Guides
Plan your photos like a local
Practical advice from someone who photographs in Punta Cana every week.
The best places for a photoshoot in Punta Cana
Resort, Macao, Juanillo, Bávaro or Uvero Alto? How to choose the right spot for your photos, from someone who shoots there every week.
Macao Beach photoshoot guide
Why Macao is the most photogenic beach near Punta Cana, when to go, what to wear and how to get there for your session.
What to wear for family photos in Punta Cana
Simple color palettes, fabrics and outfit tips so your family looks good together on the beach — without matching t-shirts.
How to plan a surprise proposal in Punta Cana
Choosing the spot, timing it with the light, keeping it secret and making sure every second is photographed.
The best time of day for photos in Punta Cana
Sunrise or sunset? Why midday light is a problem on the beach and how sunset times change through the year.
Punta Cana honeymoon photoshoot guide
When to book during your trip, whether to bring the wedding dress, and ideas that make honeymoon photos feel personal.
Punta Cana wedding photography guide
How to plan your destination wedding timeline around the light, how many hours of coverage you need and what to ask your photographer.
What happens if it rains during your photoshoot?
How Caribbean weather really works, when we shoot anyway, and how rescheduling works during your stay.
How to choose a Punta Cana wedding photographer
What to look at beyond pretty portfolio photos — full galleries, experience with resorts, languages, family photos and how the day will really run.
Outfit changes during a Punta Cana photoshoot
When a second outfit makes sense, how much time it takes, where to change on the beach or at a resort, and how to plan it so you don't lose the best light.
The questions people ask me before a photoshoot
My husband hates photos. What if the kids need a break? Do you tell us what to do? Honest answers to what tourists ask before booking.
5 things every bride should keep in mind on her Punta Cana wedding day
Planning Punta Cana weddings or a beach photoshoot? Five honest things every bride should know before she looks for a wedding photographer — heat at noon, Caribbean rain, and the light that actually flatters you.
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