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Istanbul wedding & pre-wedding photographer Love in its most elegant form.

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Zarif Studio

Set in the historic İspilandit Building, which carries the spirit of Nişantaşı, our studio invites you into a completely different atmosphere from the very first step, with architecture that opens onto the streets, white tones where simplicity meets elegance, and carefully chosen details.

Here, every moment is yours alone; every frame is composed with care, and every emotion becomes a timeless memory in its most natural form.

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The Zarif Film app

Your shoot, in your pocket.

Your shoot details, preparation guide and photo gallery, all in one place. Your gallery opens in a single tap, and choosing your 30 favourite frames for the album and sending them to us takes just a few touches.

  • Explore our venues and request an appointment
  • Follow your shoot status step by step
  • Open your gallery in one tap and save it to your phone
  • Easily pick your 30 favourite frames for the album

Our focus

Always timeless elegance.

We're with you through our pre-wedding photoshoots that carry your story to a moment beyond time, our engagement ceremony coverage that captures the most precious moments of your engagement with care, and add-on packages that make the experience truly yours.

Questions you may have, and our answers

Frequently asked questions

How do we book? +

You can start by filling in the form on our contact page or by messaging us on WhatsApp. Once we've talked about your date and the shoot you dream of, we send you a tailored package proposal, agree on a date together and confirm your booking.

Is the deposit refundable? +

A booking means we reserve our team and the venue for your chosen date. Deposit refund terms depend on how far away the shoot date is; the details are shared clearly with you before the shoot.

Do you send all the photographs you take? +

After the shoot, we deliver every carefully selected and colour-graded photograph, ready to use, through your online gallery. Our focus isn't quantity but photographs that are truly precious and timeless.

Who chooses the photographs for the album, us or you? +

We choose them together. You pick your favourite photographs, and with our professional advice on design and flow we create the most elegant album. The final decision is always yours.

How long does delivery take? +

Our delivery time is 3 months. We select every photograph one by one and do the colour and light editing carefully, by hand; we don't rush this process, so that your photographs carry the feeling of the day even years later. The timeline for extras such as the film and album is shared with you from the start.

Can we receive the raw video footage? +

The cinematic edit is the most precious part of our film package, so our standard delivery is the edited film. If you'd like the raw footage, let's talk before the shoot and plan it together according to your package.

Do you work with couples travelling from abroad? +

Yes, many of our couples travel to Istanbul for their photoshoot. We plan the venue, timing and flow with you remotely, mostly over WhatsApp, so that everything is ready when you arrive. You can write to us in English.

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