Family at Cancún photographed by IVAE Studios
Family at Cancún photographed by IVAE Studios
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A Families and Couples Photoshoot at Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach: Spots, Times and Prices

In short

Coral Beach sits at Punta Cancún, where the calm bay meets the open sea: sunrise on the Caribbean side and, in summer, a sunset over the bay. The lighthouse beach and calm shallow water suit couples and families. Sessions start at 245 USD.

Few hotels in Cancún give you two seas in one walk. Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach does, from its position at Punta Cancún. That means variety in a single session: calm bay water for children, the lighthouse and the open Caribbean nearby. Here is how we plan it.

The Session at a Glance

Where We Shoot

Sunrise Beach and the lighthouse. When not booked for a wedding, the beach with Cancún's lighthouse behind it is a signature frame.

The bay. North-facing, calm and shallow: ideal for children and for couples walking into the water.

The Infinite Club Deck. Height and sea views for the last light, when available.

Family at Cancún during a beach session by IVAE Studios
Family at Cancún during a beach session. IVAE Studios.

Sunrise or Sunset

Times for this beach on the 15th of each month in 2027.

MonthSunriseGoldenSunset
January7:27 am5:54 pm6:26 pm
March6:56 am6:27 pm6:56 pm
May6:09 am6:47 pm7:18 pm
June6:05 am6:58 pm7:30 pm
July6:14 am7:00 pm7:32 pm
September6:34 am6:21 pm6:50 pm
November6:57 am5:34 pm6:05 pm
December7:16 am5:35 pm6:08 pm

Families with young children do best at sunrise; couples in the hour before sunset, especially in summer when the sun sets over the bay.

How the Photographer Gets In

If you are staying at Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach, the photographer comes in as your invited guest: give the front desk our name and the session time a day or two ahead, and we check in at the lobby. For a private session, a staying guest is very seldom asked for the outside vendor fee that resorts charge for weddings, but policies change, so we confirm it with the resort in writing before your date. If you are staying elsewhere, expect a day pass for the photographer. Our guide to bringing an outside photographer to a resort covers both cases.

Collections and Prices

Every collection includes editing and a private 4K gallery delivered in one to three business days.

CollectionTimePhotosPrice
Spark35 min15245 USD
Glow Hour45 min25325 USD
Essential Flow60 min35395 USD
Creative Runway75 min50475 USD
Visual Story90 min70575 USD
Full Experience90 minFull gallery725 USD

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best photo spots at Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach?
Sunrise Beach with Cancún's lighthouse behind it when it is free, the calm shallow bay beach, and the elevated Infinite Club Deck for the last light.
What time is best for a photoshoot at Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach?
For most couples and families, the hour before sunset; for young children, sunrise. Sunset here ranges from 6:05 pm in mid-winter to 7:32 pm in mid-summer, and Quintana Roo does not use daylight saving.
Can I bring an outside photographer to Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach?
Yes. As a staying guest, give the front desk the photographer's name and the session time in advance. A private session is very seldom charged the outside vendor fee used for weddings, but we confirm the current policy with the resort in writing. Non-guests usually need a day pass.
How much does a photoshoot at Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach cost?
IVAE Studios sessions start at 245 USD for 35 minutes and 15 edited photos. Essential Flow, the most chosen, is 395 USD for 60 minutes and 35 photos, and the Full Experience is 725 USD for 90 minutes with the full gallery. Galleries arrive in one to three business days.

Vianey Díaz

Director · IVAE Studios

Vianey founded IVAE Studios in Cancún 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.

Relaxed sessions, real moments

IVAE Studios was founded in Cancún in 2023 by Vianey Díaz and has delivered more than 500 sessions on this coast, with 5.0 stars across 66 Google reviews. We direct gently, in English or Spanish, so nobody has to know how to pose.

Now booking 2026 & 2027

Staying at Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach? Book your session.

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

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