Bio

Hello! I’m Melissa Mercado

A Crazy Passionate Destination Wedding Photographer in Playa del Carmen Mexico and always smiling Dog Mom!

I believe in bringing emotion to life through images and having an absolutely awesome time in the process! (You must be forewarned…my laugh is contagious!) As a Californian who is now a full time “Playense”, I’m a global lover of images and beautiful places. I love love, people and the quirky side of life. I have an absolute passion for making your laughter and love shine through my art and I can’t wait to capture it forever. Let’s go adventure. Here’s a little more…

Just wanted to say thanks again! We can not get over how beautiful all of the pictures turned out!

- Ashley + Travis
Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen

Love the pics!
It was great to relive those moments and see the shots, they were beautifully done. :)

- Michelle + Dave + Avery
Dreams Tulum
Tulum

They are everything we hoped and dreamed they would be!!

I can't express how happy we are and how much we love the photos.
You are truly amazing!

- Patty + Nicholas
Hotel CalaLuna
Tulum

Weddings

Congratulations!

Let’s get you some information on Destination Wedding Photography in the Riviera Maya Mexico!

Your gorgeous day in the Mexican Caribbean will be full of emotion filled moments. It’s my pleasure to document them photographically and have a blast doing so! Telling the story that weaves all the moments and details and emotions together, I hope to get to know you in the months leading up to your day so that I may fully embody your perspective about your day. My hope for all weddings is that everyone is able to stay connected and focused on the love. Your day will fly by fast – enjoy it.

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Elopement

Run away to paradise…

and let me document it for you!

Have you always dreamt of an intimate destination wedding ceremony in the lushness of the Caribbean exchanging vows with the universe as your witness? I offer Elopement Wedding Photography Packages that include not only the photos, but also the Coordination, a beautiful location, officiant – all in one. I can’t wait to hear from you and help you craft the experience of a lifetime.

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Trash the Dress

Let’s get down and dirty!

*No dresses were harmed in the fun-having.

Without the hustle and bustle of a wedding day, the Riviera Maya offers so many wonderful settings to capture unique portraits in the framework of a Trash the Dress session. Wether you want to go swimming, roll around in the sand, or go zip-lining over the jungle ceiling – let me know your wildest dreams and let’s go adventure!

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Boudoir

What is Sexy?

Confident, Vulnerable and Passionate You!

Interested in one of the sexiest experiences ever? Think of a Boudoir Session in the Paradise that is the Mayan Riviera as a type of therapy to connect you to you, with the help of Champagne and Beyonce! Wether you do it for your lover or you do it for yourself – give me the confident exhibitionist or the timid sexpot and I’ll give you images that are full of love – the love you have for yourself!

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Portraits

Let’s go on a crazy fun date

and forget there’s a camera between us.

From couples on their Honeymoons, surprise Proposals of Marriages in front of the turquoise waters, to everything in between, I love Destination Portrait Sessions. They’re an amazing way to capture memories of a vacation well enjoyed. The region has so much to offer photographically, let’s adventure together, I’ll tell you what I know, tour with you some fun spots and send you home with some unforgettable memories.

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