Cenote Photoshoot
Tulum & Playa del carmen

Experience a cenote photoshoot designed for those who want the atmosphere of the cenote without necessarily being fully underwater.

Sessions can take place at the water’s surface, half in/ half out, or in the surrounding jungle — always guided and adapted to your comfort.

 

This experience is for you if:

  • You love the cenote environment but don’t necessarily want to be fully underwater

  • You feel more comfortable staying above water or working at the surface

  • You are looking for natural, artistic images without forced posing

  • You want a mix of water, light and jungle in the same session

  • You prefer a slower, more relaxed experience

a beautiful brunette girl is sitting in the water of a cenote in profile, leaning on one of her arms

What makes this different?

This is not an underwater photoshoot.

The entire session takes place above the water or at the surface, combining natural movement in shallow areas, half-water portraits and moments in the surrounding jungle.

Because you are never fully submerged, the experience feels more relaxed, accessible and easier to enjoy from the beginning.

The focus is on creating natural, powerful images while staying connected to the environment — without the physical demands of a full underwater session.

How this photoshoot works?

We meet at the cenote early in the morning, when the light is softer and the space is quieter.

Before starting, I guide you through simple positioning and movement so you feel comfortable in front of the camera.

We begin with the easiest part of the session — usually above water or at the surface — and gradually explore different areas depending on your comfort level.

The session flows naturally between water and land, without rushing, allowing you to relax and enjoy the environment.

Cenote Photoshoot Packages

Solo Photoshoot

Couple Photoshoot

What people says about their experience?

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Carolina Wells
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I had an amazing experience with Emilia during my cenote photoshoot. She is such a talented and creative photographer, and the whole session felt very natural and enjoyable. I especially loved that we did the photoshoot both underwater and above the water, which allowed us to capture the cenote from completely different perspectives. Emilia has a great eye for composition, light, and details, and she made me feel very comfortable throughout the entire session. If you’re looking for a cenote photoshoot or underwater photography experience in the Riviera Maya, I highly recommend Emilia. She is professional, creative, and truly passionate about what she does. I absolutely love the photos she captured for me! 🩵
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Nicole Topham
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Emilia was so helpful right from the beginning in helping me decide what colours and outfits would look best in the water. She was so patient during the shoot nothing ever felt rushed and as this was my first time doing something like this I had so much guidance throughout the shoot! The photos came out amazing and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for any photos! Thank you so much again for making one of my childhood wishes come true🖤
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constanza gulminelli
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I met Emilia in Morocco and ended up booking a photoshoot with her on a whim. It turned out to be one of the best decisions of the trip. Not only was the experience fun and effortless, but the photos completely exceeded my expectations. She has an incredible eye for capturing both the beauty of a place and the personality of the person in front of the camera. Now I can't wait to book an underwater cenote session with her in Mexico!
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Thaint
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Emilia is absolutely amazing. She has so much patience and her photos are incredible. I’ve done multiple shoots with her and every time is such a joy. She’s simply just magic.
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Saul Mor
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I had the opportunity to meet Emilia when we went diving together; she is an excellent instructor with the experience to make you feel comfortable and ensure you have an unforgettable adventure. She is also an excellent and highly professional photographer; thanks to her talent, creativity, and experience, her work captures colors, beauty, and nature, transforming a fleeting moment into a photograph. tube la opotunidad de conocer a Emilia cuando buceamos juntos, una exelente instructora con la experiencia para hacerte sentir comodo y que tengas una aventura inolvidable, es una exelente y muy profecional fotografa, su trabajo gracias a su talento, creatividad y experiencia hace plasmar los colores, la bellza y la naturaleza a un momento hecho fotografia.
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Eugenia Parcero Fernandez
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had an amazing experience doing an underwater photoshoot with her. From the very beginning she was incredibly professional, patient, and kind. She carefully explained how I should dive and move underwater to get the best shots, which made me feel very comfortable during the whole session. We spent a wonderful day doing the photoshoot and the atmosphere was relaxed, fun, and very enjoyable. The final results completely exceeded my expectations — the photos turned out absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a special and professional underwater photography experience.
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Muy linda y profesional
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Darren Cosgrove
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A truly incredible experience. Emilia was so patient and calm and gave us all the knowledge we needed for the underwater part of the shoot. HIGHLY recommended. Thank you and see you again ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Luis Aguilar
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Increíble la experiencia! totalmente recomendado! experiencia única en pareja!
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Jonathan Dvorkin
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Amazing experience of photoshut session on and under the water. Emilia is very professional, patient and prepossessing person. We really enjoyed this unforgettable experience and grateful for a wonderful photos which will leave it in our memories.

F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

The cenote is located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, 20 minutes each way.

No. This session is designed to stay above water or at the surface only. If you’re looking for fully underwater images, that’s a different experience.

I’ll guide you before the session, but for cenote photoshoots, earthy tones tend to work beautifully with the natural surroundings.

Subtle details like shine, metallic elements or pearls can also add a nice contrast and catch the light in a unique way.

I usually recommend solid colors, so the focus stays on the cenote and the overall atmosphere rather than busy patterns.

Underwater photo sessions start early in the morning (8-9 am max).
The reason is the quality of the morning light and that at that time there are practically no people

The transportation is not included. If you have your own car I will send you the location and we are gonna meet in the entrance. Otherwise you have local buses leaving from Playa del Carmen and Tulum that leave you at cenote entrance. 

In case you are located in PDC I can organice a trusted taxi for you with an extra fee.

Yes! Underwater photos are more difficult to edit due to several factors. But I am quite detailed at this point and I love working with colors and lighting.

Of course! You can select more photos for 350 mx pesos each.

Some people prefer to leave that job to me and I take care of the selection and others prefer to do it themselves. In this last case, in the 2 days after the photo session I will send you all the photos (unedited and with watermark) so that you can make your selection.

A 30% deposit is required to secure your date. The remaining balance is paid on the day of the session, after the photoshoot.

Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund of the deposit.

If cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice, the deposit is non-refundable but can be applied to a rescheduled session.

In case of heavy rain or unsafe conditions, the session will be rescheduled.

It usually takes me between 7  and 10 days. You’ll receive a private online gallery via email, where you can view and download your selected images

It depends a lot on the season. Preferably 1 week before. In case of availability, I take reservations 48 hours in advance to make sure I have everything organized. If you have any question or if you are ready to book a session, contact me through this website or whatsapp. We will find a date that both suit us.

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