Beauty & Skincare
Skincare imagery that looks as good as it feels.
Beauty and skincare photography in Dubai starts at AED 1,500 for a 1-hour studio session with 3 edited photos per product (excl. 5% VAT), and beauty reels start at AED 2,000 for 6 vertical videos. Stills are delivered in 7 to 10 days, with files exported for Amazon.ae, Noon, Shopify, Instagram and TikTok Shop.
How do you photograph skincare textures and swatches?
Texture is what sells a serum or a cream, so we shoot it as its own frame: a smear on glass or acrylic, a drop from a pipette, a swirl in the jar. Each texture is lit from the side to show body and sheen, and kept clean enough to sit beside the packshot on a product page.
Lipstick, foundation and eyeshadow swatches are shot on a neutral surface or on skin, with a colour reference in a test frame so shades read correctly on screen.
How should frosted and clear glass packaging be lit?
Frosted glass needs soft, wrapping light so it glows rather than looking grey; clear glass needs controlled edges so the bottle has a defined outline against white. We build the light around the container, then shoot the label separately where needed so the text stays sharp and legible.
Are reels worth it for a skincare brand?
For most beauty brands, yes. Turntables, pumps, drops and lids opening show what a still cannot: the consistency of a product and the feel of the packaging. A single reels day can produce a month of 9:16 content, shot in the same light as your packshots so the brand stays consistent.
Typical shot list
- Packshots on pure white for marketplace main images
- Texture smears, drops and swirls on glass or acrylic
- Lipstick and foundation swatches on skin or neutral surface
- Ingredient styling with botanicals, stone and water
- Group shots of full routines and gift sets
- Turntable and pump-action reels in 9:16
- Hand model application frames
- Label close-ups for ingredient and claims panels
Recommended package
Product Photography: Signature
from AED 2,500 excl. 5% VAT. A 2-hour studio session with 3 edited photos per product: time for a full skincare range, with textures and styled hero frames.
See product packagesReels for beauty & skincare brands.
Guides for beauty & skincare brands
Beauty & Skincare FAQ
How much does skincare product photography cost in Dubai?
Product photography is priced by studio time: AED 1,500 for 1 hour, AED 2,500 for 2 hours and AED 4,000 for 3 hours, each with 3 edited photos per product. A model is extra, from AED 500. Reels start at AED 2,000. All prices exclude 5% VAT.
Do you need full-size products or are samples fine?
Full-size retail units are best for packshots. Samples or spare units are useful for texture frames, as we open and use them during the shoot.
Can you shoot on skin with a hand model?
Yes. We cast hand and face models to your brief, with fees quoted up front.
Will the colours of my products be accurate?
Yes. We shoot with a colour reference and compare files against the real packaging and product shade before delivery.
Can you make infographics for ingredient claims?
Yes. Our A+ and infographic service turns your approved claims into listing images. We use only the wording you supply and approve.
Can you shoot stills and reels on the same day?
Yes, and it is usually the most efficient approach: one set, one lighting plan, both formats.
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