Cosy Christmas Photoshoot at Home in Abu Dhabi

2026

Christmas photoshoot Abu Dhabi

There is something about Christmas at home that no studio can recreate. The tree you decorated together, the slightly wonky ornaments your kids chose, the sofa where everyone squeezes in for a movie night. These are the details I want you to remember in ten years.

That is why my Christmas sessions in Abu Dhabi happen in your home. No crowded studio, no queue of families, no tired toddlers in a car. Just one relaxed hour in your own space, with your own tree, and me bringing a few extra fairy lights and festive touches.

As a mum myself, I know how fast this season goes. Little ones change so much from one Christmas to the next. A cosy session at home is the easiest way to capture how your family looks and feels right now, and to have beautiful photos ready for your Christmas cards.

Smiling mum holding her baby daughter while dad hugs them in a warm living room
Baby girl with a bow sticking Christmas decorations onto a window, fairy lights below
Mum, dad and baby reading a board book on a wooden floor with warm light bokeh

Christmas Photoshoot Abu Dhabi: What’s Included

The Cosy Christmas at Home session is a 1-hour family photoshoot in your home in Abu Dhabi, priced at 750 AED with 10 edited photos.

  • 60 minutes at your home, by your Christmas tree or in your living room
  • 10 beautifully edited, high-resolution photos
  • Fairy lights and small festive decorations brought by me
  • Online gallery delivered within 7 days
  • Travel within Abu Dhabi included

Option

Price

Cosy Christmas at Home (10 photos)

750 AED

Upgrade to 20 photos

+450 AED

Extra single photo

70 AED

You don’t need a perfectly styled home. A tree, a bit of window light and your family are all we need. I will guide you through the whole session, so even the shyest dads and busiest toddlers feel at ease.

How to Prepare Your Home for a Christmas Photoshoot

A little preparation makes a big difference, and none of it takes more than 30 minutes. These simple tips work for every Christmas photoshoot Abu Dhabi families book with me, whether you live in a villa or an apartment.

 

  1. Put your tree near a window. Natural light from a window is the secret to soft, glowing photos. If your tree can’t move, clear the space between it and the nearest window.
  2. Switch off the ceiling lights. Overhead lights add yellow tones and harsh shadows. Keep the tree lights and lamps on, and turn the big lights off.
  3. Clear the background. Move toys, laundry baskets and cables out of the corner where we will shoot. A clean background keeps the focus on your family.
  4. Choose coordinated outfits. Matching Christmas pyjamas are always a favourite. Otherwise pick two or three soft colours like cream, red, green or beige, and avoid big logos.
  5. Plan a small activity. Decorating cookies, opening an early present or reading a Christmas book together gives kids something to do. This is where the most natural photos happen.
  6. Pick the right time. Morning and early afternoon sessions have the best daylight. Late afternoon sessions are perfect if you love the warm glow of tree lights.

Christmas Photoshoot Abu Dhabi: 2026 Dates and Booking

Christmas sessions run on 27, 28 and 29 November 2026, with only 8 spots available

Date

Available times
Friday, 27 November  2:00pm, 4:00 pm
Saturday, 28 November 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm
Sunday, 29 November 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm,

To book, choose your preferred date and time and complete the booking form on my website. A 300 AED deposit secures your spot, and the remaining balance is paid on the day of the session.

Christmas Photoshoot FAQ

Do I need a Christmas tree?

A tree is lovely, but not essential. A cosy sofa, a window and a few of my fairy lights can create a beautiful festive setting.

Can grandparents or pets join?

Yes. The session is for your whole household, including grandparents visiting for the holidays and family pets.

What if my child is having a bad day?

That is completely normal. We will take breaks, play and follow your child’s rhythm. One hour gives us plenty of time.

Will I get my photos before Christmas?

Yes. Your gallery is delivered within 7 days, so you will have your photos by early December.

Do you travel to Dubai?

Yes, for an extra 250 AED. Ask me about Dubai dates, as I group Dubai sessions on one day.

Baby reaching for dad's face as he holds a large teddy bear, mum smiling, fairy lights behind

Let’s Capture Your Family’s Christmas

 

this time with your kids is so important

Living in Abu Dhabi, so many of us celebrate Christmas far from home, with grandparents watching our children grow up through video calls. As an expat mum myself, I know that feeling well. A beautiful family photo, printed and sent home or turned into a Christmas card, brings your loved ones a little closer, even across oceans.

One day your children will look back at these photos and remember their Christmases in the UAE: the tree you decorated together, the matching pyjamas, the cookies that didn’t quite turn out right. And for once, you will be in the pictures too, not just behind the phone.

Christmas photoshoot Abu Dhabi 2026 spots are limited to 10 families. If you’d like a relaxed, cosy Christmas photoshoot in your own home in Abu Dhabi, book your preferred date on my website today. A 300 AED deposit secures your spot.

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