Puerto Vallarta Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker
Punta Mita · Sayulita · Riviera Nayarit · San Pancho · Nuevo Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding Banderas Bay region offer some of the most visually spectacular and diverse wedding settings in all of Mexico — luxury clifftop resorts, private jungle villas, bohemian beach towns, and the deep gold Pacific light that no Caribbean destination can replicate.
We are Luis and Génessis, a husband-and-wife team based in Mexico with 250+ weddings documented across the country since 2018. We have photographed weddings along Mexico's Pacific coast — from the rugged Baja cliffs of Cabo to the rolling vineyard hills of Valle de Guadalupe — and we understand Pacific light, Pacific settings, and the specific energy of a wedding by this ocean. Puerto Vallarta is a natural extension of that work, and one we approach with the same documentary, no-posing philosophy we bring to every destination we photograph.
250+ weddings · Since 2018 · Pacific coast specialists · No-posing approach · Photo + Video
A different kind of wedding photography — built around your day, not a shot list.
Most couples planning a destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta or Punta Mita have the same two fears going into it: that the photos will look generic — resort backdrop, forced smiles, a gallery that could belong to anyone — and that they will spend their wedding day being directed instead of living it.
Our approach was built specifically to solve both of those problems.
We do not pose couples. We do not stop your day to manufacture images. We move through your wedding as it unfolds — anticipating moments before they happen, reading the room, and documenting what is genuinely there. The result is a gallery that looks like your specific wedding, your specific people, in your specific setting — not a template applied to a beautiful location.
Two people, one vision — covering every angle without you having to think about it.
Luis and Génessis work together at every wedding — photo and video, simultaneously, from two perspectives that share the same visual language.
While Luis is documenting the ceremony from the front, Génessis is capturing your families' reactions from the side. While the first dance is happening, both angles are covered without you ever knowing we positioned for it.
Your gallery and your film are not two separate products made by two separate teams that happened to be at the same wedding. They are one cohesive story — because they were made by the same two people, on the same day, with the same creative vision from first shot to last frame.
We know Pacific light. Here is why that matters.
Light on the Pacific coast of Mexico is fundamentally different from the Caribbean. The sun sets directly over the ocean — which means golden hour arrives with deep, warm, saturated tones hitting the water head-on.
The drama here is real and consistent: clifftop venues in Punta Mita, beachfront settings in Sayulita, rooftop terraces in Puerto Vallarta's hotel zone — all of them catch this light in ways that are visually extraordinary when you plan your timeline around them.
We have photographed at this latitude before — in Cabo, in Valle de Guadalupe, along the Baja Peninsula. We understand how the Pacific sun moves, how it behaves at ceremony time versus golden hour, and how to build a timeline that protects the light you came all the way to Mexico to photograph in. That knowledge travels with us regardless of which coast we are working on.
What you receive — and when.
The Grand Sneak Peek — within 72 hours.
Within 72 hours of your wedding, you receive a curated preview of 80 to 110 edited images — a carefully selected first look at your story, edited to the same standard as your full gallery.
Most couples share these before their honeymoon is over.
Your full gallery — within 6 to 8 weeks.
Your complete edited gallery — between 600 and 800 images on a standard 8-hour wedding — delivered through a private, secure online gallery.
Every image edited by Luis and Génessis. No outsourcing, no batch processing, no shortcuts.
Your cinematic wedding film.
Available in 2, 5, 10, and 15-minute versions — plus raw footage options for the ceremony, speeches, and first dance. Edited to music that fits your day, not a generic track. Delivered 5 to 6 weeks after your photos.
As a husband-and-wife team covering both photo and video simultaneously, your film and your gallery were made by the same two people with the same creative vision — and it shows.
Work from Mexico's most beautiful beaches.
While we are building our Puerto Vallarta portfolio, you can view our work across Mexico's most beautiful beaches and venues— Cabo, Cancún and Riviera Maya — reflects the same light, the same energy, and the same documentary approach we bring to every destination we photograph.
puerto vallarta wedding photography pricing.
Puerto Vallarta weddings falls within our national destination collection area. Our full-day wedding collections start at $4,650 USD, with all-inclusive travel fully covered — flights and lodging handled so you never have to think about logistics.
Most of our Cabo couples book our full-day photo and video collection at $5,350 USD.
For a full breakdown of what each collection includes, request our complete pricing guide below.
Add on services we provide
- Full Ceremony/ Speeches film
- Content creator Services
- Ceremony Live streaming
- Engagement photoshoots
- Underwater trash the dress
- Cinematic Teaser Videos
Testimonials
Amazing! Kind, great communication, and incredible work! Us and our guests are obsessed with the photos and videos. Highly recommend!
Shayne + Addison
I deeply thank Luis and his team for capturing the best moment of my life! With great artistic professionalism and the best technological equipment, Luis frames your love story in photography and video.
Without a doubt the best photographer and videographer you can choose for your special moments, I highly recommend him!!
Dennice + Gabriel
We met Luis first for our engagement shoot and knew right away he would be our wedding photographer! He made us feel so comfortable and guided us through several poses to make the most of our shoot. Our friends and family raved about Luis and his wife on the day of the wedding! The best part is their work is incredible too. We loved every part of our experience and highly recommend. He even helped guide us through the nuances of reserving an off the resort vendor.
Monica + Nick
Testimonials
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I cannot express in any amount of words how wonderful Luis and his partner are !!! We flew in from Canada to Mexico for a small wedding at Unico 2087. Having a wedding abroad, all research had to be done online which can be very stressful. (Even more so when weddings are already so stressful). When I tell you Luis took out all of my fear and anxiety - I’m not kidding ! Before even arriving, we did a FaceTime so he could get an idea of our vision and get to know us better. I thought I would be super nervous my wedding day but Luis and Génessis made everything feel so natural and calm !! Even my mother kept saying how well they fit into the wedding aha. They really make you feel like you’ve known them forever. I felt like no photo was awkward or forced which is so important on such a special day ! If anyone is getting married in Mexico, just do yourself a favour and save yourself a headache- book Luis !!!
Tatiana + Mylez
Luis & his team was the very first vendor we booked after deciding on a destination wedding and boy, was that the best decision we ever made! I stumbled upon Luis & his work through a FB group where a fellow bride had posted a review which included his work and we fell in love & knew we wanted him to capture our special day. His packages are very reasonably priced, and are so worth it for what you are getting. My husband and I are not used to getting photographed professionally, but Luis & his wife Genessis, did such an amazing job in making us feel so comfortable that it felt very natural and not forced. They’re funny, but very professional and have such welcoming personalities that they’ll make anyone feel at ease! Our family & friends also loved working with them, and I kept hearing nothing but great feedback at the end of the night! So do yourself a favour and book Luis & Genessis for your wedding, or any event if you’re looking for your special day to be captured in the most magical way possible. Thank you to you both once again!
Jaya + Daniel
We had our wedding at Iberostar Cancun. When they provided their preferred vendor for videographer and photographer, we knew we had to look elsewhere. It was only 6 weeks until our wedding and we scrambled to find a quality company. Luis answered our query in a timely manner. He setup a zoom late in the evening to accommodate our schedules. I had seen some of his work on YouTube and knew it was the highest caliber. We moved quickly and locked down his services.
Luis and his team exceeded our expectations in every single way. They are the standouts from our entire wedding planning experience. They are so personable and easy to work with. They made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process. Their professional attitude was a breath of fresh air and I cannot express enough what a pleasure it was to have such a talented team to capture our wedding day.
I highly recommend working with them. You won't regret it!
Sasha + Lucas
FAQ
You have not photographed many weddings in Puerto Vallarta specifically — should that concern us?
Honestly, it is worth discussing. We are not local photographers who have spent years building relationships specifically in this market — and we will never pretend otherwise. What we bring is 250+ weddings of experience across Mexico's most beautiful beach destination, a deep understanding of how Pacific light behaves, and a documentary approach that produces consistent, real results in any setting.
The couples who hire us do so because they connect with our work and our approach — not because we are the photographer with the most weddings at their specific resort. If being hyper-local to Puerto Vallarta is your priority, there are excellent photographers based there.
If you want a husband-and-wife team with a proven cinematic documentary style and experience across multiple Pacific destinations, we are worth a conversation.
How does travel work for a Puerto Vallarta wedding?
Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit fall within our national destination collection area. All-inclusive travel — flights and lodging — is fully covered in the collection price.
No hidden fees, no additional travel quotes, no logistics for you to coordinate on our end.
Do you speak English fluently?
Yes. All of our communication — from the first inquiry to the final gallery delivery — is in English. Luis and Génessis have worked exclusively with American and Canadian couples since 2018.
How far in advance should we book?
Peak season dates — November through April — fill 12 to 18 months out for the most sought-after venues and photographers in the Banderas Bay area.
We document a maximum of six weddings per month. Reach out as early as possible and we will confirm availability immediately.
What if it rains on our wedding day?
Brief afternoon rain is common during the shoulder and rainy seasons in Puerto Vallarta. It rarely ends a wedding day — it usually passes within 20 to 30 minutes and often leaves the Pacific in one of its most dramatic states. We know how to work with it and have backup positioning at every type of venue we document.
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Your complete guide to getting married in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.
The Banderas Bay region is not a single destination — it is a collection of completely different wedding experiences within a 90-minute radius of the same airport. After researching and photographing extensively across Mexico's Pacific coast, here is what every couple planning a destination wedding in this area should know before they book anything.
Puerto Vallarta vs Punta Mita vs Sayulita — which area is right for you.
These three destinations share the same bay but offer completely different wedding experiences. Choosing between them is the most important decision you will make before you even look at a single venue.
Puerto Vallarta is the most established and logistically accessible area — direct flights from most major US and Canadian cities, a deep inventory of resort venues, and a wedding infrastructure that has been refined over decades. The hotel zone along the south shore offers a concentrated range of options from beachfront all-inclusives to boutique cliffside properties. The old town area offers a completely different aesthetic — cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and rooftop settings with bay views.
Punta Mita is a gated peninsula about 45 minutes north of the airport — home to the Four Seasons, St. Regis, Conrad, and a collection of luxury private villas that represent some of the most exclusive wedding settings in all of Mexico. Access is restricted by design, which means complete privacy, impeccable service, and a setting that feels genuinely removed from the rest of the world. The tradeoff is logistics — vendor access requires advance coordination, and guest transportation from the airport takes longer.
Sayulita and San Pancho are bohemian surf towns about 45 to 60 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta — colorful, relaxed, and completely unlike any resort destination. Intimate boutique hotels, private villas, and a visual identity rooted in surf culture and Mexican artisan traditions. Ideal for couples who want their wedding to feel personal, creative, and distinctly non-resort. The beaches here are lively and social rather than secluded — something to consider when imagining your ceremony.
The Pacific sunset — and why it changes everything about your timeline.
The most important visual difference between a Puerto Vallarta wedding and a Caribbean wedding is where the sun sets.
In Cancún and the Riviera Maya, the sun sets behind the jungle to the west and the golden hour light hits the beach from behind — beautiful, warm, and directional. In Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita, the sun sets directly over the Pacific Ocean. That means golden hour light hits the water head-on, turning the entire bay deep gold and creating a sunset backdrop that is among the most dramatic in all of Mexico.
What that means for your wedding day: your ceremony end time is everything. We recommend planning for a ceremony that ends at least 90 minutes before sunset — enough time for post-ceremony portraits, family photos, bridal party images, and a dedicated couple portrait session during the first half of cocktail hour while the Pacific light is doing exactly what you came here for.
We build every timeline around this window and will help you fight for it from the very first conversation.
The vendor fee — what it means in Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita.
Most all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta charge an outside vendor fee for photographers who are not on their preferred vendor list. The fee typically ranges from $300 to $700 USD depending on the property. You negotiate this directly with your resort — we guide you through the process on our consultation call and share what to expect at your specific venue.
The gated properties in Punta Mita — Four Seasons, St. Regis, Conrad — have their own vendor access protocols separate from a standard fee. These require advance coordination and sometimes overnight stays or specific entry procedures.
Private venues like Las Caletas, Teitiare Estate, and Hacienda Camino al Mar typically have no vendor fees — which is one of the reasons couples who prioritize creative freedom often choose them.
When is the best time to get married in Puerto Vallarta.
The dry season runs from November through May — warm temperatures, minimal rain, consistent sunshine, and the stable weather conditions that make outdoor ceremonies and golden hour portraits reliable. November through April is peak season for destination weddings in this area.
June through September is the rainy season — warmer temperatures, higher humidity, and afternoon showers that are usually brief but can be intense. Some couples choose this window for the reduced rates and quieter atmosphere — the light after a Pacific storm can be extraordinary. Flexibility on timing matters more here than any other season.
October is the shoulder month — transitioning out of rainy season, with improving weather and some of the most dramatic skies of the year.
Our honest recommendation: November through April if you have flexibility. If your date falls in the rainy season, reach out — we will give you a specific assessment of what to expect based on your venue and timing.
Common planning mistakes at Puerto Vallarta destination weddings.
Common planning mistakes at Puerto Vallarta destination weddings.
Underestimating travel time within the bay. The airport sits between Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta — which means guests coming from Sayulita or Punta Mita face 45 to 90 minutes of transfer time. Build this into your guest communication and your day-of timeline. Vendors including us need the same buffer.
Not understanding Punta Mita access restrictions. The gated community has specific entry procedures for vendors and guests. Couples who do not discuss this with their venue early often face day-of logistics surprises. Raise it in your first coordinator meeting and share the information with every vendor you book.
Missing the Pacific sunset.
The most common regret from Puerto Vallarta couples who did not plan their timeline around it. The sun drops fast over the Pacific — when it is gone, it is gone. A ceremony that runs 30 minutes late can mean the difference between ordinary resort photos and images couples cry over for decades. We protect this window on every timeline we build.
Confusing resort coordinator with wedding planner. The same principle applies here as anywhere in Mexico. Your resort coordinator manages the property's packages. A wedding planner manages your vision across every vendor and every moving part. The couples who have the most personal, relaxed days consistently have their own planner.
The venues — what they are actually like to photograph.
After 250+ weddings across Mexico since 2018, we have documented love stories at most of the major venues at the most beautiful beach destinations from Cabo to Cancun. Here are some of the ones we have been researching and would like to work at.
Four seasons punta mita
One of the most consistently photogenic resort settings in the entire country. Private beach coves, clifftop ceremony spaces, and a design that integrates seamlessly with the natural environment.
Las Manzanillas Beach, Cuevas Beach, the Rock cliffside venue, and the Tuturi Garden indoor-outdoor space offer completely different visual experiences within the same property. The golden hour light here — with the Pacific sunset hitting the cliffs directly — is extraordinary.
st. regis punta mita
Classic five-star luxury inside the gated Punta Mita development. Multiple event spaces accommodating up to 500 guests, with ceremony options ranging from beachfront to garden to ballroom.
The combination of the Pacific backdrop, the resort's architectural elegance, and the privacy of the Punta Mita peninsula makes this one of the most sought-after venues in the entire Banderas Bay region.
conrad punta de mita
A newer addition to the Punta Mita corridor — nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre Mountains, it combines the exclusivity of the peninsula with a slightly more accessible atmosphere than the Four Seasons or St. Regis.
Beautiful architecture, strong service, and ceremony spaces that make full use of the mountain-meets-ocean backdrop.
GRAND VELAS RIVIERA NAYARIT
The most established ultra-luxury all-inclusive in the Nuevo Vallarta area — oceanfront venues, up to 400 guests, and the Grand Velas level of service that has made their Riviera Maya property one of our favorites to photograph.
Beachfront ceremonies, grand ballrooms, and a design standard that makes every space work beautifully at every hour.
GARZA BLANCA PRESERVE RESORT
A resort that bridges the gap between jungle and beach in a way that few venues in Mexico can match.
Set into the cliffs south of Puerto Vallarta, the property has a distinctive natural character — lush tropical vegetation, dramatic Pacific views, and ceremony spaces that feel like they grew out of the landscape. One of the most visually interesting resorts in the entire Banderas Bay area.
Hotel Mousai
Adults-only, architecturally modern, and designed around panoramic bay views.
Rooftop ceremony spaces and poolside reception areas give it a contemporary editorial quality that photographs with a clean, bold visual language unlike any other venue in Puerto Vallarta. Ideal for couples who want something that feels more design-forward than traditional resort.
HYATT ZIVA PUERTO VALLARTA
A strong all-inclusive option in the heart of the hotel zone with consistent service and beautiful beachfront ceremony spaces. Well-organized, dependable, and a natural choice for larger groups who want a familiar brand experience with a genuine Pacific backdrop.
Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa
A hillside all-inclusive about 30 minutes from the airport with dramatic elevated views over the Pacific. The hilltop setting creates ceremony spaces that photograph with a sweeping, cinematic quality — ocean and jungle stretching out in every direction.
A strong option for couples who want an all-inclusive experience with a more distinctive visual setting than a standard beachfront resort.
Hilton Vallarta Riviera
A well-established beachfront resort in the heart of Puerto Vallarta's hotel zone — recognized brand, consistent service, and ceremony spaces that sit directly on the Pacific. Reliable, well-organized, and familiar enough that American guests arriving from any city know exactly what to expect when they land.
A strong choice for couples who want a dependable full-service resort experience with genuine ocean access and a team that has run hundreds of destination weddings.
PUERTO VALLARTA private venues where we WOUL LOVE TO work
Not every couple wants a resort. Some of the most personal, visually extraordinary, and emotionally raw weddings we have documented have been at private venues — spaces where the guest list is tight, the setting is entirely yours, and nothing feels manufactured.
LAS CALETAS
One of the most unique venues in all of Puerto Vallarta — a private beach accessible only by boat, surrounded by lush jungle and spectacular ocean views. No roads in, no other guests, no distractions.
The boat arrival itself becomes part of the experience. Ideal for couples who want complete exclusivity and a setting that is genuinely impossible to replicate anywhere else.
terra noble
A hilltop venue with panoramic views of Banderas Bay and a design rooted in Mexican artisan traditions — handcrafted textures, organic materials, and a warm visual character that stands completely apart from the polished resort experience.
For couples who want something that feels like it belongs to this specific place rather than a global hotel brand.
Teitiare Estate — Sayulita
A private villa 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta in Sayulita — stunning ocean views, beautifully landscaped gardens, and a completely intimate setting for couples who want the boutique, personalized feel of a private estate rather than a resort. One of the most photogenic private venues in the entire Riviera Nayarit.
The vendor fee — what it means in Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita.
Most all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta charge an outside vendor fee for photographers who are not on their preferred vendor list. The fee typically ranges from $300 to $700 USD depending on the property. You negotiate this directly with your resort — we guide you through the process on our consultation call and share what to expect at your specific venue.
The gated properties in Punta Mita — Four Seasons, St. Regis, Conrad — have their own vendor access protocols separate from a standard fee. These require advance coordination and sometimes overnight stays or specific entry procedures. We handle all of this logistics on our end and will walk you through what is involved at your specific property before you commit to anything.
Private venues like Las Caletas, Teitiare Estate, and Hacienda Camino al Mar typically have no vendor fees — which is one of the reasons couples who prioritize creative freedom often choose them.
Puerto Vallarta elopements — the Pacific as your backdrop.
Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit offer an extraordinary range of settings for intimate ceremonies — private beaches accessible only by boat, clifftop villas with unobstructed Pacific views, bohemian jungle settings in Sayulita, and some of the most dramatic sunset backdrops in all of Mexico.
An elopement here does not have to mean a stripped-down version of a traditional wedding. Some of the most visually extraordinary and emotionally powerful days we have documented have been small — two people or a small circle of the people who matter most, in a setting that a larger crowd would make impossible.
What an elopement in Puerto Vallarta can actually look like.
A sunrise ceremony on the private beach at Las Caletas, arrived at by boat. Vows on a clifftop at Four Seasons Punta Mita with the Pacific stretching out below. An intimate afternoon ceremony at Teitiare Estate in Sayulita followed by dinner at one of the best restaurants in Riviera Nayarit. A multi-day celebration that moves between the old town of Puerto Vallarta, the jungle hills above the bay, and a private beach club at golden hour.
When you work with us for an elopement in Puerto Vallarta, we help you design the full experience from scratch — location, timing, light, and a custom collection built exactly around what you have in mind. Every elopement we document is different. Every one is built to match.
We will be building a dedicated elopement section covering everything you need to plan an intimate ceremony across Mexico. For now — if you are thinking about eloping in Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita, or anywhere along the Riviera Nayarit — the best first step is a conversation.
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