Costa Rica Wedding Photographer
for Elegant & Timeless Celebrations
Destination Wedding Photographer in Costa Rica.
Your Costa Rica destination wedding deserves photography as beautiful and timeless as your love.
TIMELESS, NATURAL, INTIMATE & EMOTIVE
That´s how YOU FEEL your wedding, this is my STYLE.
COSTA RICA wedding photographer – Photography in COSTA RICA & Europe
Hi! I’m Antonio, a destination wedding photographer based in Europe and Mexico, and Costa Rica is one of the most visually extraordinary destinations I work in.
Costa Rica is a country of extraordinary biological diversity compressed into a small territory. In a single day you can move from Pacific beach to cloud forest to volcanic crater to Caribbean jungle, and the quality of the natural environment at every point along that journey is simply overwhelming. For couples who want a destination wedding that feels genuinely embedded in nature rather than placed beside it, Costa Rica is without question one of the most compelling options in the world.
The Guanacaste coast in the northwest is the primary destination wedding region, with a dry tropical climate, consistent Pacific sunsets, and a concentration of luxury resort properties along the Papagayo Peninsula that rivals anything in Mexico or the Caribbean. Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo is one of the finest resort wedding properties in all of Latin America, with two private beaches, extraordinary event infrastructure and a quality of service that is consistently among the highest I have encountered anywhere. Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo offers a more contemporary design identity on the same peninsula. And further south along the coast, the area around Tamarindo and Nosara attracts couples who want a more surf-oriented, bohemian Pacific atmosphere without sacrificing quality.
Beyond Guanacaste, the Central Valley around San José and the cloud forests of Monteverde offer completely different settings. The luxury boutique lodge scene in areas like La Fortuna, near Arenal Volcano, and in the Osa Peninsula in the south, provides venues of extraordinary natural character for couples who want something more adventurous and more deeply embedded in the Costa Rican landscape.
I specialize in blending editorial and documentary wedding photography, present throughout your day without ever getting in the way. I work both in digital and on film, and the Pacific light of Guanacaste, warm, golden and directional as the sun drops over the peninsula at the end of the afternoon, is exceptional for analog photography.
Whether you’re planning an intimate jungle lodge ceremony for twenty guests or a grand multi-day celebration at one of Papagayo’s flagship resort properties, I’d be honored to be there with you.
COSTA RICA on film — analog wedding photography
The light in Guanacaste has a quality that I find endlessly compelling. The dry tropical climate means the sky is clear and vast, and the golden hour light falls across the Pacific with a warmth and a directness that is unlike anything in the Caribbean or the cloud forest. On analog film, that translates into images of extraordinary depth and richness. The warm tones of the volcanic landscape, the deep greens of the tropical vegetation, the turquoise of the Pacific at the end of the afternoon, all of it rendered on film with a quality that feels genuinely cinematic.
For me, film isn’t a stylistic choice made for trends, it’s a deliberate creative decision. The slower pace it demands, the intentionality it requires, produces images that feel crafted rather than captured. Images that age beautifully.
I offer both fully analog collections and film add-ons to digital coverage. If you’re curious about incorporating film into your Costa Rica wedding, just mention it when you get in touch.
Where to get married in COSTA RICA
Costa Rica’s wedding venue scene is anchored by the Papagayo Peninsula in Guanacaste, but the country offers extraordinary settings across several distinct regions, each with its own visual character and atmosphere.
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo is the finest resort wedding property in the country and one of the best in all of Latin America. Two private beaches, multiple ceremony and reception spaces, impeccable coordination and a quality of service that makes even complex multi-day celebrations feel effortless. The views across the Gulf of Papagayo at golden hour, with the volcanic peaks of the Central Valley visible in the distance, are genuinely extraordinary.
Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo shares the same extraordinary peninsula setting with a more contemporary design identity. The open-air architecture, the integration of the tropical landscape into the resort’s spaces, and the quality of light on the Pacific side of the peninsula produce images of exceptional visual richness.
Hacienda Pinilla south of Tamarindo is a private beach community with multiple venues, including a historic hacienda, beach club and chapel, set within a large private reserve. It suits couples who want a more intimate, privately managed setting than the major resort properties.
El Mangroove on the Papagayo Gulf is a boutique luxury property with a strong design identity and a mangrove estuary setting that is entirely unlike the conventional beach resort aesthetic. The interplay of water, vegetation and architecture produces images of extraordinary atmosphere.
Nayara Springs near Arenal Volcano is one of the most extraordinary boutique lodge properties in Costa Rica, a collection of private villas with plunge pools set in the cloud forest above the volcanic lake. The mist, the tropical vegetation and the dramatic backdrop of Arenal produce images unlike anything possible on the coast.
Kura Design Villas in Uvita on the southern Pacific coast offers a clifftop setting above the whale tail of Marino Ballena National Park, one of the most extraordinary natural formations in Costa Rica. The combination of ocean views, jungle canopy and the extraordinary geometry of the whale tail in the water below creates a setting that is genuinely unique in the world.
If you’re still choosing between Guanacaste and other regions of Costa Rica, or deciding which venue best suits your celebration, I’m happy to share what I know from having worked across the country.
Choose Your Perfect Collection
All collections include my signature editing style, fully licensed digital files, film photography, drone coverage, and all travel & accommodation in Costa Rica. No hidden fees.
Collections from $5,500 USD. Contact me to discuss which collection fits your wedding best.
The Signature Day
The most personal way to document your wedding day
- Up to 10 hours of coverage
- One photographer: Antonio Ojeda
- 800+ edited digital images
- 35 analog film photographs
- Next-Day Preview (50 highlights in 48h)
- Drone & aerial photography
- Travel & accommodation included
The Timeless Celebration
Full day coverage with dual-photographer storytelling
- Up to 10 hours of coverage
- Two photographers
- 1,200+ edited digital images
- 50 analog film photographs
- Next-Day Preview (50 highlights in 48h)
- Drone & aerial photography
- Travel & accommodation included
The Essential Weekend
Your wedding is more than one day
- Up to 10 hours wedding day coverage
- One additional event (up to 4h)
- Two photographers
- 1,500+ edited digital images
- 75 analog film photographs
- Next-Day Preview (50 highlights in 48h)
- Travel & accommodation included
The Legacy Collection
A complete heirloom archive of your celebration
- Multi-day: wedding (10h) + rehearsal (3h) + day-after (3h)
- Two master photographers
- 2,000+ edited digital images
- 100-150 analog film photographs
- Luxury fine art album (100 pages)
- Next-Day Preview + curated slideshow
- Travel & accommodation included
✦ Early booking bonus: Book 12+ months in advance and receive a complimentary engagement session in Costa Rica (valued at $600).
CLIENTS ARE SAYING
«We cannot say enough incredible things about working with Antonio! From the moment we met, we knew he understood our vision perfectly. Our wedding at Saasil Kantenah was like a dream, and he captured every single emotion we felt that day. The photos are absolutely stunning, our families haven’t stopped talking about them. Antonio made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera, which isn’t easy for us! These images are exactly what we hoped for: timeless, romantic, and so authentically us. Thank you for preserving the most important day of our lives with such artistry and heart.»
«Choosing Antonio as our photographer was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our Kima Tulum wedding. He has this amazing ability to be everywhere and nowhere at the same time, capturing all the candid, emotional moments without ever being intrusive. When we received our gallery, we were blown away. Every image feels like it belongs in a magazine, yet they’re so personal and real. Antonio didn’t just document our day; he told our story beautifully. We’re so grateful to have these memories preserved forever. Worth every penny and more!»
«Our Playa del Carmen wedding was everything we dreamed of, and Antonio’s photos captured the magic perfectly. He has such a unique eye for light, composition, and genuine moments. Looking through our album brings us right back to that day, we can feel the ocean breeze and hear the laughter all over again. Antonio was professional, kind, and so easy to work with throughout the entire process. Our friends and family keep asking who our photographer was because the images are simply breathtaking. Thank you for giving us these precious memories to cherish forever!»
Recent weddings
KIMA TULUM, MEXICO
SAASIL KANTENAH, MEXICO
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO
faq
Frequently asked questions
01.
How would you describe your approach to wedding photography?
My approach blends documentary and editorial instincts. For most of your day I stay invisible, capturing real moments as they unfold. During portraits I guide you gently, making sure you look and feel your best without spending too long away from your guests.
02.
Do you shoot on film in Costa Rica?
Yes, and I love it. The Pacific light of Guanacaste, warm, golden and directional as the sun drops over the peninsula at the end of the afternoon, is exceptional for analog photography. I offer fully analog collections as well as film add-ons to digital coverage, just mention your interest when you get in touch.
03.
Can we meet or have a call before booking?
Absolutely. I’m always happy to jump on a video call to hear about your plans and answer any questions. It’s a great way to make sure we’re the right fit for each other before committing to anything.
04.
How far in advance should we book?
Most couples book around a year in advance, especially for peak season dates. I’d recommend reaching out as soon as you have a date in mind to check availability.
05.
When will we receive our photos?
You’ll receive a preview gallery within 48 hours of your wedding. The full edited collection is delivered within two months.
06.
Do you travel for weddings outside Costa Rica?
Yes, I photograph weddings across Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, including Mexico, Colombia, the Bahamas, Italy, Spain and beyond. I’m always open to new destinations.
I photograph destination weddings across the world, working in Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, the Bahamas, Italy, Spain and beyond.
In Costa Rica I work across Guanacaste, Papagayo Peninsula, Arenal, Tamarindo and Uvita.
