REAL PROPOSALS
Costa Rica Engagement Photography Portfolios
Explore real engagement sessions set against Costa Rica’s mountains and rainforest, each gallery capturing our candid, romantic storytelling style — and every couple caught by surprise in their own unforgettable “yes.”
Jose & Glen’s Engagement Session at Monteverde
The most requested season for proposals, with stunning sunrises and sunsets and the best odds of a clear volcano view. Skies stay sunny and predictable, though even here a clear view is never fully guaranteed.
Devin & Casey’s Proposal at El Tigre Waterfall
A higher chance your session happens under rain and cloudy skies, especially in Monteverde. Still, the forest turns a deeper, richer green, and that lush, moody light has its own quiet kind of magic.
Guru & Mehek´s Proposal at Arenal Volcano
These months bring the strongest rain. We avoid waterfall or river locations this season, since conditions turn more dangerous. Instead, we recommend forest trails, gardens, lookouts, or mountain viewpoints.
EXPLORE YOUR LOCATION
Where Should Do Your Engagement Photos?
Every couple wants a different kind of wild. Here’s what each region offers — and we’ll help you match yours.
MONTEVERDE
CLOUD FOREST
Propose surrounded by cloud forest mist: cross hanging bridges, hike shaded trails to El Tigre Waterfall, or ask with distant ocean views stretching out below.
Best for: couples chasing mist, mountains, waterfalls and ocean views in one frame.
LA FORTUNA
ARENAL VOLCANO
Venture along trails with views of Arenal Volcano, unwind in natural hot springs, and pop the question facing the towering volcano itself.
Best for: couples wanting volcano, waterfall, lake, and hot springs in one trip.
TAMARINDO | GUANACASTE
BEACH & RESORTS
Propose to the sound of the waves, a golden sunset behind you, and the sand touching both your feet as you ask the question.
Best for: couples dreaming of a resort wedding right on the sand.
TESTIMONIALS
Reviews of Joice Dahianna as Your Engagement Photographer in Costa Rica
However, she completely exceeded my expectations. Before the proposal, she helped me with absolutely everything—we planned every detail together, and everything turned out exactly as I had imagined.
During the proposal, she was incredibly professional, attentive, and had the best attitude. She made us feel completely comfortable throughout the entire experience.
If I could do it all over again, I would hire her a thousand times over. You won’t be wasting your time or your money—she is, without a doubt, the best choice. 🤍
CARLOS DIAZ
Want Help Planning the Proposal?
We’ve Got You.
Proposing doesn’t mean doing it alone. For couples who’d rather not coordinate entrance tickets, venue reservations, or decor themselves, planning partner Ceilyn Castro of Your White Wedding builds the full experience around your chosen moment — so all you have to do is show up and ask.
Ceilyn’s approach starts before flowers or decor, with the experience itself: How do you want to feel that day? What landscape tells your story — mountains, waterfall, or beach? Will there be a hike in, or a quiet walk to a hidden spot? What moment do you want to remember forever?
From there, the details follow — entrance tickets, venue bookings, decor, a private dinner reservation, or even a full picnic set up in the mountains or right at the water’s edge. All handled behind the scenes, especially useful for couples coming from abroad.
Just bring your imagination — our team will be thrilled to bring it to life. Available on request; reach out for a custom quote.
Trusted Planning Partner
Your White Wedding
Ceilyn Castro
Destination wedding planner based in Costa Rica — numerous weddings coordinated together, from luxury resort logistics to full design & décor.
EXPERTS IN ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Meet Your Costa Rica Engagement Photography Team
We’re a Costa Rica-based team — two photographers and a proposal planner — with over 8 years of experience capturing engagement sessions across the country and beyond. From hidden waterfalls to volcano-view trails and lush rainforest, we cover every angle: a dedicated second shooter and drone coverage on the photography side, seamless logistics behind the scenes. Bilingual and experienced with international couples, we plan most proposals entirely from abroad — before you ever set foot in Costa Rica.
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.
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