Photography Services in Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Réunion & Maldives

Identical Media was founded with photography at its core. Our founder began his career working alongside Mario Testino and David LaChapelle, two of the world’s leading fashion and portrait photographers. That experience shaped a simple principle that defines everything we do: only work with professional equipment, and make it available to every photographer who comes to the Indian Ocean.

Since 2009, Identical Media has been the production partner for international fashion magazines including VOGUE, ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and InStyle, as well as editorial teams, commercial photographers, and stills productions from around the world. We provide professional photography equipment rental through MediaVision, full production support, and experienced local crew across Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Réunion, and the Maldives.

Professional Photography Equipment Rental

Through our ARRI-certified rental house MediaVision in Mauritius, we stock leading professional brands, Profoto, California Sunbounce, ARRI Lighting, Westcott, Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad, and Chimera. Every piece of gear is inspected and maintained to guarantee professional-grade results for fashion, lifestyle, commercial, and editorial shoots.

Our team continuously updates the catalogue, giving visiting photographers access to the latest innovations in lighting, camera bodies, lenses, and accessories. Whether you are a visiting fashion photographer, an international editorial team, or a commercial production, Identical Media ensures your shoot runs smoothly with reliable equipment and on-site technical support.

Photography in Mauritius

Mauritius is the home base of Identical Media and MediaVision, giving visiting photographers direct access to our full equipment inventory and the strongest crew presence in the Indian Ocean. The island’s compact size means you can shoot on a pristine beach in the morning, move to a lush mountain forest by midday, and finish in a modern urban setting by afternoon, all within short drive times.

Photography Locations in Mauritius

  • Le Morne Peninsula, Dramatic basalt mountain rising above turquoise lagoons. An iconic backdrop for luxury fashion and editorial spreads.
  • Belle Mare Beach, Calm waters protected by coral reefs, lined with casuarina trees. A serene setting for high-end resort and lifestyle photography.
  • Flic en Flac & Tamarin, Expansive white sand beaches backed by mountains. Ideal canvas for fashion shoots and commercial campaigns.
  • Île aux Cerfs, Private island with white beaches and crystal-clear waters. An exclusive setting for premium commercial work.
  • Cap Malheureux, The red-roofed church against turquoise waters and casuarina trees. One of the most recognisable editorial backdrops in Mauritius.
  • Chamarel & Seven Coloured Earth, Multicoloured geological formations surrounded by lush vegetation. A unique textural backdrop for fashion editorials.
  • Port Louis & Grand Baie, Urban and waterfront settings for lifestyle, commercial, and architectural photography.
  • Black River Gorges, Dense rainforest and mountain terrain for dramatic green backdrops in editorial work.

Photography in Seychelles

The Seychelles archipelago, 115 islands with signature granite boulder beaches, turquoise waters, and jungle interiors, has long been a favourite destination for international fashion photography. The unique combination of sculptural granite formations and powdery white sand creates a backdrop that no studio can replicate.

Identical Media provides full production support in Seychelles including equipment, crew, location permits, and logistics coordination across Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, and the outer islands.

Photography Locations in Seychelles

  • Anse Source d’Argent, La Digue, The world’s most photographed beach. Massive granite boulders frame white sand and shallow turquoise waters, a timeless fashion editorial backdrop.
  • Anse Lazio, Praslin, Crescent beach with dramatic granite outcrops. Golden-hour light on the rocks creates premium editorial compositions.
  • Anse Intendance, Mahé, Dramatic granite headlands framing a wild white sand beach. Strong natural light and shadow play for fashion work.
  • Anse Georgette, Praslin, Remote northern beach with dramatic formations, accessible only by foot or boat. Exclusive and untouched.
  • Beau Vallon, Mahé, Wide calm beach with sunset views. An accessible premium location for fashion and lifestyle shoots.
  • Silhouette Island, Remote granite peaks rising from pristine waters. A dramatic wilderness aesthetic for high-fashion editorial stories.
  • Vallée de Mai, Praslin, UNESCO World Heritage prehistoric palm forest. Dense primordial canopy creates unique natural textures and filtered light.

Photography in Madagascar

Madagascar offers landscapes and backdrops found nowhere else on earth, from ancient baobab forests to razor-sharp limestone pinnacles, misty rainforest, and untouched coastline. For fashion and editorial teams looking for something truly different, Madagascar delivers imagery that is immediately recognisable and visually striking.

Identical Media coordinates photography production in Madagascar including equipment, local crew, filming and photography permits, and logistics through our production team on the island.

Photography Locations in Madagascar

  • Avenue of the Baobabs, Morondava, Ancient baobab trees lining a dusty road, casting long golden-hour shadows. An otherworldly backdrop for editorial fashion work.
  • Tsingy de Bemaraha, UNESCO World Heritage limestone pinnacles. A striking, alien landscape for avant-garde editorial photography.
  • Nosy Be & Nosy Iranja, Tropical islands with pristine beaches and lush vegetation. Resort-style settings for commercial and lifestyle photography.
  • Antananarivo, The layered capital city with ochre evening light. An urban editorial backdrop with authentic local colour and energy.
  • Andasibe-Mantadia Rainforest, Misty morning light through dense canopy. Atmospheric backdrops for moody editorial and lifestyle work.
  • Ifaty Coastline, Coastal villages with coral reef offshore. Rustic coastal atmosphere with dramatic seascape contrasts.

Photography in Réunion

Réunion combines volcanic terrain, mountain cirques, waterfalls, and coastline within a single compact island, all under French infrastructure standards. The dramatic verticality and constantly changing light conditions create powerful natural backdrops for editorial and commercial photography.

As a French overseas territory, Réunion offers European-standard facilities and logistics while delivering Indian Ocean landscapes. Identical Media works with experienced local crew and provides full production support on the island.

Photography Locations in Réunion

  • Cirque de Salazie, The lushest of the three cirques, with mist-shrouded peaks, waterfalls, and verdant cliffs. Atmospheric settings for editorial fashion work.
  • Cirque de Cilaos, Dramatic mountain town with rugged volcanic terrain and moody light. Strong backdrops for avant-garde fashion photography.
  • Piton de la Fournaise, Active volcano with lunar lava landscapes. A striking geological backdrop for high-impact editorial work.
  • Plage de l’Hermitage, Calm lagoon beach protected by coral reef. A serene, upscale resort setting for luxury lifestyle photography.
  • Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, Coastal town with beach, rock formations, and resort atmosphere. For commercial and lifestyle work.
  • Cap La Houssaye, Rocky promontory between beaches with dramatic cliff views. Natural architectural framing for fashion compositions.

Photography in Maldives

The Maldives, 1,192 islands across 26 atolls, defines luxury lifestyle photography. Turquoise lagoons, white sandbanks, and overwater villa architecture create the aspirational imagery that drives resort, travel, and fashion advertising worldwide.

Identical Media provides photography production support in the Maldives including equipment logistics, crew coordination, resort liaison, and permit management. All equipment is shipped from our Mauritius base or sourced locally depending on production requirements.

Photography Locations in Maldives

  • Overwater villa resorts, Geometric villa layouts over crystal-clear lagoons. The defining visual of Maldives luxury photography. Iconic resorts include Soneva Jani, One&Only Reethi Rah, and Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru.
  • Private sandbanks, Isolated white sand formations surrounded by turquoise water. A minimalist luxury setting for high-fashion editorial spreads.
  • Baa Atoll, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with pristine waters and exclusive resort settings for luxury editorial and commercial work.
  • North & South Malé Atoll, The most resort-dense atolls, offering a wide range of luxury architectural backdrops for commercial campaigns.
  • Underwater & split-level settings, Crystal-clear lagoon waters allow underwater and half-underwater fashion photography with natural light.

Why Choose Identical Media for Photography?

Identical Media combines decades of photography experience with the production infrastructure to support any shoot across the Indian Ocean. Whether you are planning a fashion editorial, a commercial campaign, or lifestyle content, we provide:

  • Leading equipment, Profoto, California Sunbounce, ARRI Lighting, Hasselblad, Canon, Nikon, and Chimera available through MediaVision in Mauritius, with equipment logistics to all five countries.
  • Experienced crew, Local photography assistants, stylists, hair & makeup artists, and production support across all locations.
  • Full production coordination, Location scouting, permits, transport, accommodation, catering, and on-set logistics from a single point of contact.
  • One production partner, Plan photography across Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Réunion, and the Maldives through Identical Media.

Contact us to discuss your photography production requirements.