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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, a second shooter and licensed drone pilot, we’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.
Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a full destination celebration, we bring a candid, documentary eye and eight years of experience guiding couples through every step — from choosing a legal officiant to scouting the golden-hour light.
FEATURED DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN COSTA RICA
Wedding Photography
From intimate ceremonies to full destination celebrations — I document your wedding day with a candid, documentary approach. Real emotion, beautiful light, zero posing stress. I know the best wedding venues in Costa Rica and I’ll help you choose the one that fits your story.
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.
Elopement Photography
Dreaming 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 — so your micro wedding or secret elopement feels effortless and deeply personal.
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.
Engagement & Surprise Proposal Photography
A relaxed session in Costa Rica’s most iconic scenery — whether it’s a planned engagement shoot or a surprise proposal. Natural, joy-filled images you’ll treasure forever.
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.
Family Photography
Celebrate your time in Costa Rica with a relaxed family photography session—no stiff posing, just real connection. Whether you’re visiting on vacation or simply want updated portraits, I’ll help you choose an easy, beautiful location and capture candid family portraits in soft natural light.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Uvita
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.
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.
GOOD TO KNOW
FAQs
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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