Chelsea & Justin’s Story

Chelsea and Justin are a lovely couple from Ohio, USA. They’re already married but share a passion for traveling together — especially to destinations by the sea. On their recent trip to Mexico, they wanted something more than just vacation photos — they wanted to capture the feeling of being together in such a beautiful place.

Their couple photoshoot in Playa del Carmen was relaxed, fun, and full of laughter. We walked along the beach at sunrise, feeling the ocean breeze and the warmth of the Caribbean sun. The photos reflect their genuine connection and the way they enjoy life together — two souls perfectly in sync, simply celebrating love and freedom by the sea.

Why Choose Playa del Carmen for Your Couple Photoshoot

Playa del Carmen is more than just a beach — it’s a mix of tropical beauty, local charm, and endless photo opportunities. From the lively streets of 5th Avenue to quiet, hidden beaches, every corner offers a unique atmosphere. Whether you want something fun and playful or intimate and romantic, we’ll create photos that feel natural and timeless.

A Relaxed and Authentic Experience

My approach to photography is natural and storytelling. During your couple photoshoot in Playa del Carmen, I’ll guide you in a comfortable way so you can just be yourselves. You don’t need to pose or worry — I focus on real emotions, movement, and connection.

Like Chelsea and Justin, many couples tell me they start a bit shy but end up having a great time. It’s not just a photoshoot — it’s a shared experience that becomes one of the best memories of their trip.

Best Time and Locations for Photoshoots

The best light for photos in Playa del Carmen is early morning or at sunset — when the sun creates soft, golden tones that make every photo glow. I’ll help you find the perfect spot depending on your style, whether it’s a quiet beach, a luxury resort, or a hidden corner of the Riviera Maya.

Let’s Capture Your Love Story

If you’re visiting Playa del Carmen for your honeymoon, anniversary, or just a romantic escape, let’s turn your trip into unforgettable memories. Your couple photoshoot in Playa del Carmen will be a mix of joy, connection, and the stunning beauty of the Caribbean coast.

Contact me today to plan your session and discover the best locations for couples in Playa del Carmen.

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A unique Photoshoot in Playa del Carmen | I want to start by saying that Eric and María are my friends. They were my clients first. I was their wedding photographer in July 2024. Now they came to Playa del Carmen and asked me for a unique photoshoot in Playa del Carmen. No poses, no clean backgrounds or prom pictures style, instead something organic. Eric wanted something that reflected the authentic Playa del Carmen. Something more urban, with the locals visible. No hotel photos or them dressed in white. It was a pleasure walking around the city with them.

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Puerto Morelos Engagement Photos. I had the privileges to spend one nice afternoon sunset with this super friendly and happy couple. Gem and Drew started off as friends working together for 2 years as physical therapists in the nursing home and through the COVID pandemic, not realizing that love is friendship set to music. Since then, they are inseparable. As a couple, they love fishing, cooking together and spending quality time with friends and family. They are tying the knot this December on Long Island, New York. They also celebrate the two years anniversary of dating in this holidays. Puerto Morelos Engagement Photos by Elvis Aceff Wedding and Portrait Photographer.

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Rosewood Mayakoba Couples Photographer | Beautiful full of love anniversary photoshoot at Rosewood Mayakoba. Derick and Saori are celebrating five years wedding anniversary at the awesome place of Playa del Carmen Mexico. It was an honor to have been Derick and Saori’s photographer.Despite adversity, they have stayed together. The first years of their marriage were not easy at all. For professional reasons, Saori had to travel to Japan where she is originally from. While Derick was in the United States. But for them just one more proof of their love. They already stayed in constant communication. Derick never stopped surprising her with details despite the distance. To celebrate their five wedding anniversary, they decided to take a well-deserved vacation. They chose the luxury hotel in the jungle, the Rosewood Mayakoba. Because they like to be in contact with nature while enjoying all the excellent services that the hotel offers. Rosewood Mayakoba Couples Photographer Elvis Aceff.

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Congratulations to Nancy and Jeremy for doing the Vietnamese tea ceremony in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. They are a nice couple from Phoenix, Arizona. They got married five years ago. But they didn’t do the celebrations. But recently They have their dream of renewing vows by the sea being present there to their loved ones with a tradicional Vietnamese tea ceremony at the venue Amazona Beach Club in the sunset of this paradise called Isla Mujeres. They are a super friendly couple that came with family and friends to celebrate this special dete for them. Event and ceremony well planned under directions of  SunHorse Weddings. Documentary photography by services by Elvis Aceff, Isla Mujeres wedding photographer.

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Playa del Carmen Photoshoot. Anita and Manuel. She is from Slovenia and Manuel from Colombia. They met and living in Holland. This super friendly couple has been together since three years ago. They met in a coffee shop in Amsterdam. Anita and Manuel love the beaches and the Mexican Caribbean style of Playa del Carmen. They come to celebrate honeymoon, one year anniversary and day after photoshoot pictures. I am very happy to have clients, couples that follow my indications that understand very well my style, mixed with some posed photos with beautify background of the Caribbean ocean and creating moments in this paradise at the Riviera Maya. Playa del Carmen Photoshoot by Elvis Aceff Riviera Maya Wedding Photographer based.

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Andaz Mayakoba Photography by Elvis Aceff Wedding Photographer at Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya. Anniversary Photo session for Scarlett and Brent for New York. Congratulations to them! They met ten years together. They have been in love since they met in Paris, France ten years ago. After five years of dating, they got marriage. So this was also five years wedding anniversary, double celebrations. The visit Playa del Carmen because they love the white sand and the turquoise color of the ocean, however the best for them is the friendly Mexican people. They chose Andaz Mayakoba because is big luxury beach resort in the Riviera Maya with all kind of services, beautiful spots for romantic moments and nice beach. The resort is perfect for their second honeymoon. I wish the best for Scarlett and Brent. Andaz Mayakoba Photography by Elvis Aceff Photographer based at Playa del Carmen Mexico.

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Anniversary Photoshoot Playa del Carmen at Punta Xcalacoco Beach. One of things that I love of my profession is meeting nice people like Christie and Emmett from Houston Texas. They have together for fifteen years, they have now children and a nice big house. They wanted to repeat their honeymoon, so they came to Playa del Carman to spend some romantic days.

This nice couple wanted some pictures in a beach with pier and rock. The selected beach is Punta Xcalacoco. Located in the northern area of ​​Playa del Carmen. This Caribbean beach shares all the natural beauty, relax and charm of the other destinations of the Mayan Riviera but it is not as crowded since it has a single access and is outside the busiest areas of the downtown. Anniversary Photoshoot Playa del Carmen by Elvis Aceff Photographer.

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Wedding Anniversary Photo Session at Casa Malca Tulum | Vanessa + Andrew. Incredible photoshoot at Caribbean sunrise in one of the most authentic hotels in Tulum, Pablo Escobar’s beach house the famous Casa Malca. I am so glad to meet nice clients from many parts of the world. This time I met one friendly and good looking couple from Philadelphia U.S. They came for the birthdays celebrations of Vanessa also second honeymoon and first year wedding anniversary. This couple really love all about Tulum Riviera Maya. Delighted with the exquisite Mayan food, the romantic beaches of Tulum and the Caribbean nightlife. Definitely I am very sure that I will meet this cool couple again in some paradisiac beach of the Riviera Maya. Elvis Aceff Tulum Based Wedding and Portrait Photographer.

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Elopement Ziggy’s Tulum. Kerry and Peter, Intimate Beach Destination Wedding. They are so friendly couple, I had the pleasure to talk to them while I was shooting, Peter loves to travel around the world and Kerry is an art director she is always reading books while Peter is climbing a mountain. They were staying at the beautiful The Beach Tulum, hotel with the Tulum style, front of the one most beautiful beaches at the Riviera Maya. This couple love to spend their winters skiing and snowboarding in Sun Valley, Idaho and their summers running businesses at the base of Mt. Rainier in Washington state.  They were married in Tulum on the 8 year anniversary of their first date.  Between them, they have 5 kids, 3 grandkids, 6 businesses, 2 cats and a dog.  Escaping to Tulum to elope was the perfect way to plan a wedding ceremony and honeymoon that was all about each other. Elopement Ziggy’s Tulum Photos by Elvis Aceff Photographer. I am so glad to have friends like them.

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Tata Tulum Honeymoon Photos for Krystina and John from Arizona U.S. They are together since seven years. Both love all about Mexico. This was the reason that they decided to come to Tulum also to celebrate New Year, honeymoon and some relaxing days by ocean. Krystina is very talented pet photographer her passion is the photography as well. I am very glad to be the photographer of the another photographer. They love the hotel Tata Tulum, in front on the one most beautiful beaches at the Riviera Maya. Tata Tulum Honeymoon Photos by Elvis Aceff Wedding Photographer.

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