# Asad Photo

> Photography in the Maldives for the people who come here and the businesses that bring them: personal sessions, brand and resort marketing, private retreats, and corporate events. Founded 2008 by Ibrahim Asad, a Maldivian photographer born in Fuvahmulah and based in Malé. Sessions from US$320; sneak peek in 24 hours, full gallery in 48; reply within 6 hours (07:00–22:00 Maldives time (UTC+5)). Email asad@islandtodo.com.

Asad Photo photographs honeymoons, weddings, elopements, proposals, pre-wedding, anniversary, family, maternity and portrait sessions on every resort island and inhabited island in the Maldives. 80 shoots are published, made on 42 islands across 20 atolls, with 37 guest reviews and 29 films. The site lists all 216 Maldivian resorts, each with its transfer, travel fee and the light to expect.

## Four kinds of client
- [Personal](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/personal): couples, families and portraits on any island — honeymoon, wedding, proposal, family, anniversary, maternity, solo.
- [Brands](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/brands): resort and hotel marketing — image libraries, launch campaigns, lifestyle with models, F&B, aerial and film.
- [Retreats](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/retreats): discreet multi-day coverage of private-island stays, yacht charters, milestone celebrations and wellness retreats; NDA standard.
- [Events](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/events): conferences, awards, openings, trade shows and official visits — same-day press selects, full gallery in 72 hours.

## Start here
- [Portfolio](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/portfolio): every published shoot, filterable by resort, occasion, atoll and nakaiy season.
- [Resorts](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts): a page for each of the 216 resort islands — "{resort} photographer".
- [Photography sessions](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/photography): honeymoon, wedding, elopement, proposal, pre-wedding, anniversary, family, maternity, solo & portraits.
- [Pricing](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/investment): four packages from US$320 to US$4,250; travel fee always separate; 30% retainer.
- [Reviews](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/reviews): 37 reviews from guests.
- [Films](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/films): 29 short films.
- [Enquire](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/enquire): send dates and resort; reply within six hours.
- [About](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/about): Ibrahim Asad — Netflix (The Great Hack), WHO commission, MATATO member, studio at Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives.

## Most photographed resorts
- [Villa Nautica, Paradise Island](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/villa-nautica-paradise-island): 6 shoots
- [LUX* South Ari Atoll](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/lux-south-ari-atoll): 4 shoots
- [Eri Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/eri-maldives): 3 shoots
- [Hard Rock Hotel Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/hard-rock-hotel-maldives): 3 shoots
- [Mirihi Island Resort](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/mirihi-island-resort): 3 shoots
- [Soneva Jani](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/soneva-jani): 3 shoots
- [Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/anantara-dhigu-maldives-resort): 2 shoots
- [Baros Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/baros-maldives): 2 shoots
- [Club Med Kanifinolhu](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/club-med-kanifinolhu): 2 shoots
- [Cocoa Island](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/cocoa-island): 2 shoots
- [Fihaalhohi Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/fihaalhohi-maldives): 2 shoots
- [Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/four-seasons-resort-maldives-at-kuda-huraa): 2 shoots
- [You & Me Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/you-and-me-maldives): 2 shoots
- [Adaaran Prestige Vadoo](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/adaaran-prestige-vadoo): 1 shoot
- [Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/anantara-kihavah-maldives-villas): 1 shoot
- [Conrad Maldives Rangali Island](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/conrad-maldives-rangali-island): 1 shoot
- [Constance Halaveli Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/constance-halaveli-maldives): 1 shoot
- [Dusit Thani Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/dusit-thani-maldives): 1 shoot
- [Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/four-seasons-resort-maldives-at-landaa-giraavaru): 1 shoot
- [Gangehi Island Resort & Spa](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/gangehi-island-resort-and-spa): 1 shoot
- [Jumeirah Olhahali Island](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/jumeirah-olhahali-island): 1 shoot
- [Kuramathi Island Resort](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/kuramathi-island-resort): 1 shoot
- [Kurumba Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/kurumba-maldives): 1 shoot
- [Lily Beach Resort & Spa](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/lily-beach-resort-and-spa): 1 shoot
- [Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/machchafushi-island-resort-and-spa-maldives-the-centara-collection): 1 shoot
- [Milaidhoo](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/milaidhoo): 1 shoot
- [NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/nh-collection-maldives-havodda-resort): 1 shoot
- [Nova Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/nova-maldives): 1 shoot
- [Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/outrigger-konotta-maldives-resort): 1 shoot
- [Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/park-hyatt-maldives-hadahaa): 1 shoot
- [Reethi Faru Resort](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/reethi-faru-resort): 1 shoot
- [Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/seaside-finolhu-baa-atoll-maldives): 1 shoot
- [Shangri-la Villingili Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/shangri-la-villingili-maldives): 1 shoot
- [Six Senses Kanuhura, Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/six-senses-kanuhura-maldives): 1 shoot
- [Stone Hotels Dhiffushi](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/stone-hotels-dhiffushi): 1 shoot
- [Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/sun-siyam-iru-fushi-maldives): 1 shoot
- [Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/taj-exotica-resort-and-spa-maldives): 1 shoot
- [The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/the-st-regis-maldives-vommuli-resort): 1 shoot
- [Vakkaru Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/vakkaru-maldives): 1 shoot
- [Velassaru Maldives](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/resorts/velassaru-maldives): 1 shoot

## Atolls
- [Haa Alifu (North Thiladhunmathi)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/haa-alifu)
- [Haa Dhaalu (South Thiladhunmathi)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/haa-dhaalu)
- [Shaviyani (North Miladhunmadulu)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/shaviyani)
- [Noonu (South Miladhunmadulu)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/noonu)
- [Raa (North Maalhosmadulu)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/raa)
- [Baa (South Maalhosmadulu)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/baa)
- [Lhaviyani (Faadhippolhu)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/lhaviyani)
- [Kaafu (Malé)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/kaafu)
- [Alifu Alifu (North Ari)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/alifu-alifu)
- [Alifu Dhaalu (South Ari)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/alifu-dhaalu)
- [Vaavu (Felidhu)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/vaavu)
- [Meemu (Mulaku)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/meemu)
- [Faafu (North Nilandhe)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/faafu)
- [Dhaalu (South Nilandhe)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/dhaalu)
- [Thaa (Kolhumadulu)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/thaa)
- [Laamu (Hadhdhunmathi)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/laamu)
- [Gaafu Alifu (North Huvadhu)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/gaafu-alifu)
- [Gaafu Dhaalu (South Huvadhu)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/gaafu-dhaalu)
- [Gnaviyani (Fuvahmulah)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/gnaviyani)
- [Seenu (Addu)](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/atolls/seenu)

## Seasons
- [The 27 nakaiy](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/seasons): the traditional Maldivian calendar and what each season does to the light.

## Optional
- [llms-full.txt](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/llms-full.txt): the complete site in one file — every resort, shoot, review and season.
- [Sitemap](https://asadphoto.islandtodo.com/sitemap.xml)