This trash the dress shoot in a cenote in the Riviera Maya was romantic and HOT! Adventurous couple Jessy and Jason were so excited about the adventure that they joined photographer Sol days before the wedding! Bride Jessy brought a second dress just for the occasion, a strapless white gown that flowed underwater and sparkled […]
The destination beach wedding of Jesie and Mark at The Royal Playa del Carmen was exactly what they had dreamed it would be, simple, classy and fun! American Jesie and her British love Mark were joined by family and friends from two continents to celebrate their union in Mexico. Jesie works at the Helen Keller […]
We were really excited to attend the Playa del Carmen wedding of Mee and Gene after reading their engagement story. On vacation in Hawaii the couple were on a hike when they found themselves in “paradise on top of the world” and they stopped to take photos. Gene handed the camera to Mee to see […]
Fantasy wedding dreams came true for Tina and Ryan at their destination wedding in Cancun at the Moon Palace resort. The young Canadian couple headed south to the Riviera Maya with their sweet little boy and their closest family and friends for a wedding by the Mexican Caribbean Sea. We were simply astounded by Tina’s beautiful bridal gown […]
A romantic vacation for two in Cancun, a perfect time to capture love in a portrait session on the beach. The boutique hotel Casa Turquesa is a unique and intimate venue and a phenomenal place for a portrait shoot. Striking architecture, a stunning marble lobby and a huge collection of art and bronze statues, the beauty […]
A destination wedding in the Riviera Maya was the ideal way for Ale and Rohan to bring together their family and friends from the far corners of the world. The couple met in 2007 in Cholula, Mexico while Australian Rohan was an exchange student at Ale’s university. Love bloomed and eventually the couple decided to […]
“My favorite thing about this wedding was the strong, happy, fun energy. I get so lucky with the amazing people that choose me to document their day!” – Sol The Riviera Cancun destination wedding dream of Lena and Thomas was to have a “carefree and relaxing” extension of their honeymoon, shared with family and friends. […]
The Cancun destination wedding of Cristina and Peter was a celebration of international love! Peter is a professional hockey player in Germany and Cristina is a fitness coach and a former weather person for Univision’s “Despierta America”, they met by chance at an event in San Antonio and the rest is history. They divide their time […]
David and Dalila love the ocean and water. That’s why they chose Mexico – to get married in an amazing Caribbean paradise. The held their Catholic wedding ceremony at the Nuestra Señora Del Carmen chapel on the famous 5th avenue in Playa del Carmen. This small, white walled colonial style chapel is practically oceanside and a major […]
A destination beach wedding was always the plan for couple Vanessa and Ethan, an intimate and very personal celebration for the lovers and their guests. The Akiin Beach Club was an ideal venue choice and one of our favorite sites, the beach and facilities are beautiful and each wedding has its own unique flair. Vanessa […]
Trash the dress shoots in the Riviera Maya are not just work for Del Sol Photography, they are FUN and a chance for us to share our love and knowledge of the jungle and cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula. Newlyweds Jaimie and Nick told us in advance that they both have a great sense of […]
Sometimes all you need is love, crashing waves, and mariachis…this beach elopement for two in Tulum was simple but truly romantic! Sweet young couple Lena and Sasha chose Casa Violeta in Tulum for their destination wedding, a boutique hotel on one of the best beaches in the world. The bride’s gown was unique, soft pink […]
Weddings in Tulum always have a different vibe, laid back and cozy, they are all about the love and connection of the couple and their loved ones. Danielle and Jon are an active couple who love the outdoors, good food and wine and hanging out with their family and friends, so a wedding at Akiin […]
The Beach Palace Resort in Cancun played host to the wedding of Canadians Amanda and Don on a beautiful Mexican Caribbean day in May. The couple are true Mexico lovers, spending a few weeks every year on Isla Mujeres so a destination wedding in Cancun was a perfect fit and a great way to bring together […]
On a beautiful Mexican Caribbean day, Lori and Mark tied the knot in a celebration full of love and joy at the Now Jade Resort. One thing that was very clear at this wedding is just how well-loved Lori and Mark are, their friends and family were all committed to making this a fun day for […]
The Beach Palace wedding of Julieanne and Craig could not have happened on a better day, sunshine, blue skies and big fluffy clouds, picture postcard material of what you expect from Cancun. The lovers from Vancouver were joined by family and friends on the resort for an elegant ceremony with a great view. Craig […]
The Tulum wedding of Katerina and Alexander at the Santa Fe Beach Club was a day full of romance and “buenas vibras” (good vibes)! With only the bride, groom and two guests in attendance, this was a very cozy wedding day with some unique touches. In lieu of the traditional “chupah”, wedding coordinator Gelena Doehmel created […]
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 […]
An elegant and daring adventure, the “James Bond” style trash the dress shoot of Michelle and Chris was an action-packed day of passion and fun. Our intrepid photographer Debora led the expedition through the jungle to a sacred cenote, taking some fun photos with the local flora and fauna. Chris was dapper in his formal […]
After meeting Ashley and Sean at their destination wedding at Secrets Maroma, we were excited to have them join us for a trash the dress shoot in the Riviera Maya. Ashley owns a clothing boutique and Sean is a firefighter, together they are a couple madly in love and full of life and energy. With […]
The destination wedding of Eleanor and Hazen was a celebration of love and the joining of two families together at Now Jade Resort. Bride and groom are both in the Canadian Army, at first they had a hard time finding themselves in the same place at the same time, but eventually the universe brought them […]
A wedding for two at the Cancun Marriott Casa Magna, a romantic and intimate way for couple Nicole and Paul to tie the knot and declare their love. In a simple and elegant ceremony at the Casa Magna gazebo, Nicole and Paul looked lovingly into each other’s eyes and said “I do”. Bride Nicole wore a […]
The cenote and beach trash the dress shoot with Getzsa and Hernán, a celebration of a love that was meant to be! The couple met in Cancun, though Hernán lived in Argentina and Getza in Mexico. The lovers found they could not be apart and Getzsa made the big move to Buenos Aires to be with her man. […]
Destination weddings most often bring to mind beaches, palm trees and barefoot brides but there are some gorgeous alternatives in Mexico for adventurous couples looking for something different. The state of Campeche is part of the Yucatan Peninsula, about 300 miles from Cancun, a destination rich in culture and Colonial era architecture. The Hacienda Uayamon is a magnificent […]
The Royal Playa del Carmen luxury resort played host to the destination wedding of Melanie and Jeremy and Del Sol Photography was thrilled to be in attendance. These two sweethearts from Kansas were joined by their closest family and friends as they were united in marriage under the gazebo of the Royal PDC. This was […]
An underwater trash the dress shoot in the Riviera Maya…hot red shoes, cool, clear waters and a sweet young couple fresh out of Yale. Zhen and Xiaokai traveled from China to the USA to study and were lucky to fall in love while earning their PhDs. They both enjoy traveling, photography and skiing and we were happy […]
The Iberostar Cancun wedding of Holly and Ahsan took place on an absolutely perfect Mexican Caribbean day. Blue skies and bluer ocean set the scene for intimate wedding ceremony in the garden of this lovely all inclusive Cancun resort. Holly and Ahsan were joined by their closest family and friends to celebrate their love in […]
Michelle and Hardik’s Cancun wedding was a multicultural celebration of love! The blending of the Hindu and Jewish traditions into one ceremony was unique, a very personal way for Michelle and Hardik to come together and unite their families. From the signing of the Jewish “Ketubah” to the beautiful “Mehndi” henna art on the bride’s […]
“Pictures are the most important thing to me as is the quality of pictures. The perfect shot can make a WORLD of difference to me. I want our beautiful day captured, with someone who is artsy and can think outside the box.” Holly and Adam’s Riviera Cancun Wedding at Secrets Capri was a dream. Perfect […]
Principal photographer: Sol Tamargo The destination wedding of Christina and Alistair was an emotional celebration of the joining of these two artistic souls. It was a beautiful Mexican Caribbean day for a Cosmic wedding ceremony on the beach, officiated by the incredible Maria and Charly. With everyone in white and the turquoise sea as a […]
The destination wedding of Kara and Robert was an intimate and beautiful celebration. With only 9 guests plus the bride and groom, it was an honor for us to be a part of this special day and to really get up close and personal and feel the love. Bride Kara wore a lacy gown by […]
The Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda in the Riviera Maya set the scene for this fun destination beach wedding. Jamie and Jason traveled from Canada to Mexico to celebrate their marriage with their close family and friends at this luxurious resort. The ceremony was simple and elegant, under a chupah of white with light blue details […]
This destination wedding at Dreams Riviera Cancun took place on a perfect Mexican Caribbean day. Blue skies and sunshine blessed the bride and groom and their guests as they tied the knot under the unique gazebo of the luxurious resort. Del Sol Photography is an approved vendor for Dreams Riviera Cancun Weddings luxury photo and […]
A destination wedding was definitely in the cards for world travelers Christina and Waxee. The couple met while Christina was living in Paris and Waxee in Baghdad, fate brought them together on a journey to Egypt and Jordan! They maintained a long distance relationship until they could no longer live apart and moved together to […]
The Yucatan wedding of Masha and Alex at Hacienda San Jose was an intimate and cozy elopement just for two. Masha and Alex are long time friends of the photographer and she was excited to recommend the Hacienda San Jose as their wedding venue. This Colonial-era hacienda in the state of Yucatan is truly a […]
The destination beach wedding of Kristina and Dave took place on a gorgeous Mexican Caribbean Day in Playa del Carmen. The Playa Palms is a boutique hotel in Playa, modern condos on the beach with the famous 5th Avenue just steps away. It is a lovely little venue for an intimate wedding, their staff welcome […]
We went through a mixture of emotions the day of the wedding: Ecstatic, nervous, excited, pure joy and happiness! Del Sol Photography is an approved vendor for Secrets Akumal Weddings luxury photo and video services – no vendor fee to hire us! Contact us to plan your travel and book room blocks at Secrets Akumal. […]
A Riviera Maya wedding at Al Cielo hotel is always intimate, elegant, chic and FUN and the celebration for Evelyn and Peter was all of those things and more. This charming California couple met in San Francisco through a mutual friend and since a particularly special day of wakeboarding and adventure, have been building their lives […]
Del Sol Photography first met Paulette and Andy at the wedding of Jacquelyn and Ed in 2013 where they were guests. Paulette saw the Del Sol team at work at work, grabbed them and said “You’re going to be my wedding photographers!” Del Sol Photography is an authorized at Secrets Maroma for luxury photo and […]
Nizuc is a breathtaking wedding venue. The Mayan ceremony, followed by civil ceremony with the sun setting was incredible. The bride and groom wouldn’t stop kissing and enjoying each other – a perfect intimate night!” – Sol Del Sol Photography is an approved vendor for Nizuc Resort Cancun Weddings luxury photo services – no vendor fee to […]
This family portrait shoot on the beach at Grand Velas was a delightful way for Del Sol Photography to spend the day. Mom, Dad and two great kids joined Del Sol Photography on the beach to jump in the waves, chase the seagulls and enjoy some family bonding time at one of the finest resorts […]
Family portraits at Dreams Puerto Aventuras, what better way to celebrate a great vacation? This shoot was super fun, with four kids under ten years old we knew we would have a blast. Mom Mandy is a professional photographer in Minnesota, it’s always a pleasure and an honor to have our peers choose to work […]
The intimate elopement for two of Galya and Gosha embraced the “Tulum vibe” at Hotel Nueva Vida de Ramiro. Laid back and beautiful, the young couple in love had some unique details at their wedding, Volkswagen bugs (mini and full size!), colorful surfboards and mariachis made this a hip event, so much fun to photograph. […]
A beach wedding at Dreams Tulum surrounded by close family and friends, playful couple Wendy and Keven celebrated their nuptials in paradise and we were happy to be invited. This was a “toes in the sand” fun affair, bride Wendy wore an adorable short bridal gown and groom Keven wore…shorts! The ceremony on the beach […]
This was a very special and personal portrait shoot, the family are close personal friends of Matt which made this a very meaningful day. I have known the family since I was 18. Roger and Erica (the only Gringa in the group) were both my roommates at different times and places in my life. […]
Principal photographer: Debora Planning and executing a destination wedding is a big job for most, for Amanda and Daniel, they faced some challenges that almost forced them to cancel. We are so glad they overcame the obstacles and were able to celebrate their Now Jade wedding and join us for a trash the dress shoot […]
Mayan wedding ceremonies are a one of the most amazing ways to celebrate one the most important days of your life. What we love the most about Mayan weddings is that family and friends are part of the ceremony. Guests are given instruments to play as the Shaman asks for blessings from each cardinal directions. This always generates wonderful interaction […]
Principal photographer: Melissa This destination wedding at Dreams Cancun was ideal for Alyssa and Anthony who wished to keep the celebration intimate and personal instead of having a big showy affair for hundreds back home. Inviting a small group of family and friends ensures a day of real love and emotion and a focus on […]
The destination wedding of Amanda and Daniel at the Now Jade Resort almost didn’t happen. The couple battled through some life crises to get to the moment, including a house fire that left them living in a hotel over Christmas, but there was no stopping them from uniting in matrimony! Their well-deserved break in paradise […]
We were so pleased to receive a last minute request for a trash the dress shoot on the beach and be able to meet Lisa and Yoyo! We all got lucky it worked out as we are usually booked well in advance, it was a pleasure to meet these adventurers with an impulsive spirit. Photographer […]
Weddings in private villas are always a pleasure to shoot, we were excited to spend the day with Tanya and Travis and their small group of loved ones. This is the Riviera Maya Wedding Hacienda del Mar Puerto Aventuras of Tanya and Travis. This a one of the most amazing venues for an intimate […]
After meeting at a destination wedding years ago, it only seemed fitting that Canadian Michelle and Christopher get married in paradise too. They got me at the first smile, their outgoing cheerful spirit was awesome! Just my kind of people! Not to mention they were ready for anything! I can be a little bossy giving instructions […]
A destination wedding at Iberostar Cancun was a great way for Rachael and Ron to bring together their families from different ends of Canada. They told us that it was an “East meets West” adventure, the families from Montreal and Calgary coming together in Mexico for one grand celebration. Rachael’s goal was to “deliver an amazing […]
“The most amazing part the wedding day was walking down to the beach and seeing it all set up. All of our friends and family in one spot, so far away from home, to celebrate with us. I was really affected in that moment thinking about the sacrifices that our guests made to be at […]
When Alysa contacted us about a Playa del Carmen swimwear shoot for her boutique, we knew it was a job for Sol! “Happy, Healthy and Sexy” is her mantra and that is what we found with Alysa, a great fit. The former model and nurse grew up on the St. Croix River in Minnesota and […]
Principal photographer: Sol Tamargo A trash the dress shoot in a cenote and on the beach with Karla and Rodrigo was the first for Del Sol with….figure skates underwater! Karlita is an ice skating fanatic and when I read that on the information she sent us, I knew I would LOVE to shoot her with […]
Principal photographer: Sol Tamargo Long time “Playenses” (people who live in Playa del Carmen) Ann and Rob are busy folks, running the Aventura Mexicana Hotel & Kava Kasa Lounge is a big job! The couple hadn’t even had a chance for a trash the dress session after they got married, so it was with pleasure that […]
A gorgeous boho-chic beach wedding at Hotel Nueva Vida de Ramiro, Tulum. With only six guests, this was an intimate wedding. Jonny’s two little girls were a big part of the wedding day which was a real celebration of family and love! The beach ceremony was rustic and elegant with a laid back vibe. We love […]
Wedding photography awards, it is always an honor to be recognized for our artistic endeavours and more so when it’s from international organizations of our peers in the industry. We are delighted to present to you a selection of the award-winning photos captured by Sol over the years. The ISPWP (International Society of Professional Wedding […]
Principal photographer: Melissa A destination wedding at The Royal Playa del Carmen, the perfect way for couple Ashley and Ryan to celebrate their love with their family and friends. This is definitely a couple for life, they met in kindergarten and have been following their destiny ever since, overcoming the obstacles of the years and […]
“Simple, beautiful, elegant, intimate, and fun”, the dreams of Lindsay and Andrew for their Riviera Maya wedding in Puerto Morelos. Their dreams came true at the Ocean Coral & Turquesa Resort, surrounded by their closest family and friends. On a beautiful Mexican Caribbean day, the couple joined together in love in a ceremony on the beach. […]
The mountain town of San Miguel de Allende is home to the incredible Rosewood luxury boutique hotel. Opened in February 2011, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende reflects the famous colorful colonial architecture of the town and the artistic heritage of the area. San Miguel de Allende is one of the prettiest Mexican towns and visiting the area gives the […]
It is always an honor to receive wedding photography awards and we are pleased to share with you some of Matt Adcock‘s award-winning images. The ISPWP (International Society of Wedding Photographers) is an organization of the world’s top wedding photographers, an inspiring group of artists that we are thrilled to be a part of. Matt’s […]
1 Corinthians 16:14 – do everything in love Wonderful words by Karen “Do everything in love” pretty much summed up our whole experience. Getting to spend true quality time with our most beloved family and friends was indescribable. The whole week was such a rollercoaster of emotions but one feeling that never wavered was the […]
“My favorite memory from my destination wedding in Mexico was my first look with Brady. I was so stressed leading up to that point so I felt like I hadn’t had a chance to really absorb everything. As soon as I saw Brady I felt like everything just fell right into place. It was an overwhelming […]
For information about planning your travel and room blocks at Banyan Tree Mayakoba – contact us! Del Sol Photography’s sister company Del Sol Travels is a full-service travel agency.
Monica and David’s wedding was a beautiful example of a traditional religious celebration. The Coptic Orthodox wedding took place in the famous Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Carmen on Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue. The rich Coptic traditions were a pleasure to capture from the elegant robes of the officiants to the crowns and capes […]
The Kore Tulum: Adults-only luxury inclusive resort with health and wellness in mind The Kore Tulum Retreat Wellness Resort is a boutique resort in the southern Riviera Maya with some of the most incredible panoramic views in the Mexican Caribbean. This is an adults-only resort, an ideal locale for weddings, honeymoons and romantic escapes. The architecture […]
This Cancun wedding venue is a gorgeous setting for couples looking to have a traditional church wedding with spectacular views of the Mexican Caribbean Sea. Our sister company, Del Sol Travels, is a full-service travel agency that specializes in planning Destination Weddings, honeymoons and special events. Their experience includes planning over 800 destination weddings throughout […]
The 2011 Cancun destination wedding of Adriana and Mariano took place on a typical Cancun day…bright blue skies, fluffy white clouds and a ocean breeze. After a fun getting ready session, the big group of family and friends made their way to the iconic church in Cancun’s hotel zone, Iglesia de Cristo Resucitado. It was a […]
“ You are not accidental, existence needs you. Without you there will be something missing, something nothing or no one could replace. Existence will miss you, the stars, the sun, the moon, trees and birds and the earth; all the universe will feel that there is an emptiness that no one can fill except you.” […]
We love ART and as a part of our mission to deliver our clients a unique, “from the heart” product, the box that contains a special gift of Copal. Mayan golden copal is what del Sol Photography uses in all cenote wedding ceremonies, vow renewal ceremonies and cenote ceremonies in Mexico. Mexico handicrafts are […]
The Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort & Spa: An island paradise for your perfect wedding The Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort is lucky to be found on one of the most beautiful islands in Mexico. While being Mexico’s biggest island, don’t worry about big crowds, as most of the island is uninhabited and protected nature reserves. This […]