Oaxacan bride posing with a floral bouquet among clay jars, photographed by destination wedding photographer Joice Dahianna

DESTINATION WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS

Destination Wedding Photographer Available Worldwide

Your love story. Any corner of the world.

I’m Joice Dahianna. With my team, I create documentary and artistic wedding and elopement photography for romantic and adventurous couples, from Costa Rica to Oaxaca, the Riviera Maya, Cartagena and beyond.


8+Years photographing weddings
650+Weddings & elopements
3Countries so far
3National awards

Bride laughing while holding a colorful bouquet during a destination wedding in Oaxaca, Mexico
Eloping in Costa Rica, newlyweds standing under a tree with Llanos de Cortés waterfall in the background
Wedding photo session at Hotel Quinta Real in Oaxaca, Mexico
Close-up of bride and groom almost kissing during their wedding
Destination wedding photo session in Oaxaca, Mexico

Destination wedding photographers Joice and Diego hugging and laughing in the streets of Cartagena, Colombia

WHO WE ARE

Costa Rica-Based, Nomadic at Heart

Your story knows no borders, and neither do we.

We’re Joice and Diego. We live in Monteverde, Costa Rica, but our work has never been tied to one place. For the past three years we’ve traveled abroad to photograph destination weddings, from the colorful streets of Oaxaca and the Caribbean coast of Playa del Carmen to the colonial charm of Cartagena. Everywhere we go, we bring the same documentary, emotion-first approach that has guided more than 650 couples.

We love couples who are looking for more than photos: an experience full of adventure, authenticity and real emotion. Whether you’re planning an engagement session on another continent, an intimate ceremony on a tropical island or a wedding in the mountains at sunset, we’d love to be there with you.

WHY US

Why Choose Us as Your Destination Wedding Photographers

Choosing a photographer for a wedding abroad isn’t just about a portfolio. It’s about trusting a team that travels well, adapts fast and knows how to tell your story in a place that’s new to everyone.

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STORYTELLING

Documentary & Artistic

Real emotion, natural light and the small moments that make your wedding yours. We guide you gently, but we never stage your day.

02

2 PHOTOGRAPHERS

A Couple Behind the Camera

Joice and Diego cover every wedding together: two perspectives, one cohesive story. Diego also flies the drone wherever local rules allow.

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PLANNING PARTNER

Planning Abroad, Covered

Need help in another country? Our planning partner, Your White Wedding, can coordinate your destination wedding or elopement: venue, vendors, timeline and the details in between.

04

TRAVEL-READY

We Travel to You

We’ve worked in Mexico and Colombia and we’re ready for your destination. Every quote is built around your location, dates and coverage, so you know exactly what’s included.


DESTINATIONS

Where We’ve Photographed Destination Weddings

Oaxaca de Juárez & Playa del Carmen

Mexico

Two very different sides of Mexico: Oaxacan traditions full of color and texture, and golden-hour celebrations on the Riviera Maya.

Cartagena de Indias

Colombia

Bougainvillea-draped balconies, colonial streets and warm Caribbean evenings: a city made for romantic, elegant weddings.

Anywhere in the World

Your Destination, Next

Not on the list yet? That’s often how it starts. We accept weddings and elopements anywhere in the world.

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REAL DESTINATION WEDDINGS

Destination Wedding & Elopement Galleries

Step inside real love stories we’ve photographed beyond Costa Rica, from the colorful streets of Oaxaca and the Caribbean light of Playa del Carmen to the colonial charm of Cartagena. Each gallery is a full day told through emotion, culture and place.

Bride and groom posing in elegant wedding attire in a historic location in Oaxaca, MexicoOaxaca de Juárez · México

Meli & Eric

Cobblestone streets, papel picado and the warm glow of Oaxacan light framed Meli and Eric’s wedding day. Between laughter, mezcal toasts and quiet glances, every moment felt rooted in culture and color. A celebration that tasted, sounded and looked like Oaxaca.

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A stunning Oaxacan bride poses with her bouquet among traditional clay jars in Oaxaca, MexicoOaxaca de Juárez · México

Juli & Allan

Juli and Allan chose the heart of Oaxaca to say “yes,” surrounded by colonial walls, vibrant textures and the people they love most. Their day unfolded slowly, full of tradition, music and tender in-between moments. Pure emotion, told in the colors of Mexico.

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Bride and groom hugging on a pier with seagulls flying around and the ocean in the background in Playa del CarmenPlaya del Carmen · Riviera Maya, México

Milu & Javi

Just the two of them, the Caribbean breeze and golden-hour light on the Riviera Maya. Milu and Javi’s elopement in Playa del Carmen was intimate, playful and deeply personal. Proof that the most meaningful days don’t need a crowd.

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Cartagena wedding photography: color, romance and magicCartagena de Indias · Colombia

Ericka & Arnold

Bougainvillea-draped balconies, colonial streets and the warm Caribbean evening set the stage for Ericka and Arnold’s wedding in Cartagena. Their day moved to the rhythm of the city: elegant, joyful and full of life. A love story with the soul of Colombia.

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THE PROCESS

How a Destination Wedding Works With Us

01

Inquiry

Send us your date, destination and vision through the form below. We reply personally with our availability.

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Custom quote

Every destination wedding is quoted individually, based on destination, coverage hours and dates.

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Planning together

You coordinate with your planner or venue, or with our planning partner. We align the timeline and photo plan with them.

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We travel to you

We arrive ready to document your day, from getting ready to the last dance, and deliver your full online gallery.

YOUR DESTINATION TEAM

Meet the Team Who Travels With You

Two photographers and a wedding planner, based in Costa Rica and ready to travel. We work as one team, so your destination wedding feels personal and easy from the first message to the final gallery.

Joice Dahianna, destination wedding photographer

Joice Dahianna

Lead Photographer & Founder

Joice is a destination wedding and elopement photographer based in Costa Rica. She’s your main point of contact from the first consultation to the final gallery and leads the creative direction of every wedding, at home or abroad.

Diego Ramírez, second photographer and drone pilot

Diego Ramírez

Second Shooter & Drone Pilot

Diego is the second photographer on every wedding, capturing a different angle so nothing gets missed, and the drone pilot behind our aerial shots wherever local rules allow.

Ceilyn Castro of Your White Wedding, destination wedding planner

Your White Wedding

Destination Wedding Planner

Ceilyn Castro plans and coordinates weddings and elopements, in Costa Rica and abroad: venue scouting, vendors, logistics, timeline and personal touches, so you can stay fully present on your day.


KIND WORDS

What Couples Say About Their Destination Wedding

“

Coming to Playa del Carmen for our elopement was so special for us. We had so much fun during the session! We’re not great at posing, but Joice and Diego guided us naturally, and we felt completely comfortable spending that time with them.

Thank you so much, you did an incredible job, and we’re so happy with our photos. We hope to cross paths again soon!

MILU & JAVI · ELOPEMENT IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO

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Destination wedding photographers Joice and Diego dancing together in Cartagena, Colombia
Wedding photographer Joice Dahianna in Oaxaca, Mexico

VENUE: ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

The Place Matters. The Story Matters More.

We’re passionate about capturing authentic stories, wherever love chooses to bloom. If you dream of a wedding or elopement in another country, a charming city or a remote corner of the world, we dream of being there with you.

Because the most important thing isn’t the place. It’s the story we’re going to tell together, with passion, artistry and so much love.

Joice & Diego

Pricing outside Costa Rica: our wedding and elopement packages abroad are quoted individually, based on the destination, dates and each couple’s needs. Tell us your plans and we’ll send you a personalized proposal.

Request Your Custom Quote

AVAILABILITY

Book Your Destination Wedding Photographer

For weddings abroad, we recommend booking at least 8 to 12 months in advance. Travel needs extra planning, and our calendar fills up quickly, especially in peak wedding season.


GOOD TO KNOW

Destination Wedding Photographer FAQs

Everything couples usually ask before booking photographers for a wedding abroad. If your question isn’t here, write to Joice directly.

Do you travel outside Costa Rica for weddings?

Yes. We accept weddings and elopements anywhere in the world. So far we’ve photographed destination weddings in Oaxaca de Juárez and Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and in Cartagena, Colombia.

How does booking a destination wedding photographer work?

Send us your date, destination and vision. We confirm availability and prepare a custom quote based on your location, coverage hours and dates.

How much does a destination wedding photographer cost?

Every destination wedding is quoted individually, because travel, number of days and coverage change from one place to another. Tell us your destination and dates and we’ll send you a personalized proposal.

Are travel expenses included in the quote?

Your quote is built around your destination, so we’ll clearly explain what’s included for travel, lodging and coverage before you book. No surprises later.

Do we need a wedding planner at the destination?

It’s not required, but many couples work with a planner or the venue’s coordinator. If you’d like help, our planning partner, Your White Wedding, can coordinate your wedding abroad. We always align our timeline and photo plan with whoever is running your day.

Do you photograph elopements abroad too?

Yes. We photograph both full weddings and intimate elopements worldwide, as well as engagement and couple sessions.

Do both photographers travel to our wedding?

Yes. Joice and Diego work together on every wedding, so you get two perspectives and complete coverage of your day.

How far in advance should we book?

We recommend booking at least 8 to 12 months in advance, as soon as your date and destination are set. Dates fill quickly, especially in peak wedding season, and booking early gives us time to plan travel.


GET IN TOUCH

Let’s Create Magic, Wherever You Are

Tell us your date and destination, and we’ll tell you if we can be there. I’ll get back to you personally with our availability and a custom proposal for your destination wedding or elopement.

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Based in Monteverde, Costa Rica. We travel to La Fortuna, Tamarindo, Manuel Antonio, throughout Costa Rica, and around the world.



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