Elopements on the beaches, cliffs and villas of Cabo San Lucas. Ana Badillo has photographed 400+ weddings and intimate elopements in Los Cabos since 2012, with a 5.0 rating from 50+ Google reviews. She plans tiny timelines around the exact moment the light is best. Last updated: September 2026.
| Service | Elopement and intimate wedding photography in Los Cabos |
| Photographer | Ana Badillo, based in Cabo San Lucas since 2012 |
| Experience | 400+ weddings and elopements, 5.0 from 50+ Google reviews |
| Locations | Beaches, cliffs, villas and resorts across the Los Cabos corridor |
| Best light | Tiny timelines built around the best light of the day |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
Maybe you don't want the big wedding. Maybe you want the two of you, barefoot on the sand at first light, saying the words that matter with no one watching but the sea. An elopement in Cabo San Lucas can be exactly that — quiet, intimate, and more beautiful than any ballroom.
We're Ana Badillo and Frank, elopement and small-wedding photographers based in Cabo San Lucas. Some of our favorite days are the smallest ones: a sunrise vow exchange on an empty beach, a cliffside "I do" above the Pacific, a handful of loved ones toasting at a private villa. Our style is editorial and colorful, but never staged into stiffness. We photograph the real moment, so it feels like you for the rest of your life.
Why elope in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo gives you the arch at Land's End, dramatic Pacific cliffs, golden desert light, and the calm turquoise of the Sea of Cortez — all within a short drive. For an elopement, that variety is a gift: we can chase the exact light and backdrop that suits the two of you, without the logistics of a large celebration pulling your day in ten directions.
Because we live here, we know where the crowds are and where they aren't, when each location catches the best light, and how to plan a tiny timeline that still breathes. We coordinate with you and any vendors in English or Spanish, so nothing gets lost in translation.
What coverage looks like
Every elopement is built around your hours of coverage, so it maps cleanly onto the day you want — whether that's a single golden hour together or a half-day that includes getting ready, the ceremony, and a sunset celebration with your small group. You'll receive a gallery of beautifully edited high-resolution images, and a sneak peek soon after your day so you can start sharing right away.
Permits, witnesses and logistics
Beach ceremonies in Mexico may involve permit or permission requirements depending on the location and whether the beach is public or part of a private venue. Because the rules change and vary by spot, we confirm what applies to your exact beach rather than assuming — and either way, we plan for arriving early to scout the spot, a backup location in case of weather or crowding, and checking with the venue or town when the beach isn't private.
Many Mexican jurisdictions require witnesses for a legally binding ceremony, separate from whether the ceremony itself is symbolic or legal. We'll point you to a local notario or coordinator to confirm the specifics for your date. Couples doing a symbolic elopement, with the legal marriage handled at home, have more flexibility here.
Before booking any elopement photographer, it's worth asking how many hours of coverage are included, whether a specific beach and a backup location are part of the plan, and what happens if weather forces a change on the day — elopements often have less room to reschedule than a fully planned wedding.
Elopement locations across Los Cabos
El Arco and Land's End by water, the Pacific cliffs near Pedregal, quiet corners of Médano Beach, the desert and cactus fields at sunset, and the softer Sea of Cortez side toward San José del Cabo. We also photograph intimate villa and resort elopements throughout the Tourist Corridor, Todos Santos, and La Paz — and we travel internationally for couples who want us with them wherever they run away to say "I do."
Ready to start? Reach out with your date and where you're dreaming of, and we'll send availability and a custom proposal built around your elopement.