PORTFOLIO
A few of my maternity shoots
I'm Shruti Jain, a female freelance maternity photographer based in Dubai, with 15+ years behind the camera and a 5.0 rating on Google. I photograph pregnancy shoots on the beach, outdoors or at your home, relaxed and at your pace. Tap any photo to see it larger.
WORKING WITH ME
What to expect from your shoot
Here is how I work with mums-to-be in Dubai.
A female photographer in the room
A woman behind the camera, so you can relax. Your modesty preferences are respected from the start, and I guide you through every pose.
Cultural fluency across rituals
Blessing ceremonies, baby showers and gender reveals from every culture, Western, Arab, Indian, Filipina and fusion. I follow the family's lead on rituals.
Wherever you'd like to shoot
Beach, desert, old Dubai, a studio or your own living room – I shoot all over Dubai and happily travel across the UAE. After 15+ years here, I know the quiet corners and the best light.
15+ years in Dubai
I have been photographing mums, couples and families in Dubai for over 15 years, and I'm rated 5.0 on Google.
Ankit Shrivastava, maternity shoot at a Dubai resort
★★★★★
"Shruti is an amazing photographer … She is completely professional, calm, cool, patient and very much helping during the photoshoot."
Gaurav Nawal, baby shower ceremony
★★★★★
"She beautifully captured the emotions, rituals, and candid moments with great attention to detail. … The photos turned out vibrant and full of life."
Ayush Bajaj, maternity photoshoot in Dubai
★★★★★
"She went out of the way to make this process very smooth for us. We really liked the final pictures. The delivery was very well within our expected timeline as well."
5.0 on Google
WHERE IN DUBAI
Dubai locations that suit maternity
Pick one, or two if you have the energy. I'll suggest based on your trimester, the season and the look you're after. Outdoor spots work best from October to April, about an hour before sunset.
JBR & Sunset Beach
Soft sand, golden hour, Burj Al Arab on the horizon.
At home or your villa
The most intimate option. Late third trimester, full privacy.
Al Qudra dunes
Gold sand and flowing fabric. October to March, 30 minutes before sunset.
Studio
Lit and climate-controlled. The summer pick, or when your doctor rules out outdoors.
Not sure where? Tell me your due date and I'll suggest a spot.
WHEN IN PREGNANCY
Best week to shoot?
The sweet spot is 28 to 34 weeks
For most mums the sweet spot is around 28 to 34 weeks. Here's the longer answer, week by week.
24–28w
BODY
Bump visible but small
BEST FOR
Petite frames, longer outdoor walks
WHERE
Beach, garden, downtown park
28–32w
SWEET SPOT
BODY
Bump prominent, mobility good
BEST FOR
The sweet spot, the most-shot window
WHERE
Anywhere: outdoor, studio, at home
32–34w
BODY
Bump fully there, some swelling possible
BEST FOR
Still ideal, wear comfy shoes
WHERE
Outdoor afternoon, or at home
34–37w
BODY
Heavier, tiring, possible swelling
BEST FOR
A shorter session with more sitting
WHERE
At home preferred, brief outdoor possible
37w+
BODY
Anytime now
BEST FOR
At home only, sitting, breaks every 15 minutes
WHERE
Strictly at home
If you're past 37 weeks, I'll still photograph you, just at home, sitting, with breaks. WhatsApp me your due date and I'll suggest the right week.
OUTDOOR VS STUDIO VS AT HOME
Pregnancy photoshoot at home, outdoors or in a studio?
All three work in Dubai. The right pick depends on the season, your trimester and how private you want it.
Outdoor
The classic golden-hour look on the beach, in the desert or in old Dubai.
Season: October to April
Time: About an hour before sunset
Length: 75 to 90 minutes
Privacy: Public, but nobody really notices
Studio
For summer heat, a doctor's restrictions or a clean editorial look.
Season: Year-round
Time: Any time of day
Length: 60 to 90 minutes
Privacy: Fully private
At home
Late third trimester, modesty, or an intimate family feel.
Season: Year-round
Time: Soft morning or late afternoon
Length: 60 to 75 minutes
Privacy: Fully private
HOW IT WORKS
What a single maternity session looks like
1
WhatsApp first
Tell me your due date, where you'd like to shoot and who's joining. I'll suggest a time and a place, and send tips on what to wear. Start on WhatsApp.
2
Outfit ideas arrive
Outfit ideas matched to your trimester and the location we picked.
3
Shoot day, 75 to 90 minutes
I direct every pose, so you never wonder what to do with your hands. Breaks, water and snacks built in.
4
Your gallery in around 1 to 2 weeks
Depending on how much editing is involved. You get a download link for the full high-resolution gallery.
Every maternity session includes
Planning with me on WhatsApp · a place and time suggested for your trimester and the season · outfit ideas · gentle direction for every pose · your partner, kids and family welcome · all the keepers, edited · a download link to your full high-resolution gallery in around 1 to 2 weeks.
MUMS-TO-BE ASK
Frequently asked questions
The most-asked questions from Dubai mums. Tap “Read more” to open an answer. Don't see yours? Ask me directly on WhatsApp.
When in pregnancy is the best time for a maternity photoshoot in Dubai?
For most mums the sweet spot is around 28 to 34 weeks – your bump is clearly visible but you still feel mobile, slept-OK and your feet aren't swollen. Petite frames look beautiful from 24 to 28 weeks; later bookings (35 weeks plus) are absolutely possible and I'll keep the session shorter and closer to home. After 37 weeks we shoot at home, sitting, with breaks every fifteen minutes.
What should I wear for my maternity shoot?
Soft solids in dusty rose, sage green, cream, terracotta, navy or soft white photograph beautifully in Dubai light. Flowing fabrics beat stiff structured pieces, and one statement piece (a coloured robe, a tulle skirt, a lehenga) lifts the whole shoot.
Outdoor or studio maternity in Dubai – which is better?
Outdoor wins most of the time between October and April – golden hour on the beach, in the desert or in old Dubai is hard to beat. Studio is the right pick in Dubai's summer (May to September) when the heat is too much, when your doctor has restricted outdoor time, or when you want a clean editorial look. At home sits in between – intimate, controlled and the easiest for late third-trimester mums.
Where can I do a pregnancy photoshoot in Dubai?
From October to April, outdoors, about an hour before sunset: a beach maternity shoot at JBR or Sunset Beach, Old Dubai, or a desert maternity shoot in the Al Qudra dunes (until March). In the summer heat or late in pregnancy, we shoot at your home or in a studio. Tell me your due date and I'll suggest the right spot for your maternity shoot in Dubai.
Do you do lifestyle and beach maternity sessions in Dubai?
Yes. As a lifestyle maternity and pregnancy photographer I keep it relaxed, fun and natural: walking, laughing, a hand on the bump, gentle direction instead of stiff poses. From October to April the classic outdoor maternity photoshoot is a maternity beach session about an hour before sunset.
Can my partner and older kids be in the shoot?
Yes – and most mums include them. Partners come for the full session about 80% of the time. Older kids (toddlers and up) come for the first 30 to 40 minutes, when their patience is highest, then we let them go play. I'm pretty good with the wiggly ones – 15+ years of doing this means I usually know how to get a tantrumy four-year-old to sit still and laugh on cue.
Do you photograph godh bharai or baby shower ceremonies?
Yes – regularly. I've photographed dozens of godh bharai for Indian families, baby showers for Western and Filipina mums, and fusion mehndi-and-blessing events. I catch the candid moments around the rituals (the laughter, the fussing over the bump, the elders' blessings) as much as the posed frames. Bring your in-laws, your mum if she's flown in, and your sisters.
Can a female photographer cover my baby shower or gender reveal?
Yes. I'm a female baby shower photographer, and at ladies-only showers I work alone, with no male assistant, so everyone can relax. I photograph the decor and the cake, the games and blessings, the gender reveal moment and the family groups, candid and posed, at home or at your venue.
I prefer modesty – can we shoot somewhere private?
Of course. At-home sessions are popular for mums who prefer privacy – I come to you, so you don't have to step outside. Studio sessions are equally private. Outdoor shoots are more discreet than people think: flowing fabrics drape modestly and passers-by rarely notice.
Do you come to my home for a maternity photoshoot in Dubai?
Yes. I'm a maternity photographer who comes to your home anywhere in Dubai, so you don't have to step outside, and one corner with good window light is usually enough. A maternity photoshoot at home runs 60 to 75 minutes, is fully private and suits the late third trimester or anyone who prefers modesty. WhatsApp me your area and your due date.
How long is a maternity session?
Outdoor sessions run around 75 to 90 minutes including outfit changes. Studio runs 60 to 90 minutes. At-home is the gentlest at 60 to 75 minutes. Late-third-trimester sessions (after 36 weeks) are deliberately shorter and we build in breaks every 15 minutes for sitting, water and a snack.
Will I be uncomfortable lying down at 32 weeks?
Almost never – because we don't lie you flat on your back. Standard maternity poses use side-lying, gentle reclining on cushions, sitting and standing. If a pose ever feels off, we change it instantly. I've shot mums up to 39 weeks, so the third-trimester body is familiar territory.
How fast do I receive my photos?
For most sessions I deliver in around 1 to 2 weeks, depending on how much editing is involved, and I'll give you a clear timeline when we book.
How many outfits should I bring for a maternity photoshoot?
One to three outfits is the sweet spot for a 90-minute session. One soft flowing piece (dress or robe), one bump-hugging piece (tube dress or fitted top) and optionally one statement piece (lehenga, coloured robe). More than three usually means we run out of time.
How much does a maternity photoshoot in Dubai cost?
I quote after a quick WhatsApp chat, because three things shape the price of maternity photography in Dubai: how long we shoot, where (at home, in a studio or outdoors) and who joins. Every session includes planning with me on WhatsApp, outfit ideas for your trimester, all the keepers edited and a download link to the full gallery in around 1 to 2 weeks.
Can my mum (who flew in) join the shoot?
Of course. Family is welcome on every session; most godh bharai and family shoots include in-laws, elders and visiting parents. Tell me who's joining when you book so I can plan the family frames into the schedule.
Still wondering about something?
A BIT MORE ABOUT WORKING WITH ME
You'll look back at these photos in 30 years and remember exactly how loved you felt.
This season passes faster than anyone tells you. The bump that feels enormous today is gone in a few weeks, and what stays is the way you carried it: the soft hand resting at the side, the look your partner gave you across the room, the way your toddler reached up to kiss the bump. My job is to catch those moments while you're still in them.
You don't need to know how to pose. You don't need to be a “photo person”. You don't need to have lost the bump (please don't try). You just need to show up in whatever you feel comfortable in, and let a female photographer who has done this for 15+ years quietly direct you while you breathe, look at your partner and forget the camera is there. By minute ten you'll wonder why you were nervous. Tell me about your bump on WhatsApp.
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