Lifestyle Photography
editorial birthday photos in
costA Rica
Dedra
You know what they say? Costa Rica is always a good idea. Especially a special 50th birthday vacation in Costa Rica!Β
And the cherry on top to celebrating your birthday in paradise? A birthday photo shoot of you and your girl squad at one epic villa, Villa Nova in Playa Ocotal!Β
Not just any birthday photo shoot, but an OMG, mic drop photo shoot…kinda just like this… π€

To say the least, Dedra simply radiated a powerful, feminine confidence in one glistening gold dress, Badgley Mischka crystal heels, and makeup by her niece. And if I didnβt tell you, you never would have known Dedra pulled her back days before photos and could barely stand, to then Sasha-fiercing her photos with her closest friends and family for these AMAZING editorial birthday photos in Costa Rica!!!!
Dedra, ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»!Β Thank you so much for asking me to capture such a special birthday!Β


And thank you so much for your glowing review Dedra!
“For my 50th celebration, I wanted to do a special photoshoot. I literally googled “best photographer in Guanacaste” and Kristen’s website pulled up. If you want to work with someone responsive, timely, fun and who does everything to make you feel comfortable, you will not go wrong hiring her. When my family and I first saw the photos, we were in awe. Trust me, you won’t have any regrets.”
Pura Vida,
Kristen
P.S. Love these editorial birthday photos in Costa Rica? Check out my Lifestyle Photography portfolio!
P.P.S. Youβre ready to chat? YESSSS!!! β β Iβm so stoked ππππ»!! Fill out the form below & my assistant Gidget the Chihuahua will let me know itβs time to catch a wave in from surfing!
Let's chat!
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!
P.S. my clients love working with me as much as I love working with them; be sure to read their beautiful words of praise!
Recent Work
New Puppy Quarantine Family Photos || Boyle Family
Every summer, the Boyle family heads to their favorite place, Costa Rica, for their beach family vacation. And every summer, the Boyle family and I look forward to catching up on the beach in Costa Rica as I photograph the Boyle siblings, Sloan, Blair, and Pierce. Except for this year, the ‘Rona (COVID 19), had other plans, putting the brakes on international travel.
Baby’s First Photos in Coral Gables, FL || Chisolm Family
Ashley and I first met back when we both lived in NYC. Both fresh out of college, I can still remember the day I met Ashley β I walked over to her cubicle at work and Ashley simply radiated with her gorgeous smile and impeccable work fashion. We bonded over work, and most importantly J.Crew and Anthropologie.
Lifestyle Brand Photos in Tamarindo Costa Rica || LIYA Collective
With the intention of creating minimalist, sustainably made accessories that honor the traditional skillsets of the region in which they’re made, while providing safe, fair employment and supporting the local economy, a couple of years ago Deanna started developing LIYA Collective’s first collection of classic silk scarves while living in Bangkok.



