Family Photography

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?! 

Two and a half years ago the Pusch family first visited with big brother Knox and his then little 3 month old sister Charlie, and ever since our photo session at the Four Seasons Papagayo during their family trip to Costa Rica, they couldn’t wait to come back! The Pusch’s decided to stay at The Andaz Papagayo this trip, and to change up the scenery, we decided on doing their family photos in Tamarindo. I of course was super excited to be able to show them the best locations on the beach in Tamarindo in my tropical home base, and most importantly, capture some beautiful family moments. 💕 

Gabi, Anthony, Knox, and Charlie…I can’t wait until next year and to continue our tradition of family photos in Costa Rica!

Family walking on the beach in Tamarindo. Family vacation beach photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown of Samba to the Sea Photography. Family vacation beach photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown of Samba to the Sea Photography. Mom and her kids jumping on the beach in Tamarindo. Family vacation beach photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown of Samba to the Sea Photography. Family vacation beach photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown of Samba to the Sea Photography. Mom swinging her little girl on the beach in Tamarindo. Family vacation beach photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown of Samba to the Sea Photography. Family vacation beach photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown of Samba to the Sea Photography. Little kids holding coconuts on their heads. Family vacation beach photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown of Samba to the Sea Photography. Family vacation beach photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown of Samba to the Sea Photography. Family walking on the beach in Tamarindo. Family vacation beach photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown of Samba to the Sea Photography. Dad throwing his little girl in the air on the beach in Tamarindo. Family vacation beach photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown of Samba to the Sea Photography. Dad giving his son a ride on his shoulders on the beach in Tamarindo. Family vacation beach photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown of Samba to the Sea Photography. Family vacation beach photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown of Samba to the Sea Photography.

Pura Vida,
Kristen

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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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