MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
A Costa Rica Wedding & Elopement Photographer for Romantic & Adventurous Couples
Hi, I’m Joice Dahianna — a professional photographer for weddings in Costa Rica, based in the cloud forest of Monteverde and working with couples nationwide.
Together with my husband Diego, our second shooter and drone pilot, I’ve built a reputation as one of the top wedding photographers in Costa Rica for couples who want their day told honestly: unposed, emotional, and rooted in place.
My documentary & artistic style has traveled with me beyond Costa Rica — to destination celebrations in Mexico, Colombia, and beyond — because no matter where in the world your story takes place, I’m always ready to be there with you.
Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a full destination celebration, you’re never planning it alone. Beyond photography, we work alongside a dedicated wedding-planning team and a trusted travel agency partner — so we can guide you through the entire experience, while you simply enjoy being present in your own story.
FEATURED DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN COSTA RICA
Weddings
For couples dreaming of a luxury destination wedding surrounded by wild beauty — Arenal Volcano views, cloud forests, rainforests, and golden beaches. From intimate ceremonies to full destination celebrations, I document your day with a candid, documentary approach so you feel calm, confident, and fully present. Real emotion, natural light, zero posing stress — just honest, elegant, timeless images that tell your story with heart. All love stories are welcome here — including same-sex and LGBTQ+ celebrations across Costa Rica.
Perfect wedding venues:
La Fortuna (The Springs, Los Lagos) | Guanacaste (Andaz, RIU, Westin Conchal, Mangrove, Secrets Papagayo + private venues) | Manuel Antonio (Villa Punto de Vista) | Private villas in Tamarindo, Papagayo resorts, beach or mountain venues. | Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Elopements
For romantic, adventurous couples who dream of a private ceremony with just the two of you. As an experienced elopement photographer in Costa Rica, I guide you through locations, permits, timing, and flow — from hidden waterfalls to mountain viewpoints — so your micro wedding or secret elopement feels effortless, wild, and deeply personal. Every couple deserves to elope exactly as they are — LGBTQ+ couples included, always.
Perfect elopement venues:
Boutique hotels and natural locations like forest trails, waterfalls, and mountain viewpoints across Costa Rica. | La Fortuna | Arenal Volcano | Tamarindo | Monteverde | Manuel Antonio | Uvita.
Engagements & Proposals
A relaxed session in Costa Rica’s most iconic scenery — whether it’s a planned engagement shoot or a surprise proposal. If you’re planning to pop the question, we become your accomplice: I’ll help you organize the logistics, tell you exactly where to go and how to time it, and keep everything discreet until the moment you kneel down. Natural, joy-filled images you’ll treasure forever. Every proposal deserves to feel true to you — LGBTQ+ couples included, always.
Perfect Engagement & Proposal Venues:
Boutique hotels and natural locations like forest trails, El Tigre or La Fortuna waterfalls, and mountain viewpoints across Costa Rica. | La Fortuna | Arenal Volcano view | Tamarindo | Monteverde | Manuel Antonio | Uvita.
Families
Make your time in Costa Rica unforgettable with a family session built around real moments, not stiff poses. Whether you’re here on vacation or simply want updated portraits, I’ll suggest an easy, gorgeous location and let your family’s genuine laughter, hugs, and little chaos become beautiful, lasting memories.
Perfect venues for families:
La Fortuna (Arenal viewpoints + forest trails) | Monteverde (cloud forest) | Guanacaste (beach + tropical landscapes) | Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo.
La Fortuna | Arenal Volcano
One of Costa Rica’s most iconic destination wedding photography locations, featuring luxury resorts, stunning views of Arenal Volcano, lush rainforest, natural hot springs, and Arenal Lake in the distance. La Fortuna Waterfall sets the perfect scene for intimate elopements and unforgettable ceremonies.
Guanacaste | Tamarindo | Las Catalinas
Guanacaste’s coastline offers three distinct wedding settings: Tamarindo’s laid-back surf town with golden sunset beaches, Guanacaste’s luxury all-inclusive resorts along turquoise Papagayo waters, and Las Catalinas’ boutique Mediterranean-style village with secluded coves, perfect for intimate, upscale elopements.
Monteverde | Cloud Forest
Monteverde is the ideal destination for elopements and romantic ceremonies deep in the cloud forest, with iconic hanging bridges and the spectacular El Tigre Waterfall. Sunset ceremonies overlook the Nicoya Gulf and ocean, creating a misty, mystical setting perfect for adventurous couples seeking an intimate, authentic wedding.
Uvita | Beach
Home to the famous Whale’s Tail (Marino Ballena), a premier whale-watching destination with hidden Nauyaca waterfalls and a laid-back, bohemian atmosphere far from the crowds. Perfect for intimate weddings and elopements on pristine, secluded beaches surrounded by untouched rainforest.
Puerto Viejo & Tortuguero | Caribbean
Puerto Viejo offers Afro-Caribbean charm, black-sand beaches, and coral reefs framed by jungle, perfect for barefoot, colorful elopements. Tortuguero, reachable only by boat or plane, features remote jungle canals and sea turtle nesting grounds, ideal for adventurous couples seeking an exclusive, wildlife-immersed ceremony.
Manuel Antonio
The most iconic and popular destination, home to Manuel Antonio National Park with monkeys, sloths, and beaches inside the rainforest, plus boutique luxury hotels and villas on the hillside with panoramic ocean views. Ideal for grand destination weddings backed by established luxury infrastructure.
PACKAGES
Costa Rica Wedding & Elopement Photography Packages for Every Kind of Destination Celebration
Photography Packages — Transparent Pricing, No Hidden Fees
Whether you’re planning a full destination wedding or an intimate elopement in Costa Rica, every package includes complete pricing details upfront — so you can plan with total confidence before you even inquire.
MEET THE TEAM
The Team Behind Every Costa Rica Wedding, Elopement & Sessions
We’re a Costa Rica-based team of two photographers and an experience planner, with over 8 years shooting destination weddings across Costa Rica and beyond. From beach weddings to rainforest elopements to full-day celebrations, we cover every angle of your day — a dedicated second shooter and drone coverage on the photography side, and seamless planning behind the scenes.
Joice Dahianna
Lead Photographer & Founder
Joice works exclusively as a destination wedding photographer in Costa Rica, guiding every couple with genuine care from first consultation to final delivery. She’s your main point of contact throughout, and also leads the creative direction and marketing behind the brand itself.
Diego Ramírez
Second Shooter & Drone Pilot
Diego is the second photographer on every wedding, capturing key moments from a different angle so nothing gets missed. He’s also the drone pilot behind every aerial shot, and the one filming the behind-the-scenes videos you’ll see across the brand’s social media.
Ceilyn Castro
Experience Planner
Ceilyn designs and coordinates the experience behind proposals, elopements and weddings, so couples can stay fully present while every detail unfolds seamlessly. From planning and logistics to personal touches, she creates the ideal environment for unforgettable moments — the kind meant to be beautifully captured.
GOOD TO KNOW
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Everything couples usually ask before booking their Costa Rica wedding photography — if your question isn’t here, write to Joice directly.
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