Expecting mother in a long white dress leaning down to touch noses with her young daughter in a pale blue dress at the water's edge, maternity session by IVAE Studios
Couples · Families · Babymoons

Maternity Photographer in Cancun

Guided maternity sessions for couples expecting, families with older kids and babymoons. From 295 USD, no deposit, and a preview within 24 hours.

Your pregnancy, photographed on the trip

In Cancun, a maternity session is often part of a trip that already means something: a babymoon, a last holiday before the baby arrives, or a family vacation with soon-to-be big brothers and sisters. We meet you at your resort or a place you choose, guide every pose, and keep it short enough to enjoy the rest of your day.

We are IVAE Studios, a maternity photographer in Cancun led by Vianey Díaz. Our team brings more than 20 years of photography experience and has photographed thousands of families and couples in that time; since 2023, IVAE Studios has delivered more than 500 sessions. We work in English and Spanish across the Cancun Hotel Zone, Playa Mujeres, Costa Mujeres and the Riviera Maya.

Price
295 to 895 USD by collection, with no per-person charge and no limit on people
Start times online
6:30, 7:00 and 7:30 am, or 5:00 and 5:30 pm (other times on WhatsApp)
Delivery
A preview within 24 hours, then a private 4K gallery in 1 to 3 business days, with unlimited downloads and print rights
Payment
No deposit. You pay at the end of the session, by card or in cash, and cancellation is free up to one day before
Google rating
5.0 from 75 reviews; 29 of them mention the children

Three ways to plan a maternity session

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Couples expecting

For the two of you: the bump, your hands, a walk at the water's edge. The Postcard, 35 minutes and 15 edited photos for 295 USD, is made for couples; for a gown and a second outfit, two looks start with The Story, 75 minutes and 50 photos for 545 USD.

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With older kids or grandparents

With a toddler, their frames come first, while their patience lasts; with the whole family, the two of you usually come first, while you are fresh. The Keepsake, 45 minutes and 25 photos for 375 USD, keeps it brief; The Chapter, 60 minutes and 35 photos for 475 USD, is the one we recommend for families, grandparents included.

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A babymoon by the sea

On a babymoon the session is part of the holiday: an early start before breakfast or a late-afternoon session before dinner, on the beach in front of your resort, mixing maternity portraits with relaxed frames of the two of you. More ideas in our babymoon photography guide.

Family of four walking barefoot hand in hand along the waterline: the expecting mother in a long white dress, the father in a light blue shirt, their daughter in a pale blue dress and their son in white, photographed by IVAE Studios
A maternity session with the whole family, at the water's edge.

How a maternity session in Cancun works

01 · Before the day

Your dates, your hotel, your place

Book online or message us with your dates and hotel. We confirm your hotel's rule for outside photographers in advance (some charge a fee, paid to the hotel), then choose the place together: your resort's beach or gardens, a spot you prefer, or a nearby public beach we suggest.

02 · The light

Early morning or late afternoon

Online start times are 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30 am and 5:00 and 5:30 pm; for another hour, message us on WhatsApp. These slots keep you away from the harsh midday sun.

03 · The session

Guided posing, from the first frame

You do not need to know how to pose. We tell you where to stand and where to look, show you where your hands can rest on the bump, and set up small moments with your partner and kids.

04 · The heat

Short sessions, at your pace

Collections run from 35 to 90 minutes, and in the heat a shorter one keeps you comfortable: The Postcard is 35 minutes and The Keepsake 45. We start close to shade and pause whenever you want to sit down.

05 · After

A preview in 24 hours

A preview arrives within 24 hours, often while you are still on the trip, and your private 4K gallery follows in 1 to 3 business days, with unlimited downloads and print rights.

Which collection fits your plan

Maternity uses the same six collections as every IVAE session, each at a fixed price in US dollars. You can move up to a larger collection by paying only the difference.

01

The Postcard

35 min · 15 edited photos · 1 look

295 USD

Made for couples: a short portrait of the two of you.

02

The Keepsake

45 min · 25 edited photos · 1 look

375 USD

Brief and focused, kind on a hot day or with a toddler.

03

The Chapter

60 min · 35 edited photos · 1 look

475 USD

Recommended for families, grandparents included.

04

The Story

75 min · 50 edited photos · 2 looks

545 USD

Two looks start here: a gown, then a second outfit.

05

The Editorial

90 min · 70 edited photos · 2 looks

645 USD

Our best value: solo portraits, the two of you and the family.

06

The Heirloom

90 min · Full edited gallery · 2 looks

895 USD

Every edited photo from your session.

All six are compared on our Cancun photographer prices page, and our guide to the cost of a luxury maternity photoshoot explains what sits outside the price, such as the gown.

What to wear, and staying comfortable

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What to wear

A long dress in a light fabric that moves in the breeze, cut to follow the bump, photographs beautifully by the sea. Soft neutrals or one strong color work well; go barefoot on the sand, and dress your partner and kids in the same palette without matching. Our guide to what to wear for beach maternity photos in Cancun covers fabrics, colors and shoes.

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Comfort and safety

Heat and humidity come with the Caribbean, so we plan for them: shade nearby, water at hand, short walks on flat ground and a break whenever you want one, and many frames can be taken seated. Whether to travel, and which week of pregnancy suits a beach session, are questions for your doctor or midwife and your airline.

What expecting parents wrote

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A hot evening, kept short

“We had an incredibly hot and humid evening scheduled for our maternity pictures” … “kept the session short and sweet while still managing to capture incredible pictures” Aimee L., Google review

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Two little kids, a windy beach

“patient with our family, especially with two little kids during a windy beach session” … “a perfect mix of candid family moments, maternity memories, and natural emotions” Ashley H., Google review

III

5.0 on Google, 75 reviews

IVAE Studios is rated 5.0 on Google from 75 reviews, 29 of them mentioning the children. Both quotes are from public reviews on the IVAE Studios Google profile; read what those 29 reviews say.

Maternity photos in Cancun, answered

How much does a maternity photoshoot cost in Cancun?

With IVAE Studios, a maternity session costs 295 to 895 USD, depending on the collection. The Postcard, 35 minutes and 15 edited photos for 295 USD, is made for couples; The Keepsake is 375 USD for 45 minutes and 25 photos; The Chapter, 60 minutes and 35 photos for 475 USD, is the one we recommend for families. Two looks start with The Story at 545 USD. There is no deposit and no per-person charge; any hotel fee for outside photographers is paid to the hotel.

What time of day is best for maternity photos in Cancun?

Early morning or late afternoon. Online start times are 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30 am and 5:00 and 5:30 pm, away from the midday sun, and other times can be arranged on WhatsApp. When in your pregnancy to travel is a question for your doctor or midwife and your airline.

What should I wear for maternity photos on the beach?

A long dress in a light fabric that moves in the breeze, cut to follow the bump, in soft neutrals or one strong color. Barefoot works best on the sand. Your partner and kids can wear the same palette without matching. For a second outfit, two looks start with The Story, 75 minutes and 50 edited photos.

Can my partner and our kids join the maternity session?

Yes. There is no limit on people and no per-person charge, so your partner, older children and grandparents can all join. With a toddler, their frames come first; with the whole family, the two of you usually come first, while you are fresh. The Keepsake (45 minutes) or The Chapter (60 minutes) work well with children, and for groups of up to 16 we can arrange full-van transportation to another location.

Where do maternity sessions in Cancun take place?

At your resort, on its beach or in its gardens, or at a place you choose; if you are not sure, we suggest a nearby public beach. We work across the Cancun Hotel Zone, Playa Mujeres, Costa Mujeres and the Riviera Maya, and we confirm your hotel's rule for outside photographers before the day.

How fast do we receive our maternity photos?

A preview arrives within 24 hours. Your private 4K gallery follows in 1 to 3 business days, with unlimited downloads and print rights.

Plan your maternity session

Tell us your dates and where you are staying, or book online. There is no deposit: you pay at the end of the session, by card or in cash, and cancellation is free up to one day before.