COSTA RICA | ENGAGEMENT & PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Engagement Photography Packages in Costa Rica

I’m Joice Dahianna — I photograph couples in that giddy, just-said-yes chapter, against the kind of backdrop that makes the photos feel like a movie.

A cloud forest trail in Monteverde, a lookout over Arenal Volcano, a waterfall no one else knows about — wherever the two of you feel most like yourselves.

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Real engagement, real stories

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

Working with Joice for our surprise proposal was truly one of the best decisions my fiancé made. She captured one of the most important moments of our lives so beautifully, and every photo brings us right back to that day.

 

Her eye for detail, ability to capture genuine emotion, and calm, encouraging presence made the experience even more special. We are beyond grateful to have these memories preserved so perfectly. If you’re looking for a photographer who genuinely cares and delivers stunning photos, I cannot recommend Joice enough. Thank you for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever!

 

SHELBY POSEY

 

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PLANNING AHEAD

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Find Your Engagement Package

Three Costa Rica engagement photography packages, built around coverage hours, locations, and deliverables — pick the one that fits your moment, and know exactly what’s included.

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Rainbow

For couples who want a deeper, more adventurous experience.


Investment: USD 1,100
  • • 3 hours of coverage
  • • Multiple locations
  • • 120+ images in high-resolution
Second photographer or content creation (proposal only)

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Sunset Love

Recommended for surprise proposals.


Investment: USD 745
  • • 2 hours of coverage
  • • Up to 2 locations
  • • 75+ images in high-resolution
Second photographer or content creation (proposal only)

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Magical Sunrise

Recommended for couple sessions or engagements.


Investment: USD 595
  • • 1 hour of coverage
  • • 1 location
  • • 35+ images in high-resolution
Second photographer or content creation (proposal only)

Prices include 13% VAT  ·  Additional hour: $350  ·  All event coverage is based on continuous hours.*

Every experience includes:

Location guidance
Outfit & style guide
Creative session planning
Online gallery (1 year)

Print directly from online gallery, delivered to your home

Travel fee included: La Fortuna, Monteverde, Playa Hermosa, Las Catalinas

SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER OR CONTENT CREATION – YOUR CHOICE

For your proposal, you can choose to add a second photographer just for the proposal moment itself — capturing it from two angles at once — or opt for content creation shot on a phone, delivered raw and unedited after your session, ready to post on social media right away.

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.


Engaged couple hugging at golden hour in Costa Rica. Monteverde, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo, Puerto Viejo, Uvita
Costa Rica wedding & elopement photographer photographing a couple embracing at golden hour
The Experience

A Closer Look at Each Engagement Package

With over 8 years photographing couples across Costa Rica’s waterfalls, volcanoes, and cloud forests, we’ve learned exactly how much time each moment needs — whether you’re planning a surprise proposal or celebrating a fresh engagement. These packages are built so you know exactly what to expect, no guesswork.

Rainbow

For couples who want a deeper, more adventurous experience — a session that moves through more than one landscape, with time to catch different light in each. This is the package for two people who want their engagement photos to feel like a small adventure, not just a photoshoot.

Perfect for multi-location sessions across Monteverde, La Fortuna, and Guanacaste — including the hike to El Tigre Waterfall in Monteverde, volcano viewpoints, and cloud forest trails.

Engagement photo session across multiple locations in Monteverde and La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Before

A planning call covering location guidance, an outfit & style guide, and creative session planning — so every stop has a purpose.

During

3 hours of coverage across multiple locations. Second photographer or content creation available (proposal only).

After

Minimum 120+ edited high-resolution images, delivered in a private online gallery (1 year access) — print directly from it, delivered to your home.

Sunset Love

Recommended for surprise proposals — two hours and up to two locations, enough time to capture the moment itself and a few quiet frames right after, while it’s still sinking in. Built so the surprise stays a surprise until the exact right second.

Perfect for a golden hour proposal at a single dramatic backdrop, or two nearby spots in Monteverde, La Fortuna, or Guanacaste.

Surprise proposal photography session at sunset in Costa Rica

Before

A discreet planning call with the partner arranging the proposal — location, timing, and exactly how to keep it a surprise.

During

2 hours of coverage across up to 2 locations. Second photographer or content creation available (proposal only).

After

Minimum 75+ edited high-resolution images in a private online gallery (1 year access), ready to share the moment right away.

Magical Sunrise

Recommended for couple sessions or engagements — one hour, one location, early light. For couples who want beautiful, genuine photos without turning it into a full production.

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

Engagement photo session at sunrise in Costa Rica

Before

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

During

1 hour of coverage at 1 location, just the two of you and the light.

After

Minimum 35+ edited high-resolution images in a private online gallery (1 year access).

Details & Add-Ons:

Personalize your engagement photography package with a few optional extras — perfect for reliving your proposal in motion, not just in photos.

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Photo delivery

Carefully edited and delivered within 31 days after your session.

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Cinematic Documentary Film
USD $850 · 2 hours

A beautifully crafted 2–3 minute film preserving every emotion, reaction, and unforgettable moment of your proposal.

Available in La Fortuna & Monteverde.

Available exclusively as add-ons to our photography packages.

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Content Creator | USD $100/ hour

Relive your session through authentic behind-the-scenes moments. Includes all raw footage and a beautifully edited 30 second highlight video.

Available exclusively as add-ons to our photography packages.

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Entry tickets

Some locations require entrance fees, which are covered by the couple. We’ll always guide you through this in advance.

AVAILABILITY

Book Your Engagement & Proposal 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.

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How It Works

Step by Step: How to Book Your Engagement 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.

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Submit Your Details

Fill out our contact form with your engagement or proposal 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.

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Receive Your Gallery

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

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Optional Upgrade | Full Proposal Planning Experience

The Complete Proposal Experience

If you’re planning a surprise proposal and want more than photography — flowers, a setup, someone keeping your partner distracted while it all comes together — we can connect you with our trusted planning partner, Ceilyn Castro from Your White Wedding.

Together, we handle everything behind the scenes so the only thing your partner sees is the moment itself. Perfect for proposals that need a little more coordination — a hidden setup, a specific timing, or keeping the secret intact until the very last second.

Your Proposal Planning Experience Includes:
  • Location scouting tailored to your vision — waterfalls, cloud forest, or volcano viewpoints
  • Discreet setup coordination — flowers, candles, or decor arranged without tipping off your partner
  • Permits & access coordination for remote or protected locations
  • A custom timeline built around keeping the surprise a surprise
  • Coordination with your photographer so the moment is captured exactly on cue
  • Trusted vendor recommendations — florist, decor, and transportation

Because your only job on proposal day should be asking the question — we’ll take care of everything else.

Ceilyn Castro

Trusted Planning Partner

Your White Wedding

Ceilyn Castro

Destination proposal & elopement planner based in Costa Rica — coordinating everything from discreet decor setups to remote location permits, so the surprise stays a surprise.


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EXPERTS IN ENGAGEMENT & PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHY & PLANNING

Meet Your Costa Rica Engagement & Proposal Photography & Planning Team

We’re a Costa Rica–based husband-and-wife team, with over 8 years photographing couples across the country’s waterfalls, cloud forests, and volcano viewpoints. From a quiet sunrise session to a discreet surprise proposal, we cover every angle — a second shooter and drone coverage on the photography side, and, when a proposal calls for it, a trusted planning partner behind the scenes to make sure nothing gets left to chance.

Joice Dahianna. Portrait of a smiling woman photographer indoors with warm decor. Monteverde, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo, Puerto Viejo Costa Rica. Uvita

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.

Portrait of a man standing with arms crossed, smiling at the camera. Costa Rica Wedding Photographer. Monteverde, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo, Puerto Viejo Costa Rica. Uvita

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.

Wedding Photography in Costa Rica: portrait of wedding planner Ceilyn Castro smiling on the phone while holding yellow flowers

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.

Do You Include Drone Coverage For Engagement & Proposal Sessions 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.


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

Yes — for surprise proposals that need more coordination (a hidden setup, precise timing, discreet decor), we connect you with our trusted planning partner, Ceilyn Castro of Your White Wedding, so nothing gets left to chance.


What's The Best Time Of Year For Engagement Or Proposal Photos 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 sessions in La Fortuna, Monteverde, Playa Hermosa, and Las Catalinas. For other locations, we’re happy to provide a custom quote.


What Happens If It Rains During Your Engagement Or Proposal Session?

Costa Rica’s tropical climate means rain is part of the adventure — we build flexibility into your session timing and always have a backup plan for your chosen location.


What Does A Typical Engagement Or Proposal Session Timeline Look Like?

Sessions run 1 to 3 hours depending on your package, moving between one and several locations to catch the best light for your moment.


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.

How Do You Keep A Surprise Proposal A Secret?

We plan everything in advance with the partner arranging it — timing, positioning, and how to stay out of sight until the right moment — so your partner never suspects a thing.

Are There Entrance Fees For Any Of The Locations?

Some locations — waterfalls, reserves, and national parks — charge an entrance fee, which is covered by the couple. We’ll always guide you through this in advance.


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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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