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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.
Tropical vacation: Check. Exotic photoshoot location: Check. You may have even already scheduled a beach photoshoot in Costa Rica with yours truly or another photographer. But…what do you wear? Of course, the stunning location will ensure gorgeous photos regardless of...
Isn’t it thrilling? You’re going to Costa Rica on vacation! Even better, you’ve decided to hire yours truly to take photos of your family while visiting this stunningly beautiful place. (GREAT choice, by the way!) There’s only one thing left to think about — what to...
I feel like I don’t look natural. It looks like I’m trying too hard. Man, I wish I were more photogenic. I’m really giving Lurch from the Addams Family a run for his money! Have these thoughts ever crossed your mind when reviewing photos of yourself? I totally get it....
I wanted to photograph ice cream. But...it’s Quepos. I think I’ve mentioned how hot it is here. So how do you photograph ice cream in 85℉+ weather without it melting into an unappetizing puddle all over the place? I found the answer while I was watching one of Joanie...
Updated September 9, 2022 Have you ever seen a portrait in natural light where the subject looked like she had Hitler’s mustache? No, not because she had an overabundance of facial hair directly under her nose. Rather the shadow of her nose was so strong it made you...
Updated September 9, 2022 You may have thought about getting into macro photography. The ability to shoot macro opens up a whole new world of photography. So you check into getting a dedicated macro photography lens. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Fixed Lens is pretty...
Have you ever looked through another photographer’s Instagram feed and wondered how they get their clients to look so relaxed and natural for the camera? Do they just naturally get photogenic people that love having their picture taken? It seems like all your...
Are you debating whether you should have maternity photos taken or not? Here are some things to consider as you decide. Pregnancy is an epic time of life. I know it doesn’t feel that epic when you’re lying awake at 3 in the morning for no reason. Or when you’re hungry...
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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