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I’m Chelo, a photographer in Guanacaste Costa Rica 📍 Specialized in destination weddings, surprise proposals, couples and family photography.

🌎 Over 13 years working with people from all over the world
📸 Natural, guided and intentional photography
🤍 Focused on real moments and meaningful memories

Whether you’re planning:
💍 A wedding in Costa Rica
💎 A proposal in Riu, Guanacaste
❤️ A couples session in Andaz, Papagayo
👨‍👩‍👧 A family photo session Waldorf Astoria, Punta cacique

My goal is always the same:
👉 Create images that feel real, natural and lasting
This work is part of my purpose, and I’m grateful for every story I get to document 🙏

If you’re looking for a photographer in Costa Rica, I’ll be happy to help you create something meaningful.
📍 Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

🌐 https://www.chelophotographycr.com/
📲 https://wa.me/50686606960 Professional photographer in Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica taken in Península Papagayo, Guanacaste. by @chelo.photo

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3 months ago

Honeymoon magic at Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa! 🥂✨

There is no better way to celebrate your new chapter than a romantic getaway to the shores of Guanacaste. 🇨🇷 This beautiful couple chose the stunning backdrop of Bosque del Mar for their honeymoon session, and the results were pure joy and connection.

From playful moments in the waves to quiet walks under the tropical sun, my goal is to capture your love in its most natural and authentic form. Whether you are staying at a luxury resort in Papagayo or a boutique hotel in Playa Hermosa, let’s document your first adventure as a married couple! 🌿🌅

Now booking 2026 Honeymoon & Anniversary sessions in Costa Rica. 📸
📩 DM to check availability or visit the link in bio to see more love stories!

#BosqueDelMar #CostaRicaHoneymoon #GuanacastePhotographer #PlayaHermosa #HoneymoonPhotography #CostaRicaTravel #Papagayo #CoupleGoals #DestinationPhotographer #VisitCostaRica Happy honeymoon couple jumping on the beach in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. Fun and authentic vacation photography at Bosque del Mar Hotel, Guanacaste. taken in Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa by @chelo.photo

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8 months ago

Your Dream Destination Wedding in Guanacaste, Costa Rica 🤍

Golden sunsets, ocean breeze, barefoot moments on the sand, and the first look you’ll remember forever.

Guanacaste is one of the most breathtaking places for a destination wedding in Costa Rica — from beachfront ceremonies to luxury resort celebrations like Riu Guanacaste.

With over 13 years of experience, I guide each couple with calm direction and artistic vision, allowing every real emotion to unfold naturally. My focus is not just beautiful photos — it’s creating timeless wedding imagery that will be cherished for generations.

If you’re planning your destination wedding in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, let’s create something unforgettable together.

📍 Available throughout Guanacaste
👇 Inquire to reserve your wedding date

#DestinationWeddingCostaRica
#GuanacasteWedding
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#BeachWeddingCostaRica Destination wedding couple walking on Playa Hermosa beach in Guanacaste Costa Rica surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen after ceremony near Papagayo Peninsula luxury resorts taken in Guanacaste, Costa Rica by @chelo.photo

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5 months ago

Family vacations become unforgettable when you make time to preserve them.
Some of the most meaningful moments happen between the plans—watching the sunset together, laughing on the beach, and simply enjoying being with the people you love.
This beautiful family chose The Mangroove Hotel in Playa Panamá, Guanacaste as the backdrop for their vacation memories, creating photographs they'll treasure long after the trip is over.
If you're visiting Costa Rica with your family, don't let these moments exist only on your phone. Turn them into memories you'll proudly display at home. 🤍
📍 The Mangroove Hotel | Playa Panamá, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
📸 Family Photographer in Costa Rica

#TheMangroove #TheMangrooveHotel #PlayaPanama #PlayaPanamaCostaRica #Guanacaste #GuanacasteCostaRica #FamilyPhotographerCostaRica #CostaRicaFamilyPhotographer #CostaRicaPhotographer #VacationPhotography #FamilyPhotography #BeachFamilyPhotos #CostaRicaVacation #VisitCostaRica #TravelCostaRica #SunsetPhotography #BeachPortraits #CheloPhotography taken in El Mangroove Hotel, Autograph Collection by @chelo.photo

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8 hours ago

A family photo session is one of the few souvenirs that becomes more valuable with time. Whether you're celebrating a family vacation, grandparents traveling together, or simply making memories in Costa Rica, my goal is to create photographs that feel timeless, natural, and full of genuine connection.

📍 This beautiful session was captured in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Family Sessions include:
✔ Professional guidance throughout the entire session
✔ Beautiful resort and beach locations
✔ Fast turnaround
✔ High-resolution edited photographs
✔ Collections starting with 15 photos and up to a full gallery of 150+ images
If you're visiting Costa Rica and looking for a Family Photographer, I'd love to help you preserve this chapter of your family's story.
📩 Send me a message to check availability. taken in Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica by @chelo.photo

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21 hours ago

How we started....How we finished.
A quiet family portrait at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique...
...and a few minutes later, everyone was laughing, running through the waves, and forgetting there was even a camera.
That's exactly how the best family sessions unfold.
📍 Family Photographer at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
#FamilyPhotographerCostaRica #WaldorfAstoriaCostaRica #PuntaCacique #Guanacaste #CostaRica #FamilyPhotography #VacationPhotography #BeachFamilyPhotos #LuxuryTravelCostaRica #CostaRicaVacation #TravelWithKids #FamilyVacation #DestinationPhotographer #BeachPhotos #FamilyMemories #CheloPhotography taken in Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica by @chelo.photo

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A wedding is one of the few moments in life that brings everyone together.
Family. Friends. Generations.
After 13 years photographing weddings in Costa Rica, these are the moments I know will become priceless with time.

Destination Wedding Photographer in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
📱 +506 8660 6960

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#WeddingPhotographerCostaRica by @chelo.photo

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14 days ago

🤍 Some moments feel bigger than words.
The music fades.
The guests return home.
The flowers eventually disappear.
But the feeling of standing beside the person you chose remains forever.
Destination Wedding in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

📍 Costa Rica
📱 +506 8660 6960
🌐 www.chelophotographycr.com

#DestinationWeddingCostaRica
#CostaRicaWeddingPhotographer
#BeachWeddingCostaRica
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#GuanacasteWeddingPhotographer taken in Península Papagayo, Guanacaste. by @chelo.photo

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5 days ago

One day, this photograph will be worth more than anything from the wedding day. Not because of the dress, the flowers, or the venue, but because it captures a mother's love exactly as it was. These are the moments that become family treasures.

📍 Destination Wedding in Costa Rica
📱 +506 8660 6960
🌐 www.chelophotographycr.com

#DestinationWeddingCostaRica #WeddingPhotographerCostaRica #CostaRicaWedding #GuanacasteWedding #WeddingInCostaRica taken in Guanacaste Province by @chelo.photo

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12 days ago

A destination wedding is more than a wedding day. It's an experience you'll remember for the rest of your life. 🤍

📍 Guanacaste, Costa Rica

#DestinationWeddingCostaRica #CostaRicaWeddingPhotographer #GuanacasteWedding #WeddingInCostaRica taken in Riu Guanacaste Beach Hotel & Resort by @chelo.photo

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9 days ago

One day, these photos will become part of their story.
A reminder of who they were, how they laughed together, and how happy they felt in this exact moment.
That's the beauty of photography.
It allows us to hold on to memories long after the day is gone.

📍 Guanacaste, Costa Rica
📸 Chelo Photography
📱 +506 8660 6960
🌐 www.chelophotographycr.com

#CouplePhotographerCostaRica #CostaRicaPhotography #GuanacasteCostaRica #BeachPhotography #PhotographerCostaRica taken in Guanacaste Province by @chelo.photo

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19 days ago

✨ One question.
One word.
One moment that changes everything.
And somehow, life is never the same after that.

📍 Proposal photographer in Costa Rica
📸 Capturing memories you'll tell your children about someday.
📱 +506 8660 6960
🌐 www.chelophotographycr.com

#ProposalPhotographerCostaRica #EngagementPhotography #CostaRicaProposal #PlayaFlamingo #PhotographerInCostaRica taken in Costa Rica by @chelo.photo

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20 days ago