Secrets Akumal Elopement – Ellie + Luke

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There is no "right" way to get married! Weddings are the way most people choose to mark that momentous occasion. That being said how, where and with how many guests is also a matter of taste! Ellie and Luke decided to travel for love and keep…
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Mahekal Family Photos – Roslyn, Luis and Valentina

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"Having Valentina be a part of our day was a reminder of our love. She made us smile, laugh, and run around. She was the one who made us relax and enjoy the moment. After seeing the pictures, I can't even imagine them without her." - Roslyn…
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Xcaret Baptism – St. Francis of Assisi Chapel

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"We chose to come back to Mexico because it's part of my ancestry. My parents are from Yucatán and have descendants of Mayan ancestry, that's why we choose to name our daughter Maya." - Cindy We are privileged to be invited to document the…
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Couples Beach Boudoir Experience – Dreams Tulum – Chelsea and Jake

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Couples Beach Boudoir Experience Tulum's beaches are world class. White sand slipping off into turquoise Caribbean waters. Quite rightly Tulum is an amazing destination wedding location - after the wedding day it's not over though! Chelsea…
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Hyatt Ziva Engagement Photo Experience – Ramona and Scott

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"For me Happiness is bringing Joy and Laughter to those around us!" - Ramona A vacation photoshoot, birthday celebration and engagement session all in one! Ramona and Scott crammed so much awesomeness into their Hyatt Ziva engagement photo…
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Cancun Marriage Proposal – Izumi and Yifan

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"I thought he would never propose!" Izumi told Yifan that they were going for a boat ride in Cancun to enjoy the sunset. Little did she know that we were going to blindfold her, and that the man of her dreams was going to propose. Izumi…

Sexy Couple’s Boudoir Couple Experience – Akumal Beach – Amy and Tracy

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"I wanted to do something special for my husband to celebrate our 9th anniversary - and something that we could look back at and cherish for years to come! How about a sexy boudoir portrait session!" - Amy "We were already going to be in Riviera…
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Mi Amor Tulum Elopement – Kristen and Ryan

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"We went back and forth with the idea of having a big wedding, but then when we really looked deep in our hearts, we decided that we wanted it to be just us." - Kristen, speaking about her Tulum Elopement An elopement is such a special…
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Riviera Maya “Save the Date” Engagement Session – Jenn + OJ

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Site visits in the Riviera Maya are a great excuse for a "save the date" sessions. It's a wonderful opportunity for us to meet couples in person before the wedding day! We met Jenn and OJ while they were checking out Riviera Maya destination…
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Playa del Carmen Beach Trash the Dress – Diana, Gerardo, Hermes y Aquiles

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 "Y así como así todo ha sido siempre al revés ... primero los hijos, después el trash The dress y al final la boda, creo que es mi versión romántica de "El curioso caso de Benjamín button" jajaja" "Nuestra historia no ha sido…
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Tulum Engagement Portraits – Laura and Justin

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Laura and Justin's Tulum engagement portraits took them on a visit to an incredible freshwater lagoon and the beach enjoying the nature of the Riviera Maya. Location: Tulum

A bride brings her baby for a unique trash the dress

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"It was my husband Carlos' idea to do a double trash the dress.  I thought it was a great idea because my baby Julia and I both love photos! My friends and loved the idea too. " "I love that Julia was the first baby to do a trash the dress!"…
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Super Sexy Beach Trash The Dress Experience – Ashley and Josh

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"I have always loved photography. I started looking at wedding photos of other people before I even knew Josh existed. I just really love pictures! I was never the bride who dreamed of a specific wedding dress, or had to have certain flowers...…
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Dominican Republic Portraits – Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort, Punta Cana

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The del Sol Team love to work outside of Mexico! Martina previously lived and worked in the Dominican Republic. She introduced us to the gorgeous Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort in Punta Cana when she photographed fellow photographers…
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Surprise Proposal Experience- Diana and Erick

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"The memories and moments spent together play in my head like a big time-lapse of them all. From when we used to talk on myspace "mi guerita" to yesterday having a blast here in Cancun. Thank you for accepting me for who I was 5 years ago and…
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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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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…
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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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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Underwater Family Portraits – Dana, Anthony + Roma

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This is the underwater family portraits session of Danaa and Anthony and baby Roma.  Underwater photography for us has always been so special to do in the cenotes located in the Yucatan Peninsula.  The aquifers are crystal clear and give us…
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Cenote Photo Adventure – Isabel and Fernando

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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…

Akumal Engagement Portraits – Sadie & Roddy

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As photographers we are behind the camera, most of the time... except when you have to hire someone else! Who do you hire and what do you do? "Roddy is a badass New Orleans photographer, so when he booked me to do a "surprise" photo session…

Family Portraits at the Royal Sands Cancun

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The whole Villa family came together for a reunion at the Royal Sands resort in Cancun and invited us along for a stylish family portrait shoot. This is a BIG family full of love, seven brothers and six sisters who cannot go a day without talking…

Royalton Riviera Cancun Family Portraits – Loreta and Danny

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We're always honored to be asked by other photographers to take pictures of their wedding.  As professional artists, the trust given by other artists to do the same creative work is a very gratifying compliment. It also makes for a challenge…

Beach Family Portraits – Three Generations

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The Gooch Family Portraits, Three Generations ,get together in Mexico This family group get together every year for a family vacation someplace warm to catch up and relax together. This year they came to Soliman Bay at the Casa Buena Suerte…

Riviera Maya Boudoir Photography

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"LOVE being a Woman, LOVE photographing our kind" - Sol As an artist I get inspired by beauty, and I feel grateful to have an eye for it. I see it in Mother Nature, in humans, in life, in women! Women are magical, curves and sexiness that adorns…

Banyan Tree Mayakoba Beach Portraits

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Rita's surprise birthday session at Banyan Tree Mayakoba was a treat for both her and us!  Rita is a long time friend of Del Sol Photography, our relationship goes all the way back to 2006 when we covered an amazing wedding over 2 days in…

Beach Family Portraits Isla Mujeres

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This was a very special beach family portraits session on Isla Mujeres, a reunion of old friends and new additions. Sol had captured the wedding of Danielle and Casey ten years ago and was delighted to be invited to meet their gorgeous little…

Cancun Family Portraits at Nizuc Resort

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Cancun family portraits on the beach of the Nizuc Resort celebrating three generations, a wonderful afternoon of fun with grandmother, mom and toddler. Dad was unable to join in this vacation escape so a family portrait shoot was a wonderful…

Puerto Morelos Trash the Dress

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This Puerto Morelos trash the dress shoot was an opportunity for us to get to know newlyweds Roseann and Shawn in an intimate and personal way. We had met the couple at their Moon Palace wedding, a day full of romance and fun and we were glad…
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Missan Family Portraits – Belmond Maroma

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The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been and the memories we made along the way — Anonymous Laura and Andy decided on a family portrait session because they thought it would be amazing to take professional…

Beach Family Portraits – Playa del Carmen

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Beach family portraits in Playa del Carmen with multiple generations and a whole lot of love. For 20 years this family has gathered together on Thanksgiving week to share a vacation, cook together, play together and create lasting memories.…

Playa del Carmen Honeymoon Portraits – Ann Marie and Mike

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Playa del Carmen honeymoon portraits! Ann Marie and Mike have been married for two years but this was their first chance to celebrate a real honeymoon together. They traveled to the Mexican Caribbean and invited us to share an afternoon with…

Beach Engagement Blue Venado Beach Club – Maggie and Andrew

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The beach engagement Blue Venado session with Maggie and Andrew was full of passion and love! The newly engaged couple reached out to Del Sol Photography after seeing photos from Erin and Shane's Amarte Maroma wedding and we are delighted that…

Engagement Portraits Playa del Carmen El Taj

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Engagement portraits in Playa del Carmen, the El Taj Boutique Hotel set the scene for this romantic shoot!! This gorgeous couple loves the beach, travel and Mexico so it only made sense that they would come to Playa del Carmen to celebrate their…

Beach Family Portraits Cancun

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There is only one thing more important than your time, it's who you spend it with. Cancun is one of the most amazing beach locations in all of the Caribbean Ocean. Location: Beach family portraits at the CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Hotel

Playa del Carmen Engagement Portraits – Nora and Jesus

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The Playa del Carmen engagement portrait shoot of Nora and Jesus was an afternoon full of romance and love. The couple met on a business trip and their tale is becoming a "happily ever after" in true Mexican style. The couple joined the Photographer in…

Playa del Carmen Engagement Beach Portraits – Lina and Serge

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These beach engagement portraits on the beach were a whole lot of fun! Lina and Serge are both cross fit lovers and ballroom dancers, it is always a pleasure to work with happy, healthy and sexy couples who are up for anything. Lina was…

Riviera Maya Cenote Maternity Session

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There is something very special about photographing a cenote maternity session. The little life about to burst into the world is the epitome of how amazing nature is. Here in the Riviera Maya, we have many many beautiful cenotes. The lush,…

Engagement Beach Portraits at Grand Velas – Suzie and Martin

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Recently engaged couple Suzie and Martin traveled all the way from South Korea for an engagement beach portraits session and we were happy to be invited to capture their travel for love beach session. They are a couple of very avid travelers,…

Cancun Beach Family Portraits at Playa Delfines – Adriana and Mariano

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One of the great joys of being wedding photographers is seeing our brides and grooms years after the wedding and meet their growing families! Adriana and Mariano were married in 2011 in Cancun and photographer Sol was there to shoot their…
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Live Aqua Cancun Beach Trash the Dress

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After their destination wedding at Live Aqua Cancun, newlyweds Jessika and Edwin let their hair down for a beach trash the dress shoot with photographer Sol. Their gorgeous wedding was full of tradition, incorporating Korean costume and ritual…

Beach Portraits at Live Aqua Cancun – Amanda and Friends

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A bachelorette party in Cancun with seven gorgeous ladies at the Live Aqua Resort, a great reason for a portrait sessionr!  Bride-to-be Amanda and her friends came to Cancun for a bachelorette vacation, girl-talk, parties and shopping. The…

Cancun Beach Portraits at Casa Turquesa – Alcione and Ralph

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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…
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Secrets Akumal Beach Wedding – Stephany and Joshua

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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…
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Beach Family Portraits at Grand Velas

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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…
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Family Portraits at Dreams Puerto Aventuras

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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,…
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Riviera Maya Beach Trash The Dress – Lisa and Yoyo

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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…

Riviera Maya Family Portraits at Rosewood Mayakoba – Cho Family

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A Riviera Maya family vacation was a great opportunity for the Cho family not only to share some quality time together but to capture special moments with family portraits on the beach. The luxurious Rosewood Mayakoba set the scene for the session,…
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Family Portrait at Playa del Carmen – Jill and Bradd

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The gorgeous family of Jill and Bradd and their three lovely children joined Del Sol Photography in Playa del Carmen for a fun day of portraits. With two of their kids in college, Jill and Bradd wanted to take the chance with the whole clan…
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Tulum Family Portraits at Casa Laha – Kallman Family

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"WOW!!! Thank you so much! Sol captured EXACTLY what I was after. Really thrilled!" What better words to hear about our work! The Kalman family brought their A-game and a LOT of energy to their multi-generational family portrait session.…
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Playa del Carmen beach trash the dress – Danijela and Jared

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Principal photographer: Melissa After a beautiful (though slightly rainy!) wedding at Sandos Playacar, Danijela and Jared joined Del Sol Photography for a sunny day on the beach and a trash the dress portrait session. The newlyweds kicked…
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Engagement Portrait Photography in Playa del Carmen – Sandy and David

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Beach lovers Sandy and David are engaged! They have traveled to Mexico several times and fallen in love not only with each other but with this gorgeous destination. They celebrated their engagement with a trip to Cancun and a portrait session…
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Anniversary Portraits in Playa del Carmen – Diana and Travis

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Diana and Travis traveled to Playa del Carmen to celebrate their 6th wedding anniversary, their first vacation together since their honeymoon! Diana is used to be being behind the lens in her role as photographer and we were happy to place her…
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Tulum Beach Trash the Dress – Alejandra and Diego

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Principal photographer: Sol Tamargo Alejandra and Diego both work for the Chinese government in Mexico, they have spent 10 years as friends crossing paths between the two countries and finally realized that they were in love and both in Mexico…
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Anniversary Portraits at Belmond Maroma Spa and Resort – Kimberly and Sean

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What better way to celebrate a 20th anniversary than a fabulous vacation in the Riviera Maya and a photo shoot on the beach? Kimberly and Sean joined Del Sol Photography at the Maroma Resort (now Belmond Maroma Resort) for a fun portrait session…
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Mexico Beach Trash the Dress – Shannon and Micheal

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Shannon and Michael had many reasons to celebrate with a vacation in the Riviera Maya and a beach trash the dress shoot with Del Sol Photography. Shannon's birthday, their 7th wedding anniversary and a huge weight loss success for them both,…
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Riviera Maya Photography Anniversary Portrait Session – Diana and Konstantin

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An anniversary portrait shoot in Playa del Carmen, the perfect way to celebrate everlasting love! Diana and Konstantin joined the Photographer for a jungle shoot in Playa del Carmen. A little rain didn't interfere, we LOVE the rain, always…
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Family Portraits on the Beach of Playa del Carmen – Melissa and Michael

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Family portraits on the beach with the beautiful family of Melissa and Michael, their baby bump and their sweet lil boy! The beach of Playa del Carmen set the scene for a shoot of the "3 about to be 4" family. Melissa was glowing in her pretty…
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Riviera Maya Portrait Photography Rosewood Mayakoba – Kaylea and Christopher

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Gorgeous couple Kaylea and Christopher invited Sol Tamargo to join them at the luxurious Rosewood Mayakoba for some fun in the sun in a couple's portrait session. These two physicians are obviously madly in love and they were great fun to work…
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Riviera Maya Photography Family Portraits with the Tuckers

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The Riviera Maya is the perfect destination for a family vacation and an ideal place to capture some very special family portraits. Three generations of Tuckers gathered at the beautiful Viceroy Riviera Maya and invited Del Sol Photography to…
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Riviera Maya Photography Portraits and Beach Trash the Dress at Playa del Carmen – Larissa and Arash

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Before tying the knot in an elegant destination wedding at the Rosewood Mayakoba, couple Larissa and Arash joined Del Sol Photography in Playa del Carmen for a portrait and trash the dress session on the beach. They brought their beloved dog…

Riviera Maya Beach Trash the Dress – Xiomara and Oscar

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After a beautiful wedding at the Grand Sirenis Resort in Akumal, Xiomara and Oscar joined Del Sol Photography for a trash the dress session on the beach. The adventure began in the jungle of Playa del Carmen with the ancient Maya ruins and lush…

Playa del Carmen Engagement Portraits – Kathrina and Basil

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Beautiful woman, handsome man and a fantastic backdrop of the beach of Playa del Carmen. The perfect combination for an engagement photo shoot! Kathrina and Basil joined Del Sol Photography for a day of fun and frolic, capturing the joy of young…

Beach Trash the Dress Puerto Morelos- Janie and Serge

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Principal photographer: Sol Tamargo After celebrating their marriage in a gorgeous beach wedding at the Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita, Janie and Serge let their hair down with Del Sol Photography for a beach trash the dress shoot in Puerto…

Playa del Carmen Engagement Portrait Shoot – Julia and Zak

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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…
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Urban and Beach Trash the Dress in Playa del Carmen – Patty and Neal

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After celebrating their marriage in two different ceremonies (one Catholic, one Jewish) at the Royal Playa del Carmen, Patty and Neal let their hair down and joined Del Sol Photography on an urban trash the dress adventure. Walking through the…

Surprise Engagement Photography Riviera Maya – Estela and Jay

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Surprise engagement and proposal photography can be challenging from the photographer's point of view. Either you have to hide in a bush or find a simple and elegant excuse to get your other half in the location you want, with a photographer…