pura vida

Hi, i am kevin heslin

A little about me…I have been photographing destination weddings in Costa Rica for 20 years now. I shoot everything from intimate elopements to huge beach wedding bashes.
In this time I’ve gotten to know the area extremely well, so I am ready for anything the day may throw at us. Whether it’s the harsh sun, a bit of rain, or us just trying to get all the photos done in time for the gorgeous sunset, I’m super prepared.
I truly believe your wedding is one of the most important days of your life and it deserves to be documented in an honest and artistic way.

Live, love, and fully enjoy your wedding day without heavy-handed poses.

snorkeling boat in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

behind the lens

I lived in Manuel Antonio Costa Rica for 20 years. But in the past year we moved up to Guanacaste with my wife and our six year old daughter. It is a totally new experience, and I totally understand how wedding couples can have so many questions about what you can find, and can’t find in a certain part of Costa Rica. It’s been really fun to explore the area here in Guanacaste. So we have been doing a bunch of activities and tours to get a lay of the land. Pretty much exploring every weekend. It seems you can drive for ten minutes in any direction and get to an amazing beach with its own character. Also we are pleasantly surprised that there are some really great waterfalls up here. And of course, the sunsets are spectacular! You can check out my Instagram for daily stories of our exploration of the new region.

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What Fuels Me

key elements that inspire my work

Capturing Unique Love Stories

I am originally from Boston, but I have lived and worked in Costa Rica for over 20 years. I fell in love with the people, climate, and beautiful beaches of Costa Rica and have never looked back.
Even in October, the rainiest month of the year in Guanacaste, where I live, the beauty here is beyond awesome. Did you know that Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse locations on the planet? Though it accounts for only 0.03% of the world’s landmass, 500,000 species (nearly 6%) make up Costa Rica’s wildlife.
With all this beauty to work with, moving into destination wedding photography was the natural thing to do. Each year, thousands of couples (like you!) travel to Costa Rica to get married in an exotic place. What a memory to make! For vacations, Costa Rica has it all. From impressive all-inclusive resorts to unique Airbnb experiences or glamping tents in the rainforest, there is something for everyone.