Maldives resort and surf content · Dhaalu Atoll

Perfect,
uncrowded.

Two surf seasons shooting for Niyama Private Islands Maldives, in and out of the water. The drone sessions from those trips are the most watched videos on my channel.

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2surf seasons at Niyama

161Kviews, Perfect Uncrowded Waves

119Kviews, Pt.2

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Client

Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Two surf seasons of photo and film for the resort: surf stories, guest sessions on Vodi and Kasabu, lifestyle around the island and drone over the reef. The work was featured in Niyama's press release alongside surf pro Brad Gerlach.

"Rafael consistently delivered top notch content. His work boosted our engagement and reach significantly."

Nathan Kemp, Marketing Manager, Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Article about surf and lifestyle photography with Rafael

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Raw sessions from the sky, the boat and the water. Raw ocean sound.

161K views

Perfect Uncrowded Waves

Drone session, Feb 2025

119K views

Pt.2

Drone session, Mar 2025

17K views

Pt.3

Drone session, Apr 2025

Photos

Niyama and the Dhaalu Atoll. Tap any photo to see it full size.

Surfer launching off the lip in the Maldives — Air

Split shot of a small island above the reef — Over and under

Aerial of a Maldives island and its reef — From the drone

Diver kicking at the surface seen from below — Under the surface

Marine life over a turquoise lagoon from above — Lagoon

Wave throwing in the sun from the water — From the water

Perfect right hander from the drone — From the drone

Wooden jetty and palm over turquoise water — Niyama

Sea turtle over the reef — Under the surface

Aerial of a Maldives atoll — Dhaalu Atoll

Boat bow heading to the surf at sunrise — Boat to the break

Lined up wave in the Maldives — Lined up

Empty wave peeling over the reef — Nobody out

Surfer throwing spray on a Maldives wave — Icaro Ronchi

For resorts and surf charters

What I shoot in the Maldives

Surf sessions for your guests, from the water, the boat and the drone
Resort and island lifestyle, villas, jetties and reef
Drone films of your breaks for social, YouTube and your website
As a duo with Bruna Carderelli, former pro surfer, when you want people in the shot

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Resort, charter or surf camp in the Maldives? Tell me about your season and what you need.