Tasneem Photography

Beach photoshoots +four kids with amazingly fun personality + and beautiful weather =  a photographers dream. I had only heard of the Palm Island in Dubai, but visiting the family for their session was a great opportunity to meet a local family from the Emirates. They taught me so many things about the history and the culture that makes the UAE unique from their neighboring countries. I also learned a few family secrets from the girls on who snored louder, who got the most attention, and who had the worst hair days. Made me want my girls to grow up sooner, just to start sharing those funny facts with us.

I also wanted to capture the children experiencing the beach on their own terms, so I wasn’t too concerned about bringing props with me.

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Confession: I’m NOT a morning person. I usually put my alarm on snooze at least 3 times, till I realize I’m late and start getting ready. However, since I’m a huge fan of the beach, OBVIOUSLY, I’ve noticed that capturing photographs in the very early morning makes a huge difference in the colors. So what do I do? I start taking bookings very early morning. At 6 and 7 am!

Since it’s a family session, the Saudi family came to Dubai well prepared for any weather. Having twins, they’re used to the ups and downs and 24/7 full activity. I was the only that came to the beach, not knowing what to expect. Looking at these toddlers, u could tell after only 10 mins which of the boys was the cute devil. Each one would run in the opposite direction and suddenly begin striking a pose. Having their mom, dad and my camera with me, all running after them was a lot of action, but it made each picture so worth it. I hope u think so too!

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With the summer heat, hotter than ever, Dua’a and I still thought it was worth it to have an outdoor shoot. Armed with extra bottles of water, and an extra pair of hands (I brought my 4-yr-old daughter) I knew that this shoot needn’t have any additional props. Taima’s parents chose a location that they knew would be colorful, fun and appealing to their daughter. How could I argue with that?The best thing about Dubai, is that you have so many parks to choose from.

Taima had a blast running around and looking at the older boys playing foot-ball. The hardest part was having me, her mom, her dad, and my daughter Yara all run after her to stop her getting the ball from them.

We all ended the session by visiting the super-market next door and buying extra-cold icy drinks. Did I mention cold? The only proof of how warm it was, got brushed away when pics where editedI think it was worth it.