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FROM MAAKANA STUDIOS

ABOUT US

MAAKANA Studios is a Maldives-based content studio led by founder Nabeeh, who managed social-media content for Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli, and Naladhu Private Island for three years. Our company consists of a trained team of in-house photographers and editors, while the founder oversees creative direction, brand alignment to ensure consistent, resort ready results.

Aerial view of a tropical beach resort with a swimming pool, wooden deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush palm trees and thatched-roof huts, with the ocean in the background.

Woman in a purple dress and sun hat enjoying breakfast in a floating wicker tray in a pool, with a wooden deck, greenery, and lounge chairs in the background.

Person on a flyboard being propelled by a jet of water, with another person on a jet ski nearby, on a bright blue ocean.

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Aerial view of a beach with trees and huts, featuring the words 'SEE YOU SOON' written on the sand.

Aerial view of a tropical resort with beachfront villa huts surrounded by palm trees, a swimming pool, and a large infinity pool with blue umbrellas on a white sandy beach adjacent to turquoise ocean water.

BACKGROUNDS

A tranquil landscape from above. Beach villas and lagoon photographed with crisp clarity and refined composition,celebrating the Maldives signature blues and tropical greenery

COLORS OF THE MALDIVES

Bioluminescent blue glowing waves on a dark beach at night, with city lights in the distance.

A tropical beach scene at night with a clear starry sky, a leaning palm tree, and thatched-roof huts surrounded by lush greenery and lounge chairs.

Person snorkeling underwater with sharks and fish in the background.

BACKGROUNDS

Crafted for hero banners and campaigns, this set combines long-exposure night visuals and underwater scenes that highlight the vibrant colours of the Maldives. Our team balances light for accurate color, delivering consistent resort ready assets from the shoreline after dark to the ocean beneath

A chef demonstrating a cooking technique to two young adults outdoors in a lush garden, with a table of fresh vegetables and herbs.

PORTRAITS & LIFESTYLE

A young woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a white uniform with a name tag that reads 'ARAI', standing outdoors in front of trees and greenery.

A woman standing in a swimming pool with a floating white basket filled with food and drinks, including cakes, fruit, and beverages, during daytime.

BACKGROUNDS

An intimate portrait and lifestyle study in natural light, clean composition, soft direction, and genuine movement. The imagery pairs close, character driven portraits with wider contextual frames, balancing skin-true color and refined tonality for a calm, elevated feel.

IN MOTION

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A refined visual narrative built on clean camera moves and true-to-life color. From bright morning frames to golden-hour sequences, the pieces balances scale and detail. Camera moves, turned into a serene, editorial flow.

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

A hand holding a waffle cone with vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate syrup, crumbled cookies, and an Oreo cookie against a blurred green background.

A white plate with grilled asparagus, sliced grilled mushrooms, two seared scallops, a ball of sushi with chopped green onions, a small bowl of soy sauce, and garnishes on a black wooden table.

Colorful tropical fruit drink with lemon, watermelon, kiwi, and orange slices on a wooden board against a black background.

An elegantly plated dish featuring layered ingredients topped with microgreens and dollops of white cream or sauce, presented on a black textured plate with a green sauce and garnish.

BACKGROUNDS

An artistic journey into the world of fine dining, combining natural light, refined plating, and thoughtful composition. These images captures the delicate textures, vibrant colors, and inviting atmosphere that showcase each dish as a work of art.

CONTACT US

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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@MAAKANAStudios

WEBSITE

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www.MAAKANAStudios.com

EMAIL

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sales@MAAKANAStudios.com