The lens, the script, the edit, the strategy. We do it all so your audience walks away feeling something more interesting than "nice video." Event photography, corporate video production, social media content, headshots and personal branding, all in one studio in Al Quoz.
Behind every event, brand and headshot is a person worth remembering. Finding them, and putting them on screen better than they expected, is the only thing we have ever been good at. (We are also fine at parking.)
Sixteen years compressed into the time it takes to make a coffee. Worth watching with the sound on.
One headshot or a six-month campaign. Either way, the first question is the same: who is this for, and what should they feel?
Conferences, activations, sport, galas. We cover the room, capture the faces, and have photos in your inbox while the venue is still being broken down.
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Reels, short-form film, photo sets, all built for the platforms your audience actually opens. The kind of content that gets watched to the end, not skipped at the first cut.
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Headshots that look like you on a good day, not like someone holding their breath under fluorescent lights. Team portraits and personal branding sessions for founders, executives and creators.
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Concept, script, shoot, edit. A finished film that says what your brand stands for, without a single corporate stock shot of people pointing at laptops.
View video portfolioWarm, natural photography for students, staff and school life. No forced smiles, no laser backgrounds. Class photos, individual portraits, yearbook coverage and event days.
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Candid, calm wedding photography and cinematic films. Documentary in style, unlikely to ask you to do "the dip" pose. (MelRish Weddings)
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We use AI for what it is good at: faster edits, bolder visuals, smarter workflow. We do not use it to write fake testimonials or generate a six-fingered bride. Some lines stay human.
Working with MelRish has been a real pleasure. The team is fantastic, nothing is ever too much trouble. They're quick to respond, incredibly supportive, and always ensure everything runs smoothly. Their expertise in photography and videography has been invaluable.
Working with MelRish and the incredible team for my photoshoot was an absolute delight. Their energy, creativity, and attention to detail made the experience so enjoyable and seamless. The results were beyond my expectations.
We have used MelRish for our showroom events for many years and have always been super happy with their work. A very professional company, highly recommended. Special thank you to Miguel for capturing perfect shots as always.
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Read postEvent photography in Dubai runs anywhere from around AED 1,500 for a short single-photographer brief to AED 15,000 and up for full-day multi-camera coverage with same-day editing. The real driver is scope: event length, crew size, number of deliverables, whether you need video alongside the photography. We send a tailored quote within one working day. WhatsApp us the brief and we will come back with options.
Yes. We shoot regularly across the UAE: Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and beyond. We have also travelled with clients across the wider Middle East and further afield. Just tell us where you need us.
Same-day highlights gallery for press and social, every time. Full edited gallery within 24 to 48 hours. Same-day video edits available on request for events where you need a post-event film out before anyone has gone home.
Yes. Corporate video is one of our biggest service lines. We handle the whole thing: concept, script, storyboard, shoot, edit, motion graphics, sound. Brand films, explainers, testimonial videos, Instagram and TikTok reels, LinkedIn content, personal branding films. One studio, one invoice.
Plenty. Professional headshots, team photography and executive personal branding sessions, either at our Al Quoz studio or on location at your office. We can do a hundred staff in a day without anyone looking like they have been sat in a queue for too long.
Yes, this is a dedicated service line. Class photos, individual portraits, yearbook coverage, school events and graduation days. See dubaischoolphotographer.com for the full service and packages.
Among others: Mercedes, Nestlé, KPMG, UN Women, Uber, ACWA Power, Arabian Adventures, Zoom. Plus event agencies, schools, founders and individual professionals across the region. Seventeen years in, the list is long.
WhatsApp is fastest. Tell us what you are planning and roughly when. We will reply in human, not "Hi! Thanks for reaching out!"
