Hire a photographer in Dubai
Fashion, e-commerce, beauty, lifestyle and event photographers. Book one with your models on a single quote, or on their own.
A two-minute brief. Options and a quote, usually within one working day. Nothing to pay until you accept.
To hire a photographer in Dubai through Models Island, send one brief with your date, hours, what you’re shooting and how many finished photos you need. We send a private link of photographers’ work and a fixed quote in AED, usually within one working day. You book with us, we invoice you once, and we pay the photographer.
What people ask before booking a photographer
Will the style fit our brand?
You get a private link with each photographer’s own pictures. You choose who shoots, before anything is booked.
Can we use the photos?
Yes. Your use of the photos is inside the photographer’s fee, so there is no separate licence to negotiate for them. Usage for the models is set out on the same quote.
What will it really cost?
A fixed quote in AED, with the photographer’s fee, the models and our agency fee on separate lines. The hours on set and the number of edited photos are written on it.
Who do we deal with?
Only us. One brief, one contract, one invoice for the photographer and the models. We pay everyone, so you never chase a second invoice.
What if they can’t make it?
If a booked photographer fails to attend, you choose a replacement you approve or a refund of that fee. It’s written into our client terms.
Good for
E-commerce/Lookbooks/Campaigns/Beauty/Lifestyle/Product/Brand events/Portraits
Which photographer for which shoot
| The shoot | Who to ask for | Put this in your brief |
|---|---|---|
| E-commerce and catalogue | Someone fast and consistent on a plain background | Number of looks or products, and the background you want |
| Lookbook or campaign | A fashion photographer with a clear style | References you like, the location and where the photos will run |
| Beauty and skincare | A beauty photographer used to close-up work | The products, and who does hair and make-up |
| Lifestyle and social content | Someone who works in natural light, on location | The setting, the mood and how many photos per look |
| Brand event or launch | An event photographer who works a room | Running order, key people and when you need the photos |
| Product only | A product or still-life photographer | Number of items, sizes and whether you need cut-outs |
How booking works
- 1
Brief
Date, venue, hours and the photographer you’re picturing. It takes two minutes.
- 2
Shortlist and quote
A booker checks availability and sends options with a fixed, itemised quote in AED.
- 3
Confirm
Accept the terms and pay online or by bank transfer. The booking is then in place.
- 4
On the day
Your talent arrives briefed, with a booker one message away. We handle their payment.
Who you’re dealing with
Clients who have booked models through us include Yamaha, L'Oréal Professionnel, Kiehl's, Address Downtown, The Palace Downtown, Nammos Dubai, Cisco. See the projects. The same booking desk handles photographer bookings.
Models Island is operated by Ravinaro L.L.C-FZ, Meydan Free Zone, Dubai, UAE, licence 2543079.01. Our client terms are public, so you can read them before you brief us.
Who handles what
Models Island
- Finding photographers whose work suits the brief and who are free on your date
- Sending their work on a private link, with a fixed, itemised AED quote
- Booking the models and the photographer together
- Handling the contract and invoicing you once
- Paying the photographer after the client payment
You or your venue
- Choosing the photographer from the link
- The studio or location, and any permit it needs
- Hair, make-up, styling and any video crew
- A shot list or references, so the day is used well
Questions
How do I hire a photographer in Dubai?
Send Models Island a brief with your date, hours, what you’re shooting and how many finished photos you need. We send a private link with photographers’ work and a fixed quote in AED, usually within one working day. Choose who you want, accept the terms and pay online or by bank transfer to confirm.
How much does a photographer cost in Dubai?
We don’t publish a rate card, because the price depends on the hours on set, the number of edited photos, the date and the location. You get a fixed, itemised quote in AED before you commit to anything, and it states the hours and the number of photos included.
Can I book a photographer and models together?
Yes, and it’s the simplest way. One brief covers both. You pick the models and the photographer from private links, and everything is on one quote and one invoice.
Can I book a photographer without models?
Yes. You can hire a photographer in Dubai through Models Island without booking models. Tell us what you’re shooting, such as products, a venue, a team or an event, with the date and the hours, and we quote the photographer alone on a fixed, itemised quote in AED.
Are the usage rights for the photos included?
Yes for the photographer: your use of the photos is inside the photographer’s fee, so there is no separate licence to pay for them. Models are different. A model’s fee depends on where and for how long their image is used, such as your website, social media or paid ads, and the quote sets that out line by line.
How many edited photos do we get, and when?
The quote states the number of edited photos included. Tell us in the brief when you need them and we confirm the delivery date with the photographer before you book.
Do you provide a studio, hair and make-up or video?
No. Models Island books the people: the photographer and the models, on one quote. The studio or location, hair and make-up, styling and any video crew are arranged by you or your production team. Tell us where the shoot is and we brief the photographer and the models for it.
Do we need a permit to shoot in Dubai?
It depends on the location. A shoot in a private studio or on your own premises usually needs none, while public places and some venues in Dubai need permission. The client or the location arranges that. Models Island books the photographer and the models and does not arrange permits.
Can we contact the photographer directly?
Bookings, changes and payment go through Models Island, the same as for our models. You see the photographer’s work and first name, and you work with them on set.
Who do we pay, and who holds the contract?
You book and pay Models Island, by card or bank transfer, 100% upfront. The quote lists the photographer’s fee and our agency fee separately, and we pay the photographer.
What if our budget is tight?
Tell us the number in the brief and we’ll say what it can cover, such as fewer hours on set or fewer edited photos. Changing the scope keeps the talent’s rate fair and your quote honest.
What if our plans change?
More than 7 days before the job you get a 100% credit note, or a 50% refund if you ask for it. From 2 to 7 days it’s a 25% refund, and under 48 hours it’s non-refundable. The client terms have the full wording.
Can we book a photographer with other talent?
Yes. Put everyone in one brief: models, photographers, dancers, DJs, virtual models, influencers and UGC creators. You get one quote and one invoice for the whole job.
Tell us the date and what you’re shooting. We’ll come back with photographers and a price.
A two-minute brief. Options and a quote, usually within one working day. Nothing to pay until you accept.