Top 10 places for a photo shoot in Istanbul

Istanbul is a colorful city, where you can find an interesting photo/video location on every corner, you just have to look closely. However, everywhere there are nuances that local photographers usually don’t talk about. We will warn you about all such moments in our article, and also tell you about our secret places for a photo shoot in Istanbul.

Tenth place. Galata Tower and Taksim Square. The symbol of Istanbul deserves to be added to your photo album with new bright photos. A walking route from Taksim Square with red trams to Galata Tower will allow you to get photos with several symbols of the city at once. On the way, you can have a cup of tea at the Mustafa cafe (a man with a mustache) and feel the atmosphere of the city. However, there are always a lot of people there, even in rain and snow. It will take patience to get the shot you want. Therefore, you can either arrive at the place very early at dawn, or be prepared in advance for these uncomfortable moments.

Address: Bereketzade, Galata Kulesi, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

Ninth place Dolmabahce Palace. Also a crowded place. Only open until five. However, the most beautiful time for sunset photography is 19:30-20:30. Before entering, security scans things and may not allow the stabilizer if video recording is needed.

Address: Dolmabahçe Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul

Secret place. If you are planning a route to Asia, then not far from our house there is a mountain that offers stunning views of the city and the sea at the same time. In my opinion, it’s no worse than in the center. Only there are no people and you can make content in a calm environment. We can tell you about the location in a personal message. There are a lot of such places on the hills of Istanbul. I'm sure everyone knows their own couple or three. You can ask local friends and explore new routes.

Seventh place. How do you like the idea of taking a ferry ride on a weekday at sunset? You can take beautiful photos, reels. Visit several interesting locations within the city at once. Ferries run from Küçükyalı station and others. The embankment itself is also decent.

Sea Istanbul — Boat trip around Istanbul

Sixth place Balat. There are many toy locations, the Naftalin cafe and an area with colorful umbrellas and painted walls. However, it is worth noting that this is a very popular area among tourists, even on a cloudy day. Therefore, you may need to stand in line before taking a photo.

Hellres: Balat Balat, Yıldırım Cd. No:27/A, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul

Fifth place The glass observation deck of the Sapphire skyscraper is the tallest building in Turkey. Istanbuk Sapphire. Metro station 4.Levent.

Hellres: Sapphire Istanbul Emniyetevleri, Eski Büyükdere Cd. 1-1, 34415 Kağıthane/İstanbul

Fourth place. Seven Hills Restaurant. A place where you can feed the seagulls and also have a beautiful view of the city

Hellres: Hills Cankurtaran, Tevkifhane Sk. No:8 Kat:3, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul

Third Place Taht Istanbul. A specially equipped studio on the roof, where all the decorations are already ready for you. Bright carpets, fruits and seagulls.

Address: Süleymaniye Mah. Siyavuşpaşa Sok. Kurtel İş Hanı, D:No:14 D:301, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul

Second place Roof of Istanbul Büyük Valide Han. Entrance fee, roof without carpets and fruits. They can attract seagulls for you.

Address:Buyuk Valide Han. Mercan, Büyük Valide Han Mercan, Çakmakçılar Ykş. no: 31, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul

Top Dilburnu Nature Park is located on one of the Princes' Islands of Adalare. There is very little information about this place, which is why it is not at all crowded, but at the same time very comfortable, with several locations at once. Suitable for a comfortable photo shoot and for relaxation.