Paradisus Cancún is a family-friendly luxury all-inclusive by Meliá, famous for its five glass-roofed pyramids, with venues facing either the sea or the lagoon. Book the last hour of daylight, or sunrise with small children. Our sessions start at 245 USD and arrive in one to three business days.
Whether you are a couple, a family or three generations together, a session at Paradisus Cancún works best when the hour and the spot are chosen for this beach. Here is our plan.
The Session at a Glance
- ResortFamily-friendly luxury all-inclusive by Meliá
- LandmarkFive glass-roofed pyramids
- VenuesFive indoor and outdoor, facing the sea or the lagoon
- Beach facesEast, onto the open Caribbean
Where We Shoot
The pyramids. Glass-roofed pyramids give graphic, architectural frames.
The lagoon side. For a sunset over the water, the lagoon-facing areas are the place.
The water's edge. We always finish at the shoreline, away from the pools and loungers, where the background is only sea and sky.
Nearby. Public beaches along this stretch, such as Playa Marlin and Playa Ballenas, offer wide sand if you want a second setting.

Sunrise or Sunset
Times for this beach on the 15th of each month in 2027.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 am | 5:54 pm | 6:26 pm |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:27 pm | 6:57 pm |
| May | 6:09 am | 6:47 pm | 7:18 pm |
| June | 6:05 am | 6:58 pm | 7:30 pm |
| July | 6:14 am | 7:00 pm | 7:32 pm |
| September | 6:34 am | 6:21 pm | 6:50 pm |
| November | 6:57 am | 5:34 pm | 6:06 pm |
| December | 7:16 am | 5:35 pm | 6:08 pm |
The beach faces east: the hour before sunset gives soft, even light, and sunrise lifts straight out of the sea. For a sunset over water, the Nichupté lagoon is just across the boulevard.
How the Photographer Gets In
How does the photographer get in? As your guest. Tell the Paradisus Cancún front desk our name and the time of the session in advance, and we check in at the lobby like anyone meeting you for dinner. A short private session for a staying guest is very seldom charged the outside vendor fee used for weddings, and we confirm the current policy with the resort in writing. Non-guests should plan for a day pass, as our access guide explains.
Sessions in the Cancún Hotel Zone, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios sessions on the beaches of the Cancún Hotel Zone. They show our work in the area, not necessarily at Paradisus Cancún.












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 |

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