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Ruben Chan Photographer | Reviews
Top 5 
12 years Capturing authentic, heartfelt wedding moments with natural, relaxed, and genuine photography.
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$3 800 
28 Reviews for Ruben Chan
5 out of 5. Recommended by 100% of couples
If you’re looking for a photographer who truly cares about his clients, look no further than Ruben. From the very beginning, he took the time to get to know us, meeting with us several times before our wedding so he could genuinely understand who we are as a couple. That connection made all the difference.
On our wedding day, amidst all the excitement and chaos, Ruben was a calming presence. He kept us grounded and reminded us what the day was really about, our love for each other. He didn’t just take beautiful photos; he captured the emotion, the laughter, the happy tears, and every little moment that made our wedding the best day of our lives. Looking through our photos feels like reliving the entire day.
To say we appreciate Ruben is an understatement. By the end of this experience, he felt less like our photographer and more like a friend. In fact, our only regret is that we never thought to get a photo with him!
We are beyond grateful to have had Ruben by our side and cannot recommend him highly enough. If you want someone who will truly see you, tell your story, and create memories you’ll cherish forever, Ruben is the photographer you want.
On our wedding day, amidst all the excitement and chaos, Ruben was a calming presence. He kept us grounded and reminded us what the day was really about, our love for each other. He didn’t just take beautiful photos; he captured the emotion, the laughter, the happy tears, and every little moment that made our wedding the best day of our lives. Looking through our photos feels like reliving the entire day.
To say we appreciate Ruben is an understatement. By the end of this experience, he felt less like our photographer and more like a friend. In fact, our only regret is that we never thought to get a photo with him!
We are beyond grateful to have had Ruben by our side and cannot recommend him highly enough. If you want someone who will truly see you, tell your story, and create memories you’ll cherish forever, Ruben is the photographer you want.
From our very first consultation call, Ruben impressed us with his professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine passion for his craft. He took the time to understand our vision and made us feel completely confident that he would capture every important moment of our wedding day, memories we’ll be able to relive for years to come through his lens.
On the day of the wedding, both Ruben and his videographer, Guillermo (“Memo”), were incredibly punctual, professional, and supportive. My wife and I are not natural in front of a camera, we never know how to pose or even what to do with our hands, but Ruben made the entire experience feel effortless. He guided us with confidence and helped us feel comfortable.
He made sure we got every shot we wanted with our family and friends, while also capturing so many beautiful candid and intimate moments throughout the day. Looking through the photos and footage, it’s clear how much care and thought went into preserving our memories.
If you're looking for a wedding photographer who truly cares about his clients, is passionate about his work, and goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results, Ruben is the person to hire. Huge thanks as well to Memo for helping capture our day so perfectly.
We couldn't be happier with our experience. 10 out of 10 HIGHLY recommended! ❤️
On the day of the wedding, both Ruben and his videographer, Guillermo (“Memo”), were incredibly punctual, professional, and supportive. My wife and I are not natural in front of a camera, we never know how to pose or even what to do with our hands, but Ruben made the entire experience feel effortless. He guided us with confidence and helped us feel comfortable.
He made sure we got every shot we wanted with our family and friends, while also capturing so many beautiful candid and intimate moments throughout the day. Looking through the photos and footage, it’s clear how much care and thought went into preserving our memories.
If you're looking for a wedding photographer who truly cares about his clients, is passionate about his work, and goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results, Ruben is the person to hire. Huge thanks as well to Memo for helping capture our day so perfectly.
We couldn't be happier with our experience. 10 out of 10 HIGHLY recommended! ❤️
Ruben was amazing. We interviewed about four different photographers before speaking with him, and as soon as we did, we knew he would be the perfect fit.
He is incredibly detail-oriented, stayed right on schedule throughout the entire day, and remained so calm and steady even when I wasn’t. That kind of presence made a huge difference.
Many of my friends who have recently gotten married have shared that photographers often leave shortly after the dance floor opens, but Ruben and his videographer stayed until the very end. I truly appreciate that commitment, and I can’t wait to see all the incredible memories they captured for us.
Almost every single guest commented on his kindness, attentiveness, and how available he was throughout the night. At one point, a friend even lost her wedding ring in the grass, and Ruben immediately stepped in, pulled out his light, and helped us search until we found it.
It honestly felt like we had a friend photographing our wedding. I’m so grateful for the entire experience and cannot recommend him highly enough.
He is incredibly detail-oriented, stayed right on schedule throughout the entire day, and remained so calm and steady even when I wasn’t. That kind of presence made a huge difference.
Many of my friends who have recently gotten married have shared that photographers often leave shortly after the dance floor opens, but Ruben and his videographer stayed until the very end. I truly appreciate that commitment, and I can’t wait to see all the incredible memories they captured for us.
Almost every single guest commented on his kindness, attentiveness, and how available he was throughout the night. At one point, a friend even lost her wedding ring in the grass, and Ruben immediately stepped in, pulled out his light, and helped us search until we found it.
It honestly felt like we had a friend photographing our wedding. I’m so grateful for the entire experience and cannot recommend him highly enough.
Ruben and his team are the absolute best. When we met with Ruben for the initial consultation, it was obvious the amount of passion he puts into his work. He was able to walk us through his process and help put our anxieties at ease.
Meeting with him and the team at our welcome party, the kindness and creativity instantly jumped out at us. They did a great job at helping craft the perfect poses to deliver fantastic results. His dedication to getting the perfect shot is truly unmatched- he demonstrated his commitment by sprinting up 4 flights of stairs mid-ceremony to capture the wedding perfectly.
He did a wonderful job and would highly recommend him to any and everyone!
Meeting with him and the team at our welcome party, the kindness and creativity instantly jumped out at us. They did a great job at helping craft the perfect poses to deliver fantastic results. His dedication to getting the perfect shot is truly unmatched- he demonstrated his commitment by sprinting up 4 flights of stairs mid-ceremony to capture the wedding perfectly.
He did a wonderful job and would highly recommend him to any and everyone!
Thank you Ruben for your amazing pictures!
From our first meeting, he made us feel comfortable as not everyone is always at ease to be photographed.
His professionalism, artistic style, and attention to detail were exceptional throughout the entire day.
The photos are absolutely stunning and reflect all emotions that we had during the day and atmosphere of our wedding. Looking through them allows us to relive every special moment all over again.
We are incredibly grateful for the memories and we recommend him to any couple!
Thank you again!
From our first meeting, he made us feel comfortable as not everyone is always at ease to be photographed.
His professionalism, artistic style, and attention to detail were exceptional throughout the entire day.
The photos are absolutely stunning and reflect all emotions that we had during the day and atmosphere of our wedding. Looking through them allows us to relive every special moment all over again.
We are incredibly grateful for the memories and we recommend him to any couple!
Thank you again!
He was awesome!! If you’re looking for a photographer near Playa Del Carmen/ Riviera Maya, book him!! He did an awesome job of photographing our special day while making it as smooth and seamless as possible!
Chan photographed and filmed our wedding in Bacalar, Quintana Roo, with guests coming from Mexico, the U.S. and Europe. He met with us beforehand to understand what we wanted and took his time during the getting-ready, which gave us some of our favorite shots. He and his team were attentive all day, and the photos and videos came out beautifully. We highly recommend his services !
From the very first conversation with Rubén, we knew we had made the right choice. He brings an incredible energy that made us feel comfortable and at ease even before the big day, his communication was crystal clear and he came full of ideas and proposals throughout the entire planning process.
We had never organized an event of this scale before, so we honestly didn't know what to expect. His experience became a constant guide that allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every single moment without a worry. His style is a beautiful blend of two worlds: directed photography and documentary photography capturing not just the moments, but the real emotions behind them.
During the couple session, he helped us relax and flow naturally, and the results were simply spectacular. The day we received our photos, we were overwhelmed with joy reliving that beautiful day through his images far exceeded anything we could have imagined. We recommend him without hesitation! Thank you for everything, Rubén.
We had never organized an event of this scale before, so we honestly didn't know what to expect. His experience became a constant guide that allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every single moment without a worry. His style is a beautiful blend of two worlds: directed photography and documentary photography capturing not just the moments, but the real emotions behind them.
During the couple session, he helped us relax and flow naturally, and the results were simply spectacular. The day we received our photos, we were overwhelmed with joy reliving that beautiful day through his images far exceeded anything we could have imagined. We recommend him without hesitation! Thank you for everything, Rubén.
Para nuestro aniversario número 10 de bodas ; fue la mejor opción ;nos guió en la forma ideal para tomarlas y el resultado increíble muy artístico .
Ruben was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. His photos are beyond beautiful, but what sets him apart is the experience he creates. He brought such a calm, steady presence to a day that can easily feel overwhelming, and because of that, we were actually able to be present and enjoy it.
He completely understood our vision and captured it perfectly, without making anything feel staged or unnatural. Every photo feels like us.
On top of that, Ruben is incredibly honest and thoughtful. He helped guide us to the right package for our needs and even saved us money along the way. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and the work he delivers.
We couldn’t recommend him more.
He completely understood our vision and captured it perfectly, without making anything feel staged or unnatural. Every photo feels like us.
On top of that, Ruben is incredibly honest and thoughtful. He helped guide us to the right package for our needs and even saved us money along the way. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and the work he delivers.
We couldn’t recommend him more.
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