultanahmet Square, and browse the Grand Bazaar. Hotel pickup, transport, lunch, and listed tickets are included.

“In May 2024, my family and I went on the Istanbul Instagram Tour with Forever Vacation, and it was such an awesome experience! The tour was super smooth from start to finish, and our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable.”

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5.Istanbul Instagram Tour: Top Spots (Private & All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2 reviews · 7 hours · from $456

Spend seven private hours with an English-speaking guide such as Emel, visiting Topkapi Palace and Harem, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet, and the Grand Bazaar. Tickets, lunch, bottled water, and hotel pickup are included, with time for photos throughout.

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