Usually yes, as your guest, registered with the resort ahead of time. Costa Mujeres has gated access in places, so give the name early. Rules belong to each resort, so we confirm them in writing.
Resorts on this coast are big, and some sit behind a gated road. That does not stop a session, but it does mean a quick message ahead of time. Here is how it usually works.
How It Works
If you are staying at Costa Mujeres, the photographer comes in as your invited guest: give the front desk our name and the time of the session a day or two ahead, and we check in at the lobby. Rules for outside photographers belong to each resort and they change, so we confirm the current policy with the hotel in writing before your date. Guests of another hotel should expect a day pass for the photographer. Our guide to bringing an outside photographer to a resort covers the usual rules.
Gated Access
Playa Mujeres is a gated community, so the guard needs to know who is coming. Your resort can usually arrange that. Give us the exact resort name, since several here have similar names, and we will allow extra travel time.
Costa Mujeres, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios work on this coast, so you can see how this light and water look on camera. It shows our work in the area, not necessarily at Costa Mujeres.
If the Rules Are Strict
Mexican beaches are public, but getting to them through a gated community is another matter. Another option is to come to us. In 2026 we photographed guests of SLS Playa Mujeres and Grand Palladium at Playa Langosta, on the calm north shore of the Hotel Zone. For weddings, see our guide to vendor fees in Playa Mujeres.
From First Message to Gallery
Booking takes a few messages. Tell us your dates, your hotel and who is coming. We come back with the best hour that week at Costa Mujeres, a place to start and the collection that fits, usually the same day. During the session we direct you in English or Spanish, and you keep moving, which is why the photos feel natural. One to three business days later, your private gallery is ready.