Photographer in Guanacaste Costa Rica for Weddings, Proposals, Couples and Families

Family, Couples, proposal and Wedding Photographer in Guanacaste Costa Rica

I’m a professional photographer in Guanacaste Costa Rica with over 13 years of international experience, specializing in family photography, couples sessions, surprise proposals and destination weddings.

I create natural and guided photography sessions for travelers visiting Costa Rica, with a clear process that helps you feel comfortable while I capture real moments with consistency and intention.

During the green season, I often recommend morning sessions, where the weather is more stable and the colors of the landscape are at their best.

Family of four in white outfits watching a stunning sunset on a tropical beach with rocky cliffs.

Please include your phone number with your inquiry. Sometimes emails can end up in spam, and I want to make sure I can personally get back to you about your photography session.

Family Photographer in Guanacaste Costa Rica

I’m a family photographer in Guanacaste Costa Rica, creating natural and guided family photography sessions for families visiting the coast, private villas and beach resorts.

With over 13 years of international experience, I guide each session in a simple and comfortable way, helping your family feel relaxed while I capture real connection, movement and meaningful moments.

During the green season, I usually recommend morning sessions, where the weather is more stable and the colors of the landscape are especially vibrant.

PROPOSAL AND ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER IN GUANACASTE & PENINSULA PAPAGAYO, COSTA RICA

I'm a proposal and engagement photographer in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, helping couples preserve one of the most meaningful moments of their lives. I photograph surprise proposals, engagement sessions, and couples visiting Peninsula Papagayo, Playa Hermosa, Playa Flamingo, Las Catalinas, Tamarindo, and other beautiful beach destinations throughout Guanacaste. With over 13 years of international photography experience, I provide a relaxed, professionally guided experience that helps you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera while capturing genuine emotion, connection, and timeless memories.

Couples Photography in Costa Rica

Whether you're celebrating your honeymoon, anniversary, engagement, or simply your vacation together, I'll help you preserve this chapter of your story with a relaxed and professionally guided photography experience.

LUXURY PROPOSAL EXPERIENCE IN COSTA RICA

Create an unforgettable luxury proposal in Costa Rica with a fully personalized experience designed around your story. From breathtaking oceanfront locations and elegant floral styling to seamless planning and timeless photography, every detail is carefully curated to transform one of life's most important moments into an extraordinary memory.

Wedding and Proposal Photographer in Guanacaste & Peninsula Papagayo Costa Rica

I’m a wedding and proposal photographer in Guanacaste Costa Rica, working across Peninsula Papagayo, Playa Hermosa, Playa Flamingo and top luxury resorts like Four Seasons and Andaz.

With over 13 years of international experience, I help you plan and capture your moment with a clear, guided and natural approach, so everything flows with intention and you can stay fully present.

From destination weddings to surprise proposals, I focus on creating images that feel real, clean and lasting over time.

Why Choose Chelo Photography?

Professional Photography, Local Expertise, Timeless Memories.

With over 13 years of international photography experience, I create personalized photography experiences for families, couples, surprise proposals, and destination weddings across Guanacaste, Costa Rica. From helping you choose the perfect location to guiding you naturally throughout the session, every detail is thoughtfully planned so you can relax, enjoy the moment, and leave with timeless photographs you'll treasure for a lifetime.

Luxury Photography Experiences at Costa Rica's Finest Resorts

Costa Rica is home to some of the world's most extraordinary luxury resorts, offering breathtaking landscapes, exceptional hospitality, and unforgettable experiences. From Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica to Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica, El Mangroove, and the beautiful beaches of Playa Flamingo and Tamarindo, I create personalized photography experiences for families, couples, and surprise proposals in the country's most exclusive destinations. Discover the perfect setting for your next unforgettable chapter.

Large family group posing together in coordinating blue outfits on stone steps outside a tropical villa.

NEKAJUI, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE | LUXURY PHOTOGRAPHER IN PENINSULA PAPAGAYO

I create professional photography experiences at Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, one of the most exclusive luxury resorts in Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica. I photograph families, couples, engagements, surprise proposals, and destination weddings, using the resort's architecture, tropical surroundings, ocean views, and natural light to create photographs that feel connected to the experience.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT COSTA RICA | PHOTOGRAPHER IN PENINSULA PAPAGAYO

I create professional photography experiences at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, in Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, for families, couples, engagements, surprise proposals, and destination weddings. I use the resort's tropical landscapes, beaches, architecture, and natural light to create a photography experience that feels connected to your vacation while preserving the people and moments that matter most.

ANDAZ PENINSULA PAPAGAYO | PHOTOGRAPHER IN COSTA RICA

I create professional photography experiences at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, surrounded by tropical landscapes, modern architecture, beaches, and Pacific Ocean views in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. I photograph families, couples, engagements, surprise proposals, and destination weddings, combining thoughtful direction, natural light, and knowledge of Peninsula Papagayo to create photographs that preserve the experience of your stay.

WALDORF ASTORIA COSTA RICA | PHOTOGRAPHER IN PUNTA CACIQUE

I create professional photography experiences at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica, in Punta Cacique, Guanacaste, for families, couples, engagements, surprise proposals, and destination weddings. I work with the property's contemporary architecture, tropical surroundings, Pacific Ocean views, and natural light to create photographs that preserve both the beauty of the setting and the experience you're sharing in Costa Rica.

Maternity Photography in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Document your pregnancy in the beautiful surroundings of Guanacaste. From Peninsula Papagayo to Playa Hermosa, I create maternity photographs that celebrate this chapter of your family's life, with experience photographing at some of the region's most distinctive resorts.

Explore my maternity photography in Costa Rica and discover how we can plan your session around your stay.

EL MANGROOVE | PHOTOGRAPHER IN PAPAGAYO BAY, COSTA RICA

I create professional photography experiences at El Mangroove in Papagayo Bay, Guanacaste, for families, couples, engagements, surprise proposals, and destination weddings. The resort's beachfront setting, tropical surroundings, and natural light provide a beautiful environment for creating photographs that preserve both the people you are traveling with and the experience of being in Costa Rica.

RIU PALACE COSTA RICA | PHOTOGRAPHER IN GUANACASTE

I create professional photography experiences at RIU Palace Costa Rica, capturing family vacations, couples sessions, surprise proposals, engagements, and destination weddings in one of Guanacaste's most recognized beachfront resorts. I combine professional direction with the natural beauty of the Costa Rica coastline, creating photographs that preserve the people, emotions, and experiences that make your stay meaningful.

RIU GUANACASTE | PHOTOGRAPHER IN GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA

I create professional photography experiences at RIU Guanacaste, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, for families, couples, surprise proposals, engagements, and destination weddings. With the resort's beachfront setting, tropical surroundings, and Pacific coastline, I plan each session around the available light, location, and your vacation, creating photographs that preserve the people and moments that made your time in Costa Rica meaningful.

CASA CHAMELEON LAS CATALINAS | PHOTOGRAPHER IN COSTA RICA

I create professional couples, engagement, honeymoon, and surprise proposal photography at Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas, overlooking the Pacific coast of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. I work with the property's intimate atmosphere, dramatic ocean views, architecture, and natural light to create a photography experience that feels personal and connected to your time in Las Catalinas.

SECRETS PAPAGAYO | PHOTOGRAPHER IN PENINSULA PAPAGAYO

I create professional couples, honeymoon, engagement, and surprise proposal photography at Secrets Papagayo, surrounded by the beaches, tropical landscapes, and Pacific Ocean views of Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste. I understand the importance of privacy and timing when photographing romantic experiences, and I plan each session around the setting, natural light, and the experience you want to remember from your time in Costa Rica.

PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHER IN PLAYA FLAMINGO, COSTA RICA

I create professionally planned surprise proposal experiences in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, combining local knowledge, thoughtful timing, natural light, and discreet photography to preserve the moment without taking you out of it. Whether you're staying near Marina Flamingo, Playa Flamingo, or exploring the surrounding Guanacaste coast, I help you choose the right setting and create photographs that tell the complete story of the proposal.

PHOTOGRAPHER IN LA FORTUNA & ARENAL, COSTA RICA

I also photograph travelers visiting La Fortuna, Arenal, and Lake Arenal, creating family photography, couples sessions, surprise proposals, engagements, and destination wedding photography in one of Costa Rica's most distinctive destinations.

With photography experience dating back to 2011, I combine my international background with local knowledge of La Fortuna, Arenal, and Lake Arenal, helping travelers choose the right location, timing, and photography experience around their Costa Rica itinerary.

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER AT BOSQUE DEL MAR, COSTA RICA

Preserve your family vacation in Costa Rica with a relaxed, professionally guided photography experience surrounded by Playa Hermosa's beautiful beach, lush tropical gardens, and unforgettable Pacific Ocean sunsets.

Wedding Photographer at RIU Guanacaste Costa Rica

Celebrate your destination wedding at RIU Guanacaste Costa Rica with a relaxed, professionally guided photography experience designed to preserve every meaningful moment, from your beachfront ceremony to unforgettable sunset portraits.

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER IN TAMARINDO, COSTA RICA

Turn your family vacation in Tamarindo into timeless memories with a relaxed, professionally guided photography experience. From beautiful beaches and golden sunsets to the vibrant atmosphere of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, every session is designed to preserve the joy of your family in one of the country's most iconic destinations.

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER AT VILLAS SOL PLAYA HERMOSA

Preserve your family vacation at Villas Sol Playa Hermosa with a relaxed, professionally guided photography experience. Surrounded by breathtaking Pacific Ocean views, tropical landscapes, and one of the most beautiful beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, every session is designed to capture genuine moments and timeless family memories you'll treasure for generations.

COUPLES PHOTOGRAPHER IN COSTA RICA

Celebrate your time together with a luxury couples photography experience in Costa Rica. Whether you're enjoying your honeymoon, anniversary, romantic getaway, or simply exploring paradise, every session is thoughtfully designed to preserve your connection in the country's most breathtaking beaches and luxury destinations.