Kemal Uysal Photographer | Reviews

Working with Kemal was honestly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding in Rome. From the very beginning, he understood exactly the kind of atmosphere we wanted — intimate, elegant, emotional, and timeless without feeling overly posed.

Our wedding took place at Hotel de Russie with only 45 of our closest family and friends, and Kemal captured every moment so naturally and beautifully. Looking through the photos feels like reliving the entire weekend again. The emotions, the energy, the small in-between moments — nothing was missed.

I was wearing and was very particular about how the fashion details would be photographed, and the results completely exceeded our expectations. Every image feels editorial yet deeply personal at the same time.

What we loved most was how calm and effortless he made everything feel. He blended into the day perfectly while still guiding us whenever needed. Our guests kept mentioning how warm, professional, and talented he was throughout the celebration.

If you are planning a destination wedding in Europe and want photographs that feel artistic, emotional, and genuinely luxurious, we truly could not recommend Kemal more.

Kemal was our photographer for our wedding in New York, and he exceeded every expectation. He was not only incredibly professional and respectful but also genuinely kind and easy to work with. His talent is truly exceptional—his work speaks volumes and beautifully captured the essence of our day. My husband and I are beyond grateful for his time, dedication, and artistry. We would be thrilled to have Kemal and his team by our side for future milestones.

Before my wedding, I had the chance to speak with and meet many photographers. From our very first Zoom call, Kemal stood out as the calmest and most professional person I spoke to. I was looking for someone who could create more fashion-oriented wedding photos, especially since I had three different dresses to photograph throughout the day.

Even within the busy wedding schedule, he managed every dress and every moment perfectly in just two hours. The final images felt timeless, elegant, and truly editorial, like something out of Vogue.

I would absolutely recommend every bride who is searching for a photographer to meet Kemal and experience his vision and professionalism.

My husband and I wanted to celebrate our wedding at our own venue in Bodrum, and I had a very clear vision for the atmosphere of the day. I dreamed of an elegant celebration with deep red tones, stylish details, and a strong editorial feeling throughout the wedding.

With over 200 guests and multiple locations involved during the day, I was hoping for photographs that would feel clean, artistic, and fashion-inspired at the same time. Luckily, one of my closest friends recommended Kemal and told me about his experience with destination weddings.

From our very first call, I immediately felt that he was the right photographer for us. I also loved that he works with both digital and analogue photography, which made the final gallery feel even more unique and timeless.

The images turned out beyond amazing. Right after the wedding, many international publications shared the photos, which made us incredibly happy and proud. Most importantly, he delivered everything to us within just 15 days, which honestly shocked us considering the scale of the wedding.

We could not have asked for a better experience.

Kemal is truly the best wedding photographer! He is incredibly professional and understood our vision perfectly, even without us having to explain much. His approach to getting to know us—through his thoughtful questionnaire and genuine interest—really worked. On our wedding day, he brought such positive energy and expertise, and we could just trust him to do his thing. The result? Exactly what we hoped for: the most beautiful wedding photos we could have dreamed of.

Oh man… I would truly give Kemal, Kamila and the team a million stars if I could. Our planner recommended him saying he was the best hands down. We *almost* went with another vendor that was a bit cheaper and thank GOODNESS we did not. They are worth their weight in gold. Here’s what you’re signing up for by choosing them:

1- TALENT: I cannot express how beautiful the pictures turned out. Kemal knows his craft — they captured every single guest, as in we shared the gallery with 150 guests and every single one of them has at least one gorgeous pic to remember the night. The team quickly picked up on wedding party and closer people (idk how they did it) and those people have many more incredible photos. You couldn’t feel them — they dressed so nice they blended into the crowd and the pics are SO natural. And KAMILA!!! This woman has a talent for capturing out of the spotlight moments that have been our best most artsy pictures. This should be enough to tell you this is a no brainer, but in case you need more…
2- PLANNING & COMMUNICATION was seamless. Kemal was by far the least stressful vendor we worked with, and the biggest bang for our buck. Every detail was captured. The turnaround for the pics is the FASTEST I’ve ever seen and every guest commented on it — some pics were out within 48 hrs. Are they part machine?! We also received immediate answers to any questions or concerns.
3- FUN & KIND literally the best for last. Kemal and Kamila are genuinely good hearted people who care about the craft, and strive to give you the best quality service and make sure you’re having a good time. They manage big crowds with experience and ease. They find a way to make and keep a connection going so you’re comfortable posing as naturally or as extravagantly as you envisioned.

TL;DR: DO NOT HESITATE!!! I’m a 34 yo bride who has seen all my besties get married and they ALL commented that they had the best pics we’ve ever seen at any wedding.

For additional context — we’re a US based couple, originally from the middle east, and married in Bodrum, Turkey around mid May.

Dear Kemal, words will never be enough to express my gratitude. From the very first moment of our wedding in Switzerland, you were there for every step of the journey. With an incredible sensitivity and vision, you transformed our memories into timeless photographs. Each time I look at the images, it feels as though I am reliving that beautiful day all over again. For anyone searching for a photographer who can truly capture the soul of a celebration, Kemal is without question the perfect choice. Wish the best for you, Eylem & Andrê

From our very first conversation, we felt completely at ease.

Kemal understood our vision immediately and brought such a calm, reassuring presence to the day. In the middle of everything, he made space for real momenta, the quiet ones, the emotional ones, the ones you don’t even realize are happening.

The photos are beyond beautiful. They feel timeless, elegant, and deeply emotional. Every image tells a story, and looking through them brings us right back to how the day felt, not just how it looked.

If you’re getting married in New York, California, or planning a destination wedding anywhere in the world and want imagery that feels refined, timeless, and truly personal, we couldn’t recommend him more.