CAPTURING MOMENTS YOU'LL TREASURE FOR A LIFETIME
capturing moments you'll treasure for a lifetime
Your camera roll is probably full of photographs of your children, but how many are you actually in together? Family life moves quickly, and it’s easy to forget to capture the people and connections that make these years so special.
My family sessions are relaxed, natural and full of the things I love most about family life — laughter, cuddles, fun and a little bit of chaos. Whether we’re at the beach, in the desert or at home, I’ll gently guide you while letting the real moments unfold.
I’ll take care of the details too, from location and outfit advice to permits and keeping the children engaged. All you need to do is show up, enjoy an hour together and be in the photographs with your children.
Beautiful, honest photographs of your family, exactly as you are right now — memories to treasure for years to come.
John Smith is a passionate videographer with a keen eye for capturing captivating moments. With over five years of experience in the industry, John has developed a unique storytelling style that beautifully combines creativity and technical expertise.
We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful locations for family photography in the UAE. From the sweeping Arabian desert dunes at sunset to white sandy beaches with the Dubai skyline in the distance, there’s something for every family. For something a little more unique, we can wander through the souqs and winding streets of Old Dubai, where the beautiful morning light and pockets of shade make it perfect for daytime sessions. If you love a softer, more whimsical feel, the Al Qudra lakes or Mushrif Park offer a beautiful natural backdrop. Or perhaps the most meaningful place is much closer to home - the place where most of your family memories are made - your home, garden or favourite spot in your community.
Wherever you choose, your location becomes part of your story — creating photographs that not only capture your family, but bring you right back to this special place and this chapter of your lives.
- 45 minute at-home photoshoot
- 15 edited digital photos in colour and B&W
* only available during school hours
**immediate family only
AED 1000
- 60 minute photoshoot
- 30 edited digital photos in colour and B&W
**200dhs discount for at-home shoots during school hours
**immediate family (+ one set of grandparents) Additional family members 100hs each (includes 3 extra photos)
AED 1700
-up to 90 minute photoshoot
- 50 edited digital photos in colour and B&W
- premium quality 20x30cm lay-flat photobook personally designed and prepared
AED 3500
Whatsapp or phone call to discuss your preferences and desires
50% deposit payment to secure booking
Client information guide delivered

You spend around an hour having fun with your family - hugging, playing, making memories. No forced poses, just gentle guidance and ideas to bring out the best in your photos

Within 24-48 hours of your shoot you receive a link to your full gallery of unedited photos. Select favourites and add detailed editing requests if desired

Within 10 working days of finalising your selection, your stunning personalised hand-edited gallery is delivered for viewing, sharing and saving

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"Thank you Carlene for a wonderful family photoshoot!! We really loved the photos and the overall experience. Since the beginning it was clear that Carlene was going to give us a first class service…. From the immediate reply to my inquiry, throughout the whole process Carlene promptly accomodated all our needs and put us at ease during the photoshooting… we have been truly happy with the service and the great professionality! If you are looking for a great photographer we couldn’t recommend Carlene enough…."
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"Carlene is incredibly talented and we have chosen her to help us make some beautiful memories of our family both on a beach shoot and our vow renewal. We had planned to go abroad for the vow renewal but I just knew that we wouldn’t find any other photographer to capture our special moments as well as Carlene would and so we stayed in the UAE and she exceeded all of our hopes for the photos - we are in love with every single one. Carlene really makes you feel at ease and she is a wonderful person."
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"Carlene did our maternity / family photo shoot and then newborn pics a few weeks later. She was amazing with our 2 very energetic daughters, getting them to play and interact with her and the camera. Carlene made us feel relaxed and natural infront of the camera and had lots of lovely ideas for photos on the beach. When our baby boy arrived and it was time for the posed newborn photis, Carlene demonstrated her experience with babies and patience trying to get him to settle and be in position. We love the re"
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Do I get to choose my favourite photos or do you?
When should I book my photoshoot?
What happens if I need to reschedule for some reason.
If I choose a desert location for my photoshoot will you suggest a suitable place and will I need a 4x4 car?
All of the photos from your session will be added to a personalised online proofing gallery that you can access and select your favourite photos. Once your selected photos have been edited you can then download and share your favourites directly from your gallery in both high resolution for printing and web resolution for social media.
I would recommend booking at least 3 months in advance if possible to avoid disappointment. However, it's always worth getting in touch even if you want a session sooner as rescheduling and cancellations can lead to last minute availability
No problem we can find a new date that works for you
During our preshoot consultation I will find out all about your family and your requirements and desires for your session and from that I will be able to recommend one of a number of perfect desert spots for our session. I will then send you a google pin to the exact location where we will meet. You definitely won't need a 4x4 to access it.
Hi. I’m Carlene, a family, newborn and maternity photographer who has been living and raising a family in Dubai for the past 20 years. My passion for photography started around 15 years ago when my own children were very young and lead to me quitting my career in teaching to become a professional photographer. For me photography is a mix of magic and art. To be able to. capture a single moment and make it last forever is truely magical; to express the beauty of a single moment to elicit emotions is art.
absolutely love capturing the little moments that make your family yours. I’m all about relaxed, natural photographs that feel like you — whether that’s cuddles at home with your new baby, barefoot adventures on the beach or running through the desert at sunset. I know that having your family photographed can sometimes feel a little daunting, especially with energetic little ones in tow, so my sessions are relaxed, fun and never overly posed. My aim is to give you beautiful photographs that bring you straight back to this stage of family life — the messy, joyful, ordinary and completely wonderful bits that you’ll want to remember forever.