Cenote sessions.

Maternity, couples, boudoir, families, brand work and intimate weddings inside the cenotes. Shafts of light on still water, dark stone, deep reflections — a different kind of session entirely. [DRAFT — Alisa to review]

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Working together

What to expect

01

Pick the cenote

Open-roof cenotes like Suytun and Ik-Kil for the famous light shafts; Cenote Azul in Bacalar for couples in deep indigo; Cristalino or Yokdzonot for quieter days. We match the cenote to the session.

02

Plan around the light

Sun shafts arrive in a narrow window depending on the cenote and the month. I aim our slot for the cleanest light and the fewest visitors — usually first entry or a private booking.

03

Shoot in and out of the water

Edge of the pool, on the platforms, ankles in, fully in — your call. I direct gently, work with the available light and a soft fill where it helps.

What’s included

  • Maternity, couples, boudoir, families, brand and intimate weddings
  • Cenotes including Suytun, Ik-Kil, Cenote Azul (Bacalar), Cristalino, Yokdzonot
  • Light-shaft sessions when seasonally available
  • Direction for low-light cenote interiors
  • A private online gallery + high-resolution edits
  • Cenote entry fees and any private-booking surcharge billed at cost

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked

Which cenote should we choose?

It depends on the session and the time of year. Suytun and Ik-Kil are famous for the light-shaft hour. Cenote Azul in Bacalar is a deep open lagoon, perfect for couples. Cristalino and Yokdzonot are quieter and great for maternity or families. Tell me your dates and what you want it to feel like, and I will suggest a shortlist.

Can we get in the water?

Yes — most cenote sessions include time in the water. I keep gear safe with dry housings and shoot from the edge, the platform or the water itself depending on the look you want.

Are cenotes safe for maternity?

Yes, with the right cenote and a calm plan. We pick a cenote with easy steps and shallow areas, keep movements gentle, and bring towels and warm layers for after. Always confirm with your doctor first.

Will the photos be too dark?

No — cenotes are darker than open beach, but that is part of the look. I shoot with fast lenses and use the natural shafts of light or a soft fill where helpful. The edited gallery comes out atmospheric, not muddy.

Two artistic languages

Timeless · Cinematic

Two distinct visual languages — choose the one that feels like the memory you want to keep.

Timeless visual language — clean, editorial photograph

Timeless

Elegant. Clean. Naturally lit. Lightly editorial. Polished storytelling with classic emotional imagery — the photographs you’ll print and frame.

Cinematic visual language — film-inspired, atmospheric photograph

Cinematic

Film-inspired. Immersive. Grain, movement, dramatic light. Imperfect moments and atmospheric framing — memories that feel like a film.

Let's make a few frames you'll keep on the wall.

Tell me a little about who'll be in front of the camera, where, and when. I reply within 24 hours — usually faster.

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