Nick Jackson Photography

Capture the Magic of AlUla,
Saudi Arabia's Ancient Wonder

AlUla is a photoshoot paradise where dramatic desert beauty meets extraordinary monoliths. From the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra and the iconic silhouette of Elephant Rock to golden dunes and lush oasis scenery, every frame feels cinematic.

The region also blends ancient history with modern architecture, including the mirrored masterpiece of Maraya and resorts like Habitas & Banyan Tree, creating unforgettable backdrops for every style of shoot.

Join me for a photo session from 1 hour to 1 day and take home stunning imagery shot by an award-winning professional photographer.

Recent photoshoots in AlUla

Please visit the Photoshoots gallery for the full portfolio

1 hour shoot

1 location, such as: Maraya, Old Town, Elephant Rock or your accommodation.

Expect minimum 25+ professionally edited hi-resolution images

2 hour shoot or Hegra

A magical photo tour through Hegra in a Vintage Landrover or up to 2 other locations such as your hotel + Maraya or Old Town + Oasis.

Expect minimum 40+  professionally edited hi-resolution images

Half Day shoot

Up to 3 locations over 4 hours in  locations such as your hotel, Hegra Maraya, Old Town, Oasis, Elephant Rock.

Expect minimum 60+  professionally edited hi-resolution images

Full Day shoot

Bespoke itinerary built with you to visit any of AlUla’s locations.

Expect minimum 100+  professionally edited hi-resolution images

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE: 

  • Professional award-winning photographer Nick Jackson
  • Working with you to build your perfect photoshoot location and style
  • Expert editing, fast delivery (48 hours max) and high quality & quantity of images
  • Pick up and drop off to your hotel and transport between sites

Why choose Nick Jackson Photography for your photoshoot?

Having photographed across the seven continents and earned 40+ international awards, Nick has been bringing his photographic experience and knowledge to AlUla for over 6 years.

He is known for careful planning of shoots, a thoughtful compositional style and working with lights, shadows and colours to provide you with timeless photographs.

Nick knows the best places across AlUla to frame your shots at exactly the right time of day in exactly the right location

Which location to choose for your photoshoots?

Hegra  – UNESCO World Heritage site with monumental Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone cliffs, offering dramatic ancient architecture and golden desert light that creates stunning contrasts and textures.

We will visit during golden hour and suggest booking the Vintage Landrover tour for the perfect, private shoot.

Old Town – Atmospheric maze of abandoned mudbrick buildings and narrow alleyways that provide authentic heritage backdrops with beautiful earthy tones.

 

We can also visit the top of Old Town Castle for amazing sunrise vistas and morning sunlight

Habitas – AlUla’s popular contemporary desert resort with a stunning pool, photogenic canyon landscapes and raw natural beauty for striking compositional opportunities.

Maraya – The world’s largest mirrored building that reflects the surrounding desert and sky, dissolving architecture into landscape.

Oasis – Lush palm groves set against arid desert terrain, providing vibrant green contrasts and natural shade that work beautifully during harsh midday light.

 

We can also visit the nearby Old Town to continue the photoshoot

Frequently Asked Questions

Booking & Payment Policy

  • Please get in touch with us via the Request Photoshoot button or the Contact form. We’ll reach out to you promptly to agree a date and time, and to create a perfect plan for your day.
     
  • Once done we will request a reservation fee via our website with the remainder due in cash on the day of the shoot.

Photo Editing & Delivery

  • Included in your quote is basic Lightroom editing which will include removal of background noise (such as other people), correcting environmental light, colours, shadows etc. Detailed edits like skin retouching can be done for an additional fee.
  • You can expect a minimum of 25 fully edited images (but this will increase for the longer shoots). The hi-res edited photos will be saved to a Cloud drive and shared with you within 48 hours. Please download promptly.