Everything you need to know about photographing your destination wedding in Cancun, the Riviera Maya, and Cabo with Bicoastal Images.
Yes. With over 12 years of experience and nearly 500 weddings photographed, we have worked at most major resorts across Cancun, the Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Cabo—including Dreams, Secrets, Excellence, Now Resorts, Hard Rock, and many boutique venues. Wherever your celebration takes place, chances are we already know the property and its best photo locations.
Hiring a local photographer is the safer, smarter choice. A photographer traveling from another country can face border issues, denied entry, flight cancellations, or illness—any of which could leave you without coverage on your wedding day. As a local team, we are always here, and we have backup photographers ready to step in if any unexpected situation arises, so you are never left without someone to capture your day.
Hiring an outside professional is, without question, the better choice—and here is why. Most resorts charge a vendor fee to bring in your own photographer or videographer, a separate fee for each service, which leads many couples to assume the in-house team is the more affordable route. In reality, it is the opposite. Even after accounting for the resort's vendor fee, our overall value still comes in below what the resort's in-house company would charge the couple directly. Beyond value, the difference in the final product is dramatic. Resort photographers are often assigned to a wedding regardless of their experience level, and many simply do not bring the skill, artistry, or consistency that a dedicated wedding professional does. Your wedding day happens once, and it deserves someone who specializes in capturing it—not whoever happens to be available that day. With us, you receive more images, more coverage time, a refined artistic eye, and the personal, attentive service of a team that knows these venues intimately and has photographed hundreds of weddings across them. In every way that matters—experience, quality, coverage, service, and value—choosing an outside professional like us is the smarter investment in the memories you will keep for a lifetime.
Because we are a local team, we always have backup photographers available. If any issue arises—illness or an emergency—another experienced photographer from our team will step in to ensure your day is fully documented. This is one of the biggest advantages of working with an established local studio rather than an individual traveling from abroad.
Yes, our team is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. This makes communication effortless—not only with you, but also with resort coordinators, planners, and local vendors, helping everything run smoothly on your wedding day.
Absolutely. Timeline planning is one of our specialties. We understand exactly how each resort's schedule works and how lighting changes throughout the day. We offer complimentary consultations to help build a timeline that makes the most of your coverage and ensures no meaningful moment is missed.
Golden hour—the time shortly before sunset—produces the most beautiful, soft, romantic light for portraits. When planning your ceremony time, it is important to leave enough daylight for your couple's portrait session. We are happy to advise on timing so we can capture stunning images before we lose the sun.
Yes, we offer both photography and film. Having one trusted local team handle both means seamless coordination on your wedding day and a consistent, cohesive style across all of your memories.
The best first step is to reach out through our contact form or email. We will confirm availability for your date, answer any questions, and walk you through the simple process of securing your booking. We recommend reaching out early, as popular dates book quickly.
We would love to hear from you. Reach out and we will answer any questions about photographing your destination wedding day.