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Christy MawdsleyCara is an amazing photographer and working with her was a delight! She was so great with my kids, efficient and patient. We got some incredible photos out of our time with her!!! I highly recommend her!
kathy RoemerCara was amazing. Kate was feeling bummed about something before theshoit and Cara put her at ease and made her feel beautiful!
Mr. WilliamsVery professional. We had a great day and a lot of fun. We recommend it to anyone who wants great photos from a great creative artist. Thank you so much for our wonderful honeymoon photos.
Ashley RippeyI seriously can’t say enough about our experience with Cara just two weeks ago! She was so patient we had 2 kids and a 5 month old! The pictures were beyond beautiful and more than we ever expected! She is truly talented and it shows she loves what she does! I highly recommend La Vida in Life Photography if your in the area and want a truly memorable experience!
Elena MeadowsWe had a vow renewal for our 25th anniversary and Cara was our photographer. She did an amazing job capturing the beauty of our surroundings and the emotion of the ceremony. I would highly recommend her services to anyone that wishes to have professional photos taken in Costa Rica. As an ex-pat, she's also a great resource for information and perspective. Many thanks and pura vida!
Kipp Bennett-ChewFound Cara on Instagram using hashtags a day and a half before my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. Cara was so prompt and easy to work with. I am a part-time commercial photographer - so finding the right person was super important to me as its difficult to find someone who meets high-level criteria. Cara's photos were absolutely stunning. She is as talented as she is wonderful and her prices were extremely reasonable given the quality and flexibility she offered. Thank you Cara for helping me pull off the engagement, your photos will be treasured forever!
Jose gonzalezExcellent experience, contacting the service, agreeing and defining the price was very easy and friendly. I had the opportunity to have my engagement portrait taken in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, always as a surprise and the result was great! Thank you very much!
Chrissy GruningerCara is amazing! Since 2016, she's been my go-to photographer. I've had her photograph both product shoots as well as portrait/lifestyle shoots and I have loved everything that she has done for me! Highly recommend her services.
In an ironic twist after two years of restrictions, Costa Ricans were finally free to celebrate Independence Day in Costa Rica once more. This year, 2022, marks 201 years of Independence for the proud little country. In 1821, Costa Rica, along with her other...
So you think you can speak Spanish? Then why can’t you understand half the things that Ticos are saying? At some point you might even start asking yourself, does Costa Rica speak Spanish? Lol! Well, that’s because half of what Ticos say isn’t Spanish, it’s Pachuco —...
If you ever plan to visit this part of the world, you probably have some questions about Costa Rica currency. What does it look like? How much is it worth? Will you need local currency before you arrive? Are things cheap in Costa Rica? The good news is that the whole...
Updated 9/24/2022 The Costa Rican ox cart has evolved substantially over the years. They started out as rough-hewn vehicles that were used for hauling coffee. Some families used them as a form of transportation--perhaps the only one they had. These original carts were...
In Costa Rica, bullfighting is a national pastime deeply woven into the culture. But don’t worry. If you’re already thinking about the gory spectacles popular in Spain and Mexico, you can stop. Bullfighting in Costa Rica is an entirely different cup of tea....
I hope you enjoyed the first installment of weird tropical fruits. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, you can see it here. In that article, I introduced you to granadillas, guanabana (soursop), and uchuva (gooseberries). This time we’re going to talk about 3...
Costa Rican holidays are a big deal. Workers enjoy an extra day off from work. Families gather together to celebrate and enjoy time together. Costa Ricans highly value their families and, as a whole, enjoy getting everyone together to celebrate. Some Costa...
Have you ever eaten tropical fruit in a tropical place like Costa Rica? It’s a completely different experience than eating that same fruit after it’s been shipped to a cooler climate. They have to pick the fruit before it’s ripe so that it can survive the...
Right now we are right smack dab in the middle of Holy Week in Costa Rica, or Semana Santa in Spanish. Catholicism is strongly rooted in Costa Rican culture, as well as its traditions. And with good reason. More than 70% of Costa Ricans say they are Catholic....
Zarcero is a cute little mountain town in Costa Rica. It's most known for the iconic Catholic Church and topiary garden in the photo above. Towns like Zarcero are not as well known in Costa Rica because people are more concerned with visiting the beaches. But that...
Christmas in Costa Rica is a little different than what I experienced growing up in the Pacific Northwest. How, you ask? Well, for one thing, it doesn’t get cold. In fact, summer in Costa Rica is just beginning in December. So, if anything, it’s actually getting...
Updated February 27, 2021 Costa Rica has some pretty epic scenery. From Costa Rican waterfalls to mountains to beaches, it's pretty amazing. It’s a tropical country, after all. It’s kind of hard for it not to be amazing. Of course, it’s the beaches that usually get...
Christy MawdsleyCara is an amazing photographer and working with her was a delight! She was so great with my kids, efficient and patient. We got some incredible photos out of our time with her!!! I highly recommend her!kathy RoemerCara was amazing. Kate was feeling bummed about something before theshoit and Cara put her at ease and made her feel beautiful!Mr. WilliamsVery professional. We had a great day and a lot of fun. We recommend it to anyone who wants great photos from a great creative artist. Thank you so much for our wonderful honeymoon photos.Ashley RippeyI seriously can’t say enough about our experience with Cara just two weeks ago! She was so patient we had 2 kids and a 5 month old! The pictures were beyond beautiful and more than we ever expected! She is truly talented and it shows she loves what she does! I highly recommend La Vida in Life Photography if your in the area and want a truly memorable experience!Elena MeadowsWe had a vow renewal for our 25th anniversary and Cara was our photographer. She did an amazing job capturing the beauty of our surroundings and the emotion of the ceremony. I would highly recommend her services to anyone that wishes to have professional photos taken in Costa Rica. As an ex-pat, she's also a great resource for information and perspective. Many thanks and pura vida!Kipp Bennett-ChewFound Cara on Instagram using hashtags a day and a half before my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. Cara was so prompt and easy to work with. I am a part-time commercial photographer - so finding the right person was super important to me as its difficult to find someone who meets high-level criteria. Cara's photos were absolutely stunning. She is as talented as she is wonderful and her prices were extremely reasonable given the quality and flexibility she offered. Thank you Cara for helping me pull off the engagement, your photos will be treasured forever!Jose gonzalezExcellent experience, contacting the service, agreeing and defining the price was very easy and friendly. I had the opportunity to have my engagement portrait taken in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, always as a surprise and the result was great! Thank you very much!Chrissy GruningerCara is amazing! Since 2016, she's been my go-to photographer. I've had her photograph both product shoots as well as portrait/lifestyle shoots and I have loved everything that she has done for me! Highly recommend her services.
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