Dreams Sapphire, formerly Now Sapphire Riviera Cancún, is a Dreams resort near Puerto Morelos with a rooftop and oceanfront wedding spaces. For a session, the hour before sunset at the calm water's edge, or sunrise with young children. Sessions start at 245 USD.
Calm water is the secret of good photos with children and of relaxed couples' sessions, and the reef off Puerto Morelos provides it. Here is how we plan a session at Dreams Sapphire.
The Session at a Glance
- ResortDreams brand, formerly Now Sapphire Riviera Cancún
- VenuesIncluding a rooftop and an oceanfront space
Where We Shoot
The shoreline. Calm, shallow water behind the reef for playing and walking into the sea.
Puerto Morelos town. Puerto Morelos town, with its famous leaning lighthouse and its pier, is a short drive away and makes a charming second setting.
Cenotes. Inland, the Ruta de los Cenotes starts just west of town, for couples who want a jungle and cenote session the next day.
Sunrise or Sunset
Times for this beach on the 15th of each month in 2027.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 am | 5:55 pm | 6:27 pm |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:28 pm | 6:57 pm |
| May | 6:10 am | 6:47 pm | 7:18 pm |
| June | 6:06 am | 6:58 pm | 7:30 pm |
| July | 6:15 am | 7:00 pm | 7:32 pm |
| September | 6:35 am | 6:21 pm | 6:50 pm |
| November | 6:58 am | 5:35 pm | 6:06 pm |
| December | 7:16 am | 5:36 pm | 6:09 pm |
The reef keeps the water calm, which suits children and in-the-water frames. The hour before sunset gives soft, even light; sunrise lifts straight out of the sea.
How the Photographer Gets In
For staying guests, there is no complicated paperwork: you register the photographer as your guest with the front desk a day or two before, and we check in on arrival. The vendor fee you may read about applies to weddings; for a private session, Dreams Sapphire guests are very seldom asked for it, and we confirm the policy in writing before your date. If you are staying at another hotel, a day pass usually applies. More in our guide to outside photographers at resorts.
Sessions in Cancún, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios sessions on the Cancún coast. They show our work in the area, not necessarily at Dreams Sapphire.
Collections and Prices
Every collection includes editing and a private 4K gallery delivered in one to three business days.
| Collection | Time | Photos | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | 35 min | 15 | 245 USD |
| Glow Hour | 45 min | 25 | 325 USD |
| Essential Flow | 60 min | 35 | 395 USD |
| Creative Runway | 75 min | 50 | 475 USD |
| Visual Story | 90 min | 70 | 575 USD |
| Full Experience | 90 min | Full gallery | 725 USD |