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Arpna Photography – Family Photography by an All-Female Team | Dubai • Sharjah • Abu Dhabi
Hi, I am Arpna, a family photographer in Dubai. I am a visual storyteller who captures authentic moments and connections of families. As your Dubai family photographer, I am here to preserve your cherished memories, weaving your special moments into timeless stories. I offer both lifestyle and posed family photoshoots in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. Photos that will spark unmatched joy, warm nostalgia, and a sense of wanderlust when you look back at the priceless frame frozen in time in years to come.
Book NowDoesn’t always click right when you step in front of a camera? No problem. Sit back, relax, interact with your family as you would in day-to-day life, and leave it to the visual storyteller in me. After all, a family looks best when it is a happy family going about its business. It will be like a chronicle of your family as you go about your life, captured by unseen, heavenly eyes.
If you are not a big fan of being in front of the camera, no problem. I am a visual storyteller. My shoots are all about capturing authentic moments. It’s like you interacting with your family in day-to-day life and someone secretly capturing that genuine connection. Being a mom of two kids I have done multiple lifes style shoots for my own kids and i am super proud of those images.
In the digital age, we take hundreds of photos every day, but how many do we actually look back on? As a photographer, I do more than just press the camera button. I will capture the choicest moments of your life and weave them into a timeless, ageless visual story.
Your family means the world to you and the moments you share with them deserve to be preserved. Let's create a time capsule of happy memories.
Chat With UsEvery family photoshoot begins with a relaxed pre-session conversation where we talk about your family's personality, preferred locations, and what matters most to you. Whether you envision artistic family portraits in the golden dunes, candid laughter at a park, or a warm home and lifestyle session in your own living room, the session is shaped entirely around you.
On the day of your shoot, there are no rigid timelines or pressure to perform. I guide you gently, suggest natural interactions, and stay in the background whenever possible so your family's real personality shines through. As a family portrait photographer who is also a mother, I know how to keep little ones engaged, comfortable, and genuinely happy, without forcing a single pose.
After the session, every selected image is hand-edited with care to ensure consistent, beautiful results. Your final gallery is delivered through a private download link, ready to print, frame, and treasure for a lifetime.
Whether you are based in Dubai, Sharjah, or Abu Dhabi, I travel to your preferred location to bring your family's story to life. Each emirate offers its own beautiful backdrops: from Dubai's iconic desert and marina views, to Sharjah's tranquil parks and corniche, and Abu Dhabi's sweeping coastal scenery.
Wherever you call home in the UAE, your professional family photography session will be crafted to reflect the place, the light, and the life you live here.
A 50% advance payment is required to confirm your booking. Available at your home, outdoor locations, or studio across Dubai, Sharjah & Abu Dhabi.
Travel: AED 200 for home visits across Dubai / Sharjah / Ajman / Abu Dhabi
From golden-hour desert sessions to intimate at-home lifestyle shoots — every family has a unique story worth capturing.
Some of the most beautiful family portraits happen not on a beach or in a desert, but right at home. The everyday moments — like the morning chaos in the kitchen, kids piled on the sofa, a quiet bedtime routine — are the ones that become the most treasured photographs years from now.
As a home and lifestyle family photographer, I come to your home in Dubai, Sharjah, or Abu Dhabi and capture your family exactly as you are. No matching outfits required, no perfectly staged rooms — just your family, your space, and your story unfolding naturally.
Book a Home Session →Whether you prefer creating memories while you are at home doing your daily chores with your family, a family photoshoot in the desert during golden hours, or a photo shoot in the controlled environment of our studio, I will deliver well-composed photos that will make it to your family photo on the wall every time.
I believe in capturing the precise moment worth a perfect frame. If kids do not settle or we run into an unforeseen situation, I don't rush my clients to get the shoot done. Your shoot is very special for you, and as your family photographer in Dubai, it's my responsibility to ensure you get the most out of your session.
As expats, Dubai has become home away from home for many of us. Life in Dubai is transient, but the memories we create will last forever. Let's craft a visual story of your family that you can carry wherever you go.
Family photography captures the love, connections, and unique moments shared among family members. As a family photographer in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, we specialise in both lifestyle and posed photoshoots, creating everlasting memories.
Yes, we provide family photography services in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. Whether you prefer a desert photoshoot, a beach setting, or a photoshoot at your home, we can work with you at your preferred location.
During the session, expect a mix of candid moments and carefully curated poses. We'll guide you through the process, ensuring your family has a great time. The goal is to capture genuine emotions and connections that tell your unique story.
A lifestyle family photoshoot captures candid moments of your family interacting naturally in a relaxed setting. It's about documenting authentic emotions and connections rather than posed pictures. We compose every shot, keeping it natural and interactive.
Yes, we also provide posed family photography in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi for clients who prefer more traditional or formal family portraits.
The location is entirely up to you! Popular options include Dubai's golden deserts during sunset, lush parks, beaches, or even the comfort of your home across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. We can help you choose the best setting based on your preferences and vision. We don't recommend touristy places as they're always crowded, very distracting for younger kids, and make a camera-shy person more conscious.
There's no strict time limit for my family photography sessions. I prioritise capturing the perfect moments, even if it takes extra time. Knowing how unpredictable kids are, we cannot limit the time, but we have to be mindful of sunset shoots as we try to wind up the shoot before it's too dark.
We recommend coordinating your outfits with neutral or pastel tones and avoiding loud patterns, prints, or contrasting colours. You can discuss wardrobe ideas during the pre-shoot consultation with us. We will share clothing ideas and a moodboard to help you plan your outfit for the shoot.
We hand-edit every image to maintain the highest quality, so the final photos typically take about three weeks to deliver via a Google Drive download link along with a photo slideshow.
Minor blemishes are fixed as part of the editing process. Additional charges may apply to remove larger unwanted objects. It's best to prepare the setting before the shoot — for example, removing stains, unironed cloth, uneven makeup, or chipped nail paint is not part of editing, which could have been done before the shoot.
Yes, you will receive high-resolution digital copies of your family photos through a download link. Package 3 also includes a customised USB with all images.
As a family photographer serving Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, with over 13 years of experience, I specialise in creating timeless stories that reflect your family's unique dynamics. As a mum of two boys, I understand how to make children feel comfortable and capture authentic smiles and connections while they play.
Absolutely! Many expats in Dubai, as well as Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, love to capture memories of their time here. My photoshoots are tailored to reflect your family's unique story, wherever you're from.
Yes, you can include grandparents, cousins, or other relatives in your family photoshoot. Just let me know in advance so we can plan the session and package accordingly.
If we're shooting outdoors and encounter unexpected weather, we can reschedule at no extra cost or move the shoot to an indoor location with no fuss.
"Life is short and the years go by fast — let's freeze your favourite moments."
Lifestyle or posed, at home, in the desert or studio — across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
