Lyndsey and Jason

Symbolic wedding. Groom in a white shirt walks along a sandy beach towards bride in a dress. The sky is clear with wispy clouds, and trees frame the scene. The ocean is visible in the background.

When Lindsey and Jason contacted me about their symbolic wedding in Costa Rica, they were planning to stay at an Airbnb in Tamarindo. I recommended nearby Playa Langosta for their ceremony – it’s a quieter beach that’s perfect for intimate weddings, especially in the early morning hours. I knew if we got there early enough we could have the beach to ourselves.

We met at Playa Langosta just after sunrise. The beach was empty, giving them the privacy they wanted for their ceremony. They exchanged personal vows with their feet in the sand and the sound of waves in the background.

  • A barefoot couple is standing on a sandy path surrounded by lush greenery. The woman is in a white bridal gown adjusting her hair, while the man in a white shirt and light pants holds a small object. They appear engaged in conversation.
  • A woman in a white dress stands outdoors, smiling and holding a piece of paper. She is surrounded by lush green foliage, providing a natural backdrop.
  • A person in a white shirt and light pants stands on a rocky beach, smiling. Another person with long hair and a white dress is in the foreground with arms raised, partially out of focus. The ocean and sky are visible in the background.
  • A couple stands on a rocky beach, facing each other. The man is barefoot, wearing a white shirt and beige pants, while the woman is in a white dress. The ocean waves and cloudy sky are visible in the background.
  • A person wearing a white shirt is out of focus in the background. In the foreground, another person holds a handwritten letter. The letter is slightly blurred, and the setting appears to be outdoors with greenery visible.
  • A man in a white shirt wipes a tear from his eye, facing a woman with curly hair in a white dress. They are outdoors against a bright, blurred background. The scene suggests an emotional moment, possibly during a wedding or engagement.
  • A couple stands on a sandy beach near rocky tide pools, facing each other. The woman is wearing a white dress and holding a piece of paper, while the man is in a light shirt and pants. Waves gently crash in the background under a clear sky.
  • A woman with curly hair wearing a white dress is smiling and looking up at a man with short hair in a white shirt. They are outdoors with a blurred background of sky and greenery.
  • A couple stands close on a beach. The woman, holding a paper, gently touches the mans face as he closes his eyes. Both are dressed in light, summery clothing, with a serene, beach background visible.
  • A couple embraces on a sandy beach with a vast ocean in the background. The sky is clear with wispy clouds, and a branch with green leaves hangs overhead, framing the serene coastal scene.
  • A couple embraces outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery. The woman, in a white dress, smiles with closed eyes. The man, in a light shirt, holds her gently. The background features blurred trees and plants, suggesting a serene natural setting.

After the ceremony, we took advantage of the quiet morning for portraits. We captured shots along the shoreline and then moved to the tree-lined area of the beach, where the morning light filtered through the branches perfectly.

  • A couple in white attire lovingly walk arm in arm down a leaf-strewn path surrounded by lush, dense green foliage and trees, creating a romantic and serene natural atmosphere.
  • A woman in a white wedding dress stands on a rustic wooden bridge in a forested area. She is smiling and facing the foreground, with greenery and trees surrounding the path. Another person is softly out-of-focus in the foreground.
  • A black and white photo of a couple on a wooden bridge in a forest. The woman in a white dress is laughing while embracing the man, who wears a light shirt and pants. They are surrounded by trees and branches.
  • A smiling couple stands holding hands in a lush forest setting. The man is wearing a white shirt and khaki pants, and the woman is in a white dress. The background features green foliage and trees.
  • A couple stands embracing in a lush, tropical setting. The man, in a white shirt, gazes at the woman, who is wearing a white dress. They are surrounded by green palm leaves, conveying a romantic and serene atmosphere.
  • A couple embraces outdoors near lush greenery. The person on the left, wearing a light shirt, stands slightly behind the person on the right, who is in a white dress, smiling upwards. The sky is clear, with trees to the right.
  • A couple stands on rocky terrain near a large body of calm water. The foreground is blurred, highlighting the couple against a clear blue sky, creating a serene and intimate scene.
  • Playa Langosta Wedding. A couple in wedding attire holds hands while walking on rocky terrain by the ocean. The bride wears a white gown, and the groom is in a white shirt and light pants. Waves crash in the background under a blue sky.
  • A couple is on a beach, with the man lifting the woman into the air. She is wearing a long, white dress, and he is dressed in light-colored pants and a white shirt. The background shows a clear, blue sky.
  • A bride and groom walk hand in hand on a sandy beach. The bride wears a flowing white dress, and the groom is in a white shirt and beige pants. They are smiling at each other with a clear blue sky and distant hills in the background.

Lindsey and Jason’s wedding reminded me why I love photographing small ceremonies like this. No fuss, no complicated timeline – just two people celebrating their love in one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful spots.

Click on the link to learn more about having your wedding at Playa Langosta.