Quote: Originally Posted by ecat522 I'm new to the website and recently engaged! We are planning on getting married in April '09 at the Barcelo Maya Beach hotel (Riviera Maya). I was browsing photographers and didn't realize they were so expensive! The average was about $3500! Is this how much they usually cost? I guess I don't really know....does the "hotel photographer" do just as good of a job or is it better to hire someone else? Please let me know! I'm lost! Thanks! I was married there in 2006 and it was a beautiful wedding. I was happy with the resort photos but they were not anything amazing. Wedding are expensive and you have to budget in the things that are important to you! Best Wishes , feel free to pm me if you have questions about the barcelo!