Tulum Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker
If you are looking for a Tulum wedding photographer who documents your day as it actually happens — no forced poses, no stopping the moment to set up a shot — you are in the right place.
We are Luis and Génessis, a husband-and-wife team based in Mexico with 250+ weddings documented since 2018, including ceremonies in cenotes, jungle venues, beachfront settings, and the iconic open-sky spaces that make Tulum one of the most photogenic wedding destinations in the world.
Why Tulum is unlike any other wedding destination in Mexico?
No destination in Mexico has captured the imagination of couples planning a destination wedding quite like Tulum. It is not just a location — it is an atmosphere. Ancient Mayan ruins rising above the jungle canopy. Cenotes with water so clear it looks like glass. Open-air venues where the ceremony space dissolves into the trees, the sky, and the sea.
For a documentary wedding photographer, Tulum is a dream. The light here is warm and directional — golden hour arrives early and lingers long. The venues are designed to work with nature, not against it, which means real moments happen against extraordinary backdrops without anyone having to manufacture them.
If you are planning a wedding in Tulum, you already understand something important: this day should feel like an experience, not an event. That is exactly the kind of wedding we are here to document.
Our approach to Tulum wedding photography.
Tulum rewards photographers who know how to move quietly and wait. The best images here do not come from directing couples into the perfect position — they come from being in the right place at the right moment and letting the day unfold.
Our no-posing philosophy was built for venues exactly like the ones in Tulum. We blend into your day, anticipate the moments before they happen, and document everything with a cinematic eye that treats your wedding like a story worth telling — not a checklist worth completing
As a husband-and-wife team, Luis and Génessis cover your day from two perspectives simultaneously. While Luis is capturing the ceremony from the front, Génessis is documenting your mother's reaction from the side. While the first dance is happening, both angles are covered. Nothing is missed — because we have been doing this together since 2018.
Tulum wedding venues we know and love.
After documenting weddings across the Riviera Maya and Tulum corridor, we have worked in most of the major venues in the area. Each one has its own character, its own light, and its own rhythm — and we bring the same intentional approach to all of them.
Cenote venues.
Tulum's cenotes are among the most visually spectacular ceremony settings in all of Mexico. The combination of natural light filtering through the jungle canopy, crystal-clear water, and ancient stone formations creates images that are impossible to replicate anywhere else.
We know how to work with the unique lighting conditions inside and around cenotes — including the dramatic contrast between the dark rock walls and the luminous water — to deliver images that feel cinematic and completely real.
Jungle and open-air venues.
Tulum's jungle venues — open-sky ceremony spaces surrounded by tropical vegetation, palapa rooftops, and natural materials — photograph beautifully at every hour of the day.
The golden hour light that filters through the jungle canopy in the late afternoon is unlike anything else in Mexico. We plan your timeline specifically around this light, protecting it the way other photographers protect the ceremony itself.
Beachfront venues.
The stretch of coastline running through Tulum offers some of the most beautiful beachfront ceremony settings on the Riviera Maya. White sand, turquoise water, and the relaxed, bohemian energy that defines Tulum as a destination.
We know the specific angles and timing that make these settings photograph at their very best.
Tulum wedding photography and film — what to expect.
Every couple we work with in Tulum receives the same level of care and creative investment — regardless of venue, budget, or size of wedding.
Before your wedding day..
We start working together long before your wedding. On our Zoom consultation, we learn about your vision, your venue, and what matters most to you. We then build your timeline around the best light in Tulum — protecting the golden hour, planning the portraits around the most beautiful settings at your specific venue, and making sure nothing gets rushed on the day itself.
On your wedding day.
Luis and Génessis arrive early. We walk your venue before the day begins — checking the light, identifying the best positions for the ceremony, and making sure we are never discovering anything for the first time when your guests are already seated. By the time your wedding starts, we are completely ready. All you have to do is show up and live it.
After your wedding day.
Within 72 hours, you will receive your Grand Sneak Peek — 80 to 110 edited images from your day. Your full gallery of 600 to 800 edited photos follows within 6 to 8 weeks. If you booked a film, your cinematic wedding film is delivered 5 to 6 weeks after the photos.
Tulum wedding photography pricing.
Tulum falls within our national destination collection area. Our full-day wedding Photography and Video collections for Tulum starts at $4,850 USD. A flat all-inclusive travel fee covers flights and lodging — no hidden costs, no logistics for you to manage.
For a full breakdown of what each collection includes, request our complete pricing guide below.
Everything you need to know about getting married in Tulum.
Planning a destination wedding in Tulum from the US or Canada involves more moving parts than a local wedding. We have put together a series of resources to help you navigate every step of the process — from choosing a venue to planning your timeline around the best light.
Tulum wedding venues — a detailed list of some of the best venues in tulum
Tulum wedding videographer — cinematic films from real Tulum weddings
Best time to get married in Tulum — light, weather, and season guide
Common questions about Tulum wedding photography.
1. Do you photograph weddings in Tulum regularly?
Yes. Tulum is one of our most requested destinations and one of our favorites to work in. We know the venues, the light, the logistics, and the rhythm of a Tulum wedding day — which means you get a photographer who is never figuring things out for the first time on your wedding day.
2. Can you photograph inside a cenote?
Yes — and it is one of our favorite settings in all of Mexico. Cenote photography requires specific knowledge of how to work with the dramatic natural light inside these spaces. We have documented ceremonies and portraits in Tulum's cenotes and know exactly how to use the unique lighting conditions to create images that feel both cinematic and completely real.
3. What is the best time of day for photos in Tulum?
Golden hour in Tulum — approximately one hour and a half or two hours before sunset — is the most beautiful light we have ever worked in. We plan every couple's timeline specifically to protect this window. The warm, directional light at this time of day transforms any setting — jungle, beach, or cenote — into something that photographs almost effortlessly.
4. Do you offer both photo and video in Tulum?
Yes. As a husband-and-wife team, we cover photo and video simultaneously — which means your gallery and your film share the same visual language and were created by the same two people at the same wedding. The result is a cohesive story, not two separate products that feel like they came from different days.
5. How far in advance should we book a Tulum wedding photographer?
As early as possible. We document a maximum of six weddings per month, and peak season dates in Tulum — November through April — fill quickly. If you have a date in mind, reach out now and we will tell you right away whether it is still available.
6. What does a Tulum wedding photographer cost?
Our Tulum wedding photo and video collections start at $4,850 USD, with all-inclusive travel included. For a full breakdown of what each collection includes, request our complete pricing guide — we will send it to you within 24 hours.
Ready to talk about your Tulum wedding?
Whether you have a date and venue locked in or are still in the early stages of planning — we would love to connect. Tell us a little about your wedding and we will get back to you within 24 hours.