Family Photography

beach family photos in
Playa Tamarindo

Oliver Family

Costa Rica is such an amazing place for a family vacation, especially for a baby’s first international trip with so many hotels + local services catering to young families. And given that Kristen + Austin had honeymooned in Costa Rica, as well as Kristen had travelled to Costa Rica several times prior, the Oliver family knew that this beautiful country was just perfect for their almost one year old daughter Brooklyn’s first international adventure. It also helps to have one adorable and well behaved baby! Brooklyn was nothing short of coy smiles and giggles during her family’s beach family photos in Playa Tamarindo. She loved cuddling with mom, and telling dad that she didn’t want any kisses because of his beard! Sassy señorita!!!! To top of those family beach photos, the sunset put on one magical show, painting the sky in vibrant colors!

Beach family photos in Tamarindo Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Beach family photos in Tamarindo Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Young family walking on the beach during beach family photos in Tamarindo Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Beach family photos in Tamarindo Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Beach family photos in Tamarindo Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Beach family photos in Tamarindo Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Baby girl laughing during beach family photos in Tamarindo Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Baby girl smiling as dad kisses her cheek. Beach family photos in Tamarindo Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Dad tossing his daughter in the air during a gorgeous sunset in Costa Rica. Beach family photos in Tamarindo Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Pura Vida,
Kristen

P.S. Love these beach family photos in Tamarindo Costa Rica? Check out my Family Photography portfolio!

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I would love to hear what photographic ideas you have cooking, whether it be playing on the beach with your family, wandering the Spanish Moss squares in Savannah, hiking up to a beautiful waterfall, or capturing the intimate love at your wedding. I know there are countless other awesome photographers to choose from, so how about we grab a cup of delicious Costa Rican coffee and get to know each other? If the fit is right, I can’t wait to welcome you and your loved ones to the Samba to the Sea familia! Fill out the contact form or email me at hola@sambatothesea.com — you can count on me to get back to you within a day!

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