Entries by Matt

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Tulum Honeymoon Portraits – Jordana and Larry – Dreams Tulum

We love Jordana and Larry honeymoon portraits session at Dreams Tulum. Couples sessions are great, walking around the resort, relaxed, looking for beautiful light and gorgeous backgrounds. Dreams Tulum is an amazing location for honeymoon portraits. The colonial architecture and brightly colored walls are great for pictures and the beach is world class! Standing on the beach at […]

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Riviera Maya Lost GoPro – Pay it forward experience

*UPDATE* in less than 48 hours after publication, we found the original owners of this gopro* Someone commented on our FB post and made the connection. I’m a photographer who enjoys chasing adventure in paradise.  I have a special connection with the natural world and love to freedive as a means of concentration and relaxation. My love of freediving takes […]

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Destination Wedding at Sandos Playacar – Gigi and Emmanuel

You can see Gigi and Emmanuel’s Wedding Highlights Video here “True love is the souls counterpoint in another.” – The Wedding Crashers Gigi and Emmanuel had a true dream wedding –  their first destination wedding experience was their own! “When we arrived safely it was nothing but laughs and good times. It was so worth it! We […]

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Hacienda Uayamon Wedding – Jacquie and Matt

“We just liked the idea of running away and getting married, and that it would be more romantic if it was just the two of us” – Jackie After having traveled extensively through Asia together, Mexico was a new frontier for Jackie and Matt, especially as they come from Western Australia. “As we’re both private […]

Paradisus Playa del Carmen

  Del Sol Photography clients will enjoy incentives such as NO Vendor Fee – No vendor fees for del Sol Photography (we cover this fee)  THIS IS HUGE as they charge $1000 USD.   Check out our venue post on the Paradisus here. The Paradisus Playa del Carmen is one of Del Sol Photography’s preferred […]

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Beach Wedding at Grand Velas – Erin and Mike

“Grand Velas brings a totally different meaning to the “all-inclusive” concept. Our entire experience was one of luxury and relaxation.” – Erin “Our wedding coordinator at Grand Velas, Claudia Garcia, was extremely pleasant, professional, and patient with us throughout our planning process. Claudia executed an amazing set of events from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony, […]

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Paradisus La Esmeralda and La Perla Resort – Playa del Carmen

  The Paradisus luxury resort: Adults-only La Perla and family-friendly La Esmeralda, only minutes from downtown Playa del Carmen. This is our archive of Playa del Carmen Weddings The Paradisus in Playa del Carmen, Mexico is one of the chicest wedding venues in the Riviera Maya. Combining luxurious contemporary design, bold colors, stunning architecture, thoughtful illumination […]

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Beach Wedding Riviera Maya at Secrets Maroma – Stephanie and Matt

“I have also seen some of your albums where it was raining and you made the absolute best of it… It almost looked as though diamonds were falling from the sky! I like the confidence in knowing that even rain can’t stop you guys from doing awesome work.”   “We received this epic testimonial from […]

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Paradisus La Esmeralda Destination Wedding – Joanne & Esat

Our biggest passion is just to live life to the fullest being surrounded by the people we love! – Joanne & Esat Joanne and Esat decided to get married at the Paradisus because of the stunning scenery and chose the beautiful backdrop of the Gabi Bridge for their ceremony location. Extra special cute factor was supplied by Joanne’s ring bearer: My […]

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Cenote Photo Adventure – Isabel and Fernando

Text in English below ;) Nos encanta ponerle un toque especial a cada cosa que hacemos. Cuando Sol supo que Isabel estaba comprometida, le pidió hacer una sesión de compromiso, a lo que Isabel respondió: ” A mi novio no le gustan las fotos” .  Perfecto…!!! – dijo Sol – Entonces nos vamos de Aventura!!! Le preguntamos a Isabel y Fernando […]

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Destination Wedding at Nizuc Resort Cancun – Vanessa & Casey

Will you give me yourself? Will you come travel with me? Shall we stick by each other as long as we live? – Walt Whitman We always pay attention to the quotes and fun phrases we see at weddings. Vanessa and Casey chose a quote from “Songs from the Open Road” a poem celebrating love for the outdoors, […]

Viceroy Riviera Maya Weddings

The Viceroy Riviera Maya – The definition of boutique luxury All Viceroy hotels are pure luxury and every on is unique is unique. They are set naturally into their surroundings and embrace the local culture. The Viceroy Riviera Maya is in the heart of Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Resting on seven miles of white sand beach, the Viceroy Riviera Maya […]

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Viceroy Riviera Maya Resort

We’re always excited to meet and work with professionals from our industry, locally or internationally. This summer, the Viceroy was kind to invite us to their Riviera Maya resort to meet event and wedding planning experts from Mexico and the USA. As a group, we all got to know the Viceroy Riviera Maya more personally. […]

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Happy Father’s day – Favorite Father Wedding Moments

Let’s face it, where would we be without our father?  Our father is our rock, our foundation, and our safety net. He always has a shoulder to lean on.  These are our special father moments! Dads are strong and for many brides, their knight in shining armor and will almost never shed a tear… That […]

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Beach Wedding At Dreams Riviera Cancun – Tricia And Jake

Del Sol Photography is an approved vendor for Dreams Riviera Cancun Weddings luxury photo and video services – no vendor fee to hire us! Contact us to plan your travel and book room blocks at Dreams Riviera Cancun. Our sister company Del Sol Travels is a full-service travel agency – we offer this at no […]

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Viceroy Riviera Maya Wedding – Melissa and Aaron

You don’t have to know Melissa and Aaron’s story to find them totally endearing!  Aaron is what the entertainment world refers to as a “Triple Threat”.  He can act, sing and of course, his dancing career took his world in a different direction the day Melissa took his dance class. The first moment she walked through the door and […]

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Nizuc Cancun Resort Wedding – Elly and Chris – Del Sol Photography

How do you have a totally hassle-free wedding? Run away to Cancun with your love to elope and have your Nizuc Cancun Wedding! Elly and Chris have been together for 12 years and were happy to start the next stage of their relationship at their favourite resort, bringing only their moms with them to share the experience. […]

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Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Wedding – Denise and Victor

Denise and Victor told us they wanted a vibrant fuchsia and orange palette for their destination wedding and they hoped the photos would end up fun and flirty! We enjoy when colors inspire emotions and that is exactly what happened here. We were also inspired by one of Denise’s bridesmaid’s tattoo: Smile often, love always… On that […]

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Now Jade Wedding – Julie and Geoffrey

Julie and Geoffrey are originally from Newfoundland, Canada, home to some of the nicest people on earth (no Newfie jokes here!) They love travel, have lived in three different cities in the last five years and with guests arriving from all over the US and Canada a destination wedding was a great choice. We decided […]

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Moon Palace Wedding – Kendra & Sergio

Kendra and Sergio took time out from their studies to bring their families to Cancun for a huge Mexi-Canadian wedding celebration at the Moon Palace Resort. With over 100 guests this was a BIG party with a whole load of children in tow, it’s a lot of fun to capture so many personalities! One of the best […]

Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort Weddings

The Grand Hyatt – A luxury beach resort in the heart of Playa del Carmen The heart of Playa del Carmen is its famous 5th Avenue, a cosmopolitan shopping and dining strip that runs parallel to the beach-bar lined white sand and turquoise waters The Riviera Maya is known for. But if you’re looking to enjoy […]

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Belmond Maroma Weddings – Riviera Cancun

The Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa: private luxury surrounded by the best of the Riviera Maya The Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa is a private paradise with the white sand of the Caribbean as your grand view and a 200-acre protected jungle in the back to keep it all to yourselves. While being a secluded […]

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Wedding Photography Awards – ISPWP Fall 2014

The wedding photography awards of the ISPWP (International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers) were just announced and we are honored to have our photographers recognized by this esteemed organization once again. The ISPWP is an international organization of the best wedding photographers in the world, the awards are voted on by our peers and we […]

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Cancun Wedding at Le Blanc – Sandy and David

The Cancun wedding of Sandy and David was a dream come true for this sweet couple.  They first visited the Le Blanc Resort in 2009 and from that moment they knew that it was where they would celebrate their wedding. We first met Sandy and David during their engagement photo shoot in Playa del Carmen […]

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Destination Wedding at Iberostar Grand Paraiso – Aileen and Charles

The destination wedding of Aileen and Charles at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso was a day full of light and love! The couple from Chicago were joined by their family and friends in a traditional Catholic ceremony in the beautiful chapel of the Iberostar resort. Bride Aileen is a real beauty and she was aglow in […]

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Boho Tulum Wedding at Cabanas La Luna – Emma and Damian

Emma and Damian’s wedding was a cozy, “hippie chic” affair on one of the best beaches in the world. Cabanas La Luna is a boutique hotel in Tulum and the perfect venue for an intimate wedding. Emma and Damian joined us from “across the pond” to share their love in a beach ceremony under a […]

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Cancun Beach Wedding Riu Palace Peninsula – Stacie and Milad

The Cancun beach wedding of Stacie and Milad was all about elegance and romance. The Riu Palace Peninsula in Cancun is a luxurious venue for a fairy tale wedding, beautiful architecture and design and a wonderful wedding coordination team. Coordinator Magaly Lastiri Colis put together a perfect day for Stacie and Milad and their closest […]

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Beach Wedding at Riu Palace Playa del Carmen – Sam and Terry

The beach wedding of Sam and Terry was a truly intimate and romantic affair! It is always a pleasure to photograph such a small wedding, it gives us a chance to really get to know the couple and their loved ones and capture their true essence. The luxurious Riu Palace Mexico in Playa del Carmen set […]

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Cancun Wedding at Beach Palace – Rachel and Benjamin

The Cancun wedding of Rachel and Benjamin took place on a lovely Mexican Caribbean afternoon on the rooftop of the Beach Palace Resort. With their friends and family as witness, the couple exchanged vows in a pretty ceremony as the sun went down over the Nichupte Lagoon. Bride Rachel was aglow in her gown by […]

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Aerial GoPro Drone Beach – Cenote Trash the Dress

“As a photographer and a lover of the natural world around me, I have always been intrigued by aerial photography.  With my drone, I am free to discover a new world.  It’s a magical and refreshing feeling for an artist to have.  As technology leapfrogs itself with new innovations, the photography/video/ image-making industry is a […]

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Grand Velas Riviera Maya Beach Resort Weddings

The Grand Velas Riviera Maya Weddings: A large and luxurious inclusive resort offering a wide variety of wedding options The Grand Velas is truly a grand scene. spread over 80 acres of lush Yucatan jungle and white Caribbean sand. And despite its scale, it’s close to many popular hotspots along the coast and only 10 minutes […]

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Private Villa Secret Jewel Wedding- Christie and Dave

Private Villa Secret Jewel Wedding.  The destination wedding of Christie and Dave was a celebration of love and pure elegance! \ After getting engaged on the beach of Tahiti, it was only natural that they have a beach wedding with all the family and friends in attendance. The couple met while working at Apple and […]

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Riviera Cancun Wedding at Now Jade – Jennifer and Anthony

A Riviera Cancun wedding at the Now Jade resort, an intimate celebration of marriage for Canadian Jennifer and Anthony! These lovebirds from Vancouver brought their closest family and friends to the fishing village of Puerto Morelos to exchange vows, enjoy a vacation in paradise and to join the families together. Bride Jennifer was glowing as she […]

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Riviera Maya Trash the Dress Cenote and Beach – Amy and Tim

Riviera Maya Trash the Dress Cenote and Beach – Amy and Tim Artistic and dynamic couple Amy and Tim joined Del Sol Photography’s Debora in a cenote, jungle and beach trash the dress adventure in the Riviera Maya. The newlyweds love to travel and discover nature, it was a real pleasure to work with them, […]

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Cancun Wedding at Gran Caribe Real – Analice and Carlos

A Cancun wedding for a gorgeous couple from Brazil, Analice and Carlos chose to celebrate their love in a destination wedding with their closest family and friends at the Gran Caribe Real Resort. The day began with a traditional Catholic ceremony in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel overlooking the Mexican Caribbean Sea. Bride Analice was […]

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Riviera Maya Wedding at Barcelo Maya – Alli and Kerry

Principal photographer: Martina This destination wedding in the Riviera Maya was a beautiful celebration of the union of Alli and Kerry. Joined by a lively group of family and friends from the US and Canada, the couple tied the knot in an emotional ceremony under the gazebo by the sea at the Barcelo Maya Resort. […]

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Riviera Maya Cenote Wedding at Sandos Caracol – Andrea and Joe

The destination wedding of Andrea and Joe was an intimate celebration of the union of two families. With their combined five children beside them, the bride and groom exchanged vows beside the sacred cenote at the Sandos Caracol resort with an officiant Erica Bressan from Weddings in Playa. The close family and friends in attendance were […]

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Riviera Maya Wedding at Now Jade – Jill and Christopher

On a beautiful sunny day in the Riviera Maya, Jill and Christopher celebrated their wedding under the pergola at the Now Jade Resort. Surrounded by the love of their family and friends, the couple tied the knot in an emotional ceremony under a bright blue sky. Bride Jill wore a lovely gown by Alfredo Angelo […]

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Playa del Carmen Villa and Beach Club Wedding – Leanne and Scott

Principal photographer: Melissa A laid back and “beachy casual” wedding in Playa del Carmen, Canadians Leanne and Scott brought their closest family and friends to paradise to celebrate their nuptials their way. The couple are big fans of Playa del Carmen and Mexico so it was only appropriate that they have a destination wedding. The […]

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Destination Wedding at The Royal Playa del Carmen – Victoria and Christopher

The Royal Playa del Carmen Resort in the Riviera Maya set the scene for the dream destination wedding of Victoria and Christopher. A red carpet led up to the gazebo with a view of the Caribbean Sea, with floral garlands and flowing white fabric blowing in the breeze for the ceremony. Bride Victoria wore a […]

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Nizuc Wedding – Anoushka and Alexander

“We love the idea of photojournalism and capturing the events throughout the wedding. We are a couple that travels a lot and likes non-traditional as well.” Anoushka and Alexander’s Cancun wedding at Nizuc Resort was a first for us! The resort is one of the newest in Cancun with emphasis on ALL Luxury!  Anoushka and Alexander are truly […]

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Wedding at The Royal Playa del Carmen – Andrea and Mike

This destination wedding at The Royal Playa del Carmen was an elegant celebration of the love and Valentine’s Day!  Del Sol Photography had had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful couple for their pre-wedding trash the dress shoot in a cenote and we were excited to share in their wedding day.  Bride Andrea wore a striking gown […]

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La Zebra Tulum Beach Wedding – Alexa and Nathaniel

This La Zebra Tulum beach wedding was destiny for newlyweds Alexa and Nathaniel, their first vacation together was in Tulum and they have been visiting ever since. It made perfect sense to have their wedding in their favourite Mexican Caribbean destination. Tulum is a great venue for intimate weddings and events, its laid back and cozy […]

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Commercial photography Riviera Maya – Hillberg & Berk Jewelry

Del Sol Photography was recently hired to do a commercial photography riviera maya underwater fashion shoot for a Canadian jewelry company, Hillberg & Berk. When they described the concept to us, we were thrilled to accept the assignment. The theme of the shoot was “Oceanic Fantasy” launching their La Sirena Collection, with model Bri taking […]

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Riviera Maya Wedding at Now Jade – Nike and Yuldy

We are so lucky to have amazing clients who have big visions and trust our creative eye to make their dream wedding plans come true.  For us, especially since everyone is planning from thousands of miles away, we take huge pride in helping plan every single wedding day love story. Thank you Nike for the […]

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Destination Wedding at Dreams Tulum – Maria and Nicholas

The destination wedding at Dreams Tulum of Maria and Nicholas was a creative and fun affair for all. Both the bride and groom are artistic by nature and their wedding was a unique celebration of their love. The beach ceremony was officiated by a shaman, with blessings of the elements and a union with the […]

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Destination Wedding at Playacar Palace – Ebony and Peter

Principal photographer: Melissa This destination beach wedding at Playacar Palace was a day full of life, love and joy for Ebony and Peter and their guests. The ceremony on the beach was emotional, groom Peter started with the tears when he saw his gorgeous bride! The couple included traditions from each of their cultures, Ghanaian […]

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Playa del Carmen Wedding at The Playacar Palace – Estela and Jay

Principal photographer: Sol Tamargo Del Sol Photography was so excited to shoot the wedding of Estela (aka “Sol”) and Jay. In 2011 we were there for the surprise engagement of this gorgeous couple and we were thrilled to be able to join them for their nuptials on the beach of the Playacar Palace.  Police officer […]

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Wedding Photography Awards – ISPWP Spring 2013

Del Sol Photography is a proud member of the ISPWP (The International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers), an organization devoted to seeking out the highest quality wedding photographers around the world. We are honored to have been selected for several awards in their Spring  2013 contest, 13 in fact, from our fabulous team of photographers! […]

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Riviera Maya Events -Travesia Sagrada Maya – Sacred Mayan Journey

Xcaret Park in the Riviera Maya is a favourite way to spend the day for visitors to the region and for good reason. Natural beauty, cultural exhibits and their dedication to conservation and preservation of the environment and the history of the region. Del Sol Photography is always excited to attend the special events presented […]

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Mexico Destination Wedding Dreams Puerto Aventuras- Kathrina and Basil

Basil and Kathrina dreamed of an intimate and romantic destination wedding in Mexico and we were so happy to see their wish come true! Dreams Puerto Aventuras set the scene for a beautiful ceremony in the gazebo and reception on the beach for this hip couple and their closest family and friends. Wedding coordinator Jackie […]

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Riviera Maya Destination Wedding Now Jade – Meghan and Michael

Washington DC couple Meghan and Michael celebrated their love in the company of family and friends in an intimate destination wedding at the Now Jade Resort in the Riviera Maya. The pergola of the Now Jade was the perfect setting for the ceremony, with beautiful bridesmaids in blue with coral accessories and the lovely bride […]

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Del Sol Photography Award Winning Images- WPJA – 2012 Q4 Contest

We at Del Sol Photography are super pleased today as we review the results of the “Wedding Photojournalists Association” 2012 4th quarter contest. Matt and Sol garnered multiple awards for their work in wedding photography and trash the dress shoots! Congratulations to the dynamic duo, fantastic news! Above and beyond the quarterly contest results, we […]

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Playa del Carmen Birthday Party at Viceroy- Happy 40th Celebration for Kristin

Turning 40 is always a great time for a big celebration! With Kristin about to hit the big 4-0, her husband Mike planned her a huge bash at the exclusive Viceroy Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen. Family and friends toasted the lovely Kristin, enjoyed delicious food, great company, gorgeous floral arrangements by Vanessa Jaimes […]

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Wedding Photography Contest Winners- ISPWP Winter

Once again the creative Del Sol Photographers were recognized for their artistic and technical  talents by the ISPWP (The International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers). The results of the ISPWP Winter 2012 contest are in and Del Sol Photography is proud to announce that we have nine photos awarded honors by this esteemed organization of […]

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Playa del Carmen Wedding Paradisus La Perla – Marissa and John

Adventurous couple Marissa and John tied the knot on a beautiful Riviera Maya day – Playa del Carmen Wedding Paradisus.  Joined by family and friends they shared love, laughs and a few emotional tears as they pledged themselves to a lifetime of happiness together. Marissa worn a stunning gown by designer Mark Zunnino, handsome groom […]

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Riviera Maya Trash the Dress- Phoebe and Jonathan

Phoebe and Jonathan are one of those couples that we will always remember with huge smiles on our faces. They invited us to Thailand last year to shoot their wedding and an incredible trash the dress shoot with elephants and waterfalls, an out of this world, magical experience. They recently traveled to the Riviera Maya […]

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Destination Wedding Dreams Tulum- Louise and Robert

A destination wedding at Dreams Tulum brought Louise and Robert all the way from England to celebrate their marriage. This was a cozy & intimate affair, the only guests in attendance were their two children, a true family celebration of their love. The ceremony on the beach was simple and elegant, the bride was gorgeous […]

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Riviera Maya Wedding Fairmont Mayakoba – Farnaz and Korosh

Gorgeous couple Farnaz and Korosh brought their Persian culture to the beach of Mexico in their Riviera Maya wedding  Fairmont Mayakoba, blending the ancient traditions of their families with the stunning natural beauty of the Mexican Caribbean. The luxurious Fairmont Mayakoba offers a beautiful setting for a Riviera Maya wedding, a great beach, peaceful canals […]

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Beach Wedding in the Riviera Maya at Esencia Hotel – Rachel and Fredi

Rachel and Fredi’s destination wedding at the boutique hotel Esencia was an intimate and charming affair, full of laughs and dancing (but of course, they both teach dance professionally!) With poolside mariachi music and a delicious dinner under the palapa in the Esencia restaurant, the close group of family and friends celebrated the love of […]

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Playa del Carmen Destination Wedding The Royal Hideaway – Bonnie and Jay

Beautiful bride Bonnie is from Australia, handsome groom Jay is from England and they live in Canada so a Mexico destination wedding was a great choice to gather friends and family from all around the world! The Royal Hideaway Playacar set the scene for this elegant affair, the sweeping staircase was the perfect place for […]

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Riviera Maya Wedding Hacienda del Mar Puerto Aventuras

Wedding a Hacienda del Mar – This is one of our favorite venues on the Planet.  Alongside a few other sister Haciendas from the “Riviera Maya Hacienda” family, Hacienda Del Mar and Hacienda Del Corazon are an EPIC pair to rent together for and exclusive service destination wedding.   When we asked Jenna why they […]

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The Royal Playa del Carmen Destination Wedding – Christine and Nick

Principal Photographer: Melissa The warm weather and gorgeous turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean were the perfect elements for this canadian couple looking to exchange their vows with a small group of family and friends. Christine looked flawless in her Alfred Angelo strapless gown paired with Nine West hot pink heels and gorgeous hair and […]

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Playa del Carmen Engagement Portrait Shoot – Julia and Zak

These 2 hip Wisconsin photographers were looking to capture their love in a fun relaxed way, urban engagement photos mexico. Ironically they happen to be in town on a short business trip…the stars aligned with their plans…we happen to be available and magic simply happened!!! Debora’s creative eye, nice weather, cool urban/beach surroundings and the colors […]

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40th Anniversary Ceremony Tulum Mexico – Phil and Toni

40th Anniversary Ceremony Tulum Mexico Tulum is such a magical place on this planet and is one of the reasons we chose Las Ranitas, a tiny boutique property with numerous villas placed in front of the Caribbean Ocean.  We celebrated the 40th wedding anniversary of Toni and Phil with a unique Cosmic themed celebration. It was […]