Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari) Atoll · Huvahendhoo
Lily Beach Resort & Spa photographer.
One shoot on the island, every frame made there. Golden hour, unhurried, gallery in 48 hours.
- Atoll
- Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari) Atoll
- Island
- Huvahendhoo
- Transfer
- seaplane · 25 min
- Villas
- 125
- Brand
- Lily Hotels
- Travel fee
- US$580
- Sessions from
- US$320
Looking for a photographer at Lily Beach Resort & Spa? The resort is on the island of Huvahendhoo in Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari) Atoll — 125 villas across the island, enough to choose a quiet stretch of beach for the session. I am Maldivian, based in Malé, and I have spent thirteen years working sessions like yours on islands like this one.
The shoot below was photographed at Lily Beach Resort & Spa; the most recent in March 2017. Every frame is from the island itself — no stock, no other resort standing in.
The travel fee to Lily Beach Resort & Spa is US$580, always quoted on its own line, so the package price is the package price.
Shoots at Lily Beach Resort & Spa.
The light at Lily Beach Resort & Spa.
At Lily Beach Resort & Spa we start about an hour and a quarter before sunset on the beach that faces the open sea, move through the shallows as the light turns gold, and finish on the pool deck after the sun has gone. Central atoll islands have the classic Maldivian sunset — long, gold, and over the water. Sunrise sessions are quieter still, and the water is at its clearest.
About the island
- First All-Inclusive Platinum Plan Resort in the Maldives
- Resort App Available
- Wide selection of wines and spirits, fresh juices and cocktails, exquisite and extensive cuisine with refined products imported from Europe
- Unique overwater spa to enjoy a steam bath, Balinese massage, and jacuzzi relaxation
- Private pool in every Sunset Water Suite, Deluxe Water Villa, Beach Residence, Beach Suite with Pool, and Beach Suite with Jacuzzi
- Lively atmosphere and daily entertainment
- Pristine beaches, lush tropical vegetation and prolific reef life few meters away from the shore
- 24/7 Clinic on island
Sessions I photograph at Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Questions about Lily Beach Resort & Spa.
How much does a photographer cost at Lily Beach Resort & Spa?
Portrait sessions start at US$320 (Tropical Memories, 20–40 minutes) and run to US$4,250 for a full day with drone and a sunset cruise. The travel fee to Lily Beach Resort & Spa is US$580. Weddings are quoted on the ceremony.
Can I book an outside photographer at Lily Beach Resort & Spa?
Most Maldivian resorts welcome a photographer booked directly by a guest; a few have an exclusive in-house studio. I confirm Lily Beach Resort & Spa's current policy with the resort before you pay anything — usually within six hours of your enquiry — and if the island is exclusive I will say so plainly.
What is the best time of day for photographs at Lily Beach Resort & Spa?
The last seventy-five minutes before sunset, then the blue hour. Sunrise is the alternative if you want the beach to yourselves and the flattest water. Midday is for the drone, not for portraits.
How do you get to Lily Beach Resort & Spa?
Lily Beach Resort & Spa is a 25-minute seaplane from Velana International Airport in Malé. I book the same transfer through the resort and arrive on the day of the session.
When will we receive the photographs?
A sneak peek within 24 hours and the full edited gallery within 48 — often before you leave Lily Beach Resort & Spa. Every image is delivered in full resolution with a personal licence to print and share.
Which season is best at Lily Beach Resort & Spa?
Alifu Dhaalu Atoll has two monsoons: Iruvai (late November to early April) is the dry season with clear skies and still lagoons; Hulhangu (April to November) brings dramatic clouds, short showers and the best sunsets. The shoots on this page were made in Reyva.
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