Couple at Playa Mujeres photographed by IVAE Studios
Couple at Playa Mujeres photographed by IVAE Studios
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Atelier vs SLS Playa Mujeres: Which Has the Better Photos?

In short

Atelier Playa Mujeres gives you art and architecture, for an editorial feel, with guests 16 and over. SLS Playa Mujeres has three beaches and a pier, and welcomes families. Both are design-led, so pick the one that suits your style.

For people who care about how things look, these are the two to compare. We would be happy to shoot at either. Here is what each one does best.

Atelier Playa Mujeres

Art and architecture first, then the beach. It is at its best for couples who want a magazine feel. Calm, shallow water faces Isla Mujeres. See our Atelier guide.

SLS Playa Mujeres

Opened in late 2024, with Pier Beach, Jungle Beach and Central Beach, and swim-out gardens. We photographed a guest of SLS at Playa Langosta in September 2026. See our SLS guide.

Couple at Playa Mujeres at sunset by IVAE Studios
Couple at Playa Mujeres at sunset. IVAE Studios.

How to Choose

Couple on a design-focused trip: Atelier. Family, or a couple who wants a pier and variety: SLS. Plan the last hour of daylight at either one.

CollectionTimePhotosPrice
The Postcard35 min15295 USD
The Keepsake45 min25375 USD
The Chapter60 min35475 USD
The Story75 min50, 2 looks545 USD
The Editorial90 min70, 2 looks645 USD
The Heirloom90 minFull gallery, 2 looks895 USD

How to Book

Most people book from their phone once the flights are sorted, and some from the sun lounger. Send us your dates and who is in the photos. We reply with an hour, a place to start at Costa Mujeres and a collection that fits, usually the same day. We direct every minute in English or Spanish, and you get the private gallery in one to three business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atelier or SLS Playa Mujeres better for photos?
Atelier for art and architecture, with an editorial feel. SLS for variety, with three beaches and a pier. Both are design-led.

Vianey Díaz

Director · IVAE Studios

Vianey founded IVAE Studios in Cancun in 2023 after more than ten years behind the camera, and the studio has delivered over 500 sessions since. She leads every wedding personally, caps the studio at twelve weddings a year, and handles resort vendor paperwork with coordinators directly so couples never have to. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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Planning photos at Costa Mujeres? Tell us your dates.

Tell us who will be in the photos and when you arrive. We suggest the best hour and confirm availability, usually the same day.

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