COSTA RICA | ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Elopement Photographer Packages in Costa Rica

I’m Joice Dahianna — I photograph couples who’d rather run away together than plan a big wedding. Just the two of you, a hidden waterfall or a cloud forest trail, and someone who knows exactly where the light (and the adventure) is.

My elopement packages are simple and transparent: pick your hours, pick your landscape, and leave the creative part to me.

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RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST WEDDING & ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY TEAMS IN COSTA RICA

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Couples — US, Canada, MeXICO & Europe

TRUSTED BY COUPLES WORLWIDE

Real elopement, real stories

Real couples from around the world share their experience working with a trusted Costa Rica elopement photographer.

Joice and Diego were beyond professional and it was amazing to work with them both. They captured the most important day of our lives and kept the entire session light hearted and fun for us and our guests. We originally planned to walk to a near by beach for final photos and Joice suggested we drive to a much more beautiful beach nearby. We took their advice and these photos turned out to be our absolute favorite.

 

Joice gave us a clear timeline for the day but adjusted to our needs and actually spent more time than agreed upon to ensure we got the absolutely best photos. Neither myself or my wife love being the center of attention and we often feel awkward in photos, Joice and Diego made us feel at ease. We booked Joice without ever meeting in person first but she made us feel confident throughout the entire process. We love our photos and will be forever grateful for what they did for us.

 

REBECCA SMILEY

 

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PLANNING AHEAD

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Find Your Elopement Package

Three Costa Rica elopement photography packages, built around coverage hours, locations, and deliverables — pick your adventure, and know exactly what’s included.

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Wild Love

Half-day, multi-location adventure


Investment: USD 2,650
  • • 6 hours of coverage
  • • 2 photographers
  • • Multiple locations
  • • Minimum 450+ high-resolution images
  • • Tropical bouquet included
  • • Trusted vendor references: officiant, hair & makeup artist, wedding planner
Sneak Peek in 7 days

02

Cloud Forest Love

Two locations, half-day coverage


Investment: USD 1,850
  • • 4 hours of coverage
  • • 2 photographers
  • • 2 locations
  • • Minimum 250+ high-resolution images
Sneak Peek in 7 days

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Sunrise Love

One location, quick & intimate


Investment: USD 1,450
  • • 2 hours of coverage
  • • 2 photographers
  • • 1 location
  • • Minimum 150+ high-resolution images
Sneak Peek in 7 days

Every experience includes:

Online gallery access (1 year)
Guidance for your wedding photography timeline

Print directly from your online gallery, delivered to your home
Prices include taxes (13% V.A.T)

Travel Included:
Complimentary travel within La Fortuna, Monteverde, and selected Guanacaste beaches, including Playa Hermosa, Las Catalinas, and surrounding areas.

TWO PHOTOGRAPHERS, ALWAYS INCLUDED

Every package includes a second photographer — never an add-on — so your elopement day is always beautifully captured from two different angles and two full perspectives, making sure nothing important is ever missed.

HOW TIMELINE GUIDANCE WORKS

Once you share your ceremony plan, we review it to pinpoint the best light for your vows, the ideal window for portraits, and any adjustments to make your photos shine.

DO YOU OFFER DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY?

Drone footage is part of our equipment, though not a fixed package feature — it depends on weather and location authorization. When both align, we’re happy to use it, though it’s never guaranteed.


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Couple walking through a lush forest path, captured by a Costa Rica wedding & elopement photographer
The Adventure

A Closer Look at Each Elopement Package

With over 8 years exploring Costa Rica’s waterfalls, volcanoes, and cloud forests with couples who chose adventure over a big guest list, we’ve learned exactly how much time each landscape needs. These packages are built so you’re never rushing between locations — just the two of you, fully present.

Wild Love

For couples who want the full adventure — vows at sunrise, a hike to a hidden waterfall, and a second location just because the light was too good to pass up. This is the package for two people who want their elopement to feel like the best day of an epic trip, with every hour to explore.

Perfect for multi-location adventures across Monteverde, La Fortuna, and Guanacaste — waterfalls, volcano viewpoints, and cloud forest trails.

Applies to intimate weddings with up to 20 guests.

Elopement photo at Llanos de Cortés waterfall

Before

A planning call to map out your locations, timing, and light — plus trusted vendor references for an officiant, hair & makeup artist, and wedding planner if you want help pulling the day together.

During

6 hours of coverage across multiple locations with 2 photographers, plus a tropical bouquet included — no extra stops to plan, we bring it.

After

Sneak peek in 7 days, minimum 450+ edited images, and a private online gallery ready to share and print.

Cloud Forest Love

For couples drawn to the misty green of Monteverde — two locations, half a day, and enough time to say your vows and still wander the forest just for yourselves afterward. Relaxed, unhurried, and quietly romantic.

Perfect for Monteverde’s cloud forest trails and hidden waterfalls, or a two-stop combination in La Fortuna.

Applies to intimate weddings with up to 20 guests.

Elopement photo in Monteverde cloud forest

Before

A planning call to choose your two locations and the best light for each — no logistics to figure out on your own.

During

4 hours of coverage across 2 locations with 2 photographers capturing every angle of your day.

After

Minimum 250+ edited images, and a private gallery ready to share and print.

Sunrise Love

For couples who just want the moment — one location, early light, and vows said quietly before the rest of the world wakes up. Simple, fast, and completely yours.

Perfect for a single sunrise spot: a volcano viewpoint in La Fortuna, a waterfall in Monteverde, or a quiet beach in Guanacaste.

Applies to intimate weddings with up to 20 guests.

Elopement photo at sunrise

Before

A quick planning call to lock in your one location and the exact timing for the best light.

During

Add-Ons

Personalize your elopement package with a few optional extras — perfect for extending your coverage or capturing a few more moments of your adventure.

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Extra Hour

USD 400

Available if you’d like us to stay longer and keep exploring — one more location, one more view, one more moment.

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Videography

Available upon request.

Filmed by one of our trusted filmmaking partners. Pricing and availability are provided upon request.

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Entrance Fees

Some of the most beautiful spots — waterfalls, reserves, and national parks — charge an entrance fee. Any applicable fees are covered by the couple, and we’ll guide you through everything in advance.

AVAILABILITY

Book Your Elopement Photography Services in Costa Rica

We strongly recommend booking 6 to 12 months in advance — especially during high season (December to April), when our calendar fills up quickly.

SAVE YOUR DATE
How It Works

Step by Step: How to Book Your Elopement Photography

Booking your elopement photography service is easy — and can be done 100% remotely. Here’s how we’ll secure your date and start planning a smooth, stress-free experience.

01

Submit Your Details

Fill out our contact form with your elopement date, location & vision so we can begin crafting your experience.

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Schedule a Consultation

Let’s talk! In this call, we’ll go over your ideas, answer questions, and align on your expectations.

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Sign & Secure Your Date

We’ll send your contract, and once it’s signed and the deposit is received, your date will officially be reserved.

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Receive Full Support

We’re with you before, during, and after the big day — timeline help, location ideas, and full creative guidance.

05

Receive Your Gallery

Enjoy a private online gallery with beautifully edited, high-resolution elopement photos, ready to relive and share.

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Optional Upgrade | Full Elopement Experience

The Complete Elopement Experience

If you’d rather focus on each other than on logistics, permits, or coordinating vendors in a remote location, we can connect you with our trusted planning partner, Ceilyn Castro from Your White Wedding.

Together, we create a seamless experience from the very first idea to your final vow — so you can simply show up, be fully present, and let the adventure unfold. Perfect for couples who want their elopement to feel completely stress-free, wherever in Costa Rica it takes place.

Your Elopement Planning Experience Includes:
  • Location scouting tailored to your vision — waterfalls, cloud forest, or volcano viewpoints
  • Permits & access coordination for remote or protected locations
  • Customized elopement-day timeline & logistics
  • Officiant, hair & makeup artist, and trusted vendor recommendations
  • Guidance for including a small circle of loved ones, if you choose to
  • Full day-of coordination, so everything runs smoothly while you focus on each other

Because your only job on your elopement day should be celebrating your love — we’ll take care of everything else.

Ceilyn Castro

Trusted Planning Partner

Your White Wedding

Ceilyn Castro

Destination elopement planner based in Costa Rica — coordinating everything from remote waterfall permits to officiant and small-group logistics.


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EXPERTS IN ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PLANNING

Meet Your Costa Rica Elopement Photography & Planning Team

We’re a Costa Rica–based team of two photographers and a trusted elopement planner, with over 8 years photographing adventurous elopements across Costa Rica and beyond. From hidden waterfalls to cloud forest trails to volcano-view sunrises, we cover every angle of your day — a second shooter and drone coverage on the photography side, and seamless planning behind the scenes, so nothing is left to chance.

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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.

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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.

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The White Wedding

Experience Planner


Ceilyn Castro 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

FAQs

Everything couples usually ask before booking their Costa Rica elopement — if your question isn’t here, write to Joice directly.

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Do you offer elopement videography in Costa Rica?


Yes — videography is available as an add-on, filmed by one of our trusted filmmaking partners. Pricing and availability are provided upon request when you book your package.

 


Do You Include Drone Coverage For Elopement In Costa Rica?

Drone coverage is part of our team’s toolkit, but it’s not something we can guarantee as a fixed package item — it depends on hotel/venue permits and weather conditions (rain and wind). Our team travels with a drone and uses it whenever conditions allow, at no additional cost to you.


Do you photograph legal Elopements or only symbolic ones?

Both. We work with a licensed legal officiant for couples who want to marry officially in Costa Rica, and with a symbolic officiant — including cacao ceremony options — for couples who prefer a secular or spiritual ceremony without the legal paperwork.


Can You Help Plan Or Coordinate My Elopement In Costa Rica, Not Just Photograph It?

Yes. Through our trusted planning partner, Your White Wedding, we can coordinate everything from location permits to officiant and vendor recommendations — so your only job is showing up and saying «I do.»

 


What's The Best Time Of Year To Elope In Costa Rica?

Dry season (December–April) offers the most predictable weather, but rain isn’t something to fear here — even during green season, mornings are often clear, and a little rain can make waterfalls and forest locations even more dramatic. We’ll help you plan around the best light for your chosen location.


Is travel included, or is there an extra fee for remote Locations?

Travel is included for our core zones — Monteverde, La Fortuna, and Guanacaste. Some remote or protected locations, like certain waterfalls or reserves, may have a small entrance fee, which we’ll always let you know about in advance.


What Happens If It Rains On Your Elopement Day?

Costa Rica’s rain rarely lasts all day, and we plan around it. For rainier months, we recommend specific waterfalls and locations that photograph beautifully even in mist or light rain, and we always have a backup plan ready so your elopement happens exactly as planned.

 


What Does A Typical Elopement Day Timeline Look Like?

It depends on your package — a Sunrise Love elopement (2 hours) is short and focused on one location, while Wild Love (6 hours) moves across multiple locations throughout the day. We’ll build your personalized timeline together once you book.


How Do I Book My Date?

A 40% deposit via bank transfer or PayPal secures your date, with the remaining balance due before your elopement. Once your deposit is in, we’ll start planning your locations and timeline together.

 


What if we need to reschedule or cancel our wedding date?

Your retainer is non-refundable, as it secures your wedding date and reserves it exclusively for you. If unforeseen circumstances or a force majeure event affect your celebration, we’ll do our best to reschedule your photography session to a new date, subject to availability. Any changes or cancellations should be communicated as early as possible.


Do you offer printed elopement albums?

We don’t produce physical albums directly, but your online gallery makes it easy to create your own — many couples love this option because it lets you design an album exactly to your taste, send it to your preferred print lab, and have it printed and shipped straight to your home. It’s one of the most popular ways our couples choose to keep their photos.


Can we include a few close family or friends?

Absolutely. While many of our couples choose to elope with just the two of them, all of our packages also work beautifully for an intimate wedding or micro wedding of up to 20 guests — so if you’d like your parents, siblings, or closest friends there to witness the moment, that’s completely welcome.

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Joice Dahianna is a wedding & elopement photographer in Costa Rica specializing in luxury destination weddings and adventure elopements, plus engagement, proposal, and family photography — from volcano-view ceremonies in La Fortuna to misty cloud forest elopements in Monteverde to golden sunset ceremonies on the beach. Beyond photography, our team also helps plan and coordinate the full experience, from first logistics to your wedding or elopement day — available throughout Costa Rica and worldwide.

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