Lifestyle Family Photographer • Specialising in natural light, on location, reportage-style shoots to celebrate love, life & family...
I love creating new Blog posts; writing about my work and showing a little of how I view the world. I thought it would be lovely to go through my catalogue, and revisit sessions and personal family memories that are hidden away in various albums. So standby for this new series, I’m looking forward to […]
“For in every adult there dwells the child that was, and in every child there lies the adult that will be.” – John Connolly, The Book of Lost Things It was a true pleasure to witness my daughter’s school Sports Day… The whole year was abuzz; smiles & giggles in abundance, gritted-teeth & tongue-out determination all […]
If you’re thinking about arranging a family photo shoot here in Abu Dhabi – I thought I might tell you a little bit about me and why I think you should choose me as your family lifestyle Photographer. Here’s ten reasons for a starter: I’m actually a really nice person – ask anyone that knows […]
It was a stunning setting on Saadiyat Beach in Abu Dhabi for a new kids fun beach fitness class focusing on health, fitness & well-being. It was a beautiful day – the sun shone, the turquoise water shimmered – and all the kids had a wonderful time. I hope you enjoy a few of my photography highlights… It […]
Qasr Al Hosn is the oldest building in Abu Dhabi – the former home of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The interior courtyard is a haven of tranquility in traditional Arab style, in marked contrast with the glass and concrete of the modern city beyond its walls. The original form was built […]
I have been meaning to share this recent family photo shoot with you… It was a beautiful afternoon for catching some culture, beach and cityscape views and one of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic buildings. Mrs A’s family were a delight to photograph and we had a great deal of fun together! In particular the youngest member was a total […]
The Red Bull Air Race was established in 2003 and created by Red Bull. It’s an international series of air races in which competitors have to navigate a challenging obstacle course in the fastest time. Pilots fly individually against the clock and have to complete tight turns through a slalom course consisting of air-filled pylons, known as “Air […]
Since becoming a family, it’s become our annual tradition to have a Christmas shoot around the tree. Despite my best intentions, it always runs late into December as inevitably I wait until the children finish school. Unfortunately, my husband is currently laid up with a rather nasty bout of Bronchitis, but undeterred I rustled up RaFa […]
The old adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” refers to the thought that a complex idea can be conveyed with just a single still image. It also aptly characterises one of the main goals of visualisation – namely making it possible to absorb large amounts of data quickly. For as long as I […]
I discovered a quote on one of my many online journeys and I’m so glad I saved it – sadly I couldn’t find an author to credit. But it struck a chord with me at the time, and I have thought about it a lot since… Before I discuss, have a look for yourself: “It doesn’t […]
Catherine Sallah - Fabulous photos. Wish we’d made it to the festival. I hope it’s an annual event.
victoria.akbik@gmail.com - Thank you for taking the time to visit, Catherine. Yes, the good news is it is an annual event – I’d totally recommend it! xXx