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Dipika and Jas | A Surprise Proposal in Tamarindo

A couple walks along the beach at sunset in Tamarindo, smiling at each other. The woman wears a strapless white dress, and the man wears a white polo shirt and pants. Waves gently roll in behind them, creating the perfect romantic setting for an engagement proposal.

A Proposal on Playa Langosta, Tamarindo

Jas wanted this to be Dipika’s moment. Not a surprise exactly — she knew it was coming — but the day she had always pictured. He wanted her to feel special, to feel like everything she had imagined for this moment had actually happened. So he went all out. This is exactly the kind of proposal session I love photographing in Costa Rica.

I had them park away from the beach so Dipika wouldn’t see the setup ahead of time. Jas walked down to Playa Langosta first, and when he turned the corner he saw it — a full canopy setup with four posts and white curtains, a low table set for two, champagne glasses, florals, string lights in the trees above. Eva from Signature Picnic had put together something really beautiful. He proposed right there in front of it. Dipika was really happy. It was a great moment to be part of.

After the proposal I introduced myself and we got to work. A white horse was there waiting on the beach. Dipika got up on the horse and Jas walked beside her along the water. Playa Langosta is a really good beach for this kind of session — long, quiet, and great light at the end of the day. We finished with the sunset.

  • A romantic beach picnic setup under a canopy with white curtains, two wooden chairs, and a low table adorned with food and drinks—perfect for an engagement proposal in Tamarindo—surrounded by trees and decorative vases, all overlooking the breathtaking ocean.
  • A man kneels and holds a woman’s hand under trees by the ocean in Tamarindo, proposing at sunset. She smiles, wearing a white dress, while he wears a white shirt and pants—capturing the perfect engagement proposal moment against a breathtaking coastal backdrop.
  • A man kneels and makes an engagement proposal to a smiling woman in a white dress under a large tree in Tamarindo, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
  • A couple in white embraces and kisses under sheer drapes on a Tamarindo beach, with a table set for a meal and trees in the background—capturing the magic of an engagement proposal.
  • A couple embraces on a beach in Tamarindo, framed by the blurred head of a horse in the foreground. The image, captured in black and white, exudes a romantic and dreamy atmosphere—perfectly evoking the magic of an engagement proposal.
  • A couple embraces outdoors during their engagement proposal in Tamarindo, with the woman extending her hand to display an engagement ring. Both are smiling and dressed in light clothing, set against a soft, blurred background.
  • A smiling woman in a white dress has a ring placed on her finger during an engagement proposal in Tamarindo, embraced from behind by her partner, outdoors in warm lighting.
  • A woman with dark hair smiles softly while holding a vibrant bouquet of pink flowers and white orchids, the focus on the blooms in the foreground, perfectly capturing the joy of an engagement proposal in Tamarindo.
  • A woman gently pets a white horse wearing a colorful rope halter. She has dark hair pulled back and is wearing pearl earrings, a ring, and a bracelet, capturing a tender moment that hints at an engagement proposal in scenic Tamarindo.
  • A couple in white clothes walks barefoot, holding hands along a sandy beach at sunset in Tamarindo, with waves and greenery in the background—the perfect setting for an engagement proposal.
  • A couple walks along the beach at sunset in Tamarindo, smiling at each other. The woman wears a strapless white dress, and the man wears a white polo shirt and pants. Waves gently roll in behind them, creating the perfect romantic setting for an engagement proposal.
  • A couple stands on the beach in Tamarindo, facing each other and smiling. The woman has her hands on the man’s face, and he holds her waist, capturing a tender engagement proposal moment. The background shows gentle ocean waves. The photo is in black and white.
  • A woman in a white dress rides a horse on the beach while a man in light clothing walks beside them, holding the horse’s reins—creating a romantic scene perfect for an engagement proposal in Tamarindo, with the ocean waves rolling gently in the background.
  • A man walks beside a woman in a white dress riding a horse along the sandy beach at sunset, with ocean waves and rocks in the background, creating an enchanting scene perfect for an engagement proposal in Tamarindo.
  • A couple stands on a sandy Tamarindo beach, holding hands and smiling at each other during their engagement proposal. The man wears a white shirt and pants; the woman wears a strapless white dress. Greenery is blurred in the background.
  • A couple walks hand in hand under white draped fabric at a beachside ceremony in Tamarindo, surrounded by trees, with the ocean visible in the background—capturing the magic of an engagement proposal.
  • A couple stands close together on Tamarindo beach at sunset, gazing into each other’s eyes with gentle expressions. The sky is painted purple and orange, and the calm ocean in the background sets a romantic scene—perfect for an engagement proposal.

Dipika and Jas, congratulations. It was really special to be there for that.

If you’re planning a proposal in Costa Rica and want to make it feel like a real event rather than just a quick moment on the beach, get in touch. I work with local vendors who specialize in exactly this kind of setup — the picnic, the horse, the whole thing. The Tamarindo area has some really beautiful spots for it.

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