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Puerto Vallarta Engagement Photography
Chas Studios provides Puerto Vallarta engagement photography for couples planning a destination wedding, celebrating a proposal, or visiting the Mexican coast. Based in Puerto Vallarta, we photograph engagement sessions in Conchas Chinas, Zona Romántica, Punta Mita, Sayulita, and throughout the Riviera Nayarit.
Puerto Vallarta offers warm golden sunsets, ocean views, jungle backdrops, and colorful streets. We use natural light intentionally, scheduling sessions around the softest times of day to create clean, timeless images. Our style is candid and relaxed, blending documentary storytelling with subtle guidance so you never feel overly posed.
During your Puerto Vallarta engagement session, we focus on movement and interaction. Walking along the beach, exploring cobblestone streets, or simply standing close in quiet moments, we capture connection in a way that feels effortless. We provide light direction when needed to create flattering composition and natural body language, but we avoid anything stiff or artificial.
Engagement photography in Puerto Vallarta is especially popular for surprise proposals, destination wedding save-the-dates, and couples traveling from the United States and Canada. We understand the logistics of beach lighting, weather patterns, and timing so your session runs smoothly.
Recent Puerto Vallarta Engagements
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Engagement Photography FAQ
We’re based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Our engagement photography style is natural and candid, with gentle direction to help you feel comfortable. We focus on real connection and movement rather than stiff posing, creating images that feel relaxed, refined, and true to you.
The best place to propose is at your hotel. It can be on the beach, a romantic dinner, or you can ask the concierge for alternatives. It can also be at another restaurant or beach outside your hotel (you can ask us for recommendations).
We provide two options: (1) Surprise photoshoot: We capture the moment hidden in the distance with a zoom lens, and then have a session with the remainder of the time. (2) Planned photoshoot: Your partner is aware of the photoshoot. At some point in the session, you can propose and then continue with the photoshoot.
We recommend having the photo session in the morning, 1-2 hours after sunrise, or in the evening, one hour before sunset. However, anytime is possible. Ask for specific times as sunrise and sunset change throughout the year.
Normally, one hour is sufficient. If it lasts longer, we can add extra time (at an additional cost).
We recommend light, comfortable beachwear. As an example, women could wear dresses and men could wear linen pants. Neutral colors always look great, such as white/cream, gray, tans, and browns, or pastel colors. Solid colors (rather than prints) allow for a clean, minimal look. Recommend accessories: hats, sunglasses, and scarves.
In one hour, we recommend a maximum of two wardrobe changes. In two hours, there can be up to 3 wardrobe changes.
We offer gentle guidance to ensure you feel comfortable while capturing a variety of poses. Our goal is for you to look natural and candid in every shot. Little by little, you will feel very comfortable in front of the camera!
For a one-hour photo session, we deliver 60 photos selected and edited. For a two-hour photo session, we deliver 120 photos selected and edited.
You will receive photos no later than 7 days after the session. Videos: maximum 14 days after the session.
For photography, we use the Canon R6 and R6 Mark II and Alien Bee lighting equipment. Lenses: 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.4, and 100mm macro 1.4. For video, we use the Sony 7 III, DJI Mavic Pro drone, Ronin RSC2 stabilizer, RODE microphones, and ZOOM H6 audio recorder.
We can remove background objects, adjust lighting, and correct aesthetics. The possibilities are endless but edits are light to maintain the natural beauty of the photograph.
As stated in our cancellation policy, we hold onto the deposit as a cancellation fee. However, you can use the deposit toward a future photoshoot without an expiration date.
We recommend that our clients look for photo inspiration on Pinterest and Instagram and share them with us. That way, we’ll know what kind of photos you like.
Yes! Our in-house videographer provides videography and aerial drone footage.
CAPTURE THE MOMENT SHE’LL NEVER FORGET.