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UAE • Dubai + Abu Dhabi • Freelance
Join ShootEmpire Pro — an agency-style photographer network for freelance photography jobs and photography gigs across the UAE (primarily Dubai & Abu Dhabi). We acquire clients, manage bookings, and assign shoots.
Independent contractor/freelance network (not visa sponsorship). Shoots depend on demand.
We move fast and keep it simple. Most applications are reviewed within 48 hours.
Tip: a focused portfolio (10–30 strong images) helps us review faster.
For each booking, the client chooses a package. We typically pay photographers 50%–80% of the package price, depending on scope (shoot type, complexity, usage, travel, turnaround, and add-ons).
City: UAE — primarily Dubai + Abu Dhabi
| Shoot type | Current package price range | Typical photographer payout range (50–80%) |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Kids | AED 399 – 949 | AED 200 – 759 |
| Maternity | AED 499 – 1,199 | AED 250 – 959 |
| Product & Ecommerce | AED 499 – 1,499 | AED 250 – 1,199 |
| Wedding & Nikah | AED 999 – 5,499 | AED 500 – 4,399 |
| Baby & Newborn | AED 499 – 1,199 | AED 250 – 959 |
| Headshots & LinkedIn | AED 199 – 79,999 | AED 100 – 63,999 |
| Personal Branding | AED 599 – 1,799 | AED 300 – 1,439 |
| Video & Reels | AED 399 – 1,999 | AED 200 – 1,599 |
| Graduation | AED 399 – 899 | AED 200 – 719 |
| Exhibition Booth | AED 899 – 2,499 | AED 450 – 1,999 |
| Fashion & Portfolio | AED 699 – 1,999 | AED 350 – 1,599 |
| Advertising & Campaigns | AED 1,499 – 4,900 | AED 750 – 3,920 |
| Real Estate & Airbnb | AED 499 – 999 | AED 250 – 799 |
| Sports & Fitness | AED 599 – 1,799 | AED 300 – 1,439 |
| Pre Wedding | AED 699 – 2,600 | AED 350 – 2,080 |
| Pet Photography | AED 349 – 899 | AED 175 – 719 |
| Birthday & Private Event | AED 499 – 1,399 | AED 250 – 1,119 |
| Corporate Event | AED 899 – 3,000 | AED 450 – 2,400 |
| Music / Live Concerts | AED 899 – 2,299 | AED 450 – 1,839 |
| Desert & Sand Dunes | AED 699 – 1,699 | AED 350 – 1,359 |
| Car & Automotive | AED 399 – 1,499 | AED 200 – 1,199 |
| Underwater Photography | AED 2,900 – 4,290 | AED 1,450 – 3,432 |
Note: payout is the amount we pay you for the shoot (your earnings for that project), not what the client pays.
Our photographer payout is typically 50%–80% of the client package price. The exact percentage depends on the project.
Important: we show you the exact payout before you accept a project.
We recruit photographers across all active ShootEmpire shoot types. You can specialize in one category or cover multiple.
Tip: if your portfolio matches high-demand categories (events, couples, interiors), you’ll usually get assigned faster.
