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title: "Maldives Photographer on Gan"
description: "Honeymoon, couple, proposal, family and drone photoshoots on Gan, Addu Atoll, by locals who know the island's light. Gallery in 48 hours."
url: https://coora.studio/maldives/islands/gan-addu
locale: en
updated: 2026-09-27T18:12:16.077Z
---

# Maldives Photographer on Gan

Gan is the southernmost island of Addu Atoll and the site of Gan International Airport, the main gateway to the far south, with around 1,100 people on 2.3 km². From 1941 to 1976 it was a British military base, and the legacy remains in its wide roads, old barracks, war memorial and the Equator Village hotel built into the former officers' quarters. It is connected by the link road to Feydhoo, Maradhoo and Hithadhoo, so it doubles as the starting point for the whole of Addu's lagoon, reefs and the British Loyalty wreck.

| | |
|---|---|
| Country | Maldives |
| Atoll | Addu |
| Kind | Islands |
| Population | 1104 |

## Beaches & photo spots on *Gan*

- British-era buildings and memorial: Colonial barracks, the war memorial and old hangars: heritage frames unlike anything in the central atolls.
- Link road causeway toward Feydhoo: The road across the water, with lagoon on both sides, ideal at sunrise.
- Southern ocean shore: Open-sea beach and reef edge at the bottom of the Maldives, with big skies and surf.
- British Loyalty wreck (by boat): The WWII tanker wreck in Addu lagoon, one of the country's best wreck dives for underwater work.

## Practical notes for *Gan*

- Getting there: Domestic flights from Malé to Gan International Airport take around 95 minutes; the airport is on the island itself.
- Dress and beaches: Equator Village has its own beach area for guests; elsewhere swimwear only where designated, and modest dress in the villages.
- Drones: Nationwide permits required, and the international airport makes Gan effectively no-fly airspace.

## Photoshoot on *Gan*: FAQ

**How do we get to Gan for the shoot?**

We arrange boat or domestic transfer, or pair you with a Coora photographer already in Addu Atoll. If you're already staying on Gan, we meet you there; we photograph guests on their own island.

**When is the best light for a photoshoot on Gan?**

Golden hour: roughly the last 60–90 minutes before sunset, and the first hour after sunrise. We schedule every Gan session around it and move between jetty, beach and palm lines as the light changes.

**Can we wear swimwear for our photoshoot on Gan?**

It depends on the beach: swimwear is only allowed on designated tourist beaches on inhabited islands. We confirm Gan's rules before your shoot and plan looks and locations to match.

**Can you fly a drone for our photoshoot on Gan?**

Often yes. Drone rules vary by island and resort; we check Gan's current permissions before your session and, where flying isn't possible, plan aerials from a nearby sandbank.

**How quickly do we get the photos from our Gan shoot?**

Your full edited gallery arrives within 48 hours, print-ready files plus social crops, with a preview first so you can choose favourites and request edits.

## What we shoot on *Gan*

- [Couples & Honeymoon](https://coora.studio/maldives/islands/gan-addu/couples): Golden-hour shoots made for two.
- [Proposal & Wedding](https://coora.studio/maldives/islands/gan-addu/wedding): Planned in secret, captured forever.
- [Family & Group](https://coora.studio/maldives/islands/gan-addu/family): Everyone in the frame, nobody stiff.
- [Drone & Aerial](https://coora.studio/maldives/islands/gan-addu/drone): Sandbanks and lagoons from above.
- [Solo / Portrait](https://coora.studio/maldives/islands/gan-addu/solo): Your trip, your portrait session.

## Let's plan your *shoot*

- [Request a quote (form)](https://coora.studio/contact)
- [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/9609893389?text=)
- [Email](mailto:hello@coora.studio)

Sessions from $180–$2,800 USD (couples $300–$450); the final price is quoted per shoot within 24 hours, and there is no payment to enquire. Preview gallery in 24 hours, full gallery in 48.