Notes from the road - guides, dispatches, behind the frame.
Gay and lesbian wedding photography in the Riviera Maya: a planning guide
Where same-sex couples marry along this coast, the legal-versus-symbolic question, and what an editorial LGBTQ+ wedding or elopement actually looks like here.
Isla Mujeres photographer: couples, proposals and Playa Norte sessions
Why the island turquoise is worth the ferry, the early-morning window before the day-boats, and the spots I keep returning to.
How to plan a surprise beach proposal in the Riviera Maya
Picking the spot, keeping the secret, hiring a photographer she won't notice - and exactly how the rose-petal setup comes together.
The best places for a proposal in the Riviera Maya
From a hidden cove north of Playa del Carmen to a sunrise stretch in Tulum - where I scout, where I hide, and why each one fits a different kind of yes.
The most romantic beaches in Tulum (and when to find them empty)
A short, honest guide to Tulum’s coast - the stretches I love at sunrise, the corners I save for golden hour, and where to walk to find no one.
What makes cinematic couple photography different
Not a filter, not a colour grade - a way of seeing two people. A short essay on movement, light and what I hold back to keep the feeling intact.
Destination engagement sessions: a planning guide
How to fold a half-day shoot into a trip you’re already taking - outfits, timing, light, and how to actually enjoy it.
Cenote photo session ideas - five looks that aren’t a cliché
Why I love shooting in cenotes, the five different moods you can build inside one, and what to wear so the water does the work.
Luxury elopements in Mexico: a quiet guide
The opposite of a wedding industrial complex - small, beautifully done, deeply personal. How I plan them, who I plan them with, and what makes them work.
On emotional storytelling in photography
A short note on what I’m actually photographing when I photograph people - and why I think it lasts.
Cinematic wedding inspiration - six ideas worth stealing
Six small choices I’ve seen turn an ordinary wedding day into one that photographs like a film.