Underwater at Riviera Maya

Cenotes or “sacred water”—a deep natural pit, or sinkhole, characteristic of Mexico—provides the ideal backdrop for theatrical romance. Photographer Ivan Luckie is fascinated by the possibilities and captures many trash-the-dress moments in one of various locations along the Riviera Maya.

Riviera Maya, a favourite for destination brides, runs south of Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean and comprises: Tulum, the only archaeological site located by the sea; Xel-Ha, the largest natural aquarium in the world; and silky beaches and Mayan caves and villages.

You can take a leisurely stroll along “La Quinta Avenida” of Playa del Carmen and enjoy the wide variety of bars, restaurants and shops.

Courtney and Patrick perform coordinated jumping and swimming movements. – Photos by Ivan Luckie Photography, luckiephotography.com

magical lighting falling off face and body for a dramatic look with fetal “air suspended” pose – Photos by Ivan Luckie Photography, luckiephotography.com

Bubbles captured amongst a combination of still and dynamic objects. – Photos by Ivan Luckie Photography, luckiephotography.com

Cenotes are known for uneven ground and shallow and deep areas; here Brianna and Allen embrace amongst tree roots and rocks in a deep hole. – Photos by Ivan Luckie Photography, luckiephotography.com

Courtney and Patrick’s striking “air and water” pose – Photos by Ivan Luckie Photography, luckiephotography.com

An unplanned and natural moment between Zhania and Alex which turned out to be a favorite. – Photos by Ivan Luckie Photography, luckiephotography.com