The 7 Best Photography Studios in Dubai
Marking milestones in life are important, and the best way to immortalize those moments is by having your photo taken at a photography studio.
So we scoured the city to look for the best photography studios in Dubai. We included the factors we considered in choosing them and answered some FAQs about photography studios.
How much does it cost to have your photos taken at a photography studio in Dubai?
The cost of getting your photos taken depends on what type of photos you require. Most studios also make it easier on the pocket by offering packages.
To give you a starting point, we made a table of the range of rates of the most commonly availed packages in photography studios.
The Best Photography Studios in Dubai
Before we get right into our top picks for photography studios in Dubai, here are the factors we considered for our entries on this list:
1. Carole Photography
| Criteria | Rating |
| Technical Proficiency | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Creativity | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Range | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Carole Photography offers a range of photography services, including family portraits, children’s photography, milestone shoots like cake smashes, and special events.
Carole Photography boasts a team of skilled photographers who are adept at capturing high-quality images.
We think that their expertise ensures that every photo shoot results in beautiful, professional-grade photographs.
We like that the photographers pay close attention to detail, ensuring that each shot is perfectly composed and captures the essence of the moment.
The team is known for their ability to engage with children, making the photography sessions fun and stress-free. This results in natural and joyful photos that families treasure.
Carole Photography is known for their creative approach to photo shoots, particularly for special milestones like cake smashes.
Their ability to create unique and memorable themes adds a special touch to the photos. We highly recommend!
Pros
- Skilled Team
- Attention to Detail
- Engaging with Kid
- Creative Shoots
Cons
- Operating hours unavailable
Customer Reviews
“Love every bit of our experience with Carole! The cutest photos, the cutest videos & the setups are just so so dreamy. Plus being able to handle kids and multiple outfit changes & still making them comfortable and laugh so much, just amazing ♥️ went for my little ones 6 month photos & now going back for my older ones third birthday!”
“Best photographer! Carole is a professional photographer, she is very talented and has a great sense of style and personality. She is very friendly and patient with people and especially children. As for the themes, there are many different ideas to choose from. I highly recommend Carole Photography 👍🏻”
2. You + Baby Studio
| Criteria | Rating |
| Technical Proficiency | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Creativity | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Range | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Composed of an all-female team of photographers, You + Baby Studio handles each photography session with love, care, and passion, resulting in photos to be cherished forever.
We love that it is noticeable in its portfolio that it puts a special focus on the contrast of the highlights and shadows.
It’s especially important as it creates depth in the photos that have nothing but a plain background.
By paying attention to the contrast, we can see the details in the expressions of the people and there is a sense of elegance in the photos.
We think that their strength is in their trademark professionalism and how they handle clients.
Working with families, mothers, babies, and children, they are experienced in directing and effectively communicating with different familial dynamics.
As for the studio’s packages, well, it is really focused on taking personal photos. Maternity shoots, newborn photos, family photos, and trendy cake smash photoshoots are its specialty.
Pros
- Specializes in personal and intimate photoshoots
- Masterfully proficient in studio lighting
- Directs and communicates effectively with subjects
Cons
- Closed on weekends
Customer Reviews
We had such a great experience with them
“We had a great experience at You+Baby Studio! They have a very nice, clean and cozy studio, staff are very accommodating and friendly. Special thanks to Katerina who did a very great job in capturing our little one’s tiny feet and ears. She was sweet and very patient and spent more time making sure that she’d be able to capture more precious moments with our little one. Highly recommended! More powers to you! 💕” —Angela Tago, Google Reviews
The best decision we made was having them for our photoshoot
“We had our maternity and newborn photoshoot with You+Baby Studio. I must say this is the best decision we’ve made. My experience with the team has been absolutely pleasant. Thanks to our photographers Nataly and Alina for capturing wonderful shots of me and my baby. The photos came out really great. Can’t wait to work with you again.
Amazing service and highly recommended.” —Abby Averia, Google Reviews
3. 800 Photos
| Criteria | Rating |
| Technical Proficiency | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Creativity | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Range | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
With a 1,200 square feet studio and portraits specialist in its team, 800 Photos offers versatility that answers to any kind of prompts from clients.
It has mastered the art of studio photography and pushed the boundaries with its mastery of the craft. And while its technical proficiency is something that is arguably incomparable, its creativity is lacking.
Its studio shots have nothing really interesting going on in terms of lighting and concepts. And while technically masterfully crafted, there is no sense of uniqueness to the photos.
Its photographers’ professionalism is on another level, though. They will do everything from start to finish. From consultations to editing and printing photos, they will do it with efficiency.
We love that our headshots were given to us in 2 days despite other photography studios taking at least a week to fully edit photos.
And when it comes to range, this studio is one of the most versatile picks we have on this list.
From editorials and corporates to maternities and family photoshoots, it can do it all masterfully. Its mastery allows it to understand what each kind of photoshoot needs to create technically amazing photos.
And while it may not be the best in conceptual and creative photoshoots, it immensely delivers when it comes to giving you technically proficient photos.
Pros
- Has portrait specialists on the team
- Efficient and timely service
- Has the most range in terms of packages
Cons
- Style is too generic; lacks uniqueness
Customer Reviews
The results were just as great as the process
“I just did a professional headshot at 800 photos studio and it was a great and pleasant experience from the initial call and appointment booking to the final great results of the photos.
The staff are really professional and responsive.
The photographer “Mark” is great and has an eye for great poses and most importantly very patient with some one like me who has never taken a professional photo.
highly recommended !” —Anas Hawari, Google Reviews
Helpful and accommodating service
“800 Photos Studio worked well for me. I was in need for a last minute head shot. I got an appointment right away. The photographer was very helpful and took a great shot. For a small fee he even sent the retouched picture the same night.” —Parham Sarablou, Google Reviews
4. Qomrah Photography
| Criteria | Rating |
| Technical Proficiency | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Creativity | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Range | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Offering a wide range of photography services in and out of the studio, Qomrah Photography does every kind of shoot with creative collaborations amongst its team and its clients.
What we love about it is that it never loses its creative edge even when it comes to newborn photoshoots.
It understands that timing when taking photos of babies. Since you can’t direct a baby, you have to wait for precious moments to come up to preserve those seconds of cherished innocence and peace.
This kind of understanding is also apparent in its corporate photos. Its photographers know how to pinpoint the beauty and uniqueness of each business and capture that.
And their creativity is accompanied by their mastery of studio shoots. Unlike other photography studios, they’re not afraid to push past best practices in the industry.
They take creative liberty if the shoot calls for it, and these are all done with a master’s control, making sure that even though the results are often unconventional, it’s still technically beautiful.
Another great thing about the photographers is that their professionalism stems from their year’s worth of experience.
Handling all kinds of subjects and clients is easy for them because they’ve been through it all.
They make the photoshoot experience easy and fun, and they shine when it comes to big groups as it allows them to collaborate and interact with the subjects easier.
All in all, Qomrah Photography is more than ready to answer any kind of photography services that are asked of it.
And while some of its unconventional approaches may not always be for everyone, its mastery of the craft always ensures that the results will always be works of art.
Pros
- Has a uniquely creative approach to client’s asks
- Experts in all kinds of studio shoots
- Experienced in handling all kinds of clients and subjects
- Wide range of packages
Cons
- Unusual creativity may not be for everyone
Customer Reviews
Fun photoshoot experience
“Fun experience with excellent results. We came for a family photo shooting, a bit extraordinary because are all already grownups and our photographer really made us enjoy and have fun with it. They had lot‘s of elements to decorate the session and she was patient while taking the pictures and then while picking the best. The edition time was also adequate (2 weeks as promised). I only missed the possibility to print our pictures in the house, the service wasn’t offered at the time.” —Andres Felipe Betancourt Payan, Google Reviews
We did everything I asked for!
“This was my first time ever doing a professional shoot and I loved the experience. The Photographer Kate is very accommodating and guides through the process. I was looking for some specific shots and backgrounds and they absolutely had all necessary props/ set-up for the shoot. And with the offer they had at the time, also made it very easy on my pocket :). Over all a happy customer and would like to recommend Al Qomrah photograophy service over all.” —Deepa Chablani, Google Reviews
5. Photo Point
| Criteria | Rating |
| Technical Proficiency | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Creativity | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Range | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
With more than 20 years of experience, Photo Point knows its way around portrait photography, commercial photography, food photography, portrait pictures, events, or any other occasion.
What makes it special, in our opinion, is its masterful handling of editing photos after photo shoots.
And while the shoots themselves are great, there is something about its post-processing that gives its images another layer of meaning and story to the photos.
This is where its creativity shines through, as well. Its post-processing and proficiency in creating designs to enhance the photos are what make every shoot unique.
We also like that its studios are always ready to go for different approaches to each photo shoot, however, this does get in the way of its deadlines.
Since the studio doesn’t follow a formula for how it shoots and edits photos, it’s common for photos to be released later than expected. So if you’re in quite a rush, then you might want to look elsewhere.
Despite that, you can always expect to get something entirely unique from here. Photo Point always makes sure there’s another layer of depth to its photos.
In essence, it’s not giving you photos, it’s giving you artworks. And this level of creativity makes offsets its slow turnaround times — for us, at least.
Pros
- Great post-processing creativity
- Wide range of photography services
- Fun and easygoing photoshoots
Cons
- Often misses deadlines
Customer Reviews
Process and results were great
“Got my passport picture here today and quite happy with the process and result. The owner knows his stuff and has a whole studio setup that guarantees quality deliverables (compared to some of the typing centers which also provide passport picture services, usually with a camera only. I know but l want my passport picture to look nice). Hes also very accommodating and patient with my request after the shooting (again even though it’s just for passport picture) Unexpectedly the price is the most affordable I’ve found in Dubai. It’s an one-man show by the owner. Love to support small business!!” —AJ, Google Reviews
Customer-oriented service
“This shop is so nice yesterday we went for my friend passport size photo they took very fast and finished everything.
Shop employees are nice customer oriented.
Price is very affordable we got only digital copy they charged only 25 AED .
Compared to others it’s so good.” —Harshith Sundaram, Google Reviews
6. Nada Bader Photography
| WEBSITE | https://nadabader.com/ |
| ADDRESS | Tamani Arts Offices Tower – Dubai Al Asayel Street – 18 Office: 849 – Business Bay – Dubai – United Arab Emirates |
| CONTACT DETAILS | Phone: +971 581985008 Email: [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | By appointment basis |
| Criteria | Rating |
| Technical Proficiency | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Creativity | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Range | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Nada Bader Photography effortlessly intertwines artistry and professionalism, making it a stellar choice for capturing life’s precious moments. Our experience with their services was nothing short of exceptional. From the initial consultation to the final prints, Nada Bader Photography exuded efficiency and expertise.
The quality of Nada Bader’s work is truly unparalleled. Each photograph tells a story, and in our case, it was a narrative woven with precision and artistic flair. Nada’s keen eye for detail ensures that every shot is not just a moment frozen in time but a masterpiece that encapsulates the essence of the occasion. We were captivated by the images that effortlessly transformed mere moments into timeless memories.
Efficiency is at the core of Nada Bader Photography’s operations. Scheduling sessions was a breeze, and their team displayed remarkable punctuality. In a world where time is a precious commodity, Nada Bader Photography understands the value of each moment. The fluidity of their process, coupled with a keen sense of timing, instilled confidence in us as clients.
Our investment in Nada Bader Photography felt like a bargain considering the exceptional quality delivered. The cost-effectiveness of their services is a testament to their commitment to providing accessible yet top-tier photography. In an industry where pricing often mirrors quality, Nada Bader Photography breaks the mold, offering excellence without breaking the bank.
Pros
- Nada Bader Photography showcases unparalleled creative skills in every shot
- The studio’s streamlined operations ensure a smooth and timely experience
- Each photograph reflects a commitment to excellence and attention to detail
Cons
- Busy during peak seasons
Customer Reviews
“Nada Bader Photography transformed our special day into a visual masterpiece. Their attention to detail and artistic flair captured moments we’ll cherish forever.”
“Efficient, professional, and the results exceeded expectations. Nada Bader Photography turned ordinary scenes into extraordinary memories. Highly recommended!”
7. The Studio
| Criteria | Rating |
| Technical Proficiency | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Creativity | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Range | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
With 2 studios built for photo shoots and video shoots, The Studio offers studio photography and content creation with its studios for hire services.
Specializing in corporate photography and portraits, The Studio’s photographers can do gritty editorial portraits for campaigns, and sophisticated portraits for corporations.
We love that while it specializes in corporate photography, which can be generic in style, The Studio is able to pinpoint aspects of photoshoots where it exercises creative liberty to give its photos that certain creative edge.
But its technical proficiency truly shines in its product and food photography services. With its mastery of studio photography, it is able to execute unique prompts with style.
They also offer modeling shoots, corporate shoots, product shoots, and corporate shoots. Family shoots and photography services are also available.
With its dedication to taking creative liberties to give the photos that edge, they push past clients’ expectations.
Pros
- Specializes in corporate photography and portraits
- Approaches client prompts creatively
- Has a wide range of creative capabilities
Cons
Customer Reviews
Highly recommend their services
“I highly recommend The Studio Dubai. I was referred to their photography services by a trusted colleague & they did not disappoint. Their facility/studio is very impressive. The photographer went above & beyond for me on the shoot, delivering the highest quality images, giving me options that far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them & will use them again.” —Eilidh MacQueen, Google Reviews
The experience was relaxing and comfortable
“Our family photo shoot at The Studio was a fantastic experience. Photographer Ian made us feel instantly relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. He had our two boys in absolute stitches which made for some brilliantly candid photos.
The images we received were really high quality. There were a couple where the boys had managed to pull my top, but rather than interrupting the flow and fun we were all having the editing team very cleverly retouched the picture to perfection afterwards. This is definitely the best photo shoot we have had and would recommend it to anyone looking to create wonderful, natural memories of their family.” —Amber Van Poppel, Google Reviews
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