COSTA RICA | REAL FAMILIES
Family Photography Portfolio in Costa Rica
From barefoot mornings on Guanacaste’s golden-sand beaches with little ones chasing the waves, to quiet walks through Monteverde’s misty cloud forest with grandparents by your side — these are the places where your family’s story could be told next.
The Portfolio
Real Families Across Costa Rica
I’m Joice Dahianna, and together with my husband Diego — the best team I could ask for — we’ve spent years chasing golden light through cloud forest trails and along beach shorelines just to capture the exact way your family moves together. No forced poses, no rehearsed script — just real laughter, tiny hands to hold, and whatever the weather decides to give us that day. Every session in this collection happened exactly the way it looks: unscripted, full of joy, and completely yours.
Shot by Joice Dahianna & Diego Ramírez — 8+ years photographing families across Costa Rica.
BROWSE GALLERY
Real families, real Vacation Memories
Every gallery here comes from real families who traveled to Costa Rica on vacation and wanted to bring home more than souvenirs: a real memory of their trip together. Sessions happen with Arenal Volcano views, barefoot walks by the La Fortuna or Llanos de Cortés waterfalls, or golden sunset light on the beach, with grandparents cheering, parents laughing and kids running free.
The reason is almost always the same: “the kids are growing up so fast, and I want to remember this trip while they’re still this small.” These aren’t posed portraits. Each session is built around play, so you take home the memory, not just the photo.
Vega Family Session at Curicancha Reserve in Monteverde
This was our second session together: the first marked their eldest daughter’s first birthday, and this one celebrated the youngest turning one at Curicancha Reserve. It’s one of my favorite spots for families with little ones: real cloud forest and gardens, no long hike required.
Schlaegel Family session at Tamarindo Diriá Hotel
This family visits Tamarindo often, but this was their first trip to Costa Rica together as a family, and they wanted a real memory of it. We shot right at their hotel, steps from the beach, so the session was part of their vacation, not a separate event to plan.
Crosby Family Session at Arenal Volcano
A family session with Arenal Volcano watching over us. We went up to one of La Fortuna’s most iconic viewpoints and moved between two of its prettiest spots, including the lake below. If one gallery feels unmistakably Costa Rica, it’s this one.
Jacky Family Session at Hotel Belmar, Monteverde.
We planned this one at sunrise for soft early light through the trees, and the kids had exactly the right morning energy for it. We spent the session playing through the gardens at Hotel Belmar in Monteverde, and it shows in every frame.
GOOD TO KNOW
FAQs
Everything families usually ask before booking their Costa Rica family photography — if your question isn’t here, write to Joice directly.
Do You Photograph Family Sessions Outside The Locations Shown Here?
Yes — the waterfalls, beaches, and forests in this portfolio are some of my favorites, but they’re not the only ones. If you have a specific spot in mind, anywhere in Costa Rica, let’s talk it through and see how we can make it happen.
How Do I Know Which Package Matches The Style I See In These Photos?
Every session in this portfolio was shot the same way, regardless of package — the real difference is coverage time and locations. Tell me which photos you’re drawn to, and I’ll help you find the package that fits.
Will My Family Photos Be Featured In Your Portfolio?
Yes. We always ask for your authorization before featuring your photos publicly — on our website, portfolio, or social media. If you’d prefer to keep your session private, we respect that completely, and this is written into your contract from the start, so there’s never any ambiguity about how your images are used.
How Long Does A Family Session Take, And How Many People Can Join?
A typical family session runs about 1 hour. For the best results, I recommend keeping it to a maximum of 5 people — a nuclear family group lets us slow down and capture more detailed, intentional moments together. That said, larger families are absolutely welcome. For bigger groups, we simply break things into smaller subgroups throughout the session so everyone still gets that same level of attention, with a small additional fee for each person beyond the 6th.
Do You Photograph In The Rain, Like Some Of The Sessions Shown Here?
Always. Costa Rica’s rainy season brings some of my favorite light and some of the most romantic photos I’ve ever taken — rain has never stopped a session I’ve photographed, and it won’t stop yours either.
