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Hurricane season in the Riviera Maya brings with it beautiful extremes of weather. Bright sunshine switches with dramatic clouds and short, intense bursts of rain. Sometimes we even have bright sun and rain at the same time! Every year we have hurricane and tropical storm warnings. Though it sounds scary, here in the Mexican Caribbean […]
Lots of fun in this cenote trash the dress, including underwater beers and a zip-line! “We decided to do a cenote trash the dress because of the picture environment. Every part of it seemed amazing. Those are memories you can’t replace.” – John Anyone who visits the Riviera Maya should take the time to visit […]
There are very few (if any) opportunities in life to have all the people you love together in one place, simply for the purpose of fun and spending time together. We jumped on that opportunity! Fortunately our guests did too! #travelforlove Felicia: “We know the time, money, and effort it takes to travel to Mexico […]
“We love to travel and felt passionate about having an intimate wedding where both of our families could really become one” #travelforlove For information about planning your travel and room blocks at Dreams Puerto Aventuras, we can help…WE plan trips, we have pics of the hotels we love, we offer this service to all our […]
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 distance from the everything you might want to experience. The Belmond Casa Sierra de Nevada […]
“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 us. We had visited Now Jade in the past and […]
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 and rich blue skies. Therese’s little red dress added the final splash of color. “The photographs are AMAZING… we […]
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 are met with activities and options, that they feel welcomed and entertained. It was phenomenal […]
“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 room blocks at Now Sapphire. Our sister company Del Sol Travels is […]
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 lo que va a suceder. Esta foto del padrino haciendo un photoboom al procesional es de mis favoritas en la vida – por todo lo que […]
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 Terre – “The Five Lands” in the Ligura region of Italy. Cinque Terre is a National Park […]
“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 instead of just a few hours!!” Del Sol Photography […]
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 difference between looking good and looking fabulous and they want the same for their amazing new […]
“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 occasion with us (including my French bulldog and weenie dog) […]
“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 […]
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 and lived their own lives post kiss, it makes the story all the sweeter knowing that when they […]
“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 of our friends, was just so cool […]
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 little girl I LOVE fairy tales. My imagination runs wild […]
I found it funny how everyone wanted to comfort me because it rained thinking I would be upset – but I know only those who are truly blessed have it rain on their wedding day. I imagined the rain drops were tears of happiness from Heaven from our relatives who passed away and were with us in spirit.” – […]
“Finally putting the missing piece into our little family puzzle” – Karl, on marrying Sarah after 15 years together How long to wait… before calling after a first date, moving in together, getting married? Sarah and Karl married after 15 years together and brought their children Chloe and Lleyton all the way from the UK. It felt […]
“For over a year we talked about that moment and how emotional it was going to be for both of us! We are madly in love with each other and have been there for each other through every milestone in our lives.” There is so much planning and preparation to get to be “In that […]
We are proud to have our work shared with a global audience. Specifically, we would like to thank the Huffington Post for featuring us in so many articles and for constantly asking for our images to serve as features for their stories. With stories of inspiration, emotion, and of course #lovewins. With many of our friends, family […]
We felt it was so important to make our children an essential part of our wedding day. That day was about more than John and I officially becoming husband and wife. It was about all of us officially becoming a family. John and I have been together since 2008. Our two youngest children were only […]
“That guy standing in the gazebo is posed as if he were waiting for his bride to come down the aisle…but how weird, because it doesn’t look as if a wedding is going on.” “Crazy, that guy is wearing Grant’s exact outfit.” “Oh my god. That’s Grant!” – Melissa Proposing is a big deal, when, […]
UPDATE 2023 Del Sol Photography – Approved Vendors – No Vendor Fee 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 […]
“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 […]
I LOVE everything about the area. The culture, the art, the COLORS! – Betsy -Church wedding Dreams Tulum After visiting the Riviera Maya the last three years in a row, Betsy and Reid knew this would be THE place. As an artist and art teacher, Betsy let us know right away she wanted to meld […]
Xcaret will transport our guests into a unique little world, at least for a few hours – Alex and Rick Xcaret Park is a spectacular venue for a wedding ceremony, and a pretty awesome place for a great party too! Xcaret is known for epic locations and entertainment that weave Mexican history and heritage with entertainment and […]
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 […]
“Our families are very important to us both. The marriage is not only between us, but also represents our respective families coming together and uniting.” – Angie We love to see all the ways couples choose to symbolize coming together. Angie and Greg chose handfasting for their unity ceremony. A handfasting ceremony consists of family members literally […]
There is one element we all fear, especially when combined with the words “Destination Wedding” and RAIN. Yes, let us put that in all caps because most of the time those words are uttered together with stress and difficulty, not something any bride and groom will wish for (although we know one past client who […]
Sarah and Dave just won our total respect for their positive attitude. They could be the first to tell you about all the little things that went wrong. This including venues canceling at the last minute, cab drivers going the wrong way and HUGE black clouds looming nearby, but they weren’t going to be bitten by the bridezilla bug […]
Like on many of his trips with Christine, Michael brought his guitar down to Mexico for their wedding. But this time he had a secret plan using a personalized version of a favorite song. He felt the lyrics fit his and Christine’s relationship perfectly, with him only needing to change a few words to transform it into […]
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 […]
A Mayan Ceremony is a local tradition that is both intriguing but also welcoming to outsiders. This type of wedding ceremony will be different from most wedding traditions for people visiting this area. But every element of it is crafted to bring people together, no matter what religious or cultural heritage you have. Helen added […]
Canadians Carey and Jesse came to Playa del Carmen with their fun-loving attitudes in tow. Their guests were a blast, the laughs started early and kept on going. Family and friends was the theme of the day, loved ones accompanied the bride and groom down the aisle and shared a special dance at the reception. Mariachis […]
The Ocean Coral and Turquesa wedding of Allison and Jeff was a celebration of a love that was a long time coming. The couple were childhood friends, training together on the same swim team in Michigan. Now many moons later they both live in California and after five years of dating, they have tied the […]
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 girls for an anniversary family portrait shoot on the beach. The family […]
Kids at weddings… sometimes a controversial topic, some brides are eager to have the smallest family members share in the big day, while others prefer a more adult atmosphere. As destination wedding photographers we are always delighted to find children enjoying these special days, they bring their own brand of magic and authenticity and quite […]
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 […]
This is our Mother’s day tribute It’s Mother’s Day this weekend and we’re celebrating our favorite moments of moms at weddings. Mothers of the bride, mothers of the groom and moms chasing the tiniest guests around trying to get them to sit still and not spill juice on their wedding clothes. Every wedding introduces us […]
Plenty of wedding options, stunning private beach and perfect central location: Located halfway between Playa del Carmen and Cancun in the town of Puerto Morelos you’ll find the Ocean Coral and Turquesa resort, which was given a Condé Nast Traveller award for the best international resort in 2009. Part of the H10 Hotels group, this […]
The Now Jade Riviera Cancun wedding of Emily and Alex took place on a cloudy Mexican Caribbean day at the Now Jade resort. The bride and groom from Canada traded their winter weather for the warmth of the Riviera Maya, inviting their closest family and friends to join them for a vacation wedding celebration. Despite […]
This cenote trash the dress shoot in the Riviera Maya took place on a rainy day, the jungle life was in full bloom after a rainy season. Rain is a gift, in fact it is considered LUCK on your wedding day… in this case, Lauren and Mike’s Iberostar wedding a few days before this shoot was without […]
When we first heard from – Scheila and Andre, we were absolutely thrilled with the honor to be there for this amazing day. This wedding would be so much more than bride and groom walk down the isle as all eyes were on their daughter Laura. This is the story of Scheila and Andre and […]
“When I’m underwater I get goosebumps! These kind of images are a contradiction between the cold cenote water and the fire between the newlyweds. I see the fire in the way they look at each other, in the way they touch, in the way they playfully undress to reveal their beating hearts to my camera… […]
Our co-founder Sol traveled to the state of San Luis Potosi in Mexico to teach a workshop and discovered a whole new world of stunning locations for adventure photography! Mountains and valleys, forests and rivers and waterfalls, the natural wonders of San Luis Potosi offer endless beauty and incredible backdrops for adventure and romance. “I […]
The destination wedding of Izabel and Ryan took place at The Royal Playa del Carmen and while the skies threatened rain, it could not stop the romance and the party. Wedding coordinator Denys Madrigal of Real Resorts pulled out all the stops to move the beach wedding to drier ground and made it magic and […]
Kristen and Cameron’s destination wedding ceremony took place on a beautiful sunny day at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya. They’d been worries about the weather, but the skies cleared just in time! We were happy to be asked to document Kristen and Cameron’s wedding. We shot the vow renewals for the bride’s parents and were thrilled to welcome […]
This is a documentary about discovering San Luis Potosi Mexico #Aworldofitsown. Mexico is an incredible country full of surprises and magical natural regions to be discovered. From the Sierra Madre mountains, the deserts of Baja California, the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula and of course the beautiful beaches on the coasts, Mexico is full of […]
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 […]
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 […]
A pretty in pink Riviera Maya wedding in paradise at the Al Cielo Boutique Hotel. South African Taania and Canadian Bobby brought their family and friends together from around the world to celebrate their wedding in paradise. Bride Taania was absolutely gorgeous in her gown by Pronovias and hair and makeup by MVP and with […]
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 ladies surprised Amanda with a portrait shoot on the beach, all the friends together for a “No Boys […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gorgeous couple Analice and Carlos travelled all the way from Brazil for their destination wedding and we are delighted that they joined us for a trash the dress session too! The newlyweds along with photographer Debora delved into the jungle of the Riviera Maya for a big adventure. They explored the jungle paths, met some […]
Principal photographer: Sol Tamargo Vivian and Sean were married in 2001 in a civil ceremony, no white dress, no princess dream wedding. Now with their own business and two small boys, the big wedding didn’t seem to be as much of a priority but they were looking to have some beautiful photos to capture their […]
Principal photographer: Sol Tamargo It was a perfect Cancun wedding for high school sweethearts Tracy and Nick, a beautiful celebration of love in their favourite vacation destination and our first wedding of 2014! The long-time couple brought together their closest family and friends in an elegant wedding at the Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cancun, […]
“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 […]
“We want to show the love between us but also that with and through our children” – Nadège The beach wedding of Nadège and Ian at Dreams Tulum was a real family affair, bringing together a couple in love and their children. The intimate beach ceremony was an emotional one, Nadège, Ian and their four children all participated in the unity […]
Prinicipal photographer: Sol Tamargo This beach wedding at the Iberostar Cancun was a union not only of Suzi and Rick but of their families, their children joined them in their celebration in paradise. The ceremony on the beach was an intimate affair, blessed by a huge rainbow in the sky over the Mexican Caribbean Sea. […]
The beach wedding of Shannon and Kris was a fantastic affair! Shannon is a wedding and event planner in Canada and worked closely with coordinator Gabriela of Secrets resorts to ensure each detail was personal and perfect. The yellow theme was a lovely contrast to the blue of the ocean and sky, the flowers by […]
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 off their shoes and let their hair down for a fun shoot with photographer Melissa. A little fun […]
The destination wedding of Lyndsey and Ryan was an intimate celebration of their union at The Royal Playa del Carmen. Surrounded by their closest family and friends, the couple enjoyed a day full of emotions. Wedding coordinator Lorena Viesca did a fantastic job of putting the event together, even with a little rain and some last […]
Principal photographer: Matt Adcock This trash the dress shoot in a cenote and on the beach was an honor and a pleasure for Del Sol Photography. Nara and Rafael traveled all the way from Brazil with the dream of becoming mermaid bride and groom with us! They chose Cancun and the Riviera Maya for their […]
Principal photographer: Melissa A little bit of rain couldn’t put a damper on the destination wedding of Danijela and Jared at Sandos Playacar. The love shone through and the clouds couldn’t hide the light of this California couple. The beach set-up for the ceremony was beautiful, unique stretches of lace and bright flowers lining the […]
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 […]
Principal photographer: Melissa The Cancun wedding of Tina and Kevin was a beautiful celebration of love, family and friends. The day was full of smiles and pure joy at the Iberostar Cancun. Wedding coordinator Paula Mijares pulled out all the stops to ensure a perfect day, despite a little rain the ceremony was warm and light […]
“My wedding will be pretty simple. I just want to be with family and friends in such a beautiful place.” – Lori Lori and Tyler celebrated their destination wedding in a simple and elegant affair at the Now Jade Resort in the Riviera Maya. This couple from Chicago invited their closest family and friends to […]
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 on the other side of the camera in order to capture some romantic […]
Principal photographer: Melissa The Cancun wedding of Falatta and Steve at the Le Blanc resort was an intimate and elegant affair. Surrounded by only the closest of family and friends, this beautiful couple tied the knot in a day full of love and laughs. Bride Falatta was gorgeous in her white strapless bridal gown by […]
Beach wedding Now Jade- Rain is simply a blessing. Rain on your wedding day is good luck right? Just ask Jacquelyn and Ed. In fact, this wedding is featured in our popular post, why rain on your wedding day is awesome. After dating for 10 years Jacquelyn and Ed’s wedding had been a “long time coming” […]
Principal photographer: Melissa A wedding in a tropical paradise was the dream of young couple Monica and Ryan, two doctors in training who love to travel. The dream became reality at the Grand Palladium in the Riviera Maya, a luxurious setting for a destination wedding. Wedding coordinator Vanessa Roldan put together a beautiful celebration of love, […]
“I really like the photojournalism style your photographer’s employ. The photos really capture the emotions the subjects are feeling without appearing forced or staged. I also like the attention paid to the details of the wedding. Since I plan to put effort into ensuring the details are well executed for my wedding, I want a […]
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 brings out some amazing photo opportunities! Juan is the master of light and captured some beautiful images […]
“No shoes allowed”, barefoot was the only way to go in this beach wedding at the Playacar Palace in Playa del Carmen. Ocean and beach lovers (and self-proclaimed “river rats”) Kara and James exchanged vows with their gorgeous kids by their side in an intimate destination wedding in Mexico. Wedding coordinator Dulce Pazos provided the couple […]
Riviera Maya Wedding Barcelo A destination beach wedding was always the dream of Kimberly and Jordan since the moment they were engaged in a romantic hot air balloon proposal. Their big day at the Barcelo Maya Palace was full of love, romance and a whole lot of fun and dancing. It may have rained a […]
A destination beach wedding in the intimate setting of the Lolita Beach Club at Amarte Maroma, the perfect way for Ksenia and Ben to celebrate their love surrounded by their closest family and friends. Even on this rainy day the light shone through in the eyes of the bride and groom as they exchanged vows […]
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 […]
The destination wedding in Costa Rica of Federica and Tato was a true celebration of love! Italian Federica met Costa Rican Tato in Playa del Coco and it was love at first sight. After three months together, they knew they were meant for each other and set about planning their wedding day. It was an […]
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 […]
Marissa and John were a real pleasure to shoot in this sacred cenote in the Riviera Maya. They told us they love extreme sports like hang gliding, jet skiing and scuba diving and with Marissa being a dance teacher, we knew this would be a beautiful shoot with these adventurers. It’s always a pleasure to […]
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 […]
Sheila and Nick’s plans were to have an intimate ceremony at the gazebo with family and close friends, which is a huge advantage of having a destination wedding far away from home. It is not uncommon for brides to not want to step in the sand. As a matter of fact, many of them prefer […]
A beautiful and colorful destination wedding at the Moon Palace Cancun Resort. A very popular hotel for weddings (with a team of well trained wedding coordinators) that offers a variety of options to suit your needs and desires. For Michelle and Dan, the Bugambilia Gazebo was the perfect spot to exchange their vows, followed by tons of […]
These two adventurous travelers dreamt of a fun destination wedding were the details reflected their unique personalities. For information about planning your travel and room blocks for Now Jade destination weddings. WE plan trips, we have pics of the hotels we love, we offer a Travel Agency service to all our clients from our sister […]
Ali + Pavel dreamt of a night time wedding with ice sculptures, dance floor, disco lights but also old Hollywood glamour, timeless images, something spectacular…The Cancun Wedding Fiesta Americana Condesa and Mariana Leon (their amazing wedding coordinator) made it all happen for them. Bride Ali looked gorgeous in her Priscilla of Boston wedding gown […]
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 in the vicinity! A simple proposal idea is to say that you’ve planned […]
Riviera Maya Mexico – Perfect location for destination weddings #Aworldofitsown This wedding was on a secluded beach, reception in a cozy palapa and with a beautiful couple madly in love. The Riviera Maya wedding of Jihye and Eugene at Le Reve Hotel and Spa was a celebration of love and the joining of two families […]