Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari) Atoll · Huruelhi
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives photographer.
Sessions at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives — honeymoons, weddings, proposals and families. Golden hour, unhurried, gallery in 48 hours.
- Atoll
- Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari) Atoll
- Island
- Huruelhi
- Transfer
- seaplane · 30 min, speedboat · 15 min, domestic flight + speedboat
- Villas
- 160
- Brand
- Radisson Blu
- Travel fee
- US$847 · seaplane
- Sessions from
- US$320
Looking for a photographer at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives? The resort is on the island of Huruelhi in Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari) Atoll — a large island of 160 rooms, with several beaches facing different directions — there is always one with the light. I am Maldivian, based in Malé, and I have spent thirteen years working sessions like yours on islands like this one.
There is no Radisson Blu Resort Maldives gallery on the site yet. The islands around it in Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari) Atoll are below, photographed in the same weather and the same light. If you are staying at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives, send me your dates — I will confirm the resort's photographer policy and come back with two or three session options.
The travel fee to Radisson Blu Resort Maldives is US$847 by seaplane, always quoted on its own line, so the package price is the package price.
The light at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives.
At Radisson Blu Resort Maldives 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
- Numerous dive sites with all year round whale shark sightings, dolphin and seasonal manta sightings.
- Kids dine and stay with compliments of the resort.
- Private swimming pool in every villa.
- Wide array of culinary offerings with three restaurants, three bars, and experiential wine cellar dining.
Sessions I photograph at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives
Nearby, in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll.
Shoots from the islands around Radisson Blu Resort Maldives — the same weather, the same hour of light.
Questions about Radisson Blu Resort Maldives.
How much does a photographer cost at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives?
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 Radisson Blu Resort Maldives is US$847, which covers the seaplane transfer from Malé. Weddings are quoted on the ceremony.
Can I book an outside photographer at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives?
Most Maldivian resorts welcome a photographer booked directly by a guest; a few have an exclusive in-house studio. I confirm Radisson Blu Resort Maldives'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 Radisson Blu Resort Maldives?
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 Radisson Blu Resort Maldives?
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives is a 30-minute seaplane, a 15-minute speedboat or domestic flight + speedboat 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 Radisson Blu Resort Maldives. Every image is delivered in full resolution with a personal licence to print and share.
Which season is best at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives?
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. I shoot year round; the plan simply changes with the sky.
Check your date at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives