Family with kids at the Cancún Hotel Zone enjoying the beach by IVAE Studios
Family with kids at the Cancún Hotel Zone enjoying the beach by IVAE Studios
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A Families and Couples Photoshoot at Riu Palace Peninsula: Spots, Times and Prices

In short

Riu Palace Peninsula is a Riu Palace all-inclusive on the north shore of the Hotel Zone, beside Riu Caribe, on the calm Bahía de Mujeres. The best light is the hour before sunset; families with toddlers do better at sunrise. Sessions from 245 USD.

Whether you are a couple, a family or three generations together, a session at Riu Palace Peninsula works best when the hour and the spot are chosen for this beach. Here is our plan.

The Session at a Glance

Where We Shoot

The bay shore. Calm, shallow and turquoise, ideal for walking frames in the water.

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 shore, such as Playa Langosta and Playa Tortugas, have the same calm water if you want a second setting.

Family with kids at the Cancún Hotel Zone laughing together by IVAE Studios
Family with kids at the Cancún Hotel Zone laughing together. 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 pm6:57 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
November6:58 am5:34 pm6:06 pm
December7:16 am5:35 pm6:08 pm

The bay is calm and shallow, ideal for children, and in summer the sun sets over the water to the west; in winter, the hour before sunset gives soft, even light on the sand.

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, Riu Palace Peninsula 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.

Collections and Prices

All collections include full editing and a private 4K gallery, delivered within 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 Riu Palace Peninsula?
On the property, the quieter end of the beach and any terraces or gardens with a sea view; away from the pools for clean backgrounds. Public beaches along this shore, such as Playa Langosta and Playa Tortugas, have the same calm water if you want a second setting.
What time is best for a photoshoot at Riu Palace Peninsula?
For most couples and families, the hour before sunset; for young children, sunrise. Sunset here ranges from 6:06 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 Riu Palace Peninsula?
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 Riu Palace Peninsula 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 Riu Palace Peninsula? 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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