Family Photography
Tamarindo
CostA Rica
Beach Family vacation
Paeltz + Armstrong Families
Almost four years ago, Kara and Justin had a little bun in the oven. Well, Kara has the bun in the oven, little Señorita Amelia. Fast forward almost four years later, I’ve had the privilege to not only photograph Kara + Justin’s baby bump photos, but also Amelia’s first time to the beach, as well as Kara’s brother Kent + sister-in-law Misti’s two vacations in Tamarindo, AND family Amanda, Adam, and their two kids here at the beach. To say the least, it’s such a pleasure and honor to be trusted to capture their family moments while on vacation. And what’s even more fun is seeing the kids grow and meeting new additions!!!
Kara, Justin, Amanda, and Adam, mil gracias from the bottom of my heart for trusting me to capture your family vacation memories!

Pura Vida,
Kristen
P.S. Love these Tamarindo Costa Rica beach family vacation photos? Check out my Family Photography portfolio!
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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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Recent Work
House Tour: Hacienda Pinilla Costa Rica
Whoopsy daisy! I hit send too fast and I left you with just the pictures and no text! So here we go again... Sometimes staying in hotels is A) too expensive, or B) there is not enough space families and larger groups. One bathroom for four people can be quite tricky....
Playa Grande, Costa Rica Wedding: Kaila + Alexander
When it is cheaper to rent a beach front house in Costa Rica for a week and host your wedding there than back home in Canada, you start planning a destination wedding. Enter Kaila and Alexander from Tofino, Canada. Amongst their closest family, friends, and some...
Tamarindo, Costa Rica Family Stinebaugh Family
Spring Break. Unlike the college craziness that descends upon Cancun, South Beach, or Punta Cana each year, Tamarindo is a great Spring Break getaway for families. Enter the Stinebaugh family. Hailing from the Dallas area in Texas, I had a great time shooting this...
