Young brothers running on the beach in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

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Family Photos on the Beach in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica || Lam Family:

Eleven years ago Patrick and Shirley first visited Costa Rica. They had a wonderful time exploring the rainforest and volcanoes, but never made it to any of the beautiful beaches in Guanacaste. Eleven years and two handsome young boys later, Patrick and Shirley returned to Costa Rica with their family to spend part of their holiday break beachside at The Westin in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. The Lam family had a blast, from zip lining, exploring the white sand beach of Playa Conchal, and sailing on a catamaran and watching a textbook gorgeous Costa Rican sunset. And on their last afternoon of their Costa Rican vacation, the Lams traded in their swimsuits for chinos, collared shirts, and dresses for their oh-so-gorgeous family photo shoot. Shirley was beyond beautiful in her flowing cobalt blue dress and the shirts her two sons Lucas and Pacsun wore so dapper, with small anchors and white flamingos!

Family walking down the beach in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Family portraits on the beach in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Father and his young sons wrestling on the beach in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Mom with her two sons on the beach in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Despite a quite crowded beach due to the holidays, the Lams and I found a spot on the beach to enjoy the late afternoon – – well, OK there was the occasional photobomber (or ten!) walking through the photo. Lucas and Pacsun had a wonderful time attacking their father by tickling him, which soon turned into the boys beating each other up! Shirley and Patrick, who will celebrate ten years of marriage this year, radiated with such a beautiful, tender love.  Perhaps the highlight of the afternoon was when Lucas and Pacsun were allowed to get wet and splash in the ocean – – childhood totally unplugged!

Young boys jumping in the ocean and making funny faces during family photos in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Family Photos on the Beach in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Father with his young son on his shoulders. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Young boy swinging with his parents during family photos on Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Young brothers hugging during family photos in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Father wrestling with his two young sons during family photos in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Family Photos on the Beach in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Family Photos on the Beach in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Father with his young son on his shoulders. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

Patrick and Shirley than you for sharing your beautiful family with me!

Pura Vida,
Kristen

P.S. Love this beautiful beach for photos? Come explore more of my work at Playa Conchal!

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Family Photos on the Beach in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.