Couple session at Puerto Aventuras marina, Riviera Maya
Cancún · Playa del Carmen · Tulum

Puerto Aventuras
Photographer

Lifestyle and family photography in Puerto Aventuras — the private marina community on the Riviera Maya. Candid sessions delivered in 3–5 days depending on package.

From $195 · 30 min · Gallery in 3–5 days depending on package

Documentary Sessions
in Puerto Aventuras

Lifestyle and family photography in Puerto Aventuras — the private marina community on the Riviera Maya. Candid sessions delivered in 3–5 days depending on package. We move with you across the coast — your story stays the focus, the landscape stays in the background where it belongs.

You — tell us your dates and where you're staying.

Us — we confirm what works, recommend the best light window, and suggest a practical meeting point.

Then — choose your session and reserve the date with the deposit.

Photographing in Puerto Aventuras

Puerto Aventuras is a gated marina community 20 minutes south of Playa del Carmen, built around a series of canals and a dolphin lagoon. It's quieter and more contained than the surrounding coast — fewer day-tour groups, a controlled-access feel, and a small set of distinctive backdrops: the marina docks, the dolphin sanctuary, the beach inside the gated zone, and a short walkable promenade.

Access depends on where you're staying and on the community's current rules at the gate, so we confirm with you and your host how we'll get in before you book. The beach inside the gate is calmer than open public stretches — better for small children and for sessions where you don't want surf noise on video.

Sunrise sessions are still the strongest window here. The marina light hits the water for about 30 minutes after the sun clears the horizon — that's the cleanest shooting window before the boat traffic picks up. If it helps with the gate, we can bring a one-page session brief for non-resident visitors.

We also photograph in Playa del Carmen, Tulum.

Planning Your Puerto Aventuras Session

Where we shoot. Puerto Aventuras is a gated marina community, so we photograph inside it. How we get in depends on your host and the community's current rules, so we confirm access with you before you book.

Weather. If it rains we reschedule free to the next open slot in your trip; light overcast we keep.

Delivery & booking. Your edited gallery arrives in 3–5 days depending on package, with a sneak peek inside 24 hours. A deposit holds the date and moves with you if you reschedule, once and free, on 48 hours' notice. Our Terms list the few cases where it is refunded.

Meeting point. We confirm the exact meeting point when you book — usually your hotel or the nearest beach access. More in our FAQ.

Booking a Puerto Aventuras Session

Usually, yes — it depends on where you're staying and on what the community's gate allows at the time. If you're a guest inside the community or registered as a visitor at your host's property, that's the normal starting point, and we can bring a one-page session brief for the security gate. Either way, message us before booking and we'll confirm how access works for your dates.

It's a small, contained set of backdrops: the marina docks, the dolphin sanctuary, the beach inside the gated zone, and the short walkable promenade. Because it's a controlled-access marina community rather than open public coast, there are far fewer day-tour groups in frame than on the surrounding beaches.

It works well for young kids. The beach inside the gate is calmer than the open public stretches nearby, which means less surf noise on video and easier footing for small children. The contained layout also keeps a session low-stress — you're not walking through crowds between backdrops.

Sunrise. The marina light hits the water for about 30 minutes after the sun clears the horizon — that's the cleanest shooting window, before the boat traffic in the canals and marina picks up for the day.

About 20 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. We confirm the meeting point with you and your host before the session, so no time is lost finding each other at the entrance. Plan the session around the sunrise window rather than the drive.

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What Clients Say

Reviews from5.0 · 25+ reviews

  • The photos came out absolutely fantastically and the photographer was incredibly professional. Our family isn't great at posing for photos, so having a photographer who will somewhat “force” the shots he knows will turn out good was extraordinarily helpful.
    Ryan Clark
  • Roots Photography was a dream to work with and gave us beautiful, priceless family photos that we will treasure for decades to come. I can't recommend Lucas more highly!
    Marin Chastain
  • Without a doubt, the best photographer I've ever crossed paths with. He took on the huge responsibility of capturing one of the most important and special moments for us — our baby's gender reveal — and exceeded all our expectations. He's extremely professional, reliable, attentive, and passionate about what he does. He made us feel comfortable the whole time. The quality of his work is spectacular and the delivery was incredibly fast. I recommend him with my eyes closed.
    Andrea Mouhammad
  • Jazmin photographed my daughter and me the day before I flew back to Argentina. We felt so comfortable — Jazmin is warm and professional. She gave us just a couple of very clear tips and everything flowed naturally. The photos turned out gorgeous. One of the best memories from my visit to Cancún.
    Sara Laetto
  • We did our photo session with Roots and it was the best decision. They captured beautiful moments and did an incredible job. Thank you for this gift. We'd hire them again 100%.
    Alejo Danna
  • Excellent service, quick to respond, attentive and professional. The session was with my 3-month-old baby and they made us feel very comfortable. We truly loved the photos.
    Sandra Rojas Morales

Book Your
Puerto Aventuras Session

We shoot across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Puerto Aventuras, Puerto Morelos, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel. The same candid approach and the same delivery — wherever you're staying. Check availability for your travel dates and we'll build the session around them.

Not sure when the light peaks? Our golden hour calculator shows the exact sunrise and sunset windows for your dates in Puerto Aventuras.