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About

Emilio Vargas Photography is a San Jose, Costa Rica-based company providing couples with stunning wedding albums. As you embark on your destination wedding journey, this professional can ensure every last beautiful moment lasts a lifetime.

Services Offered

Beginning with an initial meeting, they'll collaborate with you on style and craft a day-of timeline that perfectly matches your vision. Emilio Vargas Photography can provide physical displays of your images, including albums, canvases, and prints. They also offer engagement and trash-the-dress sessions. Check out their portfolio and Instagram for more information.

What You'll Love About Emilio Vargas Photography

Couples love their ability to make them feel comfortable and at ease. This results in images that are vibrant and stunning, they are sure to capture your essence and provide the perfect way to remember your special day. Check out the gallery to see some examples of their work.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Trash The Dress
Albums
Digital Files
Proofs
Save the Date

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Trash The Dress
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of Emilio Vargas Photography

Allyson
Allyson Sent on 02/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing experience!

Emilio was kind and genuine from the start. We worried that he was too good to be true, but he was every bit the gem he appeared to be! We are so grateful for his kind heart and artistic eye. He captured our day in such a way that was beyond our expectations. He went above and beyond! He got our pictures back to us in an unbelievably quick time frame and was very professional from start to finish. You won’t regret inviting Emilio to be part of your day!
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Isabelle Sent on 01/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Emilio was the best ally to have for our elopement

We eloped in Costa Rica, alone with our three kids of 7, 14 and 19, and planned everything ahead of time from Canada. We chose Emilio based on his portfolio, artistic approach and communication skills. We could not be happier with both the pictures themselves but also with having him by our side for our very special day. He was approachable, kind, funny and so talented. He was both present when needed but also "disappeared" the rest of the time, behind his camera - catching everything from various angles, in a very discreet way. He met us in our San Carlos location (an AirBnB an hour from La Fortuna) the night before to get to know us and get a sense of what we wanted and what was important to us. He helped pick specific spots for a memorable "trash the dress" session in a nearby river. We trusted him completely to understand what we wanted and our style. After 48 hours, we received a very generous first round of pictures, which we were so happy to share with friends and family since we eloped abroad. Many mnay thanks Emilio, we will think of you everytime we look at our beautiful pictures :)
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Rena Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding in Paradise

Words can’t express my experience with Emilio! He was willing to go above and beyond for my wedding. Making sure we get the perfect setting and angles. He arrived on time if not early. Positive attitude and personality. Make sure you book him and experience what I’ve experienced!!!
Javier
Javier Sent on 04/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Engagement Photos by Talented Photographer Emilo

I recently had the pleasure of working with Emilo for my engagement shoot, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From the moment we met, Emilo made us feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. His warm and friendly personality made the entire shoot feel like a fun and relaxed experience.

What stood out to me the most was how Emilo took the time to get to know us as a couple before the shoot. He listened to our ideas and preferences, and worked with us to create a shoot that truly reflected our personalities and love for each other. Emilo was also incredibly professional and organized, which made the entire process seamless and stress-free.

The photos themselves are absolutely stunning! Emilo has an incredible eye for detail and knows how to capture the perfect moment. The photos are vibrant, full of life, and truly capture the essence of our relationship. We've received so many compliments on our engagement photos, and we can't thank Emilo enough for creating such beautiful memories that we'll treasure for a lifetime.

Overall, I highly recommend Emilo to anyone looking for a talented and professional photographer who truly cares about their clients. He is an absolute pleasure to work with, and his passion for photography truly shines through in his work. Thank you, Emilo, for an unforgettable experience and stunning photos!
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Elena Sent on 04/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great job and best attitude

Emilio was very understanding of what we expected our photos to look like. He suggested the perfect spot, made us feel comfortable and captured our love effortlessly. Would recommend him every time
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Daniela Sent on 04/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer ever!

Emilio is an outstanding photographer! He takes the best pictures and he has great people’s skills. He made us feel so comfortable and we are super happy with our photos! The best choice ever!
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Gerardo Sent on 04/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service and personal skills

Emilio is a very dedicated and passionate photographer. He will do everything in his power to meet your needs and go out of his way to give you the best shots possible. Absolutely recommended
J
Jo Clemente Sent on 04/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A lovely experience

Emilio was helpful from the very beginning. He was responsive, quick to reply, polite, flexible and very helpful. He offered very good value for money and we have been extremely happy with our photos. He helped us to feel relaxed with the photo taking and many of the pictures are natural and not posed for. Which is great because it shows how we felt and our experiences during the day. Would certainly highly recommend him for your special day.
Richard
Richard Sent on 04/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Emilio Vargas Photography - Highly Recommended

It can be worrying right, choosing the person to capture your extra special day in all its magical wonder.

With Emilio do not worry for even a second. Jo and I were totally impressed with Emilio. He travelled a very long way for our special day and everything went so well.

Communications - Brilliant, Emilio was very helpful
Professionalism - Outstanding. Worked with us very well indeed to get such great pictures
Value - Very very good. Emilio spent so much time with us at different locations and definite great value

Photo’s - This is what its all about. Jo and I LOVED our pictures. The variety, quality and creativeness was lovely. Artistic and beautiful.

Emilio did such a great job of making us comfortable in front of the lens. Her captured some unexpected and lovely moments and his black and white photography just stunning.

We have no hesitation in highly recommending Emilio for your special day and any special event.

Richard and Jo
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Fran Sent on 03/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Emilio ama lo que hace, y eso se refleja en la calidad de su trabajo. 100% recomendado.
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Awards

13
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner

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Emilio Vargas Photography frequently asked questions

Emilio Vargas Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Emilio Vargas Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Emilio Vargas Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Emilio Vargas Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Emilio Vargas Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Emilio Vargas Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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