Mauritius: Photoshoot at Mont Choisy Beach

Beautiful beaches deserve better than hurried phone photos. This private one-hour session turns time at Mont Choisy or Trou aux Biches Beach into a proper set of holiday portraits, with a professional photographer guiding your poses, angles, and timing. I like the personal attention and the promise of around 100 high-resolution, edited images. My one caution is practical: hotel transfers, food, and drinks are not included, and the meeting point can vary by booking option.

I also like that the session works for couples, families, solo visitors, and special moments such as engagements. Photographer Dourvesh receives repeated praise for being patient, friendly, and good at showing pose ideas, which matters if you usually freeze when a camera points your way. Plan for up to one week before the finished photos arrive, even though some customers received theirs much sooner.

Key points to know before booking

• A private beach session: You get your own photographer rather than sharing the shoot with a large group.
• Mont Choisy or Trou aux Biches: Your selected option determines the beach and meeting details.
• Around 100 edited images: The package includes digital, high-resolution photographs for viewing and download.
• Optional aerial coverage: Drone photographs and a short video are available if you choose the relevant option.
• A full hour from meeting to finish: The schedule includes about five minutes of transfer time and roughly 45 minutes taking photographs.
• English and French guidance: The photographer can direct you in either language.
• Weather flexibility: Dourvesh has rescheduled at short notice when rain spoiled the original plan.
• Strong customer rating: The activity holds a 4.9 rating from 124 reviews, with praise focused on friendliness, posing help, and image quality.

Why a beach photoshoot can be worth your hour

Most holiday photos are records of where you went, not polished pictures you will want to frame. A private beach session gives you time to look relaxed, try several poses, and make use of the setting instead of asking a passerby to take one quick snapshot.

I see the greatest value here for couples and families who want a shared set of photographs. It is also useful for an engagement announcement, honeymoon keepsake, anniversary, birthday, or a solo portrait session. One customer said the photographer captured an engagement during the shoot, so you can also bring a personal idea and ask for help building it into the session.

The price is $79 per person. That is not a tiny add-on, but it becomes easier to justify when you consider the private format, professional editing, and roughly 100 digital images. Two people would pay $158 in total, before any optional drone or video upgrade. For a couple who would otherwise pay for a short private portrait session, the package offers a fair amount of finished material.

The value depends on what you want. If you only need a few casual beach snaps, your phone may do the job. If you want consistent photos of everyone looking at the camera, a guide who can suggest poses, and images edited for a polished result, the fee makes more sense.

Meeting the photographer and getting started

The activity lasts one hour. The published schedule allows about five minutes for transfer, followed by a 45-minute photo stop at Mont Choisy Beach. That leaves a little time for meeting, getting ready, and moving between nearby shooting spots, though the exact flow can depend on your chosen option.

Your meeting point may vary. Confirm it carefully when you book, since hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The supplied location information includes two starting options, both shown with the map code XHH4+M6M, so do not assume your hotel lobby is the meeting place.

The photographer will meet you for candid and posed photographs. You do not need to arrive with a list of professional poses. Dourvesh is repeatedly praised for giving clear direction, showing examples, and helping people feel comfortable from the first shot. That is a useful service, especially if you are camera-shy or have never booked a portrait session.

You can still bring your own ideas. Andrew, who booked a sunset session during a honeymoon, said Dourvesh was willing to work with planned shots while also suggesting strong locations and angles. I would prepare two or three ideas in advance, then let the photographer adapt them to the light and beach conditions.

Mont Choisy Beach and the 45-minute photo stop

Mont Choisy is the main setting described for the session. The beach gives the photographer a natural backdrop, open space, and changing angles for portraits. The session is not simply one fixed pose in one spot. You can expect guidance as you move through different compositions during the photo stop.

The beach setting is particularly useful for couples. You can take close portraits, wider pictures showing the shoreline, and candid photographs while walking or interacting. Families can use the time for group pictures as well as smaller combinations, such as parents with children or siblings together.

You can also book the session at Trou aux Biches Beach, depending on the option selected. The supplied information does not promise that both beaches are visited in one booking, so check the exact choice before paying. This matters because the activity is short, and switching between beaches could reduce the time available for photographs.

The published schedule says 45 minutes at the beach. That is enough time for a focused session, but it is not an all-day portrait production. Arrive ready, keep personal belongings manageable, and know that your best results will come from following directions rather than spending much of the hour deciding what to do next.

The photographer’s eye is the main reason to book instead of relying on a phone. Dourvesh has been praised for finding good angles and backgrounds, helping with poses, and remaining patient. Several people specifically described the session as fun, which is more important than it sounds. Stiff faces and nervous body language can ruin technically good pictures.

Sun, weather, and choosing the right mood

Sunset sessions are available according to the booking time you select. Andrew booked one for a honeymoon after missing planned wedding sunset photographs, and he was pleased with both the timing and the final images. If warm evening light is important to you, check the available start times rather than assuming every session takes place at sunset.

Weather deserves some thought. One customer booked on a rainy day and said Dourvesh stayed in contact and rescheduled the shoot for another day. That suggests useful flexibility, but it is still wise to contact the provider promptly if conditions look poor. Do not wait until you are already at the beach if you know rain will affect your plans.

The activity has free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your holiday schedule is still shifting. These policies make the booking less risky, though they do not remove the need to confirm the exact meeting point and selected beach.

The photographer can work in English or French. That is helpful when pose instructions need to be clear and quick. You can also tell the photographer what kind of result you want: romantic, relaxed, playful, formal, or more candid.

What you receive after the session

The package includes around 100 digital high-resolution photos. They are professionally edited, then sent through a personal link so you can view and download them to your own device.

The stated delivery time is within one week. Some individual customers received their pictures in less than 24 hours, while others reported receiving them about a week later. I would plan around the official one-week window, especially if you need the photos for a post-holiday announcement or gift.

A large image collection is useful because not every frame will suit every purpose. You can choose favorites for printing, social media, a photo book, or a framed holiday memory. Professional editing should also give the set a more consistent look than a collection of phone photos taken by different people in changing light.

The package includes the photographs and editing. Drone photos and a short video are included only when the corresponding option is selected. Check what you are paying for before booking, since the base price should not be assumed to include aerial images or video.

The photographer’s approach matters

The strongest pattern in the customer feedback is not simply that the photos look good. People repeatedly praise Dourvesh’s manner during the shoot. He is described as friendly, professional, patient, funny, and accommodating.

That combination is valuable because a beach photoshoot can feel awkward at first. You may not know where to put your hands or how to stand naturally. Clear examples and simple direction can turn the hour from a stiff portrait appointment into something relaxed and enjoyable.

Patrycja said Dourvesh captured an engagement during the session. Demi appreciated having time for both photographs and videos while still being free to say what she wanted. These details suggest you should speak up about your own ideas instead of treating the session as a rigid routine.

The experience is also private. You are not being photographed alongside a large group, so the photographer can focus on your relationships, expressions, and preferred poses. That is a major advantage for couples and families who want personal pictures rather than standard souvenir shots.

What the $79 price includes, and what it does not

At $79 per person, the price covers:

• The private photoshoot
• Around 100 high-resolution digital photographs
• Professional editing
• Photographer guidance during the session
• Drone photos if you select that option
• A short video if you select that option

The price does not cover hotel pickup or drop-off, food, or drinks. You will need to arrange your own way to the meeting point and plan around the one-hour activity.

For a solo visitor, $79 is a larger spend for a portrait session, but it may still suit someone who wants a strong personal record of Mauritius. For two people, the cost buys a shared set of edited photographs, which is easier to value for a honeymoon, engagement, anniversary, or birthday.

Families should check the per-person pricing carefully before booking. The supplied details state $79 per person, but they do not describe child pricing or a maximum group size. The activity is private, though, so you avoid the uncertainty of being placed with strangers.

Who should book this session

I would choose this photoshoot if you are celebrating something, if your phone pictures usually leave someone out, or if you want more than one good beach portrait. It is particularly suited to couples, honeymooners, engaged couples, families, and solo visitors who enjoy having a professional record of a special trip.

It also suits people who prefer gentle direction. You do not need modeling experience. The photographer’s role includes helping with poses and angles, and multiple customers found that guidance reassuring.

You may want to skip it if your budget is tight, you already have a photographer, or you mainly want spontaneous phone pictures. The session is also less appealing if you need immediate images for a same-day event, since the official delivery window is up to one week.

Choose the optional drone or video package only if aerial views or moving footage are important to you. The standard photo collection is the core product, and that is where the strongest value lies.

Practical details that can save you trouble

Wear something you feel comfortable moving in and bring any small personal items you want included in the photographs. The information does not specify a dress code, changing facilities, or storage, so keep your preparations simple and confirm any special request with Beyond Sea.

Allow time to reach the meeting point independently. Since transfers are not hotel-based and the location can vary by option, checking the precise instructions is more important than turning up at the beach named in the headline.

If you want sunset photographs, select a suitable start time and keep your schedule flexible enough for the weather. Rain has led to rescheduling in at least one case, and staying in contact with the photographer helped sort it out.

Most of all, tell Dourvesh what you want. Bring a few pose or composition ideas, but accept his advice about angles and backgrounds. The best session will combine your own reason for booking with his practical direction.

Should you book the Mont Choisy photoshoot?

Book it if you want a private, guided set of beach portraits rather than a handful of casual snapshots. The $79 price is reasonable for around 100 edited high-resolution images, especially for a couple marking a honeymoon, engagement, or anniversary. Dourvesh’s patience, humor, and pose guidance are the most praised parts of the session.

I would book with three points in mind: arrange your own transport, confirm Mont Choisy or Trou aux Biches as your selected beach, and allow up to one week for delivery. If those details suit your plans, this is a practical way to bring home photographs that show not only where you went, but who you were with.

FAQ

How long does the photoshoot last?

The activity lasts one hour. The schedule includes about five minutes of transfer time and approximately 45 minutes for photographs at Mont Choisy Beach.

Where does the photoshoot take place?

The photoshoot takes place at Mont Choisy Beach or Trou aux Biches Beach, depending on the option selected when booking.

Is the photoshoot private?

Yes. The activity is offered for a private group.

How many photographs are included?

The package includes around 100 digital, high-resolution photographs.

Are the photographs edited?

Yes. The included photographs are professionally edited.

When will I receive the photographs?

You will receive a personal link to view and download the photographs within one week. Some customers received their images sooner, including within 24 hours.

Are drone photographs and video included?

Drone photographs and a short video are included if you select the relevant option. They are not stated as part of the standard package.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The meeting point can vary depending on the option booked.

What languages does the photographer speak?

The available guide languages are English and French.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve-now-and-pay-later option is also available.