VIBRANT,
CAREFREE,
& UNIQUELY YOU.
You’ve been searching for something more.
You’re dreaming of one-of-a-kind imagery and an experience that is effortless. You want images that have depth & are even more beautiful than you could have imagined.
You’ve landed in the right place.
The big moments, the loud ones and the quiet ones, the in-betweens, the ones you don’t think anyone else is watching.
I’m about capturing who you really are and making your photo session experience fun from beginning to end. Whether it be a surprise proposal, engagement, anniversary, honeymoon, birthday, or just because, I promise you’re gonna have one heck of a fun time and forget that the camera is even there – promise.
Because I’m not about awkward poses, but rather those real moments and you simply being you.
So if don’t mind getting your clothes a little sandy and maybe hopping in ocean, tell me what you’d like captured and let’s create something beautiful together!
With over 160 5-Star client reviews, these are just a handful of their
‘making me blush’ reviews.
Investment
My approach to working with you 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 you.
Lifestyle photography investment varies depending on length of photo session and location – contact me and let’s start chatting about your ideas. Photo sessions start at $675, which includes a selection of digital files. Additional offerings include my white glove print expertise to help you bring home heirloom artwork of your gorgeous photos.
lifestyle portfolio
Discover carefree images full of soul & moments in time captured, forever.
Engagement Photos in Playa Guiones Costa Rica
Five years ago Trixee and Chris met at work. Little did they know then that a work friendship would lead to an engagement and wedding in Trixee’s home island state of Hawaii next year. So with a planned trip to Costa Rica, what better place (besides Hawaii that is!) to do engagement photos for their Hawaii wedding announcement?
Fall Couple’s Photos in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO || Rachel + Justin
Fall in Colorado means leaf peeping the golden Aspens and a whole lot of Elk doing the mating dance (yes, I just said that!!!). So what better place to leaf peep and spot…
Honeymoon Photos in Tamarindo Costa Rica || Nikkie + Chris
The Universe has her timing for everything. For example, it took two years for Nikkie + Chris to strike up a conversation with each other, despite the fact that they both worked at the same…
Vow Renewal in Samara Costa Rica || Miller Family
Ten years and four kids later, Julie and Scott ventured to Costa Rica with their beautiful family to celebrate their ten year anniversary. And ten years later, the love between Julie + Scott…
Engagement Photos in Nosara Costa Rica || Jamie + Marc
Jamie + Marc both grew up in the same beautiful town of Annapolis, Maryland, but it wasn’t until a couple of years ago that they both happened to meet. They hit it off immediately, and ended the…
Surprise Beach Proposal in Tamarindo Costa Rica || Shanell + Victor
Five years ago, Shanell and Victor met while working at Starbucks. Little did they know that five years later, Victor would be planning a surprise beach proposal in Tamarindo Costa…
P.S. Wish you could bring home a piece of Costa Rica?
Experience a part of the laid back “pura vida” way of life Costa Rica is infamous for with over 150 awe-inspiring images of pristine beaches, jaw dropping sunsets, and the alluring surf lifestyle with Kristen’s brand new Costa Rica coffee table book, SLICE OF PURA VIDA-DISE!
This book is an ode to the magic of a spell-binding country, inviting you to get out there to discover your own slice of pura vida-dise. With raving reviews plus features in Coastal Living and Southern Living, you can dream away to Costa Rica whenever you need a dose of pura vida.
LET'S CHAT
The little things and those big feelings, like the look of pure excitement when you propose. Or the laughter shared while celebrating a special birthday with your loved ones in paradise. I’m all about capturing those real moments and y’all having one heck of a good time.
Fill out the contact form or email me at hola@sambatothesea.com and let’s get to know each other (you can count on me to get back to you within a day). If the fit is right, I can’t wait to welcome you and your loved ones to the Samba to the Sea familia!
*Lifestyle photo session investment starts at $675.*
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.
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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