St. Regis Kanai sits in the Kanai development north of Playa del Carmen, with a beach on the open Caribbean and jungle around it. Sessions start at 245 USD.
St. Regis Kanai combines refined architecture with the jungle and the sea. Here is how we plan a session there.
The Session at a Glance
- ResortSt. Regis (Marriott), in the Kanai development
- NeighboursEtéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection
- Beach facesEast, onto the open Caribbean
Where We Shoot
The beach. Open Caribbean, best at sunrise and in the last light.
The architecture and gardens. Clean, elegant frames when the sun is strong.

Sunrise or Sunset
Times for this beach on the 15th of each month in 2027.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 am | 5:56 pm | 6:28 pm |
| March | 6:57 am | 6:28 pm | 6:57 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 |
| September | 6:35 am | 6:22 pm | 6:51 pm |
| November | 6:58 am | 5:36 pm | 6:07 pm |
| December | 7:16 am | 5:37 pm | 6:10 pm |
The beach faces east: sunrise lifts out of the sea, and the evening light is soft and even.
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, St. Regis Kanai 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 the Riviera Maya, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios sessions along the Riviera Maya. They show our work in the area, not necessarily at St. Regis Kanai.












Collections and Prices
All collections include full editing and a private 4K gallery, delivered within 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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