Beach Package
$150 ++portrait
30 minutes / 20 edited photos
A short, easy beach session with guided posing. Good for couples, friends and families.
- – 1 island location
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Photography at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi
SandArt Photo Studio runs photography at Ailafushi. IM Studio coordinates your request as your travel contact, and the studio confirms and operates the shoot.
Sessions
Prices from · USD ++
Explore Package
$350 ++portrait
40 minutes / 40 edited photos
Two island backdrops and time for an outfit change.
- – 2 island locations
- – 1 outfit change
Fun Package
$550 ++portrait
60 minutes / 60 edited photos
More locations and movement, finished with a short edited video.
- – 3 island locations
- – 2 outfit changes
- – 30-second edited video
Celebrity Package
$950 ++portrait
80 minutes / 80 edited photos
The full cinematic treatment for proposals and anniversaries, with drone shots included.
- – 4 island locations
- – 2 outfit changes
- – 1-minute highlight video
- – 5 drone photos
Island View
$100 ++aerial
15 minutes / 6 aerial photos
A quick drone flight for elevated views of the island.
- – 1 scenic drone location
Sky & Story
$200 ++aerial
30 minutes / 6 aerial photos + 30-second video
A longer drone shoot with a short cinematic video for big moments.
- – Up to 2 drone locations
Weddings
Timeless
$550 ++60 minutes / 40 edited photos / 1 location
Simple, elegant coverage of a beach ceremony.
- – Ceremony coverage
- – Guided couple portraits
Lifetime
$950 ++80 minutes / 60 edited photos / 3 locations
Ceremony photos plus a highlight film and drone footage.
- – 1-minute highlight video with music
- – 1 drone video clip
- – Ceremony and pre/post-wedding photos
- – 5 aerial drone photos
Intimate
$1,250 ++120 minutes / 80 edited photos / 5 locations
Complete coverage from vows to sunset portraits, with a cinematic film.
- – 2-minute cinematic wedding film with drone
- – Full ceremony and pre/post-wedding shoot
- – 15 aerial drone photos
Add-ons
Printed Photobook
$250 ++10x10 inch, 10 pages
Extra Edited Video Clip
$250 ++30-second edited clip
Makeup Artist
$550 ++Subject to availability
All Raw Photos & Videos
$500 ++Unedited source files from the session
Good to know
- Prices are in USD and marked “++”: 17% TGST and 10% service charge are added unless your IM quote says otherwise.
- Drone shoots depend on resort approval, weather and daylight on the day.
- Weddings, proposals and family sessions can be requested ahead through us and are then confirmed by the studio.
- Photos and films are delivered digitally. The studio confirms timing based on your package and stay dates.
- Locations are agreed with the studio and can shift with tide, weather, privacy and resort operations.
Common questions
Photography at Ailafushi: questions
How much does photography at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi cost?
SandArt Photo Studio sessions at Ailafushi start at $100++ for drone photos, $150++ for a beach session and $550++ for wedding coverage. TGST and service charge are added unless your IM quote states otherwise.
Can I pre-book a photoshoot at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi?
Yes. Send us your preferred package, date and time and we pass it to SandArt Photo Studio, who confirm availability before or during your stay.
Is drone photography available at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi?
Yes. There are two drone-only packages, and the Celebrity, Lifetime and Intimate packages include drone coverage. Flights depend on resort approval and the weather.
Are taxes included in these prices?
No. Prices marked “++” exclude 17% TGST and 10% service charge unless your final quote says they are included.
How do I book SandArt Photo Studio at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi?
Use the request form on this page, or add a session when you book your stay with IM Maldives. The confirmed package appears in your trip confirmation once the studio accepts the slot.
Request availability
Secure your session
Send your preferred date and package. We pass it to SandArt Photo Studio at Ailafushi, who confirm availability and run the shoot.