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Stories, guides, and honest advice from a Cabo San Lucas wedding photographer — everything you wish someone had told you before you started planning.

Couple eloping on the beach at sunset in Cabo San Lucas by Ana Badillo Photography Elopements

August 2026

How to Elope in Cabo San Lucas: A Local Photographer's Guide

Legal vs. symbolic ceremonies, the best beaches and cliffs, the right season, and how to plan the smallest, most beautiful day. An honest local guide.

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Engagement photos at sunset on a Cabo San Lucas beach by Ana Badillo Photography Locations

July 2026

The Best Places for Engagement Photos in Cabo San Lucas

El Arco, hidden Corridor cliffs, the Baja desert, and the colorful streets of San José. Where engagement photos actually work, from a photographer who has shot them all.

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Luxury cliffside wedding venue in Cabo San Lucas, photographed by Ana Badillo Venues

June 2026

Best Wedding Venues in Cabo San Lucas: A Photographer's Honest Guide

Not all venues photograph the same. After years of working across Los Cabos — from El Pedregal's cliffs to Esperanza's hidden cove — I share where the best light and the best moments actually happen.

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Golden hour wedding portrait at Los Cabos by Ana Badillo Photography Planning

May 2026

Golden Hour Weddings in Los Cabos: How to Build the Perfect Timeline

There are thirty minutes in every Cabo wedding that photographers live for. Here's exactly how to plan your day so you don't miss them — and why most couples do.

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Destination wedding planning in Cabo San Lucas, photographed by Ana Badillo Planning

April 2026

How to Plan a Destination Wedding in Mexico: Everything You Need to Know

Planning a destination wedding in Mexico is about 30% more complicated than Pinterest suggests — and 300% more beautiful. Here's the real logistics, from legal marriage to guest experience.

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Romantic couples session in Cabo San Lucas by Ana Badillo Photography Tips

March 2026

Why Every Couple Getting Married in Cabo Needs a Session Before the Wedding

An engagement session isn't just about pretty photos. It's a rehearsal for being seen — and it changes everything about how you show up on your wedding day.

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