When I was planning my wedding I hired a photographer to fly out there with me & when I told Claudia I wouldn't be needing the resort photographer, she specifically told me no outside photogs...she even sent me a link to Juan Navarros website. I was disappointed at the time that i had to cancel our photographer, but now that it's over & after working with Juan, I couldn't be happier with the choice.....BUT i do think it's crazy that you can't bring your own if your paying...