RAWTrips Surf Photography

CAPTURE THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE

Professional water, land, and drone photography for your Maldives retreat.

Why Add Photography?

Be fully present in the lineup. Leave the GoPro on the boat and focus on your timing, positioning, and flow while our dedicated team captures every key moment. From heavy takeoffs to sunset boat sessions, you get polished memories without breaking your surf rhythm.

GALLERY

A curated mix of in-water, drone, and lifestyle moments from Maldivian sessions.

Surfer dropping into a reef wave in the Maldives
In the WaterMorning sunrise, morning session.
Aerial drone view of reef break and clear lagoon
In the WaterReef line and swell direction.
Surfers relaxing on the boat between sessions
YogaReset between tides.
Surfer riding through the barrel at sunrise
In the WaterHitting the ocean.
Drone shot of a surf line-up over a coral reef
In the WaterScale of reef and lineup.
Candid lifestyle photo on deck at golden hour
YogaFinal relaxation session before end of day.
Close-up in-water action shot of a bottom turn
Body-BoardingYoung, bright, & energetic soul.
High drone angle showing tropical atoll colors
Coaches & CampMeeting the team before the session.
Friends laughing in the lineup after a wave
YogaShared stoke moments.

Photography Packages

The Single Session

$100

One dedicated 2-hour surf session with in-water and channel coverage.

  • 20+ high-res edited photos
  • Color-graded and web-ready
  • Private gallery delivery

Drone Add-on

+$140

Add premium aerial photography and short cinematic clips to any package.

  • 8+ drone stills + short video clips
  • Best-angle reef and lineup shots
  • Integrated in final gallery

Deliverables: secure private gallery link, high-resolution digital downloads, and color-graded files ready to share.

Surf photographer Ali Ravau

Meet the Photographer:

ALI RAVAU

Ravau has spent years shooting Maldivian breaks from the channel, deck, and air. His work blends technical surf timing with ocean storytelling, so each frame captures both performance and atmosphere. He knows local reef behavior, light windows, and safe positioning, which means better shots and smoother sessions.

Ready to build your digital quiver?


Add Photography to Your Trip