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I am a Polish photographer and filmmaker who has been residing in Costa Rica since 2016. My specialization lies in wedding and elopement photography (many of you ask if I do engagements, couple portraits, family photos, proposals - and the answer is Yes of course!) If you're curious to know more, here's the longer story of how my journey in photography began and why I chose Costa Rica as my place to call home.

From as far back as I can remember, my father had a passion for photography, using an old Soviet Zenit camera. Our home was filled with albums, loose photos, and truly beautiful portraits that we have cherished to this day. Following in my father's footsteps, I eventually purchased a roll of film and captured stunning portraits in one of Krakow's parks. This ignited my passion for photography, and I later completed a photography school and photographed several weddings in Poland. However, I temporarily left my photography career for real estate work.

Over the years, I visited my family in Costa Rica, and in 2016, I made the life-changing decision to turn my life around completely. I quit my job, packed my camera, and embarked on a journey to conquer Costa Rica. It was during this time that the idea for Papaya Wedding was born. My work allowed me to explore the entire country (and others), develop my talents, and find immense satisfaction in what I do. A few years ago, I met Jennifer, and we became friends. In 2023, we were planning vacation on Iceland, and we spontaneously decided: "Hey, let's elope there!" so we have officially become husband and wife.

While I'm behind the camera, I always see more, which led me to try my hand at filmmaking. I have been working on cinematography for some time now.

Costa Rica is my home.

As they say, home is where the heart is.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files
Proofs

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

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Papaya Wedding

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Papaya Weddings, particularly Maciej and Jen, have received glowing reviews for their exceptional professionalism and creativity in capturing weddings. Clients commend their communication, artistic vision, and ability to make couples feel at ease during the shoot. Their work is described as stunning, capturing emotions and joyful moments beautifully. Many highlight the photographers' talent, including their helpfulness in planning, promptness, and enthusiasm for bringing out the best in clients, resulting in cherished memories that exceeded expectations. Highly recommended for wedding photography and videography, with clients praising the team for their dedication to ensuring a perfect visual representation of their special day.

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Papaya Weddings, particularly Maciej and Jen, have received glowing reviews for their exceptional professionalism and creativity in capturing weddings. Clients commend their communication, artistic vision, and ability to make couples feel at ease during the shoot. Their work is described as stunning, capturing emotions and joyful moments beautifully. Many highlight the photographers' talent, including their helpfulness in planning, promptness, and enthusiasm for bringing out the best in clients, resulting in cherished memories that exceeded expectations. Highly recommended for wedding photography and videography, with clients praising the team for their dedication to ensuring a perfect visual representation of their special day.

Narae
Narae Sent on 06/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Picture Perfect? My Experience with @papayawedding

We are so grateful to Maciej and Jen for their incredible professionalism, talent, and kindness throughout the entire process. From the beginning, they captured our day beautifully, and when we later requested a few edits to the video, they responded with nothing but patience and enthusiasm.

The revised video turned out absolutely perfect—it captured all the emotions, the energy, and the little moments that meant the world to us. We truly appreciate their willingness to go the extra mile to make sure we were happy with the final result

If you’re looking for someone who not only has the artistic skill but also genuinely cares about your vision, we wholeheartedly recommend them. Thank you again for helping us relive our special day so perfectly!
Vanessa
Vanessa Sent on 03/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book them!!

Working with Maciej and Jen for our elopement in Costa Rica was an absolute dream! From the start, Maciej was communicative and made the whole process of having an international elopement easy. He and Jen made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, allowing us to be ourselves and they did a great job capturing the small joyful moments (like the groom dropping his shoe in the water lol). Our photos arrived promptly and are stunning – they look like something out of a magazine! We know the video will be just as special. Our family and friends are blown away. Worth every penny, no doubt.
Maggie
Maggie Sent on 01/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Our Dreams!

Maciej (Papaya Wedding) was FANTASTIC! We are blown away by the photos and we were so, so happy working with him day of! From our first zoom call to plan the big day, we knew we were in good hands. His talents and creative vision are beyond impressive! There are sooo many photos we have favorited and keep staring at as we remember our day. I am so happy we decided to use him and have these memories to last a lifetime!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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