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Mahekal Beach Wedding – Sasha and Scott

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It's amazing LOVE  and travel brought Sasha and Scott to have a Mahekal Beach Wedding in Playa del Carmen.  We asked them why they love to travel and choose a destination wedding! #Travelforlove -Mahekal Beach Wedding in Playa del Carmen. Scottie…
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Tulum Family portraits – Roxy, Travis and Setareh

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"A picture will say 1000 words, but it will also invoke a deep memory and a remembrance of a moment. And that’s what I wanted to capture was the moment." - Roxy Words and photos by Matt Adcock - tulum family portraits This is the story…
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Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Elopement – Jorie + KC

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"Neither of us has really ever traveled out of the country, so we wanted to share the experience together" Eloping - just you and your loved one going away to say I do - is an amazing reason to travel and discover new parts of the world. You…
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High School Sweet hearts- Four Seasons Ocean Club Wedding

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This is the epic love story of two high school sweat-hearts, Morgan and Brett's Four Seasons Ocean Club Wedding.   They told me they love to travel and even more they love the beach and Caribbean waters..  Having a tropical paradise as part…

Blue Venado Beach Club Wedding – Alexis and Julien

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The most amazing moment was right after the first look (which was overwhelming, especially for Lex) and right before the ceremony. We had those 10 minutes for ourselves. We forgot about you and all the guests and were just able to enjoy each…
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Cenote Elopement and Trash the Dress – Cherise and Tom

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"The images Del Sol produce showed a combination of passion, intimacy, and intensity that we had never seen before. Those are the qualities we wanted in our wedding." Everyone has a different vision of their wedding day. Cherise and Tom are…
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Tulum Boutique Villa Wedding – Ashley and Dan

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"I would highly encourage other brides and grooms to enjoy a vastly different perspective of this earth. Not only for the big day, but to experience and interact outside of your home country." - Dan There are many amazing locations for destination…
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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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Mexico Honeymoon Experience – Expect the unexpected

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"Meeting people and getting to know another culture from folks who live in a different land is an eye opener. Witnessing lifestyles that are polar opposite to your own will put things into perspective" - Matt My cousin Sara visited Mexico for…
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Special 20 year Vow Renewal Experience

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"Everything that we have been through together that has helped keep our marriage strong." - Sherri and Michael The most powerful bonds I've witnessed in my career are those of a family. Built through years of unconditional love and understanding.…
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Vermont Wedding – The Ponds at Bolton Valley – Lauren and Aaron

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Over time, our relationship strengthened and we continued to have great adventures together. :This is the story of Lauren and Aaron's wedding - The Ponds at Bolton Valley Vermont. In nearly a decade of shooting weddings, I've been lucky enough…
Bride and groom underwater vow renewal Cenote Riviera Maya Mexico

Una sesión de fotos aumenta integrantes en esta familia

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Luego de una sesión fotográfica, Berthil y Carlo regresaron a casa con un pasajero más en camino: un bebé. Hace 7 años, Berthil y Carlo viajaron a la Riviera Maya después de tres años de matrimonio y quisieron que este viaje tuviera…
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Pink Romance Vow Renewal Experience

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Would you fly to Mexico and leave your trip in our hands? Well, Audrey and Richy did! We met them 9 years ago, when we photographed their Trash The Dress. Their photo session turned into the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Every day…
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Guadalupe Chapel Xcaret Park Wedding – Delilah and Anil

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One of the most amazing destination wedding venues in Mexico has to be the Guadalupe Chapel Xcaret Park. The vast cavern is a cenote with water surrounding the altar. A giant, carved ceiba tree, revered by the ancient Maya's as a bridge to the…
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The impossible wedding – Susana the mermaid bride and Jovany

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"We had a wedding planner who told us: "you can't get married in the ocean, it's much too complicated. So we thought, ok, we'll get married on the beach like everyone else. Then we met Sol. She told us "you HAVE to do it! You have to get married…
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Surprise Vow Renewal Experience – Tracy and Justin

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"ALL I knew about this trip was that we were headed to Mexico to celebrate 10 years of marriage.  Little did I know that Justin had stuffed my wedding dress and veil into a suitcase for the trip, too." This was going to be a Surprise Vow Renewal Tracy…
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Playa del Carmen Wedding El Taj Condo Hotel – Holly and Matthew

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Q.     What attracts you to del Sol Photography? We really want to get to know our clients and this becomes a challenge with the virtual bride or groom and internet planning. We would really love to know why we meet your expectations as a…
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Freediving Experience -with Whale Sharks and Manta Rays

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One day I woke up and realized that somehow I am making photos that blow my mind.  Honestly, how did I get lucky enough to take photographs below the surface of the ocean? I seek to be humble and continue to pinch myself daily and thank God…
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A bride who cant swim makes amazing underwater photographs

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When you get contacted by and are asked for underwater photos, and you just read "Bride who can't swim" on the shoot notes...it makes you start to wonder. "Naturally, the look of the amazing underwater photographs I make and the final image…
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Bloom Lake Barn Minnesota Wedding – Heather and Kyle

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Unity ceremonies come in all shapes and sizes - candles, sand, locks, crosses and braided cords of rope. They are all lovely and symbolize a very powerful union between two people. However, our motto for our wedding was to do things in…
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Hurricane Wedding Experience – Vanessa and Tony

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I have been to hundreds weddings and they almost follow the same story... bride gets ready, bride walks down aisle, ceremony, first kiss etc.. I remember showing up at the ferry pier the day before the wedding, with the locals telling us,…
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St Simons Island Wedding – Rachel and Andrew

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Family legacy is a beautiful thing and wonderful to celebrate for a St Simons Island Wedding. Your wedding day is the perfect time to express how much you cherish your family's love. As you move into the next phase of life it's a meaningful…
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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…
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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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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…

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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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…
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Del Sol Photography – Contributors for the Huffington Post

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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…
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Beach Wedding Riviera Maya at Secrets Maroma – Stephanie and Matt

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"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…
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Isla Mujeres Whale Shark Photo Experience – Del Sol Photography

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For me, my travels have been the chance to go to a place that already exists in my imagination - Hugo Pratt We love beauty, it's our life and our passion. We love whale shark photo tours !!!  We live in a gorgeous place and experience…
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Thailand Trash the Dress Experience – Koh Samui Thailand

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"Life's an Adventure" is not just a saying at Del Sol, it's in our job description. We're lucky to live awesome lives, photographing amazing people having epic experiences in incredible locations. This story starts when Phoebe and Jonathan…

Beach Family Portraits at Paradisus Resort – Lauren and Mark

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Family love and family legacy is what keeps our wheels spinning. It's an honor to be asked to photograph a wedding. We are over the moon when we have the same clients visit us again with new additions to the family! Lauren and Mark were married…

Freediving in the Cancun experience MUSA Underwater Museum

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Peter is a tech innovator and entrepreneur who spends his days designing luxury mobile phones at his company Mobiado. He's also very passionate about travel, exploration, scuba and freediving. He made plans to visit several incredibly unique…
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Viceroy Riviera Maya Resort

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We're always excited to meet and work with professionals from our industry, locally or internationally. This summer, the Viceroy was kind to invite us to their Riviera Maya resort to meet event and wedding planning experts from Mexico and the…
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Beach Family Portraits Playa del Carmen – Rashan and Aric

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The beach family portraits shoot in Playa del Carmen was a day of fun in the sand and sea for Rashan and Aric and their gorgeous little lady! We first met Rashan and Aric back in 2010 at their Rosewood Mayakoba wedding and trash the dress…

Aerial GoPro Drone Beach – Cenote Trash the Dress

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"As a photographer and a lover of the natural world around me, I have always been intrigued by aerial photography.  With my drone, I am free to discover a new world.  It's a magical and refreshing feeling for an artist to have.  As technology…

Wedding Photography Awards – Matt

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It is always an honor to receive wedding photography awards and we are pleased to share with you some of Matt Adcock's award-winning images. The ISPWP (International Society of Wedding Photographers) is an organization of the world's top wedding…
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Mayan Wedding Cenote Ceremony at Tulum Mexico EcoPark

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One of the most amazing types of weddings are those that are Cenote Wedding Ceremonies.  This is a special event for e because Anel and Luis actually had 3 ceremonies in total.  Based out of Tulum Mexico, these three amazing ceremonies happened…
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Riviera Maya Wedding at Caleta Tankah – Anel and Luis

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Principal photographer: Matt Adcock - #destinationwedding Weddings in the Riviera Maya are very popular and the professionals who work in the industry are outstanding at what they do. So when the manager of weddings at Now Sapphire asked…
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Georgian Terrace Atlanta Wedding – Jessica and Sebastian

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Matt recently took a trip back to his hometown of Atlanta to photograph Jessica and Sebastian's glamorous wedding. I am always honored to travel and cover weddings in some of the most historic ceremony locations. The Georgian Terrace Atlanta…
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Beach Wedding at Secrets Maroma – Julia and Brian

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Julia and Brian's beach wedding at Secrets Maroma was a grand celebration. A gorgeous venue, dancing, dining and a good time for all their friends and family. The couple started out as friends and discovered love after a few years of working…
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Riviera Maya Wedding at Grand Velas – Kristin and Courtney

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The Riviera Maya Wedding Grand Velas of Kristin and Courtney was a truly BIG celebration! This fun couple from "Hotlanta" celebrated their nuptials at the Grand Velas Resort, one of the finest luxury venues in the Riviera Maya for a destination…
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Tulum #Destinationweddings – Katharine and Saul

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Tulum #destinationweddings This beach wedding in the Tulum private villa "Casa Chic" was an intimate affair full of love and light. Katharine and Saul are an adorable couple and obviously madly in love. Surrounded by their closest family…
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Riviera Maya Photography Cenote Trash the Dress – Rhonda and Francisco

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Principal photographer: Matt Adcock After their beach wedding in the Riviera Maya, Rhonda and Frank joined Del Sol Photography in the wilds of the jungle for a cenote trash the dress photo shoot. It is such a pleasure to really get to know…
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RAINY wedding in RED at Hotel Esencia – Christina and Anthony

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This wedding was super unique for us. The ceremony took place at dusk and exceptionally on a side of the Hotel Esencia boutique wedding that we have only seen one other time.  Michael Henry, event designer planned this dusk event with RED…
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Rehearsal Dinner at Hotel Esencia – Christina and Anthony

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A destination wedding means bringing family and friends from all over to join you in celebrating your love in paradise. They offer the opportunity to spend some very special quality time with your loved ones, an extended trip to bond rather…
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Riviera Maya Photography Experience

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For Del Sol Photography the connection goes much deeper than "client and photographer". This is my story of a Riviera Maya Photography Experience after an amazing proposal, and an EPIC destination wedding love story.   and getting…
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Cosmic Ceremony Esencia Hotel – Caroline and Tyler

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Caroline and Tyler's wedding day was full of good vibes and love. Their Mayan ceremony was held on the pristine beach at Hotel Esencia, one of our absolute favs in the Riviera. Maria and Charlie's unique 'Cosmic' ceremonies are always incredibly…
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Riviera Maya photography experience Trash the Dress

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A few days before their destination wedding in paradise, adventurous couple Elaine and Egan joined Del Sol Photography for a HOT Riviera Maya photography experience and trash the dress shoot in a cenote in the Riviera Maya. In a fantastic pink…

Riviera Maya Wedding at Iberostar Paraiso Lindo – Jackie and Matt

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  The is the Riviera Maya Wedding Iberostar destination wedding of Jackie and Matt.  This adorable couple was a delight to work with and made the day such fun. Both Jackie and Matt are very close with their families, their bridal party…

Cancun Wedding Riu Palace Peninsula

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A Cancun wedding Riu Palace Peninsula style... simple, elegant and romantic, exactly what newlywed couple Melanie and Scott had dreamed about. The Riu Palace Peninsula is a beautiful venue, one of the newest resorts in Cancun, offering luxury…

Cancun Destination Wedding Moon Palace Resort – Gadhi and Keith

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A dream wedding in Cancun for lawyers Gadhi and Keith at the beautiful Moon Palace Resort! This lovely couple has known each other since 2001 and decided to tie the knot in Mexico after falling in love with Cancun and the Riviera Maya during…

Riviera Maya Trash the Dress – Maricelle and Michael

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Principal photographer: Matt Adcock After their destination wedding in the Riviera Maya, nature lovers Maricelle and Michael let their hair down and joined Del Sol Photography in a cenote for an underwater trash the dress shoot. Maricelle…

Cenote Adventure Tour- Jennifer and Ian

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After celebrating their marriage in a beautiful Cancun wedding at the Moon Palace Resort, Jennifer and Ian joined Del Sol Photography in a Riviera Maya cenote for a trash the dress photography shoot. Jennifer describes herself as "creative and…

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

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We at Del Sol Photography are super pleased today as we review the results of the "Wedding Photojournalists Association" 2012 4th quarter contest. Matt and Sol garnered multiple awards for their work in wedding photography and trash the dress…
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Acro-Yoga Cenote Trash the Dress – Leanne and Aaron

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Leanne and Aaron wowed us with a acro-yoga performance on their wedding day. What better to follow than a acro-yoga cenote trash the dress! Acro-yoga is a combination of yoga, acrobatics and the healing arts... with a partner! Acro-yoga cultivates…
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Pueblo Sacbe and Akumal Ceremony and AcroYoga Wedding

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Leanne and Aaron's wedding was very special to all of us at Del Sol Photography. Leanne is a local wedding coordinator and we have worked with her many times. She is also one of the most authentic people you will ever meet ;) When Leanne invited…

Playa del Carmen Wedding Paradisus La Perla – Marissa and John

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Adventurous couple Marissa and John tied the knot on a beautiful Riviera Maya day - Playa del Carmen Wedding Paradisus.  Joined by family and friends they shared love, laughs and a few emotional tears as they pledged themselves to a lifetime…

Destination Wedding Mexico at Now Sapphire Resort – Sue and Ryan

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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…

Riviera Maya Photography Cenote Trash the Dress- Marissa and John

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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…

Riviera Maya Photography Cenote Trash the Dress- Gady and Brian

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After celebrating an elegant wedding at the Hard Rock Resort in Cancun, Gady and Brian were ready to join Del Sol Photography for a wild and sensual adventure in a cenote trash the dress shoot. Young love against a backdrop of ancient stalactites…

Riviera Maya Trash the Dress- Phoebe and Jonathan

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

Tulum Destination Wedding Las Ranitas- Vanessa and Seumas

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We were super excited when Vanessa and Seumas chose to bring their guests all the way from Australia (Seamas's Family) and Vanessa's from a small Caribbean Islands Antigua and Barbuda.  It was a super treat to shoot a destination wedding for…

Destination Wedding Mexico Riviera Maya Blue Diamond – Olga and Dean

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A fun, party-loving, dynamic couple from San Francisco, found the perfect spot for their tasteful and chic destination wedding: The Blue Diamond Luxury Resort in the Mayan Riviera. This boutique hotel surrounded by lush jungle is one of BlueBay…
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Mexico Destination Wedding Blue Diamond Riviera Maya

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Blue Diamond Riviera Maya destination wedding This a new venue for us so it was my absolute pleasure to be the first del Sol Photographer to shoot a destination wedding in this magical Caribbean spot.  Bonus that they have a pier which gives…
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Hotel Esencia Destination Wedding – Jocelyn and Mike

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Hotel Esencia is a place where we often go for a vacation spot when time permits.  As luck would have it, Jocelyn and her family have been vacationing in the Riviera Maya, temporary residents of Akumal and frequent visitors to the Former…

Thailand Destination Wedding Photographer- Miskawaan Villas – Koh Samui

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“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta - THIS IS OUR DREAM to cover a Thailand destination wedding! We are often asked: does Del Sol Photography travel? To which our answer is a resounding…

Mexico Destination Wedding Now Jade Resort

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The sparkling blue Riviera Maya sky provided a gorgeous backdrop for the destination wedding of Janet and Wei at the destination wedding Now Jade Resort. Surrounded by close family and friends, the couple exchanged vows beside the Caribbean…

Esencia Wedding – Heather and Michael

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Esencia Wedding:  Self-described "outdoorsy" couple Heather and Michael could not have picked a better venue for their destination wedding. The Esencia Hotel is an intimate space with lush gardens and a beautiful beach on the Mexican Caribbean…
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Adam & Eve Photography Experience – Susan and Randy

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Principal photographers: Matt Adcock and Sol Tamargo  - Adam Eve Experience Destination weddings are about love, romance and...passion. When Randy and  Susan first contacted us about their "trash the dress" shoot, they told us that their…