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Dec 4, 2016

Sandy Bumps | Maternity Photoshoot | Dubai

After doing some shots in their neighbourhood we headed out into the desert. There were concerns over pregnancy bladder but we decided to th

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Nov 24, 2016

Smash & Sprinkles | Cakesmash Photoshoot | Dubai

I just loved this cakesmash shoot. Baby T was quite the adventurer and got stuck straight into the task at hand … tasting and exploring the

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Nov 1, 2016

Messing Around In A Meadow | Family Photoshoot | Essex

I spent a glorious Saturday afternoon in the English countryside this summer – with this beautiful family. With grandparents over from Austr

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Oct 18, 2016

Lakeside Blues | Family Photoshoot | Zurich

During the hot and humid month of August I managed to escape and photograph some beautiful families in Switzerland. I always love the summer

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Sep 22, 2016

Five Have Plenty Of Fun | Newborn Photoshoot | Dubai

It was so lovely to meet up with Family H again, just one week after watching Baby J make his entrance in to the world. Such a warm family,

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Jul 16, 2016

Swimming In The Blue | Birth Photoshoot | Dubai

With snorkelling gear packed ready to join friends on a boat for my husband’s birthday, I got a text from Mum. It was the moment we had been

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Jun 6, 2016

Cuddles and Milk | Newborn Photoshoot | Abu Dhabi

I had such a fun couple of hours with this lovely family. Baby Josefina was quite the model; she must take after her mother! Awake and posin

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May 9, 2016

Deira Discoveries | Street Photography | Dubai

Although I love capturing special moments for families, and is there anything cuter than a newborn shoot, I also love the grittiness of stre

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Apr 12, 2016

Wedding Lace and Sunflowers | Wedding Photoshoot | Dubai

It was great to meet up with this gorgeous couple again, and to capture their special day. Like the beach shoot we did before the wedding, t

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Mar 8, 2016

Sandy Toes & Starfish | Couple Photoshoot | Dubai

I wanted to do some photos of this gorgeous pair at the beach on their wedding day, but the schedule was just too tight. So we decided to do

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Feb 3, 2016

Bottoms Up! | Family Photoshoot | Dubai

I had a great afternoon exploring Dubai with Family S. From playing Line-Up and Aeroplanes in Zabeel Park through to paddling and a cheeky g

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Jan 11, 2016

Sleeping Beauty | Newborn Photoshoot | Dubai

I was really looking forward to meeting the new addition to the R Family. Baby D is a very special little lady, and completely charmed me. S

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Dec 9, 2015

Hawaiian Birthdays | Birthday Photoshoot | Dubai

My office on a balmy Saturday afternoon: Sofitel Hotel on Palm Jumeriah. A great photo shoot with this gorgeous family celebrating their dau

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Nov 5, 2015

Hanging out in JBR | Maternity Photoshoot | Dubai

It was lovely to spend time with this family as we explored one of their favourite places to hang out at the weekend: JBR. Cafes and restaur

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Oct 5, 2015

An Afternoon in Paradise

It’s always good to change your horizons; to get some colour and inspiration in your life. The fresh mountain air was a welcome relief...

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Sep 2, 2015

Writing a blog about fashion makes me feel positively Carrie Bradshaw.

Those who know me know this is quite far removed from my normal subject matter. I’m more comfortable around curly-haired sticky toddlers...

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Aug 31, 2015

Congratulations!

**D R U M R O L L** Congratulations Serena Selby! You have won a free photo shoot worth DHS 1,000. Please email me at...

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Aug 14, 2015

Win A Photo Shoot Worth DHS 1,000!

I’m super excited about the relaunch as Emma Staples Photography and am asking for your help to spread the word. As a thank you, there is...

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Aug 2, 2015

A NEW FOCUS

PICHAcurious has been an emotional journey. Starting in Kenya when I lived in Nairobi, it allowed me to develop and explore the world...

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