Are y’all ready for one heck of a good time?
This isn’t gonna be like a painful picture day at school!
#pinkypromise
No awkward family poses and forced smiles, but rather a whole lot of family fun full of those perfectly-imperfect, REAL + beautiful moments.
because I’m all about authentically capturing your family and y’all having a good ‘ole time.
The little things and those big feelings.
Like that spontaneous sword fight with your son on a golden afternoon or your baby girl’s first time at the beach in Costa Rica.
Candid, raw, and authentically your family.
So if your family is fueled by sandy toes + salt air, down to play in the waves and see my little Chihuahua Gidget do her awesome tricks for y’all, and of course love to laugh your butts off, we’ll be fast friends in no time.
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Investment
Family photos capture those precious moments in all stages of your family’s life, from your growing beautiful baby bump all the way to a family reunion with your ten adorable grandchildren, ensuring that you will always have beautiful images that document your love as a family.
My approach to working with your family is simple and FUN – – you are allowed to be 100% you! What results are some of the most beautiful, natural, and breathtaking imagery that truly captures your family.
Family Photo Sessions start at $550.
Tamarindo Beach Family Photos || Hall Family
As a destination family photographer in Costa Rica, I don’t often have the opportunity to work with families year after year, capturing their family photos. But when I do have the opportunity to work with a returning family client, it melts my heart that they ask me again to capture their precious family moments — and I also love seeing how much the kiddies have grown! Three and a half years ago I had the privilige to photograph six month old Señorita Bryson…
5 Ways Your Family Can Make the Most of Your Trip to Costa Rica
As one of the safest, most biodiverse, and friendliest Central American countries, Costa Rica makes an ideal vacation destination for families that want a trip they’ll never forget. But as with anywhere, knowing a few things about where you’re going can help with making sure you have the best time possible, even during a pandemic!
Lifestyle Family Photos in Costa Rica || Kudish Family
Want to know the dilemma when you’re a photographer? You’re not in the photo because you’re the one behind the camera. Sure, you can use a tripod and set the camera to a timer, but if you really want all those moments captured, you entrust those moments to another photographer.
So when Davina + Daniel, two very talented photographers, emailed me asking if I’d capture lifestyle family photos in Costa Rica for their family of four, I was beyond honored.
Family Christmas vacation in Playa Potrero Costa Rica || Persinger Family
The Persinger family have been coming to Costa Rica since their oldest daughter, Shea, was a baby. With the years passing by, and several trips to Pura Vidadise, Catharine and Greg, mom and dad, decided to finally do family photos on the beach in Playa Potrero, their favorite place…
Playing on the Beach in Tamarindo || Hern Family
The majority of family vacations in Costa Rica typically are for one week. But, there is so much to do and see in Pura Vidadise that the time goes by so fast. My first week long trip to Costa Rica, I definitely felt like I didn’t have enough time, so my second trip I booked for 10 days. And then my third trip…well I ended up packing up my NYC apartment and hopped a flight to Costa Rica for however long I wanted to!!!
Family Vacation Beach Photos in Costa Rica || Pusch Family
The month of November by far is my favorite month in Costa Rica. The earth is super lush and green from six months of rainy season and the temperatures “cooler”, but with the beautiful weather of dry season. And having been away from Pura Vidadise for 8 months thanks to the ‘Rona, it felt good to arrive back during my favorite month. And to top that off, what better way to get back into the photography swing than with some of the most fun clients?!
In their words...
I just finished viewing my photos, with tears in my eyes. They definitely captured the joy and love we share as a family. These are treasures we will hold on to forever. We really couldn’t wait to see these photos, and appreciate the quick delivery (5 days). Kristen was wonderful and accommodated us with really short notice. She does such beautiful work. I will surely be recommending you to anyone I know visiting Tamarindo and area in Costa Rica ! 
– Ayla, Tyler, and Harper
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, or baking a batch of cookies at home. 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.
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Samba to the Sea Photography is an internationally published photographer for the adventure loving sunset dreamers & wild at heart. Based in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
& Savannah, Georgia.
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