Book a private 30-minute photo session in Yelapa to capture beachside portraits with a local professional. Expect edited HD images within about four business days and a shoot tailored to your party in this boat-access village south of Puerto Vallarta.
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A hush of Pacific air and the soft slap of waves set the frame before the shutter clicks — Yelapa’s shorelines make for immediate, intimate photos. Walkable only by boat, the village’s narrow sand fringe and steep, jungle-clad slopes create low-key backdrops: tide-worn rocks, a palm-scattered beach, and paths that climb toward sunlight through pepper trees.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
30 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; short walk on sand or cobblestone may be required to reach scenic spots
Wildlife
History
Yelapa developed as a remote fishing village on Banderas Bay and retains a rhythm tied to the sea and small-scale agriculture, with limited road access shaping its character.
Conservation
Visitors should stick to marked paths, avoid disturbing nesting birds on quiet beaches, and minimize single-use plastics to protect coastal waters and local streams.
Reserve your spot on the Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Yelapa today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Plan for transport by water taxi
Yelapa is accessible only by boat; allow extra time for the water taxi from Puerto Vallarta or Boca de Tomatlán and confirm pickup points with your photographer.
Schedule around golden hour
Aim for the hour after sunrise or before sunset for the softest light and fewer crowds — your photographer can advise the exact timing.
Bring insect repellent
Jungle-adjacent paths and shaded groves can hold mosquitoes, especially late afternoon and after rain — a small repellent helps comfort during the shoot.
Pack a lightweight reflector or scarf
A small reflector or white scarf gives the photographer an easy tool to reduce shadows and add catchlight for portraits on bright sand.
Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Protects skin during outdoor shoots, especially during midday sessions.
Spare phone battery or power bank
Keeps devices charged for backup photos and communication with your photographer.
Lightweight shoes or sandals
Comfortable, grippy footwear helps on sand, rocks, and village cobblestones.
summer
An extra outfit or simple props
A quick change or a prop (hat, shawl) adds variety to a short session.