Playa del Carmen · PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS
16 tours reviewed
Here are the 15 best photography sessions in Playa del Carmen right now, with what each one costs, how long it takes and the kind of traveller it suits. Number one sits at the top for a reason.
Bacalar sunrise SUP tour with breakfast, GoPro photos, and swim stops at Cocos Island and the Pirates’ Channel on the Lagoon of Seven Colors.
“I loved every aspect … seeing the sunrise while on a SUP board, lovely breakfast, swimming in the lagoon and visiting the mangroves. Miguel was an excellent and very personable guide. Would highly recommend!”
Private Akumal turtle swim in the protected bay with snorkeling gear and an included GoPro photo session, plus park access after.
“It was a nice experience. I had to reschedule in less than 24 hours due to a medical issue and this was done without a problem. Communication about this was good, although we had a difficult time finding our meeting place. Alejandro our guide was friendly, thorough in explaining what to do around the turtles and patient with the group. We saw several turtles, although the water was a bit murky. I would have liked a little more time by the coral and the fish that were there. In addition to the turtles we saw a gray stingray and an eagle stingray. A beautiful animal.”
ATV jungle ride, 5 zip lines, cenote swim, tacos, and optional tequila in Cancun, with small-group energy and guide-captured photos.
“Too and his wife were excellent tour guides. They knew a lot of the history of the country and could really explain the cenotes. The cenotes were beautiful, we went early and it was really remarkable. The atv ride is just that, riding trails around the park.they even had a snack for us at the end.”
Private flying dress photoshoot in Cancun on two beaches, dress included, pro photos in 5 days, hotel transport not included.
“Andrea was really professional and patient with the photos. I would recommend her services to everyone.”
Paddle Laguna Bacalar at sunrise, stop for breakfast on the water, and leave with GoPro photos, plus safety gear and a small-group guide.
“This was great fun! The Kayaks were still pretty new and in good condition, the breakfast consisted of toast with peanut butter, local fruits and coffee and was delicious, and Miguel on his paddle board was the perfect guide. Absolute recommend!”
Private photo and drone session in Bacalar, Mexico. City and lagoon shots, guided by Mehran, plus edited photos and videos in 2 hours.
“Mehran was wonderful to work with. Very prompt & professional. Got his clothes wet to take the perfect picture.”
Private sea turtle snorkeling in Akumal near Playa del Carmen, with included gear and water photos, plus a smooth 1-hour plan.
“Very organized, very professional. These guys are really good at what they do, and they make it very accessible for everybody. We had a blast, and the photos turned out awesome. Alex, Raymundo, and Reina were great!!!”
Small-group Tulum ruins and Taak Bi Ha cenote snorkeling with hotel pickup, waterproof flashlights, and cenote photos, plus sea views.
“My wife thought it best to get a private tour of the ruins and I’m glad we did. We had Fabian as our driver 2 excursions and he was great! Cesar Augustus was our guide for the ruins. He was prof, personable and extremely knowledgeable! It was a time! Fabian snorkeled with us at the cenote. The water was chilly and it was a little crowded, but overall refreshing and pleasant. I highly recommend Turtle Travel for any excursions!”
Swim Akumal Bay’s protected marine circuits for green turtles and possible manta rays, with included snorkeling gear and free GoPro photos.
“This is a good experience. Keep in mind you will be swimming around in open water to find the turtles... It's exhausting, especially when a boat rides by and you're fighting the current! We had 3 people who couldn't swim, so the guide pulled them along on a floating device. Our guide was Fernando, he was very nice and funny.”
Swim Akumal’s shallow turtle bay from shore, with a GoPro photo package, locker access, and easy-to-moderate conditions in just 1 hour 15 minutes.
“Great experience! Jason was our tour guide and he was wonderful. My mom has a bad back, so we wanted to find something that was easy for her to do and a short excursion, and this was perfect. We arranged transportation through David as well, and our driver, Joel, was great. We saw about 8 sea turtles, 2 sting rays, 2 lobsters, 2 starfish, a lion fish, and a lot of cool tropical fish. The GoPro photos came out great as well. Definitely recommend this!”
Private Cancun photoshoot with a photographer. Get 20 edited high-res images in 1 to 1.5 hours, with optional makeup.
“Jon was AMAZING! Will come back to work with him after our wedding & 1st child! Was able to change locations & he was very understanding & communicative! Great experience overall!”
Sunrise kayak on Bacalar’s Lake of the Seven Colors, with breakfast, GoPro photos, and a pirate-canal dawn paddle. Small-group, easy start.
“An experience not to be missed at bacalar! Our very nice and kind guide, the vitamin breakfast, everything was at the rendezvous to observe the morning glow of the sun on the lagoon. A unique and unforgettable momentAuto-translated”
Private Tulum photoshoot with 20 professionally edited high-res images. Pick morning or evening, choose locations, change outfits.
“Our photographer, Hiram, was amazing. He made us feel very comfortable and relaxed. It was so hard trying to pick photos because they were all so great. Definitely recommend him!”
Private Tulum photo session with hotel pickup, 5 hotspots, unlimited outfit changes, and 70 edited photos. Morning, noon, or afternoon.
“Santiago was great! Very nice to talk to, prepared, and considerate - plus our photos came out amazing! The only downsides (which were completely out of his control) were that we couldn’t take beach picks because of the massive mounds of seaweed on the beach during the time of year we went (late April) and that we had to cut the photo shoot short due to heat. Overall, we had a great experience and we highly recommend Santiago!!! :)”
Clear Boat Tour in Cancun: glide through Nichupté Lagoon and the Caribbean on a transparent boat, with drinks and photo time.
“Pricing wasn't clear. Very high harbour charges. Boat was good but not much to see. Too much time spent on taking photos”
