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Costa Rica Wedding Photographers

Our Costa Rica photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limon, Puntarenas, San Jose

Costa Rica Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Costa Rica - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Costa Rica photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your intimate, non-traditional, modern, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Costa Rica elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Costa Rica documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The rough going through the forest proved to be a tough challenge for the couple, with the bride finding it especially difficult in her high heels; but they persisted, and eventually made it back to their car
Caroline Elenbaas
A small autumn wedding saw a couple exchange vows outside and then they walked the bridge together
Patrick Mateer
The couple said their vows and became husband and wife in a ceremony filled with great reactions, shot creatively with the golden hour light reflecting off the lake
Christelle Rall

Costa Rica Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Costa Rica wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Central America WPJA members are ready to document any self solemnization, micro, small, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

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3 Costa Rica Wedding Photographers...

BW wedding photography by Mauricio Urena

Mauricio Urena is a Central America-based wedding photographer with over 200 weddings under his belt. He invests in his education and tools to be the best professional possible. With a background in business and finance, Mauricio is also a detail-oriented person.

Mauricio Urena

San José in San Jose, CR
58
5
7
64
1900 (USD)
Black and White Lifestyle Portrait of Maciej Bogusz, a Wedding Photographer of Papaya Wedding

Maciej Bogusz is a Polish wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Costa Rica since 2016. He specializes in wedding and elopement photography. His passion for photography sparked early in him in Poland, where he attended a photography school and later transitioned back...

Maciej Bogusz

Tamarindo in Guanacaste, CR
1850 (USD)
Portland Maine wedding photography by Brittany Bugaj

Brittany Bugaj and her partner Dean are the owners of Two Adventurous Souls, a US-based wedding photography team that specializes in capturing the meaningful connections between couples, their loved ones, and the breathtaking locations they choose as a backdrop on their...

Brittany Bugaj

Old Orchard Beach in Maine, US *Now booking Costa Rica weddings.
6
2
5
4900 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Costa Rica Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Costa Rica Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Costa Rica wedding photos.

Costa Rica Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Costa Rica wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Costa Rica marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Costa Rica engagement portrait sessions with couples.

At Zephyr Palace, Villa Caletas Hotel in Jaco, Costa Rica, the wedding rings are artistically illuminated by sunlight, with a fractal pattern framing them on the floor for a stunning effect.
At Zephyr Palace, Villa Caletas Hotel in Jaco, Costa Rica, the silhouette of the bride and groom is beautifully framed by the main entrance door, creating a dramatic and romantic image.
As the sun set over the city, the couple smiled for their engagement portrait on the balcony of Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas Hotel-Jaco in Costa Rica.
Gathered in the city of Jaco, Costa Rica, is a peaceful scene of the couple's reflection in their engagement portrait at the gorgeous Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas Hotel.
The stunning silhouette of this lovely couple in front of a grand tropical scene, taking in the breathtaking sunset in beautiful Costa Rica.
Effortlessly blending creativity and emotion, this WPJA photographer captures a captivating silhouette portrait of love against a stunning sunset backdrop.
At Zephyr Palace, Villa Caletas Hotel in Jaco, Costa Rica, a bridesmaid playfully suggests marriage to the bride as she helps her with the engagement ring.
Romantic sunset portrait of newlyweds at Zephyr Palace infinity pool in Costa Rica.
Sunset portrait session at La Cava Alta Fiori in Costa Rica. Bride celebrates as groom kisses her forehead.
Bride and groom pose at Zephyr Palace Hotel, Jaco, Costa Rica, capturing stunning window reflection with off camera flash.
Romantic first kiss captured at Alta Fiori wedding venue in beautiful Escazú, San José, Costa Rica. The bride and groom are surrounded by stunning white-flowered foliage as they share a special moment.
Newlyweds share a moment of pure joy at their wedding reception in Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas Hotel in Costa Rica. Playful and happy, they cut the cake in a center-framed, low angle shot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Costa Rica wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Costa Rica wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Costa Rica wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Costa Rica photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Costa Rica wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Costa Rica wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
jperlman elk cove inn ceremony
Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

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