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Dubai UAE Wedding Photographers

Our Dubai UAE photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Emirate of Dubai, Arabian Peninsula, Jebel Ali, Jumeirah, Hatta, Persian Gulf Coast, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Sultanate of Oman, Hatta, Emirates of Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, The Persian Gulf, Arabian Desert, Sabkha, Western Hajar Mountains, Dubai Creek, and The Empty Quarter

Dubai UAE Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Dubai UAE - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Dubai UAE photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your symbolic, modern, outdoor, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Dubai UAE elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Dubai UAE documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The rough going through the forest proved to be a tough challenge for the couple, with the bride finding it especially difficult in her high heels; but they persisted, and eventually made it back to their car
Caroline Elenbaas
A small autumn wedding saw a couple exchange vows outside and then they walked the bridge together
Patrick Mateer
The couple said their vows and became husband and wife in a ceremony filled with great reactions, shot creatively with the golden hour light reflecting off the lake
Christelle Rall

Dubai UAE Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Dubai UAE wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

United Arab Emirates WPJA members are ready to document any town hall, minimony, courthouse, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

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6 Dubai UAE Wedding Photographers...

Geeshan Bandara wedding photography studio owner

Geeshan Bandara, an award-winning wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience in Europe and Asia, specializes in capturing stories through his pictures. He has worked on grand celebrity weddings as well as smaller, intimate ceremonies, and is particularly fond of...

Geeshan Bandara

Dubai, AE *Now booking Dubai UAE weddings.
46
2
20
2500 (USD)
Dubai UAE wedding photography by Melon Perez

Melon Perez, an award-winning wedding photographer from the Middle East, combines her background in film-making with a passion for capturing moments and details. With accolades from the Emirates Film Festival and recognition from Illustrado Magazine, she brings expertise...

Melon Perez

Dubai, AE *Now booking Dubai UAE weddings.
15
1
3
2000 (USD)
Sergio Russo elopement and wedding photography from the studio ParamountPics

Sergio Russ is a highly sought-after travel destination wedding photographer. For the last 10 years, he has been focused on capturing the true emotion of a wedding day - the real moments when things go their own way and people show their true selves- without any...

Sergio Russo

Dubai, AE *Now booking Dubai UAE weddings.
1
1500 (USD)

Ana Backhaus

Dubai, AE *Now booking Dubai UAE weddings.
1800 (USD)
Studio portrait of Dubai UAE wedding photographer Ronelo Ruelo

Nel Ruelo is a Filipino wedding photographer based in Dubai with 13 years of experience as an assistant and lightsman. Since 2013, he has been providing photography services for weddings and portraits to colleagues in Dubai, before becoming a full-time photographer in 2022...

Ronelo Ruelo

Dubai, AE *Now booking Dubai UAE weddings.
2
24
2000 (USD)
Studio portrait of Rish Agarwal, a candid wedding photographer

Rish Agarwal is a professional wedding photographer who captures real moments at marriage events. With 10 years of experience, he left the corporate world to pursue his passion and has been documenting remarkable stories ever since.

Rish Agarwal

in Delhi, IN *Now booking Dubai UAE weddings.
17
31
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Dubai UAE Couples

Dubai UAE Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Dubai UAE Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Dubai UAE Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Dubai UAE wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Dubai UAE marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Dubai UAE engagement portrait sessions with couples.

This wedding image showcases the traditional Haldi Ceremony in Dubai, UAE, as the bride is adorned with turmeric mixed in oil and water to prepare for her main wedding event in the United Arab Emirates.
At Park Regis Hotel in Dubai, the bride playfully tosses her bouquet over her shoulder to a waiting row of eager single ladies.
Inside a hotel in Dubai, UAE, a band member entertains the crowd during the reception. A slow shutter motion blur captures the festive, colorful lighting, enhancing the lively atmosphere.
In this photo taken at a wedding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, a couple takes a break in their indoor couples room as their Dalmatian dog joins them.
A romantic couple poses with a camel in Al Qudra Desert, Dubai, during their engagement portrait session. The woman, wearing a long, flowing red dress, and the man, dressed formally, stand against the serene backdrop of the sand dunes.
Happy couple poses back to back in the Souk Madinat in Dubai. The engagement portrait session captures the couple’s joy against the backdrop of tall stained glass windows in United Arab Emirates.
A joyful couple enjoys their engagement portrait session in Souk Madinat, Dubai. The skylight overhead is reflected below them.
A couple enjoys a romantic picture session at Love Lake in Dubai. She leans back into him, savoring the serene natural backdrop as he stands behind her.
Love knows no border – A couple shares a poignant pose as they gaze at each other from opposite sides of the sand dunes in the Al Qudra Desert, Dubai. A desert bush stands between them, symbolizing their connection despite the distance.
Elegant couple poses for an engagement portrait at Souk Al Bahar in Dubai. Dressed in formal attire, they stand before a reflecting pool lined with palm trees.
A couple deeply in love captured in a pre wedding photography session, sitting on the bow of a boat with the Burj Al Arab water as their backdrop.
A couple embraces in the tall glowing grasses of Love Lake, Dubai during their romantic pre wedding photography session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Dubai UAE wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Dubai UAE wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Dubai UAE wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Dubai UAE photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Dubai UAE wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Dubai UAE wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
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