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Sharing Life Photography

Video
Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Seasoned with weddings
  • Capturing memories
  • Pristine quality
  • Photographer
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Hey, I'm Mariana — elopement and wedding photographer based in Costa Rica, available for couples celebrating across the Caribbean and beyond. Wherever love takes you, I'll be there.

I'm all about real moments, not stiff poses. I specialize in non-traditional weddings and adventure elopements for free-spirited couples who want something that actually feels like them. Running barefoot on the beach, whispering vows under a waterfall, dancing under the stars — I'll be right there capturing it all in the most honest, natural way.

More than just your photographer, I'm your planning partner. I'll help you find epic locations, navigate the logistics, and keep the whole experience relaxed but intentional. Your day should feel like an adventure, not a production.

You bring the love — I'll take care of the rest.

Features

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

LGBTQ+-owned

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 17 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Hailey & Dalton's wedding
Hailey & Dalton
62 photos
Hayley & Alex's wedding
Hayley & Alex
20 photos
Kate & Francois's wedding
Kate & Francois
25 photos
Danielle & Jazmyne's wedding
Danielle & Jazmyne
34 photos
Taylor & Brandon's wedding
Taylor & Brandon
89 photos
Helen & Alex's wedding
Helen & Alex
42 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Trash The Dress
Digital Files
Proofs
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
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
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Still have questions?

Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!

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Reviews of Sharing Life Photography

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Sharing Life Photography is praised for professional, warm, and creative work that puts couples at ease, with excellent communication, fast turnarounds, and stunning destination images. Clients loved the candid, artistic shots, video/drone extras, and planning support. One client reported a poorly produced album and unresolved refund, but overall reviewers strongly recommend them.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Sharing Life Photography is praised for professional, warm, and creative work that puts couples at ease, with excellent communication, fast turnarounds, and stunning destination images. Clients loved the candid, artistic shots, video/drone extras, and planning support. One client reported a poorly produced album and unresolved refund, but overall reviewers strongly recommend them.

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Avery Sent on 02/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Costa Rica Elopement

Mariana was incredible. From our first video chat I felt comfortable and trusted her. She helped plan our elopement in Costa Rica (we live in the US) seamlessly. She gave so many ideas and recommendations on venu/area. She provided ideas for an experience for us after the ceremony. She connected me with a hair and makeup artist who did a wonderful job. She is professional yet relaxed and it shows in our photos! We are so happy that we met her. Mariana and Ari created a heartfelt video of our wedding day that we will treasure forever. Let the photos speak for themselves.
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Aleigha Sent on 05/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

You will not be disappointed!

Mariana is absolutely amazing!! You can truly see her love for photography, and she made the entire process so easy from beginning to end. My husband and I were nervous about being in front of the camera, but Mariana took away all of our anxiety and made us feel so comfortable. Investing in our photos was one of the best decisions we could have made for our elopement. We got married the day after Easter, so our officiant was out for all of Holy Week and I wasn’t able to reach them myself, but Mariana stayed in communication with them and made sure everything was set for our wedding day. We had our photos done at Playa Grande (her recommendation), and it absolutely did not disappoint. Not only did we get to witness the most beautiful sunset of our trip, but now we have those memories forever. I would do it all over again 100 times if I could. Mariana was truly the best investment we made, and I cannot recommend her enough!
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Samantha Sent on 03/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Very professional, down to earth, and delivered what will be the most beautiful way to remember our wedding day❤️
Hailey
Hailey Sent on 03/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Warm, creative and fast turn around!

Mariana is so warm and kind, she’s such a pleasure to work with. She makes you feel at ease, bringing even more joy to your special day. We loved her playful, creative edits. She provided a preview within days of our wedding and our full album in just a few weeks! I’ve had friends wait 3-5 months for their wedding photos. We felt her pricing was very fair and she was willing to zoom in advance. You won’t regret working with her!
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Shelby Sent on 12/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Wedding Photographer!

Mariana was the perfect choice for our Tamarindo wedding!! From the virtual introduction and communication beforehand, to her flexibility & spontaneous ideas during, I have zero complaints! Mariana’s energy and passion for her job is unmatched. She helped SO much with posing us, moving us to the best lighting. Highly recommend using Sharing Life Photography for your destination wedding!!
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Morgan Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

Mariana and her team were truly exceptional! She is the epitome of professional and a pleasure to work with. She captured our special day through such a unique perspective and we could not be happier with the results. Highly recommended!
Jessi
Jessi Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Photos from a Perfect Day

Mariana is so talented-- she made all of us feel at ease and managed to capture wonderful photos of our wedding and reception. She gave us easy-to-follow instructions so that our photos all look relaxed and not at all posed. I was a little hesitant about some of her playfulness with light and movement, but her instincts were spot-on. Our reception photos in particular capture the spirit and energy of our guests and the party, and her play with light just enhances the photos. They're full of movement and fun to look at. We wouldn't hesitate to hire her again!
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Hayley Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer!

Mariana was absolutely amazing! We felt so comfortable with her and she had the best ideas.

Our wedding photos are better than I could have ever pictured!
Monica
Monica Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

More Than a Photographer - She Felt Like Family

We can’t say enough amazing things about SharingLife Photography! From start to finish, Mariana was absolutely exceptional! She made us feel like we were her only clients - always staying in touch, answering every question we had, and making sure our vision came to life. On our wedding day, she captured every special moment, and in ways we couldn’t have even imagined.

She wasn’t just a photographer - she truly felt like family! The way she interacted with us, our wedding party, and our guests was warm, professional, and full of joy. We would choose SgaringLife over and over again without hesitation. Worth every penny, and the final photos are ones we will cherish forever!
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Missy Sent on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Wedding Photos

I can’t say enough good things about my wedding photographer! They captured the most beautiful moments of our special day, and the photos are absolutely stunning. Every detail was decorated and framed so perfectly — I was blown away by how thoughtful and creative each shot was.

Not only are the pictures amazing, but the whole experience was seamless and enjoyable. I truly love every single photo and will treasure them forever. If you’re looking for someone talented, professional, and who goes above and beyond, I highly recommend them!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Team

Mariana
Mariana
owner/lead photographer

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Sharing Life Photography frequently asked questions

Sharing Life Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Sharing Life Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Sharing Life Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Sharing Life 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
Sharing Life Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Sharing Life 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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