Let’s capture your adventure in Costa Rica.
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Arrive
Surrounded by palm trees, colorful flowers, and the sounds of toucans calling to each other, Costa Rica provides an amazing backdrop for vibrant photos.
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Explore
The southern Caribbean coast provides ample opportunities to swim, snorkel, surf, encounter animals, and then settle in for a nice drink and a delicious dinner.
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Remember
In the midst of your trip, between soaking up the sun, a massage surrounded by the rainforest, and chatting over drinks—while you’re at your most relaxed, your most you, we’ll set aside time for a playful photoshoot to carry your memories with you.
What a week looks like in Costa Rica with us
Example itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! Welcome to Costa Rica!
Arrive into San Jose Airport and pass through immigration and customs.
If you choose the overland route, your driver will be waiting for you as you exit the building. He will have a sign with your name on it. Sit back, relax on your way to Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. Drive time is approximately 5 1/2 hours.
OR You can grab a 40 min flight on SANSA Airlines from San Jose to Limon, just one hour north of Puerto Viejo. Their new fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans have the best safety technology available on the market today.
.Puerto Viejo is a unique destination that blends vibrant Caribbean culture with rustic natural beauty. Tucked in the southern shores of the Caribbean Coast, this bustling coastal town is known for its welcoming atmosphere, pristine beaches further south and stunning wildlife,
Day 2: National Park or Jungle Massage
After breakfast you will be collected by your guide and taken to Gandoca - Manzanillo National Park. This protected land is the ideal place to spot amazing wildlife like sloths, monkeys, birds, lizards, and even snakes. It also has picturesque beaches and gorgeous coastlines.
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You will have a leisure morning to yourself, after which a driver will arrive to take you to your Jungle Massage, complete with a chocolate or papaya facial.
Day 3: Photography Session with Joy **
Our first photography session, we’ll meet in the morning to plan the day. I will make it fun and cruisy as we discover which activities are right up alley, so we can catch you in your element. We’ll keep it light and fun as I document your adventure, and make this an lovely fun, liberating experience to remember! ** See separate package
Day 4: Chocolate and Waterfall Tour
This tour offers a cultural experience with the local Bri Bri Indigenous community, teaching you about traditional chocolate making from bean to bar, followed by a visit to a local waterfall for swimming and relaxation.
Day 5: Photography Day with Joy
Our second day of capturing you in a new location. We’ll bring the fun and expertise, you bring an openness to trying something new!
Day 6: Jaguar Rescue Center or Snorkeling and Dolphin Tour
The Jaguar Rescue Center is a temporary or permanent home for ill, injured and orphaned animals. With a focus on monkeys, sloths, other mammals, birds and reptiles, the JRC provides veterinary services, round-the-clock care and comfort to animals that would otherwise be unable to survive in the rain-forest or the waters of the Caribbean.
Day 7: Day at Leisure
Another chance to visit the beach, go on another tour, or pick up souvenirs for those back home.
Day 8: Departure
This morning say goodbye to the beautiful Caribbean Coast as you take your private air-conditioned transfer from Puerto Viejo to San Jose Airport! Transfer time is approximately 5 1/2 hours OR the flight from Limon to San Jose Airport.
PURA VIDA!
**ALL PHOTOSHOOTS INCLUDE
High resolution private online gallery
Coordination + Planning
Up to three locations
50+ images for final selects
12 Edited images
Sunscreen—the sun is no joke here and it’s expensive to buy in CR.
Insect repellent—it is the rainforest, so be prepared.
Hats, sunglasses, UV protective clothing for the midday sun especially at the beach.
Light-weight summer clothes—the south Caribbean coast is hot and humid
Favorite outfits for photos
At least one long sleeved shirt or sweater and pants—while the beach is warm, the mountainous Central Valley region can get chilly.
Waterproof sneakers for the beach and hiking.
What to pack
Our favorite places to stay
At Aguas Claras, every bungalow and suite is its own little work of art tucked into lush jungle just steps from a quieter stretch of Caribbean sand. Think hammock-ready patios, open-air showers, craft cocktails at your toes-in-the-sand beach club, and a vibe that’s simultaneously chill and vibrant.
This stylish boutique spot blends modern minimalist design with jungle vibes and three dreamy pool areas — including beachfront looks that make your Instagram jealous. Steps from Playa Cocles, guests chill in crisp white rooms with tropical bursts of color, stretch out at daily yoga, and get pampered at the Bërë Bërë spa.
Our favorite places to eat
Breakfast and Lunch
Bread and Chocolate — it’s in the name. With homemade bagels and bread, they cost some of the best sandwiches in town. And don’t ignore the desert display! At least take some truffles with you to enjoy later.
Caribeans — located at the end of Playa Cocles, this cafe offers not only amazing chocolate made just a few hundred meters away at their chocolate farm, but also excellent house-roasted coffee and meals.
Cafe Rico — This rustic cafe that also serves as a used book store is a hidden diamond in the rough in downtown Puerto Viejo. If you have a big appetite, we recommend the Ana Rosa Especial.
Port Vell — Delicious cafe with vegan options in downtown Puerto Viejo.
Lunch and Dinner
Grow — a vegetarian restaurant right on the beach that even meat-eaters will be satisfied with. Perfect for sunset cocktails.
Cafe Viejo — classic Italian dining in the center of Puerto Viejo. Whether you’re craving fish, steak, or pasta, you will not regret your meal here.
Koki Beach — specializes in seafood with a tropical flair. We recommend not skipping desert here.
Pecora Nera — You can’t throw a stone without hitting a genuine Italian restaurant around here, but this one is the cream of the crop. Definitely the choice if you’re looking for an elevated dinner experience and excellent wine selection.
Trip Pricing
OUR SOFT LAUNCH PRICE starting at $4400
This includes:
All planned excursions
Accommodations
In-country travel
Photography session(s)
We tailor every trip to the individual client. Final prices may vary depending on accommodation availability and excursion choices.