For young children at Rosewood Mayakoba, we suggest sunrise on the beach or a short session near the Casa del Lago lagoon pool. Golf carts save little legs, and 45 to 60 minutes is plenty before anyone gets tired.
Rosewood is more child-friendly than its quiet reputation suggests. There are shallow pool areas, a kids' club and complimentary kit for babies in the suite. Your session should use that ease instead of fighting it.
Where Little Ones Do Best
The beach at sunrise. They wake early anyway, the sand is cool and nobody else is around.
Casa del Lago. The lagoon-side pool has shallow areas and small waterfalls. The surroundings make a soft green background for the first few frames.
Punta Bonita. The beachside pool has a kiddie pool and is close to the sand, useful if you want a quick change of setting.
How We Run It
We photograph the youngest first, while they still have patience, then let them play while we catch the real moments. The group portrait comes in the first ten minutes. Ask the resort for a golf cart between settings, since they can carry children, bags and strollers. Plan around naps rather than the sunset: a happy two year old at 7 am beats a tired one at golden hour. Our guide to sunrise with young kids explains why.
Times for This Beach
Sunrise and sunset at Mayakoba on the 15th of each month in 2027.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 am | 5:56 pm | 6:28 pm |
| February | 7:18 am | 6:16 pm | 6:47 pm |
| March | 6:57 am | 6:28 pm | 6:58 pm |
| April | 6:30 am | 6:37 pm | 7:07 pm |
| May | 6:11 am | 6:47 pm | 7:18 pm |
| June | 6:07 am | 6:58 pm | 7:30 pm |
| July | 6:16 am | 7:01 pm | 7:32 pm |
| August | 6:27 am | 6:48 pm | 7:18 pm |
| September | 6:35 am | 6:22 pm | 6:51 pm |
| October | 6:43 am | 5:54 pm | 6:24 pm |
| November | 6:58 am | 5:36 pm | 6:07 pm |
| December | 7:17 am | 5:37 pm | 6:10 pm |
Rosewood Mayakoba, 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 Rosewood Mayakoba.
Which Collection
With small children, The Keepsake at 45 minutes or The Chapter at 60 minutes is usually right. Longer rarely helps at this age.
| Collection | Time | Photos | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Postcard | 35 min | 15 | 295 USD |
| The Keepsake | 45 min | 25 | 375 USD |
| The Chapter | 60 min | 35 | 475 USD |
| The Story | 75 min | 50, 2 looks | 545 USD |
| The Editorial | 90 min | 70, 2 looks | 645 USD |
| The Heirloom | 90 min | Full gallery, 2 looks | 895 USD |
How It Works
Most people book from their phone once the flights are sorted, and some from the sun lounger. Send us your dates and who is in the photos. We reply with an hour, a place to start at Rosewood Mayakoba and a collection that fits, usually the same day. We direct every minute in English or Spanish, and you get the private gallery in one to three business days.