About Kevin Heslin | Costa Rica Wedding Photographer

PURA VIDA

I’ve been photographing destination weddings in Costa Rica for 20 years — everything from intimate elopements to huge beach wedding celebrations.
I’m originally from Boston, but Costa Rica has been home for a long time. I live here with my wife and our daughter, and we spend most weekends exploring — beaches, waterfalls, the out-of-the-way places most people never find. I know this country from the inside, not just as a work location.
I truly believe your wedding is one of the most important days of your life and it deserves to be documented in an honest way — not just how it looked, but how it felt.

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

behind the lens

I spent 20 years living and in Costa Rica. I have been in the Guanacaste area for the past several years.

One thing I tell couples straight away: Guanacaste is much drier than the rest of the country. In Manuel Antonio and the Southern Pacific, rain can start in April and run through December. Afternoon weddings were a gamble. Up here in Guanacaste, you have a much better chance of that sunset ceremony outside without needing a rain plan B. That’s a big deal when you’re planning from abroad.

The local culture here is something else too. Guanacaste has its own incredibly strong and proud identity — you see the flags everywhere. It makes for an amazing place for a wedding, and for your guests to explore. Costa Rica is a country you can actually get out and discover — local restaurants, hidden beaches, waterfalls, off-the-beaten-path places that most tourists never find. Your guests are going to love it.

And on the wedding day itself, it’s just an incredible space for one of the most important days of your life. If you want to learn more about planning, the complete guide to getting married in Costa Rica is a good starting point, and you can browse wedding venues across Guanacaste and beyond to get a feel for what’s possible.

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What Fuels Me

key elements that inspire my work

Capturing Unique Love Stories

When couples first reach out, the first thing I want to hear is their story. How they met, how they interact with each other, what makes them them. Some couples are silly and goofy. Others are more serious. Sometimes one person is really outgoing and the other is shy. Knowing this gets me genuinely excited about their wedding day — because it helps me anticipate the real moments that are going to happen, not just between the two of them, but between them and the people they love most.
That’s what I’m trying to document. Not just how the day looked, but how it felt from their point of view and from their family’s point of view.
One more thing I always tell couples planning from abroad — the vendor culture here in Costa Rica can feel laid back. Emails might take a little longer than you’re used to. But I’ve been doing this long enough to know that on the day, everything comes together. The day unfolds exactly as it needs to, and it’s always amazing. If you’re just starting to explore your options, I’m genuinely happy to talk — about weddings in Tamarindo, across Guanacaste, or anywhere else in Costa Rica. Just reach out. There’s no pressure — I just love talking about this country and helping couples figure out what’s possible. See the wedding collections or get in touch whenever you’re ready.