COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

In the UAE & across the Middle East

By Appointment brings together two of the world’s most renowned photographers. This extraordinary partnership pools the unique talents of Ranald Mackechnie, the British Royal Family’s official portrait photographer, and John Hope, one of the UK’s most in-demand and celebrated lifestyle and event photographers.

We are available for a strictly limited number of commissions each year, by appointment only, throughout the UAE and across the Middle East.

A portrait photograph of a scientist looking at a red beaker.
A portrait of the Royal Family smiling in their home.
A black and white portrait of a beautiful woman wearing a hijab.
An image of a construction site taken at night.
A man making a speech at ADNOC Leadership Forum
A striking portrait of Anthony Joshua.
A construction working climbing up white ladders.
Elizabeth II smiling for her portrait taken by BY APPOINTMENT PHOTOGRAPHY.
An image of a person working on a technical project.
A man going for a run with smoke behind him.
A portrait taken by BY APPOINTMENT PHOTOGRAPHY of a father and son.

EVENTS, BRANDING, LIFESTYLE & PORTRAITURE

At the heart of our skill set is photographing people. We are proud to provide industry leading coverage of exclusive events and to create brand aligned visual content for the preeminent companies in the region.  

We enjoy international acclaim for our exclusive portraits. Our portfolio extends to royals, sports stars, business leaders and actors, as well private commissions for individuals and families. We also produce stunning environmental portraiture for corporate brand and advertising projects.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS
"John is one of the most talented photographers I have worked with in over 20 years in higher education marketing."
Kristin Law
Accounts Director, Marketing Communications, New York University
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