Costa Rica LIFETIME photos
Costa Rica
Photographer
Weddings, surprise proposals
& family memories.
I’m Fabián Murillo, a Costa Rica photographer documenting destination weddings since 2003. I help couples and families visiting Costa Rica plan meaningful photo experiences—from choosing a location and timing to feeling comfortable in front of the camera.
Ask about your date Explore the experiences ↓Destination weddings since 2003 · Local knowledge · English & Spanish
Your reason to remember
Photography for your
Costa Rica experience.
Choose the experience you’re planning.
Explore photographs, coverage, and the next steps.
01 / The beginning
Surprise proposals & couples
Planning a surprise proposal or a couples photo session? We’ll consider the location, light, and timing, with room for the question itself and relaxed portraits together.
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02 / Your celebration
Weddings & elopements
Wedding and elopement photography for your vows, portraits, and the people beside you. We’ll choose coverage around the moments you want to remember and the logistics of your celebration.
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03 / Together, here
Family photography
Family vacation photography with time for portraits and playful moments. Tell me who is joining you, the ages of your children, and where you’re staying so we can consider a practical setting.
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Comfortable in front of the camera.
“He made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera”
The person behind the camera
Local knowledge.
Personal guidance.
Natural moments.
I began photographing destination weddings in Manuel Antonio in 2003. Since then, my work has taken me across Costa Rica’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts, waterfalls, volcanoes, and rainforests, photographing weddings, surprise proposals, and families.
Planning a special occasion in another country comes with questions. I help you consider locations, light, travel logistics, and practical alternatives—including lesser-known settings I’ve discovered through years of exploring my country.
During your session, I offer gentle direction without forcing emotions. You don’t need to perform for the camera—there’s room to connect with each other, enjoy your surroundings, and be yourselves.
More about the experience ↗Fabián Murillo
A few moments, kept
Experiences you’ll remember
for a lifetime.
Wedding portraits, proposals, and family sessions.
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Waterfalls, Volcanoes & Beaches
Photography across Costa Rica.
From the Pacific and Caribbean coasts to volcanoes, waterfalls, and rainforests, I help couples and families choose a setting that fits their plans.
Beaches & coastal destinations
Manuel Antonio, Jacó, Playa Hermosa, Tamarindo, Hacienda Pinilla, Nosara, Dominical, Uvita, Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, and the Osa Peninsula.
Volcanoes, mountains & cloud forests
Arenal, La Fortuna, and Monteverde Cloud Forest, with recommendations tailored to the views, access, and experience you have in mind.
Waterfalls & rainforest settings
La Fortuna Waterfall, Llanos de Cortés, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Nauyaca Falls, Bajos del Toro, and Río Celeste.
Staying somewhere else? Tell me where. I photograph throughout Costa Rica and can discuss travel, access, and suitable locations with you.
A surprise proposal in Puerto Viejo
A Caribbean proposal.
A celebration just for two.
He imagined a romantic beach proposal surrounded by Caribbean nature, followed by a surprise picnic where they could celebrate together. I helped bring those details together in Puerto Viejo.
I prepared tropical fruit, cheeses, sparkling wine, and snacks, arranging the picnic with décor from my collection, tropical flowers, and local foliage. The idea was to give them time to enjoy each other’s company after the question.
She said yes. The proposal and picnic became a celebration that exceeded their expectations—a personal experience shaped around what he had imagined for the two of them.
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How to plan your
photography experience.
Tell me your plans
Share what you’re celebrating, your preferred date, and where in Costa Rica you expect to be.
Choose your coverage
Together, we’ll consider your location, timing, photography coverage, and practical alternatives if conditions change. Your personalized proposal will explain the costs, agreed extras, and booking arrangements.
Enjoy the experience
I’ll guide you naturally and photograph what unfolds. Your selected, edited photographs arrive in a private gallery according to your agreement.
What areas of Costa Rica do you cover?
I’m based in Poás, Alajuela, and photograph weddings, proposals, couples, and families throughout Costa Rica—from La Fortuna and Arenal to the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Explore destinations and locations.
Can you help us choose a location and time?
Yes. I’ll help you consider locations based on your plans, the light, travel time, access, and how busy a place may be. I can also suggest lesser-known settings and discuss practical alternatives if conditions change.
How far in advance should we book?
Get in touch once you have a preferred date, especially for weddings or travel dates that are already fixed. Earlier inquiries give us more time to consider locations and arrangements. If your trip is approaching, you’re welcome to ask—I’ll check availability before we make plans.
Do you speak English?
Yes. We can plan your photography experience in English or Spanish, from your first questions through the session itself.
Can you recommend other vendors?
Yes. Depending on your plans, I can recommend professionals for officiating, flowers, décor, makeup, and other arrangements. I’ll clarify what I can help coordinate and which services you’ll arrange directly with each provider.
What’s your photography style?
My approach combines natural moments with gentle direction. I help you feel comfortable without forcing poses or emotions, while making thoughtful use of Costa Rica’s landscapes. Careful editing brings attention to light, color, and the feeling of the moment.
What is included, and how much does it cost?
Coverage is quoted for your session type, destination, schedule, and group. Photography includes personal planning guidance, selected and professionally edited high-resolution photographs, and a private gallery according to your agreement. Travel, entrance fees, and requested extras are clarified before booking. Explore pricing and booking information.
What happens if it rains?
We’ll discuss practical alternatives for your location and schedule, including timing adjustments where feasible and agreed. Weather, volcano views, rainbows, privacy, and access cannot be guaranteed; your agreement will clarify the applicable arrangements.
A family’s experience
From the first conversation.
“He communicated well before, during and after.”
Let’s begin
Let’s plan something
meaningful.
Tell me what you’re celebrating, your preferred date, and where you’ll be staying in Costa Rica. I’ll help you consider the photography and practical details.
For weddings, proposals, couples,
and family experiences in Costa Rica.