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Maldives Couple Photoshoot Guide: Cost, Locations and What to Wear
By IM Studio · Updated · 3 min read
A photoshoot is one of the few holiday souvenirs that gets better with time. Here’s what we’d tell any couple planning one in the Maldives, based on the questions we hear most.
What it costs
Prices depend on session length, number of locations, and extras like drone footage, underwater shots or video. At the resorts on this site, packages roughly fall into four bands:
| Session | Typical length | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Quick shoot | 10 to 30 minutes | A small set of edited photos at one spot |
| Classic couples | About an hour | Several locations and an outfit change |
| Extended | Two to four hours | Drone, video clips, sunset, more locations |
| Wedding | Ceremony or full event | Ceremony coverage, portraits, often a film |
See current prices on Sessions. Many resort studios quote prices before tax and service charge, which are marked ”+” or ”++” on our menus.
Where to shoot
Most great sessions combine two or three of these:
- Your villa. The overwater deck, the steps into the lagoon, a breakfast tray in the pool. It’s personal and private.
- The beach. Soft sand, palms and plenty of room to move. It’s best near sunrise or sunset.
- A sandbank. A strip of white sand in open water. You need a boat, and the sandbank is often only above water at low tide.
- Underwater. Floating portraits in the lagoon. It needs calm conditions and a confident swimmer.
When to schedule it
Book the first or last hour of daylight for portraits. The golden hour guide explains why. Many couples shoot early in the trip, so a cloudy evening still leaves time to reschedule, and the photos arrive before the flight home.
What to wear
- Light, flowing fabrics that move in the breeze, like linen, chiffon and silk.
- Soft or coordinated colours. White, cream, pastels and earthy tones work against turquoise water. Avoid busy logos and neon.
- A second outfit if your package allows a change. Swimwear for the water, something dressier for sunset.
- Bare feet on the sand. Bring sandals for walking between spots.
Choosing a photographer
Ask to see a full gallery from a recent session, not just highlights. Check what’s included: the number of edited photos, delivery time, and whether drone and video are covered. Confirm whether prices include tax. If the photographer isn’t based at your resort, check they have permission to work there.
On the day
Expect a short briefing on locations and posing before you start. Good photographers direct gently and leave room for natural moments, so you don’t need to be a model. Bring water, sunscreen you’ve already rubbed in, and a small towel if you’re going in the sea.
Ready to plan? Pick your resort on the booking page and we’ll suggest the right session.