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Luxury Weddings in Paradise: How the W Hotel, Reserva Conchal, Elevates the Wedding Experience

Welcome to the love story of Tyler and Leslie, a tale that began in the heart of the Midwest and is now unfolding in the breathtaking landscapes of Costa Rica. Their journey from Appleton to Chicago, Indianapolis, and beyond, is a testament to the power of love and adventure. A Chance Encounter Tyler and Leslie’s…

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Plan a Wedding in Costa Rica: The Easy Way

Having a destination wedding sounds so adventurous and romantic — until you start trying to plan it. Planning your wedding from afar makes a complicated process even more complicated.  …or does it? When you plan a wedding in Costa Rica the easy way like Deana and Sam did it, everything suddenly becomes a breeze.  So,…

Creating memories on the beach in Costa Rica
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Creating Memories in Costa Rica: A Wedding with a Time Capsule

Costa Rica is a fantastic place for creating memories with your favorite people. There’s a reason so many people come to this beautiful country every year to express their love for one another and share this special moment with their closest friends and family.  Bayley and Jake are one such couple, and they took things…

wedding couple strolling along the beach at sunset
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The Best Kind of Small Wedding in Costa Rica

Small weddings are a favorite among the destination wedding crowd. As a wedding photographer in a vacation destination, I’ve seen a lot of them over the past couple of decades.  A small wedding on the shores of Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica is exactly what Erica and Scott were looking for. Read on to learn…

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26 Years Later: A Beautiful Vow Renewal in Costa Rica

Most people consider their wedding day one of the most special days of their life. But you know what’s even more special? A vow renewal 26 years later.  And that’s just what Trish and Gary did. They packed their bags and headed off together for a beautiful vow renewal in Costa Rica. Check out how…

bride and groom on the beach
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Sweet and Poignant: A Romantic Wedding in Costa Rica

Would you pack up your stuff, take your special someone by the hand, and go to someplace you’ve never been to declare your love for one another? That’s exactly what Stacey and Eden decided to do! Sight unseen, they decided that Costa Rica was the best place to make their vows to one another.  Cutting…

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The Perfect Private Villa Wedding in Costa Rica

What’s the best thing about having a private villa wedding in Costa Rica? Perhaps the most all-encompassing reason is that you can have everything exactly how you want it. You and your soon-to-be spouse can get away with a small group of your most favorite people in the world and celebrate the beauty of your…

Bride and groom holding hands at the Zephyr Palace
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Living It Up at a Luxury Destination Wedding in Costa Rica

Do you dream of a luxury destination wedding in Costa Rica? It’s a pretty spectacular dream! Every year, thousands of happy couples come to Costa Rica’s beautiful jungle and shores to make special wedding memories. Whether they choose a mountainous, jungle area with a proliferation of tropical flora or a beach wedding with the magnificent…

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A Picture-Perfect Little Costa Rica Wedding

Why have a destination Costa Rica wedding? For some people the idea of packing up and traveling a few thousand miles to tie the knot will never make much sense. Having a big wedding with all their friends and family in attendance is much more important.  However, for folks like Brent and Patricia, a destination…

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Back to tradition: A Jewish Wedding Ceremony in Costa Rica

A traditional Jewish ceremony has developed over many generations, though in some cases it is adapted to fit different cultural contexts. Paulina and Giovanny incorporated a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony with an adventurous off-the-beaten-path style wedding here in exotic Costa Rica! Check it out! The Wedding Couple Giovanny and Paulina combined some fabulous traditions and…

Groom, bride, and baby stroll along the beach at a costa rica wedding
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A Relaxing Costa Rica Wedding for COVID-Weary Souls

COVID has totally changed a lot of wedding plans over the past couple of years. But this Kara and Kyle were determined not to let it get them down.  Once they finally could, they packed up with their friends and family and enjoyed the relaxing Costa Rica wedding they had been dreaming of for so…

Bride and groom walking in the waterfall at their waterfall wedding
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An Epic Beach and Waterfall Wedding in Costa Rica!

What’s the best part about getting married in Costa Rica? You don’t have to pick between a beach or waterfall wedding, you can enjoy them both! That’s what Brittany and Sergey decided to do. The two of them came to Costa Rica intent on enjoying the beauty that this country has to offer. And that’s…

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Unique Wedding Entertainment in Costa Rica

Catalina and Diego did decided to have a fire dance at their wedding and it was amazing! This two-part wedding started out solemnly in a Catholic church and ended poolside at the impressive Zephyr Palace in Villa Caletas. Check out how incredible it was and glean some ideas for your own unique wedding entertainment here!…

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A Dream Wedding Come to Life in Costa Rica

What’s your dream wedding? Like if you could have a no-expense-spared, fantastic experience tailored to your likes and interests, what would it look like? Michelle and Danny got to experience their dream wedding in Costa Rica. Come along, I’ll give you a peek into this incredible wedding at the aptly named Dreams Las Mareas Resort!…

Aerial view of the bride and groom on the beach
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A Dominical, Costa Rica Beach Wedding to Remember

Beautiful jungle, small-town atmosphere, beaches with only a few people — is that what you want for your special day? A Dominical, Costa Rica beach wedding is a fantastic idea for you! Wondering what a wedding would look like in Dominical? Check out Travis and Kellie’s amazing wedding that I photographed in this small coastal…

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A Simple Wedding in Costa Rica Full of Meaning

The natural beauty of the famous Manuel Antonio National Park turns even a simple wedding in Costa Rica into a spectacular affair. Curious about what I mean? Just check out these amazing images from Melinda and Nick’s beautiful wedding on the beach just outside the park.  This simple wedding in Costa Rica was full of…

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Unusual Wedding Ideas: The Road Less Traveled

Costa Rica has a plethora of beautiful places to get married. After nearly two decades of photographing weddings here, I’ve been to a lot of them (though they never cease to amaze me). Patrycja and Gustavo had a hard time choosing between the beach and a waterfall. So instead of putting themselves in a box,…

The bride and groom on the beach during their costa rica wedding getaway
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Peace and Quiet: A Costa Rica Wedding Getaway

Shayleigh and Reese wanted to avoid other tourists and the crowds by staying at the beach and instead immerse themselves in the peace and quiet offered by the Costa Rican countryside.  By taking a quick trip to the beach for the wedding ceremony and pictures, they really got to enjoy the best of both worlds….

A stroll along the beach for a full Costa Rica wedding experience
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An Incredible Costa Rica Wedding Experience 

COVID drastically changed a lot of wedding plans in the last couple of years. Caylyn and Ryan didn’t let circumstances get the best of them and adjusted their plans to have an amazing destination wedding. By the time they made it to Costa Rica for their wedding bash, they were already married. But that didn’t…

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Eco Resort in Costa Rica: Taking the Wedding Up a Notch

Costa Rica is undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous places on the planet. Thanks to conservation efforts on the part of the government and private businesses and citizens, perhaps it will stay that way.  For now, at least, Brian and Kelsey got to enjoy their delightful beach wedding at one of the best eco resorts…

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Not-Your-Average Beach Wedding: Wedding in Manuel Antonio National Park

Would you go hiking on your wedding day? One of the best parts of being a destination wedding photographer in a beautiful place like Costa Rica is that I get to know all sorts of adventurous people.  Sara and Charles took things to a new level with their wedding hike in Manuel Antonio National Park….

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Surprise Wedding in Costa Rica: Even the Bride Didn’t Know!

On a scale of 1 to 10 how confident would you say your partner (or you) was when you proposed? Did they know without a doubt that you would accept? Were you so positive that you were already making plans? Would you be confident enough to plan an entire surprise wedding that the bride didn’t…

Bride and groom on the beach in front of a line of palms
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Sparks Fly at My Favorite Luxury Villa in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a gorgeous country with a seemingly endless supply of romantic and exotic locations. It’s perfect for getting married and vacationing. With my awesome job as a wedding photographer, I’ve been privileged to see a lot of them. To that end, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on the subject.  And if…

bride and groom walking along the beach
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Sunrise Elopement at Hotel Parador in Costa Rica

Who wouldn’t love a sunrise elopement at the Hotel Parador in Costa Rica? I meet lots of adventuresome couples that want a sunset wedding in Costa Rica. We’re close to the equator here, so sunset time is around 5 – 6 pm all year. It’s pretty perfect for enjoying a sunset ceremony or timing bridal…

The bride and groom the day before their costa rica jungle wedding
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From the Carolinas to a Costa Rica Jungle Wedding

Candy and Chuck bonded almost immediately through their mutual love of travel. It only took 3 dates to go on a trip and start exploring the world together! So come with me for a peek at their journey which starts with an epic Costa Rica jungle wedding! An Adventurous Couple: Chuck and Candy First, a…

The tattooed bride and groom walking along Langosta Beach
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Tattooed Bride in Costa Rica: A Stylish and Authentic Wedding

Are you wondering how to show off your hard earned body art at your wedding? Take a cue from Kaleb, this tattooed bride who pulled it off quite well! Curious to see how she did it and also gave her wedding a modern and unique vibe? Check out the photos below! How It All Began…

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Glamming It Up: A Glamping Wedding in Costa Rica!

I’ve seen a lot of unique weddings in my time shooting destination weddings in Costa Rica. I’ve photographed luxury weddings at Hotel Villa Caletas and Zephyr Palace, intimate beach elopements, riotous beach parties, and even a crazy cool Hindu-Muslim wedding! Kate and Ju’s glamping wedding was like nothing I’ve ever seen before, though. Come along…

Bride and groom on a suspension bridge above the jungle
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Off the Beaten Path in Costa Rica: A Unique Wedding Idea

As a wedding destination, Costa Rica has it all — beaches, rainforest, mountains, and plenty of luxurious villas and hotels where couples can enjoy one of the best days of their lives.  The country is known for its jungles, wildlife, and incredible ecotourism. In other words, plenty of opportunities for experiences that are off the…

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Just the Two of Us in Costa Rica: An Elopement Story

Ahh, just the two of us in Costa Rica. Has the thought ever crossed your mind? Wedding planning is stressful, and the idea of running off to elope in and exotic place like Costa Rica is appealing for many couples.  It certainly was for Stephanie and Cameron! For an adventurous couple looking for a place…

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Best Wedding Photographer Costa Rica | Fearless Photographer 2019

I was honored and blown away by the news that I am featured as the Fearless photographer 2019 for best wedding photographer in Costa Rica. Fearless Photographers is an incredible community that I’ve been lucky to be a part of for the past 6 years.  Its philosophy is “Love is Fearless. Your wedding photos should…

Bride seated in a circle swing with groom at her side
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Unique Ways to Get Married: Beach Destination Wedding with a Lithuanian Twist

Traditional weddings can be stressful…and expensive…and even sometimes full of drama. Everybody has their ideas about what the couple should do and not do. To avoid it all, many couples are choosing to get married in a different way. They pack their bags and head off to an exotic destination like Costa Rica. The wedding…

Bride and groom walk along the beach for their elopement wedding
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An Elopement Wedding: As Informal as Informal Can Be

Katie and Andrew decided that a big fancy affair with all their friends and family just didn’t fit their personalities. So when they started planning their vacation to Costa Rica, it just kinda naturally evolved into planning their elopement wedding. After all, Costa Rica is rife with gorgeous locations for eloping. Every year, hundreds of…

Bridal portraits after the church wedding ceremony on the beach
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A Spectacular Church Wedding in Costa Rica

The vast majority of the weddings I shoot are destination weddings. People from other countries travel to Costa Rica to tie the knot in this exotic and amazing place. I love these weddings as they are intimate affairs at private villas or even just on the beach. A wedding in the Catholic church requires pre-marriage…

A dream destination wedding on the beach
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A Dream Destination for the Wedding She Never Dreamed Of

What’s your dream destination? If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? If you could get married anywhere in the world, where would you do it? Monica let me know right off the bat that she was not one of those brides who have had their wedding planned in their head…

Unique wedding bridal portraits on the beach
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A Unique Wedding: Dressing up the Venue to Make it Your Own

Every wedding couple is different and deserves a unique wedding experience. Many people dream for years about how their wedding day will be. They think about decorations they would like to use as well as the rituals they would like to include to make their wedding unique. I shoot a lot of couples who are…

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Rain on your wedding day in Costa Rica? A Trash the Dress Session to the rescue!

Rainy Season in Costa Rica The rainy season in Costa Rica is from July to early December.  As the name suggests, sometimes you can get a bit of rain on your wedding day.  For the most part, this isn’t a problem as the getting ready portion of the day and the reception are usually in…

Couple on the beach: a timeless wedding venue idea
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Villa in the Costa Rican Jungle: A Magical Wedding Venue Idea

Let’s brainstorm wedding venue ideas for a moment. If money were no object, what would be your ideal wedding venue? Getting married on a mountaintop? Saying “I do” in an island paradise? Saying your vows in a villa by the sea? An excellent alternative to a traditional wedding venue like a big hotel is to…

The bride and groom on the beach at Arenas del Mar
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Beach Party! How to Rock a Beach Wedding Reception

What’s better than getting married on the beach? How about having the reception on the beach as well – late night beach party style! Come along as we take a look at Megan and Anthony’s fairy tale wedding and beach reception. Who knows? You might even find some fantastic ideas for your own beach wedding…

Couple on the beach, getting married in Costa Rica
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Getting Married in a Villa by the Sea in Costa Rica

  Is there anything more romantic than getting married in a villa by the sea? I mean who doesn’t dream of packing their bags, flying off to a tropical place with all their favorite people, and pledging to love their best friend for life in front of a stunning backdrop? This is precisely the reason…

Hindu wedding couple on the beach at Manuel Antonio
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A Twist on the Tropical: A Traditional Hindu Muslim Wedding in Costa Rica

What’s better than one magical day to celebrate the beginning of the rest of your lives? How about three magical days of a traditional Hindu Muslim wedding? And in magical Costa Rica no less! I was honored to photograph Rohid and Radha’s lively three-day celebration in Costa Rica. As you can imagine, I got hundreds…

A Formal Wedding With a View: Dressing up a Destination Wedding
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A Formal Wedding With a View: Dressing up a Destination Wedding

Since I am based in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, I shoot a lot of destination weddings on the beach where the groom and bride don’t even wear shoes. Not so for Adrian and Tatiana’s wedding. Tatiana had always envisioned herself having a formal wedding. She pictured walking down the aisle of an elegant church to…

Bride and groom shot with a unique angle in the jungle
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Creative Wedding Photography to Set Apart Your Day in Exotic Costa Rica

Because no two couples are exactly the same, no two weddings are exactly alike.  Every wedding is as unique as the individuals who are getting married. Will and Miranda didn’t want your regular wedding photos. They were very interested in trying new things and branching out into creative wedding photography. One of their first questions…

The wedding couple with a rainbow and rainforest and ocean view in Costa Rica
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A Unique Place to Elope: The Costa Rican Pacific Coast

Costa Rica has it all when it comes to romantic and adventurous getaways. Rainforests, rivers, a warm and inviting culture and climate, sunny skies in the dry season, and an abundance of wildlife to see and outdoor activities to do. I suppose that’s why so many couples see Costa Rica as one of the most…

Wedding couple posing for their bridal portraits in Costa Rica
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An Emotional Wedding to Tug at Your Heart-Strings

There’s always somebody who cries at a wedding but at this wedding Kelly and Chris’s wedding at Casa Fantastica, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Journey to the Altar Kelly and Chris’s story starts all the way back in 2007. Both personal trainers, they met at the gym they worked at. They had…

Bride and groom on the beach with lovely palm tree background.
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An Intimate Family Wedding in Costa Rica

Some folks decide on intimate destination weddings so they can get away and share their special day with those closest and most important to them, without worrying about the rest of the fanfare.  This was exactly the type of wedding that Sharon and Brian celebrated in Costa Rica.  Sharon’s family played a very special role…

Groom swinging the bride around on the beach
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Exotic Costa Rica Elopement in Manuel Antonio

For some couples, the whole rigmarole of a big wedding with all the perfect decorations and fancy cake just isn’t their thing. Maybe they don’t like planning, don’t want to spend their life savings on one day, or just don’t want to deal with who sits where. That makes a courthouse wedding an appealing option….

Bride and groom gazing into each other's eyes on the beach
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Rain on Your Wedding Day? This Couple Nailed it Anyway!

Does having rain on your wedding day terrify you? Some folks love the idea of a tropical wedding, but they’re concerned about tropical storms. They want their wedding to be perfect and a sudden shower during an outdoor ceremony doesn’t sound pleasant. However, the green season in Costa Rica offers a lovely backdrop. Partially cloudy…

Groom tosses bride in the air as ocean water trickles off her toes
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What’s so Great About Beach Weddings? You’ll See…

Beach weddings are where it’s at. The splash of the surf, the feel of sand between your toes, and the gentle breeze tousling your hair add magic to the wedding ceremony. For me as a photographer, it’s one of the best things about living near the award-winning Manuel Antonio National Park and its beaches. There…

Bride and groom share a kiss at the water's edge on the beach
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Beach Elopement in Tulemar | A Picture Perfect Wedding in Costa Rica

Not everyone dreams of a huge wedding with hundreds of guests.  Sometimes an intimate beach elopement is the perfect way to celebrate. You get to steal away with your love and focus on just the two of you. No extravagant decorations to worry about, no deciding between fish or steak, and most importantly, no seating…

The happy bride and groom pose for a formal bridal portrait

A Traditional Wedding in an Exotic Location

A traditional wedding can look like many different things depending on where you are in the world. But there are no rules on where and how you can incorporate different wedding traditions into your celebration.  With a little creativity and flexibility you can bring many time time-honored traditions from other parts of the world to Costa Rica’s…

Bride riding piggy back on the groom on the beach after their intimate wedding ceremony.
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An Intimate Wedding Experience to Remember

The beauty of a destination wedding is that it is most often a very intimate experience. Destination weddings take the hassle out of planning a big lavish affair. Plus, since they take place far away, you don’t feel the same pressure to have to invite everyone and their cousin. That’s exactly what Heidi and Matt…

Elopement in Manuel Antonio
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Elopement in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica: Spotlight on Gaia Hotel

Many couples opt for an easier way of doing things than a big wedding and the stress that may come with it. To get away from it all, many couples choose an elopement in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica instead of staying home for their wedding. What better way to really enjoy a wedding than to…

The bride strolling across a hanging bridge in the Costa Rican rainforest
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Forest Wedding with Waterfalls and Hanging Bridges!

When you think of destination weddings in Costa Rica, beaches with brilliant sunsets and succulent tropical delicacies for the reception probably come to mind. While the beach weddings are spectacular, that’s not the only breathtaking outdoor wedding venue that Costa Rica has to offer. Imagine taking a trek instead through the verdant Costa Rican rainforest….

Wedding on a sailboat in Costa Rica
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Sailboat Wedding Costa Rica: Destination Wedding on The Blangala Sailboat

There’s something special about elopements.  Just two people in love making a special day for themselves. In my opinion, Costa Rica is one of the best places to elope. There are so many fun ways that you can tie the knot. Like Rachel and Randy who decided to have their wedding on a sailboat in…

trash the dress with a German Shepard
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Volunteer Honeymoon: Starting out Marriage with Purpose

Alexandra and Pete wanted their love for animals to be a part of their wedding.  So instead of gifts, they asked their guests to make a donation to the the local animal shelter in town called PAWS. If you’ve ever been to Manuel Antonio you’ll see that we have a problem with stray dogs and cats…

La Mariposa Destination Wedding Manuel Antonio Costa Rica
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A Place for Paradise Weddings

Ali and Ari decided Costa Rica was the perfect destination for their paradise wedding. The venue they chose for their wedding, La Mariposa Hotel, provided excellent views for their ceremony. Plus, it’s a nice location to get a wide variety of photos. This amazing destination wedding was filled with lots of love from beginning to…

Costa Rica Destination Wedding at Costa Verde
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Destination Wedding in Manuel Antonio at Costa Verde Hotel

  Destination beach weddings at Hotel Costa Verde are some of my favorite to shoot. So I was delighted to shoot Jesus and Mariana’s wedding at Costa Verde in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. The couple’s personality outshined everyone else around them. The two were fun, personable, and easy going—the perfect clients for a destination wedding….

Destination Wedding Bejuco Costa Rica
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Bejuco: One of the Best Jaco Beaches in Costa Rica for a Wedding

I love weddings at Bejuco Beach.  As it is a long, undeveloped beach, it feels like such a remote stretch of coastline.  This creates the perfect backdrop for an intimate destination wedding. Though it’s about half an hour from the town’s center, this makes it one of the best Jaco beaches in Costa Rica in…

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Destination Wedding Photography at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica

Couples like Dawn and Brian make destination wedding photography at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica a total blast. We had such a great time capturing the memories they made with friends and family. Many traveled from far and wide to see these two get married on a beautiful beach in Guanacaste. While Dawn was getting…

Bride and groom in Playa Uvita
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A Playa Uvita Wedding in Nature for the Win!

Getting to shoot a Playa Uvita wedding is something special. Located a few miles south of Dominical, Uvita has become an ideal destination for visitors to Costa Rica due to the Marino Ballena National Park. Uvita offers beautiful white sand beaches that are often less crowded than other beaches on the Pacific side of Costa Rica,…

Gaia Beach Wedding
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What’s More Exotic Than a Tropical Beach Wedding? Nothing!

A couple months ago I was honored to be the photographer at Carlie and Jake’s wedding here in Costa Rica.  Gaia Hotel hosted the wedding, with the ceremony on the beach in Manuel Antonio. We had been having weird weather lately, so we all knew there was a possibility of rain.  But Carlie and Jake were…

Arenal Nayara Wedding
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Nayara Garden Wedding: In the Shadow of the Volcano

Arenal Nayara Garden Wedding Arenal and the La Fortuna area is a gorgeous part of Costa Rica. The volcano, impressive waterfalls, and soothing hot springs are a sight to see.  Understandably, I always jump at the chance to visit and was psyched when Saida and Mark asked me to shoot their volcano wedding elopement at…

Costa Verde Grassy Knoll Wedding
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A Delightful Garden Wedding at Costa Verde’s Grassy Knoll

A Delightful Garden Wedding at Costa Verde’s Grassy Knoll Brandy and Seamus are an amazing couple who decided to get married in Costa Rica with their closest friends and family. As seasoned travelers, they had come to Costa Rica the year before and fell in love with the place. They thought it would be a…

Playa Langosta Wedding Photographer
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Langosta Beach Club Wedding Photographer

Langosta Beach Club Wedding Photographer Minnie and Subala’s wedding was probably one of the most emotional weddings I’ve ever photographed.  Both families are so closely knit and expressive, and it was so great to experience them coming together to celebrate this union. Wedding ceremonies at Playa Langosta are amazing. Minnie and Subala decided to have…

Mariposa Hotel Wedding Photography
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La Mariposa Hotel: The Crown Jewel of Outdoor Wedding Venues in Manuel Antonio

Lucky for me, my first wedding at La Mariposa Hotel, in Manuel Antonio, was with the great looking couple, Anu and Thomas. This always helps the wedding photos turn out nice 😉 But apart from that, Anu and Thomas are a super laid back couple with an incredible relationship with their son and their family…

Villa Celaje Wedding Photography
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Villa Celaje: A Delightful Venue for a Private Villa Wedding

Private Wedding Villa Last month I was honored to be the photographer for Melissa and Matt’s wedding held at the beautiful Villa Celaje that overlooks Manuel Antonio. Celaje is a word in Spanish that means the bright colors of the sky during sunset. The villa lived up to its name and the sunset was absolutely…

A Simple, Beautiful Vow Renewal in Costa Rica
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A Simple, Beautiful Vow Renewal in Costa Rica

I love photographing vow renewals. I picked up Sarah and Brian from Tulemar Buena Vista Villas and the three of us headed down to the beach for a very special ceremony.  Sarah and Brian had decided to renew their wedding vows on their five year anniversary, and I was honored to be the photographer to document this…

Costa Verde Costa Rica Weddings
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Candid Photography for a Candid Couple in Costa Rica

Candid Photography for a Candid Couple in Costa Rica Britney and Chris first got in touch with me a year ago to possibly shoot their wedding in Hotel Costa Verde, here in Manuel Antonio. As Chris is obsessed with photography himself, he sent me an email with questions about everything from the gear I use…

Gaia Hotel Destination Wedding
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A Simple Yet Elegant Wedding on the Beach

I was super excited when Sandy, the wedding coordinator from Gaia Hotel and Reserve, called me to photograph Maria and Stephan’s wedding in Manuel Antonio.  Maria and Sandy were in the same modern dance troupe back in Germany and Sandy wanted to plan something special for Maria and Stephan’s wedding here in Costa Rica. The day before…

Hotel Parador Costa Rica
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Hotel Parador Costa Rica

As a photographer I love having wedding couples that absolutely adore photography, or are themselves photographers.  So I jumped at the chance to shoot Jacqueline and Darren’s wedding at the Hotel Parador Costa Rica in Manuel Antonio.  Darren is a photographer from Toronto and we had long emails discussing the style of photos he would like…

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A Wild Jungle Wedding in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Last month I had the pleasure of shooting Kristin and Jake’s beautiful wedding in Matapalo on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica.  The Osa Peninsula is such a gorgeous and remote part of Costa Rica, and I always jump at the chance to go down there.  What made this even more special though is that…

Destination Wedding Manuel Antonio
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An Intimate Wedding in Costa Rica with Just the Moms

Artistic, natural, timeless and fun were the words Tania and Dallas used to describe how they wanted their intimate wedding in Costa Rica to be, and it was definitely all these things. Tania and Dallas decided to come to Costa Rica to get married and bring each of their moms for the wedding ceremony. They…

Zephyr Palace Elopement
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Lovely Zephyr Palace Elopement Ceremony

Lovely Zephyr Palace Elopement Ceremony Last month I photographed Vivian’s and Alex beautiful elopement wedding ceremony at Zephyr Palace, Costa Rica.  Vivian and Alex decided to come down to Costa Rica and get married with only their two closest friends in attendance. For this reason, it was a really endearing elopement ceremony and all of…

Indigenous woman in Costa Rica
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Traveling and Photographing in Costa Rica

This last month I found myself traveling all over Costa Rica, for weddings, other photography jobs, and also personal projects.  I wanted to put up a quick post to show a little bit of how the month went.  Eventually there will be a blog post on each of these projects, but for now this is just…

Boy at wedding at Villas Caletas
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Shooting Costa Rica Weddings from Another Perspective

Shooting Costa Rica Weddings from Another Perspective A few weeks ago my photographer friend Madison Baltodano asked me if I could be the second photographer at a wedding at Zephyr Palace. Naturally, I jumped at the opportunity to second shoot one of her Costa Rica weddings. Most primary photographers try to work as second photographers whenever they…

Costa Rica destination wedding photography.
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Elopements: A Special Kind of Wedding Ceremony

Elopements: A Special Kind of Wedding Ceremony Eileen and Justin had a beautiful wedding ceremony with just the two of them, at the private beach at Arenas del Mar Hotel last month.  I think elopements are so special. Just the two of you, without any distractions, enjoying your special day. We started the day with a…

resort elopement in Costa Rica
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A Resort Elopement for a Truly Romantic Experience in Costa Rica

A Real Resort Elopement Last month I was lucky to have the chance to photography Courtney and Peter’s wedding at the beautiful Arenas del Mar Hotel and Reserve, in Manuel Antonio. Courtney and Peter decided to come to Costa Rica alone and have an intimate resort elopement on the beach. They thought that Costa Rica…

punto de vista wedding photography in costa rica
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A Destination Beach Wedding in Costa Rica

I was fortunate to be able to photograph Fern and Blake’s (I know, such cool names) destination wedding in Costa Rica. They decided to host it at the epic Punto de Vista Villa. Fern’s sister Brook had helped plan the wedding from Australia. She was the one who contracted me as the photographer as a…

Wedding Photography in Costa Paraiso
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Dodging the Rain for a Delightful Wedding in Dominical, Costa Rica

Dodging the Rain for a Delightful Wedding in Dominical, Costa Rica A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to shoot Amanda and Jeremy’s intimate wedding at Costa Paraiso hotel in Dominical, Costa Rica. Costa Paraiso is an incredible location for a wedding, as the hotel sits right in front of Dominicalito beach and…

Costa Rica wedding Photography.
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Wedding Reception Party in Paradise at Villa Caletas

One year after photographing Lara and Steve’s engagement session in Jaco, we finally celebrated their wedding day at Zephyr Palace overlooking the Pacific Ocean here in Costa Rica. It was a gorgeous, 8-hour event, and I was honored to shoot the wedding with Ale Sura as the second photographer. Ale started the day photographing the guys…

Best photographer Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Best photographer Manuel Antonio Costa Rica awarded by Best of Manuel Antonio Awards 2014-2015

Thank you to friends, family, and the Manuel Antonio Community for all of your support and encouragement! I’m excited to share that Kevin Heslin Photography has received the Best Photographer of Manuel Antonio Award for 2015. I am incredibly honored to receive the award and am thrilled to continue to service the Manuel Antonio Community the…

Villa El Cantico Wedding Photography
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A Sky Lantern Wedding to Light Up the Night in Costa Rica

Villa El Cantico Wedding Photography Dara and Ash decided to invite their closest friends and family to their sky lantern wedding at Villa El Cantico, here in Manuel Antonio.  It was a very intimate wedding with about 12 guests, just the perfect size to fit onto the Villa’s balcony that overlooks the ocean and Manuel…

Sugar Beach Hotel Wedding Photography
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Ringing in the New Year: A New Year’s Eve Wedding in Costa Rica

Hotel Sugar Beach Wedding A New Year’s Eve wedding! This year I welcomed in the New Year with Jessica and Jamie at Hotel Sugar Beach in Guanacaste.  Jessica and Jamie had been planning this wedding for over a year and it showed in the details. First, Sugar Beach Hotel is a gorgeous local for a…

Casa Fantastica Wedding in Costa Rica
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Getting Married in Costa Rica at the Amazing Casa Fantastica

Casa Fantastica in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Lindsay and Stuart were super excited about getting married in Costa Rica on the beach at the fabulous Casa Fantastica. I have always loved this Villa for weddings. Not only does it look out over Manuel Antonio National Park, but also most of the villa is open and…

Wedding couple at Casa Romantica.
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Casa Romantica Celebrates Same-Sex Wedding in Manuel Antonio

Casa Romantica celebrates same-sex wedding in Manuel Antonio Earlier this month I was honored to photograph Erick and Tim’s same-sex wedding at Casa Romantica in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.  Erick and Tim were such a great, laid back couple, with such an awesome energy about them.  In the photos you can see their chemistry and…

Bride and Groom's tattoos.
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A Holiday Wedding in Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas, Costa Rica

A Holiday Wedding in Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas, Costa Rica For Semana Santa this year I was lucky enough to be the photographer for Jack and Annie’s elegant and very endearing wedding in Zephyr Palace. It started with the pre-rehearsal dinner at Hicaco restaurant in Jaco. The restaurant is right on the beach with…

Man Proposes to Girlfriend in Costa Rica
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Surprise Beach Proposal: The Big Moment Before the Big Day

Surprise Beach Proposal I received a unique request from Gaia Hotel for a couple portrait session. During the session the boyfriend, Aman was going to propose to his girlfriend, Loveleen.  I jumped at the chance, knowing that the photos from Loveleen’s reaction would be unforgettable. We planned on starting the session at Dominical beach and…

Costa Rica Wedding Photography by Kevin Heslin
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A Classy Wedding Ceremony on the Sky Deck at La Mansion

A Wedding with a View This month I photographed a classy wedding ceremony on the sky deck lounge at La Mansion Inn, here in Manuel Antonio.  Weddings at La Mansion are always so amazing.  The couple had such class, and a cheerful energy and they were so positive to some different ideas for the photo…

Unique Wedding Photography in Costa Rica
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Destination Inspiration: Visiting Costa Rica Sparks an Impromptu Wedding!

Recently, my friend Marjorie asked if I could shoot an impromptu wedding for some of her friends who were visiting.  So within just a few days she was able to plan a very simple and intimate wedding. They were staying at the Gaia Hotel and Reserve, but the ceremony was held down on the famous Manuel…