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Sunrise Beach and Cenote Trash the Dress – Sarai and Lamar

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Sarai and Lamar are a super special couple with a true strong and really obvious love connection between them. Apart from their gorgeousness there are a few special things to note about their cenote and beach trash the dress. We love that Sarai…
Now Sapphire Gazebo Wedding

Now Sapphire Gazebo Wedding – Crystal and Ralph

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"We chose to hold hands and walk down the aisle together in lieu of “tradition,”. It felt more symbolic of the fact that we are in this life together and there was no need for me to be 'given away' to someone I already share so much with."…

Destination Wedding Excellence Riviera Cancun – Sarai and Lamar

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"With our families living in different states, no matter where we had our wedding they would have to travel to come to it. So we thought, what better way to celebrate marrying the love of your life, than to get married on the beautiful white…
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Destination Wedding Moon Palace – April and Benny

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“If I'm honest I have to tell you I still read fairytales and I like them best of all.” ― Audrey Hepburn For many brides their wedding day is the day they get to be a fairytale princess. And what better way to arrive at your wedding ceremony…

Grand Sunset Princess Beach Wedding – Raechel and Bobbie

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Raechel and Bobby invited family and friends coming from all sides of the globe. Michigan, Arizona, Seattle, London, and South Africa!  How incredible that the first time an entire family vacation together is also a wedding! A family vacationing…
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Super fun Street Style Engagement Portraits – Nam and Tu

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"Tu and I met about 20 years ago and have always been in and out of each other’s lives.  We have both seen each other grow up and our friendship grew to become something we both never expected.  Two years ago we decided to give our relationship…
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Paradisus Gazebo Destination Wedding – Ali and Matt

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"Matt and I actually met as roommates three years ago and even before dating spoke of one day having a destination wedding - not knowing it would ever be together!" - Ali "We are two super casual people who loved the idea of family and friends…
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Paradisus La Esmeralda Gabi Bridge Wedding – Samanda and George

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"We chose not to do a "first look" prior to the ceremony, seeing each other for the first time on the Gabi Bridge was amazing!" - Samanda -  Gabi Bridge wedding "We've always wanted a beach wedding. We visited Paradisus in June of 2015 and…
Groom reaction first look beach destination wedding, Paradisus Gabi Brigde, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Paradisus Gabi Bridge Wedding – Ashley and Matt

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You can see Ashley and Matt’s Wedding Highlights Video here "We decided very early on in our relationship that a traditional wedding just wasn't for us.  The thought of being able to get married in a beautiful place, not too far of a trip…
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Paradisus Cancun Gazebo Wedding – Cheryl and Chase

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"Chase and I had always said if we got married it would be in a tropical paradise. We wanted to celebrate with our family and friends over a week, and not just a few hours. We decided on Paradisus Cancun because we fell in love with the beautiful…
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Barcelo Maya Palace Wedding in the Rain – Celeste and Brett

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"When it started to rain (downpour!) just moments before we were set to say I do, I should have been disappointed. We planned for over a year to have our ceremony outside overlooking the ocean. Instead of breaking down, I felt a sense of calm…
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Cenote Trash the Dress – Sabrina and Michael

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"The Riviera Maya cenote Trash the Dress was so special for us! It was really the first time we could spend a day together, alone as husband and wife just celebrating US!" - Sabrina Sabrina and Michael followed their incredible Xcaret Church…
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Destination Wedding Secrets Akumal – Jill and Tyler

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"It is because of you, that I know how to truly love." Del Sol Photography is an approved vendor for Wedding Secrets Akumal luxury photo and video services – no vendor fee to hire us! Contact us to plan your travel and book room blocks at…
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Xcaret Guadalupe Chapel Wedding – Sabrina and Michael

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"We knew from the moment that we became engaged that we wanted to have a destination wedding. We love to travel and loved the idea of spending a once in a lifetime vacation with all of our closest friends and family to help us celebrate our…
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Mexican Vibe Destination Wedding – Valentin Imperial Maya – Steph and Todd

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"I wanted a wedding with lots of Mexican vibe... less tradition, more my personality: romantic with a bit of rock and roll!" "When I told my mom we were gonna have skulls she was really unsure. But that's US, our personality and style so we…
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Sandos Luxury Roof Terrace Wedding – Vanessa and Michael

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"I highly recommend having a destination wedding! It’s a party from the moment your guests arrive to when they leave. It's not ONE day you get to celebrate with your family and friends but it’s the whole entire time you're with them!" -…
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Playa del Carmen Wedding at Grand Coral Beach Club – Rose and Paul

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"To my groom, I want you to know that you are the love of my life. I love you more than I can ever put into words. You are my true love and my best friend. I feel like the luckiest woman in the world. I can't wait to start our life together.…

Riu Palace Riviera Maya Beach Wedding – Jennifer and Tony

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"The most important lesson I think we learned from our wedding, though we already sort-of knew, was that we work really well as a team!" Jennifer and Tony chose the Riu Palace Riviera Maya for their destination wedding on a recommendation…
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Paradisus Beach Wedding – Casey and Zac

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"It is SO important to sit back and take everything in. Enjoy every second and everyone who is there to celebrate with you." - Casey + Zac Casey and Zac told us they wanted a very intimate, romantic setting to celebrate the beginning of…
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Nizuc Hotel Sunset Wedding Ceremony – Elise and Norman

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“I find it incredibly amazing how at every sunset the sky is a different shade. No cloud is ever in the same place. Each day is a new masterpiece. A new wonder. A new memory.” ― Sanober Khan There are all sorts of reasons to choose your…

Dreams Riviera Cancun Wedding – Rachael and Matt

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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…
artistic wedding portrait Iberostar Paraiso Lindo, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Iberostar Paraiso Lindo Chapel Wedding – Morgan and Aaron

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You can see Morgan and Aaron’s Wedding Highlights Video here "If you're looking to have a great time with your closest friends and family at a destination wedding, cherish the moments you have together during the trip. because it is unlikely…
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Blue Venado Beach Club Wedding – Pamella and Nick

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You can see Pamella and Nick’s Wedding Highlights Video here “the best days of my life were the the day I said I love you, the days our children were born, and the day I knew I was going to marry you” - Nick's Vows Lots of family love…
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Esencia Hotel Beach Trash the Dress

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Hotel Esencia is one of the most beautiful properties in all of the Riviera Maya.  Formerly Esencia was a house made for an Italian Duchess, today the property has been renovated as one of the finest boutique hotels in Xpu Beach. We were delighted…
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A Resting Place for Julie – Cenote Tribute Ceremony Experience

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A resting place for Julie, a Cenote Tribute Ceremony Experience. Kutrina's mother Julie passed away in Canada and she wanted to do something special to say goodbye. Kutrina decided to take Julie's ashes and her three beautiful children to Mexico…

Aktun Chen Park

Our favorite eco-park in the Riviera Maya is the incredible Aktun Chen Park. Around 30 minutes from Playa del Carmen the park has freshwater cenotes to snorkel in, ziplines, a dry cave that made National Geographic Top Ten underground walks…
Royalton Riviera Cancun Wedding

Royalton Riviera Cancun Sky Terrace Wedding – Lori and Steve

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"Having a destination wedding was the best decision. It provided us with more than an amazing wedding day, but an entire wedding week making lifelong memories with the people that mean the most to us."-  Royalton Riviera Cancun Wedding Lori…
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Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Beach Wedding – Kris and Michael

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"I vow to listen, for as long as it takes for you to feel heard, I vow to watch in awe as you kick a** and take names. I vow to be your unrelenting cheer squad on the days it feels like too much." - Michael's Vows Kris and Michael's wedding…

Belmond Casa Sierra de Nevada – San Miguel de Allende

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Belmond Casa Sierra de Nevada is a cluster of buildings at the Center of the prettiest Mexican Town: San Miguel de Allende. The Belmond is a boutique hotel and always gives me that "I'm home" feeling. Everything is cozy, beautiful and within walking…

Now Jade Destination Wedding – Kristin and Conrad

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"I've always dreamed of getting married on the beach. Ever since I was a little girl the turquoise ocean was going to be my backdrop with the sand in my toes." - Kristin  "With many trips to the beach, Mexico quickly became a favourite to…
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Live Aqua Cancun Beach Wedding

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"I could see us holding hands, walking on the beach, our toes in the sand... This ring here represents my heart, but there's just one thing I need from you (saying I do)"  "We both knew before we even got engaged that we wanted a destination…
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Banyan Tree Mayakoba Wedding – Patty and Gregory

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Patty and Gregory chose the Banyan Tree Mayakoba for their wedding day, which they told us would be "small and very fun!". They did not mention or perhaps did not plan on an emotional ceremony that brought them both to tears - but that's what…

Porto Fino Condominios Beach Wedding Cancun – Rosalba and Lazaro

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Rosy and Lazaro chose to celebrate their wedding day in their Cancun apartment at Porto Fino Condominios. The wedding day had the relaxed feel that comes from being in your own home with everything taken care of with love by family and friends. There…
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Now Sapphire Resort Beach Wedding – Nazia and Matthew

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Del Sol Photography is an approved vendor for Now Sapphire – there is no fee to hire us! Contact us to plan your travel and book room blocks at Now Sapphire. Our sister company Del Sol Travels is a full-service travel agency that specializes…
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Engagement Portraits at CasaMagna Marriott – Tiffany + Tien

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Tiffany and Tien took a break from a BIG reunion holiday of 50 family members for their engagement portrait session. We love to photograph newly engaged couples. Marriage may be until death do you part, but an engagement is a finite and super…
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Candle Boutique

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Candle light and romance go hand in hand. The soft golden glow of candles creates an intimate and warm atmosphere is everything for Candle Boutique Weddings. Candles can be elegant or bohemian and they are a great idea for your destination wedding…
Playa del Carmen Engagement Session in the Rain

Playa del Carmen Engagement Session – #Aworldofitsown

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We took Therese and Shiraan away from their pre-wedding venue visit for a Playa del Carmen Engagement Sessions. The rain had been absolutely HAMMERING down in the hours before, but stopped to leave us with empty beaches, an eye-popping turquoise ocean…
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Cenote Trash the Dress – Cori and Dax

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A destination wedding is a whirlwind. Not only are you hosting a wedding, you’re hosting a week-long party for your nearest and dearest. This comes with the feeling of responsibility; of being a hostess, of ensuring your family and friends…
dramatic wedding portrait, Xcaret Park, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Xcaret Park Wine Cellar Wedding – Plan B Location for a Rainy Day – Chantal and Rich

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"Some say "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!"...We say "when life gives you rain, head to the Wine Cellar!" - Chantal "My Husband Rich and I love to travel. It's one of our favorite things to do as a couple. When we became engaged,…
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Moon Palace Beach Wedding – Anne and Jeb

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"There are several kinds of love. One is a selfish, mean, grasping, egotistical thing which uses love for self-importance. This is the ugly and crippling kind. The other is an outpouring of everything good in you -- of kindness and consideration…
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Hacienda del Secreto Beach Wedding

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Krissia and Shane chose the fabulous Hacienda el Secreto for their wedding day. They told us they loved its private location and beautiful villas and who could resist a location that is called "secret beach"!. "Hacienda del Secreto is right…
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Beach Wedding at Now Sapphire – Alayna and John

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“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” ― Charles Dickens Del Sol Photography is an approved vendor for Now Sapphire – there is no fee to hire us! Contact us to plan your travel and book…
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Fun and Empowering Friends Portrait Session

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Del Sol Photography: Hola Jenna, it would be awesome if you could explain your idea for your session!  A day to celebrate the beauty and strength of women.  My hope was to capture the warmth of friendship, the powerfulness, beauty and strength…
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Monarch Butterfly Adventure – Michoacan Mexico #Aworldofitsown

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Text in English below... "AMO Viajar, sobre todo AMO descubrir Mexico, es mi compromiso enseñar al mundo su belleza a traves de mis foto-aventuras" -  Michoacan Monarch Butterfly Adventure #Aworldofitsown #DondeAndaSol ... Es temporada…
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Scuba Diving the Revillagigedo Islands

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In the Summer of 2016, the UNESCO declared the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo #Aworldofitsown, a world heritage site in Mexico Texto en español abajo Living a life close to Nature is the best thing that could ever happen to me. The more…
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Now Sapphire Beach Wedding – Matti Jane and JJ

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"JJ and I always knew we wanted to get married in Mexico. We both love everything about Mexico especially the people, the food, the beaches, the music and of course....the tequila!" Del Sol Photography is an approved vendor for Now Sapphire…
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Story Behind the Photo – Wedding Photobomb

Wedding Photobombs Anticipar - Preparar - Disparar Anticipation - Preparation - Shoot *english version below Las fotos inesperadas son algo genial!  Y son capturadas cuando estamos en el lugar adecuado y listos.. cuando sucede…
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Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe Gazebo Wedding – Jackie and Jay

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There is nothing more endearing than a man giving his all to make his (future) wife a happy woman. Before their wedding Jackie told Jay that couples often write each other a special note to read before the ceremony. Jay pretty much knocked…
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Tulum Honeymoon Portraits – Jordana and Larry – Dreams Tulum

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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…
Sanctuary Cap Cana Dominican Republic Wedding

Sanctuary Cap Cana Wedding – Lilly and Manny

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What happens when you mix Persian and Latin in a new family? "Lots of food & hugs!!!!" Sanctuary Cap Cana Dominican Republic Wedding "When Manny and I first met we had no idea how similar our cultures actually were. Both Persian and Latin…
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Dreams Puerto Aventuras Gazebo Wedding – Michelle and Brian

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"The most amazing part of the day was the first look, and our vows. We wrote our vows all by ourselves that very morning, just sitting in chairs opposite of each other and enjoying being in such a beautiful place with all of our friends and…
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Sanctuary Cap Cana Beach Portraits – Dominican Republic – Lilly and Manny

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"Me being a beach lover and Manny being from a place with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world made for a perfect combination!" - Lilly  - Sanctuary Cap Cana beach portraits Lilly and Manny's wedding day plans did not include them…
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Akumal Bay Wedding and H2oh Yacht Reception – Toni and Jason

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Del Sol Photography is a preferred vendor for Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort weddings for luxury photo and video services – that means there is no vendor fee to hire us! Jason and I share a passion for the outdoors and for travel, and…
Now Sapphire Beach Wedding Photographer

Now Sapphire Beach Wedding – Andrea and Ed

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"The whole week at Now Sapphire was perfect. We really loved the fact that we were able to spend quality time with our guests since we do not get to see them often.  Seeing all of our friends from different times in our lives was also special…
#RivieraMayaLostGoPro Couple who Lost a Go Pro in the cenotes of the riviera maya mexico jumping into cenote before loosing camera

Riviera Maya Lost GoPro – Pay it forward experience

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*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…
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Fiesta Americana Condesa Beach Wedding – Bessy and Joe

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"The hours are counting down and I can't begin to tell you how magical it feels to be able to call you my wife, my one and only, my best friend, the love of my life. I have finally found the other half that completes me and can't wait for this…
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Cinque Terre Italian Engagement Portraits – Dome and Alby

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De Sol Photography specializes in Same Sex Cinque Terre Italian portrait sessions. One of the advantages of having an international team here at del Sol is that we get to know different parts of the word via our fellow photographers.  Cinque…

Paradisus Elopement – Stephanie and Ryan

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"When I imagined our wedding day, just the two of us, I would have to catch my breath and hold back the happy tears.  There was something so calming thinking the only person I am doing my hair for, putting my dress on for & reading my vows…
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Cenote Trash the Dress – Can and Zhoushi

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Can and Zhoushi came from China for a trip to Cuba and to travel around the Quintana Roo. Can's cousin Lola, also vacationing with them, had the awesome idea to give Can a pre-wedding trash the dress session with Sol as a gift. She thought it…
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Iberostar Cancun Garden Wedding – Maru + German

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"Fue hermoso poder compartir el amor que vivimos esa noche con los seres que más amamos y darles a nuestros padres la mayor de las felicidades" Maru y German nos compartieron que escogieron el Iberostar Cancun para el día de su boda…
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Now Sapphire Beach Wedding – Jill and Marcus

"It is tradition to get married in the bride's hometown, but because we went another route, I wanted a way to personalize our wedding. It was a very intimate ceremony (though we didn't write our vows...we're terrible!! haha) so instead we personalized…
Traditional Chinese tea ceremony hug, Wedding Occidental Grand Xcaret, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Wedding and Tea Ceremony at Occidental Grand Xcaret – Tabitha and Dylan

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“My parents have always tried to bring us up to respect and cherish our heritage. When it came to our wedding day, I wanted to embrace this and I’m lucky enough to have a WONDERFUL wife that loves my heritage as much as me. "The white…
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Cenote Trash the Dress – Kim and Allan

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"My Allan and I both felt like we were in a surreal world sensual and erotic.  We loved the little fish and the light streaming through the water.  We had to empty our lungs and relax to stay underwater, after realizing this trick it became…
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Casa La Roca Wedding – Kim and Allan

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 "Keep it simple - the wedding is just a party and that something unimportant will go wrong and make a wedding story to tell. The important part is the after. It's all about every day after together, sharing love support and that feeling when…
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Casa La Roca Puerto Aventuras Family Portraits – Kim and Allan

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Kim and Allan chose Case La Roca in Puerto Aventuras for their wedding day. Before the day itself they invited us for a family portrait session. "We have not had family portraits in a few years and wanted portraits taken that week to be…
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Mermaid Family Portrait – Cenote and Beach Trash the Tail!

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Contact us to plan your own mermaid family portraits photoshoot "I love being able to make my girl's dreams come true. Love that with small details, their imagination can make great things." - Enrique We love new experiences and…
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Paradisus Elopement – Jodi and Michael

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"My husband told me a very cute story.  He said he heard the staff saying, "The bride is walking across the bridge, she looks beautiful".  He had no idea what my dress looked like and I approached him through a beautiful trail lined with trees. …
Beach Palace Cancun Wedding

Beach Palace Cancun Wedding – Jessica and Adam

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“Promising to love you, is like promising pizza I will always love it, or air I will always breathe it, or water I will always drink it. Jessica, you are my air, you are my water, you are my pizza!" - Adam's vows - Beach Palace Cancun Wedding Writing…
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Live Aqua Cancun Wedding – Helen and Zoltan

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“You don’t have to have a ceremony to have a marriage and when you think about it the whole thing is kind of odd. You’re standing under an arch, holding flowers and being stared at by pretty much everyone who has meant anything to you…
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Dreams Riviera Cancun Wedding – Erin and James

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"Jamie and I couldn't have been happier with our choice to have a destination wedding... our advice would be for everyone to do the same :) We had such a great time getting to spend an entire weekend with family and friends for our wedding celebration…
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Cenote and Beach Trash the Dress – Lyndsey and Matthew

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"We wanted something unique and completely different from traditional wedding pictures." - Lyndsey and Matthew Lyndsay and Matthew joined Sol in her secret superhero cave and were blessed with epic light rays! The joy of the cenotes is that…
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IntraAwareness – Professional Branding PhotoSession

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Many of our clients are entrepreneurs who are looking for that killer business profile photo or that corporate headshot with a twist.  Enter Amanda and Jeremiah, two amazing people and past clients of del Sol Photography.   They know the…
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Isla De La Pasión Chapel Wedding – Moni and Phil

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"We were looking for a special beach... somewhere where we didn't feel constricted by time limit, or space limit. I think that's how our personalities are!" Moni and Phil chose the incredible Island of Isla de la Pasión - literally "Passion…
Elope in Mexico romantic wedding dinner bride groom kiss Elopement NIZUC Resort, Cancun, Mexico.

Nizuc Elopement – Erika and Saif

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"An elopement is such a personal event that takes its own shape with the two individuals sharing their vows.  Make it your own… don’t listen or conform to the normality of tradition" - Erika and Saif Del Sol Photography is an approved…
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Destination Wedding at Sandos Playacar – Gigi and Emmanuel

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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…
golden hour wedding portrait, Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, Mexico

Family Love Filled Wedding at Secrets Maroma – Felicia and Shawn

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"My parents and step-parents have all played a part in raising me, and it was important to me to have their blessing in mine and Shawn's marriage. What better way than to ask them to walk me down the aisle and give me away? I could not have…
Creative wedding portrait Villa Sombras del Viento, Soliman Bay, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Soliman Bay Villa wedding at Sombras del Viento – Nubia and George

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Those who really love, love in silence, with deeds and not with words - La Sombra del Viento, Carlos Ruiz Zafón Nubia and George brought family and friends together in the beautiful, private beach of Soliman bay in the villa 'Sombras del…
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Now Sapphire Beach Wedding – Heather & Shaun

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"There were so many amazing moments that day, but one that I will remember forever was dancing under the stars with our closest friends and family, listening to the waves of the ocean just a few feet away. That was the movement we realized…
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Wedding Mulberry United Methodist Church – Joanna and Mark

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"I am so happy that you are to be my bride today.  Remember to breathe.  Look at me (I'll be the guy trying not to ugly cry) We got this." - Mark Time goes by at light speed on the wedding day and we quickly realize we are left with only…
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Secrets Maroma Wedding with a rainbow! – Carla and Chad

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Many spring breakers are counting on what happens in Cancun staying there! We're here to tell you that if you get married in the Mexican Caribbean you're going to take that home!  That is why we chose to have a Secrets Maroma Wedding in the…
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Almost Rainy Now Jade Wedding – Juliana and Adam

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"I promise to celebrate all the highs and to lift you up through all of the lows" - Adam's Vows "During our ceremony, the officiant asked us what else we might wish for to make our wedding day more perfect. That is when we realized we were…
Sunset Beach Wedding portraits, Nizuc Resort Cancun, Mexico

Nizuc Akan Terrace Wedding – Suzanne and Michael

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"What meant the most to us was the fact that so many close friends and family traveled so far to be with us on our special day.  The great turnout of all of these special people is what touched us most." - Nizuc Akan Terrace Wedding -Suzanne…

Colorful Gazebo wedding at the Valentin Imperial Maya – Elisa and Corey

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"Destination weddings are an absolute blast, however there are a multitude of scenarios that pop up and the question of “who will be able to make the trip?” was at the top of my list! "Of course I wanted EVERYONE invited to share this joyous…
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Isla Mujeres Beach Wedding – Ashley + Levi

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Isla Mujeres is one of the most perfect beaches for a wedding with a truly Caribbean feel. Ashley and Levi had a beautiful ceremony with many personalized details, most notably their officiant: their high school Spanish teacher! While in his…
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Hacienda Uayamon Wedding – Jacquie and Matt

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"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…
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50th Wedding Anniversary Family Portraits – Belmond Maroma

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Lots of family love in this portrait session to commemorate a 50th Wedding Anniversary - congratulations grandma and grandpa! Principal Photographer: Sol Second Photographer:  del Sol Associate Location: Belmond Maroma

Isla Mujeres Pre-Wedding Portraits – Ashley and Levi

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8 miles off the coast of Cancun is is the incredible island of Isla Mujeres. Only half a mile wide, this slice of Caribbean island life is an amazing location for a portrait session. Brightly colored murals and a lot of local charm makes Isla…
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Beach Wedding Dream Sands Cancun – Janelle and John Paul

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“I didn’t believe that I could find a man who would remind me every day to dream bigger, to work harder and to open my heart to all the possibilities of this beautiful life.” - Janelle's Wedding Dream Sands Cancun One of the wedding day…

Beach Wedding at Secrets the Vine – Tanya and Franco

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You can see Tanya and Franco’s Wedding Highlights Video here In amongst the grand gestures and general wedding day chaos, there are quiet moments and thoughtful details that are maybe the most meaningful and telling of a couples love.…

Soliman Bay Wedding – Julie and Don

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Do you remember your first kiss? Julie and Donald get our ultimate "awww" vote for sweet loveliness: they can say that they married the first person they ever kissed - all together now: "aaaawwwwwww!" Although they went their different ways…
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Nautical Themed Wedding at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel

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"I am not a girl who has imagined her wedding her entire life, the only thing I knew was that there would be an open bar :) I am so happy, because I would've been limited to my imagination - our wedding exceeded anything we could've ever dreamed…
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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…
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Playa Paraiso Vow Renewal – Mike and Claire

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"We had planned this trip with friends to go back to near where we got married and it happened to be around the time of our 5 year anniversary. So I wanted to surprise Claire with a little informal fun. Having our daughter with us, and the kids…
Family Portraits kiss Rosewood Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Family Legacy Portrait Session – Rosewood Mayakoba – Amy, Calvin and Jules

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'The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.' - Mark Twain It is said that the most important days of your life are your wedding day and the day your children are born. We are super privileged…
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Beach Wedding at Esencia – with a touch of rain – Christine and Bryce

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"Sometimes the rain can be good to bring people together and reflect on what is most important in your life, which is your friends and family!" - Bryce Rain and indeed even the threat of it has the reputation of putting a damper on a wedding…
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Rainy Moon Palace Wedding – Brandi and Denton

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A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor - English proverb and favorite quote of Brandi and Denton The quotes couples choose say so much about their outlook on life. Brandi and Denton wore anchor bracelets as a nod to the proverb they…
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La Catrina Sirena – The Mermaid Catrina

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Once upon a time, there was a woman who loved the water and the ocean so much that found a way to stay in it for eternity. Underwater day of the dead Catrina Calavera Mermaid She became The Mermaid Catrina... she can be found in the ocean,…
first dance Wedding reception Grand Coral Beach Club, Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Elegant Mayan Wedding at Grand Coral Beach Club – Hannah and Randy

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"The shaman who performed our Mayan ceremony really touched our hearts. He told us that we were brought together for a reason, something we always knew ourselves." - Hannah There are many different ways to get married, to celebrate love and symbolize commitment.…
sunset silhouette beach portrait destination wedding Grand Velas Resort, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Beach Wedding at Grand Velas – Erin and Mike

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"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,…
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Five Days, Five Mermaids – The Making of the Catrina Sirena

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Photographs and words: Sol Tamargo Video: Marco Be sure to check out the full photoshoot Growing up in the ocean, mermaids have been always my favorite. I used to draw them all the time and now I can take pictures of them! Since I was a…