Real LGBTQ+ wedding, elopement, and proposal stories from Cancun and the Riviera Maya, photographed by Tam Rico Photo.
LGBTQ+ love stories photographed by Tam Rico Photo. I'm a local Cancun photographer and a member of the community, and every wedding, elopement, and proposal here was celebrated exactly as it deserved. Looking to plan your own? Start with my LGBTQ+ wedding photographer in Cancun page.
Choosing a wedding photographer is personal. Choosing an LGBTQ+ wedding photographer for your destination wedding in Cancun? That’s deeply personal. You’re not just looking for someone who takes great photos. You’re looking for someone who sees your love for exactly what it is, someone who doesn’t fumble with pronouns, someone who doesn’t need you to…
A Three-Day Celebration a lifetime of love LGBTQ Wedding at Rosewood Mayakoba A Three-Day Wedding Weekend in the Riviera Maya SARA + EMILY Sara and Emily came all the way from New York to say “I do” at Rosewood Mayakoba, and they brought everyone they loved with them. This wasn’t a quiet elopement. This was…
How to Feel Comfortable in Front of the Camera as an LGBTQ+ Couple in Cancun Is it safe to be fully ourselves here? As a same sex wedding photographer in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, I know this moment well. When a queer couple comes to me for a wedding, elopement, or couples session, there’s…
Planning a destination wedding in Cancun or the Riviera Maya? Here’s what your wedding photographer wants you to know about resort vendor fees. One of the most exciting, and sometimes overwhelming experiences a couple can go through. You’re coordinating everything from thousands of miles away, managing budgets, communicating with vendors in a different country, and…
The Wedding I Didn’t Know I Was Photographing: Matt & Adam’s Sunrise Elopement in Playa del Carmen When a Couples Photo Session Becomes a Surprise Gay Elopement in Mexico I thought I was showing up for a couples photo session. Beautiful, yes. Meaningful, absolutely. But what unfolded at sunrise on a quiet Playa del Carmen…
Cancun, Mexico Playa Delfines THE IDEAL VENUE FOR Same Sex COUPLES WANTING TO CREATE A ROMANTIC & CASUAL Elopement Brooke and Amy’s love story brought them all the way to Cancun for their dream wedding! Since their hotel didn’t allow outside photographers, we snuck away for a beautiful morning session in Playa Delfines. This peaceful…
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Every story on this blog comes from real couples who trusted Tam Rico Photo with their big moment. As a photographer local to Cancun, I don't fly in for your wedding. I'm already here, scouting light, tides, and hidden corners year round. If you're dreaming about a beach ceremony, a cenote wedding in Tulum, or a surprise proposal your partner will never see coming, you'll find honest answers here. And when you're ready to talk about your own story, I'd love to hear it. Love looks good on everyone.
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