Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari) Atoll · Machchafushi
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection photographer.
One shoot on the island, every frame made there. Golden hour, unhurried, gallery in 48 hours.
- Atoll
- Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari) Atoll
- Island
- Machchafushi
- Transfer
- seaplane
- Villas
- 112
- Brand
- Centara Hotels & Resorts
- Travel fee
- US$680
- Sessions from
- US$320
Looking for a photographer at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection? The resort is in Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari) Atoll — 112 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 Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection; the most recent in March 2018. Every frame is from the island itself — no stock, no other resort standing in.
The travel fee to Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection is US$680, always quoted on its own line, so the package price is the package price.
Shoots at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection.
The light at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection.
At Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection we start about an hour and a quarter before sunset on the western beach, move through the shallows as the light turns gold, and finish on the over-water walkway once the lights come on. 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
- Authentic Maldivian-Thai experiences intertwined with nature and underwater treasures
- SPA Cenvaree
- Infinity pool overlooking the Indian Ocean
- Children's pool adjoining the adult infinity pool
- Multipurpose sport court for tennis, volleyball, and badminton
- Kids' Club comprising Camp Safari and the E-Zone
- Library and reading lounge
- Fitness centre
Sessions I photograph at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
Questions about Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection.
How much does a photographer cost at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection?
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 Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection is US$680. Weddings are quoted on the ceremony.
Can I book an outside photographer at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection?
Most Maldivian resorts welcome a photographer booked directly by a guest; a few have an exclusive in-house studio. I confirm Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection'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 Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection?
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 Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection?
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection is seaplane transfer 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 Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection. Every image is delivered in full resolution with a personal licence to print and share.
Which season is best at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection?
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 Fasbadhuruva.
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