Kevin Heslin Photography
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"I cannot say enough good things about Kevin. When my husband and I decided to elope in Costa Rica,..."
"Kevin is the best!!! My husband and I got married in July 2026 at Casa de Luz and could not have..."
Why couples loved this vendor
- Photo media (prints, online, USB)
- Capturing memories
- Photographer
- Pristine quality
What is the story behind Kevin Heslin Photography?
Kevin Heslin Photography is a documentary wedding and elopement photographer in Tamarindo and Guanacaste, Costa Rica. I've called Costa Rica home for more than 20 years.
I don't pose people or direct scenes. Before your wedding, I take the time to learn who you are and how your people relate to each other, so I know where to look and what to wait for. That's how I end up with the moments that actually happened.
Elopements are a big part of what I do. Most couples who call me want to elope in Costa Rica, but they have no idea where to start. You don't need a wedding planner, because I help you with everything. I'll help you pick the right beach or waterfall and the best time of day for the light and the tide. Then I set up the details with vendors I trust, like the arch, a beach picnic, the officiant and the flowers. I photograph elopements all over Guanacaste and in La Fortuna by the Arenal Volcano.
Every collection includes a highlight album, because your photographs should live on your walls and in your hands. Photography starts at $1,900 for 2 hours, with travel and taxes included.
I was named Best Wedding Photographer in Costa Rica by Fearless Photographers in 2019.
Reach out and tell me about your wedding or elopement. I'll walk you through how I work and what your day with me would look like.
Experience
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21 years in business
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We speak English and Spanish
Where can I find Kevin Heslin Photography's past work / portfolio?
Andrea & Kevin
40 photos
Alex & Matt
78 photos
Heather & Scott
17 photos
Vanessa & Ernesto
29 photos
What is included in Kevin Heslin Photography's packages?
Which of the following are included in the starting price?
2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files
Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?
2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
Trash The Dress
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
What photography services do you offer?
Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits
What photography items do you offer?
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
Any other questions?
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Kevin Heslin Photography is highly praised for professional, personable service and stunning photo and video that feel natural and candid. Reviewers highlight his flexibility (shooting in rain), helpful destination-wedding guidance, and relaxed direction that captures genuine moments. Fast follow-up and excellent value complete the recommendation.
Tasia Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Best photographer in Costa Rica
I cannot say enough good things about Kevin. When my husband and I decided to elope in Costa Rica, my only ask was that I get to wear a pretty dress and take pretty pictures. What I ended up with instead was a pretty dress and epic pictures. Kevin is fantastic to work with; he was able to give recommendations for location, hotel stay, flowers, and makeup allowing the day's leading up to our ceremony to be stress free and effortless. More importantly Kevin is an incredibly talented photographer and passionate about his craft. I've worked with several photographers over the years and I have never seen anyone as dedicated to getting the perfect shot as he is. All of our wedding pictures are stunning and it was hard deciding which ones to hang on the wall. If you are thinking of booking Kevin as your photographer, don't think about just do it and you will have photos that you will treasure for many years to come.
Alex Sent on 10/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful photos & video, great experience!
Kevin is the best!!! My husband and I got married in July 2026 at Casa de Luz and could not have asked for a better photo/video experience. As soon as Kevin and his team arrived, it was very clear that we were in good hands. We had never had professional photos taken of us before, but Kevin and the team did a great job of capturing the day beautifully while making sure that we felt natural and at ease. When we virtually met with Kevin before the wedding, he promised to photograph our day in a way that felt authentic without being obtrusive. He absolutely delivered on his promise and we were able to be present in the moment and ended up with better pictures than we could have ever imagined. We were especially in awe of the video Kevin and his team put together for us. We are so lucky to have the memories from our day captured in such a beautiful way.
Ryan Sent on 09/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Above and Beyond - Rain and All!
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Kevin Heslin Photography! From start to finish, Kevin was incredibly professional, personable, and genuinely invested in making our wedding day special. He made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera and captured so many beautiful moments that we will cherish forever.
What really stood out to us was how Kevin handled the unexpected rain on our wedding day. Rather than letting the weather stop us from getting the beach photos we had dreamed of, he went above and beyond and said, essentially, “Let’s do it!” He braved the rain with us and captured absolutely incredible photos on the beach rain and all. Those ended up being some of our favorite and most memorable pictures from the entire day.
On top of the quality and professionalism, the value for the money is exceptional. Kevin provided an experience and final product that far exceeded what we expected. You can tell he truly cares about his work and about the people he photographs.
If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, professional, flexible, and willing to go the extra mile to capture your special moments, we highly recommend Kevin Heslin Photography. We are so grateful he was part of our wedding day!
What really stood out to us was how Kevin handled the unexpected rain on our wedding day. Rather than letting the weather stop us from getting the beach photos we had dreamed of, he went above and beyond and said, essentially, “Let’s do it!” He braved the rain with us and captured absolutely incredible photos on the beach rain and all. Those ended up being some of our favorite and most memorable pictures from the entire day.
On top of the quality and professionalism, the value for the money is exceptional. Kevin provided an experience and final product that far exceeded what we expected. You can tell he truly cares about his work and about the people he photographs.
If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, professional, flexible, and willing to go the extra mile to capture your special moments, we highly recommend Kevin Heslin Photography. We are so grateful he was part of our wedding day!
Catherine Sent on 09/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Kevin captured memories in photos that will be felt a lifetime
From our first moment meeting Kevin virtually, I knew he would be our photographer. Kevin spent two days with our family capturing beach bbq welcome dinner and all day wedding photos. My favorite part of his beautiful photos is that they captured a wedding but for us, they captured 71 of our family and friends on vacation with us. The photos are so stunning that we ordered 5 large canvases that sit in our great room, so we get to live that day every day. Kevin is perfection, and he one of the things I would not change about that day! These are not ordinary photos, they are memories instilled in a single shot.
Lisa Sent on 09/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Sunset photos in Samara!
Kevin was amazing! Having never been to Costa Rica and planning our elopement from the States was a little stressful, but Kevin was absolutely wonderful! From the moment he responded to our initial request for information and until the end of our photo session on a beautiful beach near Samara, CR, we were very impressed by his professionalism, responsiveness, local knowledge and overall personality. He made our wedding planning so much easier than we could have imagined and the actual day of our sunset session was a blast having him as our photographer. His follow up after we returned home was prompt and the photos were spectacular. You won't be disappointed by choosing Kevin Heslin; he is amazing!
Andrea Sent on 08/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Highly Recommend
Kevin was so patient with us. We decided to have a destination wedding and we knew nothing about how Costa Rica and he was more than happy to help us figure all of those things out answer questions and even give some insight based upon his experience of the other vendor we were working with. We not only used him for our wedding but our engagement shoot. The photos and video came out, absolutely gorgeous and our friends and family were so excited to look at them and see real moments between everyone. The presence of the photo and video team was known, but they were never in the way and the only posed photos were the ones we requested. Everything was so natural and genuine.
Sara Sent on 06/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Tailored To Our Needs
Kevin was extremely helpful in creating a package and photographic style that was unique to our wedding day needs. He listened carefully to everything we shared, never got in the way and captured beautiful moments. After doing my research and working with Kevin, I believe he is the top photographer in the area.
Jerseygirl_ Sent on 11/02/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating
So many moments captured for their special day!
Kevin Heslin Photography did an amazing job of capturing the special day of this lucky couple from all angles in an extraordinary venue despite the weather! Reviewing the digital album had me feeling I was right back in those moments. We will never forget it! Thank you, Kevin - for everything from the first consult to the photos of the last dance! Debbie (Mother of the Bride)
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Kevin Heslin
Owner, Photographer
Marius Dragan
Second Photographer
Where is Kevin Heslin Photography based?
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Kevin Heslin Photography frequently asked questions
Kevin Heslin Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
- 2nd Shooter
- High-Res Images
- Slideshow
- Albums
- Digital Files
Kevin Heslin Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
- 2nd Shooter
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- Multi. Locations
- Slideshow
- Trash The Dress
- Albums
- Canvas
- Digital Files
- Prints
Kevin Heslin Photography offers the following photography styles:
- Contemporary
- Natural
- Photojournalism
Kevin Heslin Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
- Additional Hours
- Destination / Travel
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- One Event / Day
- Second Shooter
- Video
- Wedding Portraits
Kevin Heslin Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
- Albums
- Canvas
- Digital Files
- Flush Mount
- Matted Prints
- Prints
- Save the Date
- Thank You Cards
Kevin Heslin 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.
Kevin Heslin Photography currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.