Costa Rica Wedding Photographer
The Simple
Elegance of
Being in Love
Be present at your own wedding.
I’ll take care of the memories.
From the excitement of getting ready to the last song of the evening, your wedding is filled with moments you'll want to remember.
Why I work this way
Your wedding is a chance to be together with everyone you love. My role is to preserve the moments that make it yours.
After 18 years photographing celebrations, I know when to offer direction and when to let a moment unfold.
That’s what I do at Crissorama.
- 18 Years Experience
- 300+ Couples
- Previews Within 72 Hours
- Travel Fees included Across Costa Rica & Barcelona
Recognized by
My work as a Costa Rica destination wedding photographer has been featured or recognized by MyWed, WeddingWire, Fearless Photographers, ISPWP, The New York Times, HuffPost, Iberia and Bored Panda.
SELECTED FRAGMENTS
Weddings remembered in fragments.
The gestures, weather, movement and small moments that make a celebration feel like itself.
CRISSORAMA FILMS
Beautifully unplanned.
The people, the movement and the moments nobody could have planned. This is what I want you to remember.
01 / THE APPROACH
Beautiful photographs. And a wedding you actually enjoyed.
I’m Christopher Alga, the photographer behind Crissorama. I photograph destination weddings across Costa Rica and Barcelona with an editorial & documentary photography approach that’s calm, observant, and gently directed when needed.
Most of the day, I observe and anticipate what is happening. For portraits, I find the light and offer simple direction. Then you can get back to the people and celebration you came for.
NOT YOUR TYPICAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
I came to weddings through documentary photography.
I trained with documentary photographers to notice real moments as they unfold, even the ones nobody else sees.
I combine that instinct with an editorial eye, finding beautiful light and composition without interrupting the celebration.
Documentary instinct. Editorial restraint.
Recently, a bride saw a clip from her wedding in one of my Instagram reels. It brought the day back to her. She opened her wedding photographs again and wrote to thank me for the work. That’s what I hope these memories keep doing, long after the celebration.
The Wedding Archive brings photographs, film, voices, and keepsakes together, so you can return to more of the day. Explore the Wedding Archive, or compare it with the other collections on the pricing page.
The goal isn’t to make your wedding look perfect. It’s to make sure you can remember what it felt like.
02 / THE UNPLANNED
The part you couldn’t plan.
Kelsey and Colin planned every detail, but they didn’t plan for the sudden breeze that swept her veil just as he turned around. They loved the photograph of that unguarded moment. I find the moments you didn’t plan, wherever your story takes you.
WHY COUPLES CHOOSE CRISSORAMA
Comfort, care, and memories that last.
Three things I want every couple to experience.
- Feel comfortable. Elle and Omesh told me they never felt awkward or posed, even though neither enjoys being photographed.
- Enjoy the celebration. I’ll help with the location, light, and timing so you can spend more of the day with the people you love.
- Remember more. From the planned portraits to the moments nobody expected, your photographs will bring you back to the people and atmosphere of the day.
03 / THE EXPERIENCE
Transparent pricing.
No hidden travel fees.
Wedding photography collections begin at $5,000. Travel anywhere in Costa Rica is included, with previews within 72 hours, full printing rights and a carefully backed-up archive.
Elopement collections begin at $2,200.
Every collection is publicly priced, built around real wedding timelines rather than hourly limits, and comes without surprise add-ons.
How we plan together.
Elle and Omesh came to Costa Rica for their elopement. When I learned they were still planning their trip, I helped them put together an itinerary around the places and experiences they wanted to enjoy. Here is how I work with couples from the first conversation to the final photographs.
- Vibe call.I reply personally within 24 hours. You tell me about the place, the people, and the celebration you’re imagining.
- Timeline guidance.We’ll find time for beautiful portraits, plan around Costa Rica’s light and weather, and leave room for the celebration.
- The celebration.You enjoy your people. I’ll photograph the moments you expect and the ones you never see coming.
- Delivery.Within 72 hours, your first photographs bring the celebration back. Your full gallery follows in 2 to 3 weeks, and your wedding film in 4 to 6 weeks.
“He stayed in constant communication with us and really made us feel taken care of.”
Omesh Kapur, Google review
IN THEIR WORDS
“Neither of us is very comfortable in front of a camera, but Christopher made sure we didn’t feel like we were posing.”
— Elle & Omesh
Christopher was amazing!! Everything he planned and all the photos he took turned out amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the area and we got our photos back super quickly!
Chris was an incredible photographer/person who made us feel super comfortable and took amazing engagement photos for us. He captured everything beautifully and was extremely flexible. Best photographer in Costa Rica!
Highly recommend Crissorama! He went above and beyond while helping to plan my surprise proposal and did an amazing job capturing the moment. I was a first time tourist to Costa Rica, so he suggested multiple scenic locations/hidden gems and even called several on my behalf to make sure all my questions were answered. He was incredibly responsive, flexible, and truly talented with a camera. Thanks Christopher!
We were looking for a photographer who really understood what we wanted for our elopement. Christopher was by far the best choice we could have ever hoped for. He truly cared about us having the best possible experience and made us feel at ease throughout the day. He took time out to talk to us before we decided, just to get to know us and what we were looking for. When Christopher found out we hadn’t fully planned our trip, he asked about the dates we were staying in Costa Rica and asked what types of things we enjoyed. He then planned an itinerary with recommendations. Christopher truly went above and beyond for us. Not only that, he stayed in constant communication with us and really made us feel taken care of. On top of all of this, Christopher took amazing pictures for us throughout the whole day and recorded our wedding vows. Neither of us is very comfortable in front of a camera, but Christopher made sure we didn’t feel like we were posing or that we were in any way awkward about the whole situation. In fact, it was one of the best days of our lives, and I’m so grateful that Christopher was there to take our photos. We look back at them with such fondness and happiness, and I would encourage you, if you need someone to capture your wedding day in Costa Rica, please pick Christopher.
People move differently when the landscape becomes part of the day.
04 / A SENSE OF PLACE
Look closer.
Costa Rica isn’t just the backdrop. It changes the story.
The coast changes the light. Rain changes the rhythm. Heat pulls dinner outside. Wind moves a veil before anyone can arrange it. In the rainforest, people gather closer; by the ocean, everything opens up.
After years photographing weddings across the country, I plan around those differences rather than trying to make every place behave the same way.
Costa Rica may look small on a map, but every region feels different. You don’t have to work out which one fits. I help couples choose a location based on how they want the day to feel, not only how it looks.
- Beach locationsSunset ceremonies, open landscapes, relaxed celebrations
- Jungle regionsIntimate elopements, texture, immersive atmosphere
- Mountain areasDramatic views, cooler climates, slower timelines
- Multi-day destinationsWelcome dinners, wedding weekends, fuller story archives
PapagayoLuxury resorts · sheltered beaches · dry tropical coast
TamarindoPacific sunsets · villas · relaxed Guanacaste rhythm
Playa ConchalShell-sand beach · Reserva Conchal resorts · wedding weekends
NosaraWild surf beaches · boutique villas · slow Pacific mornings
Manuel AntonioRainforest meets the ocean · hillside terraces · private villas
Arenal & La FortunaVolcano views · hot springs · green-season mist
MonteverdeCloud forest · cooler air · slower timelines
DominicalDense jungle · family villas · the wilder South Pacific
Osa PeninsulaBoat access · Corcovado rainforest · far from everything
Explore Costa RicaRainforest · volcano · coast · cloud forest →
What are you planning?
Start with the kind of story you’re here for.
Weddings
Full days and multi-day celebrations.
Elopements
Intentional days with room to explore.
Proposals
Quietly planned, genuinely surprising.
Families
Vacations, reunions and growing years.
05 / FILM & MEMORY
Film, texture, and the beauty of imperfection.
A photograph brings back a moment. Film lets you watch it unfold again.
I work with digital photography, analog film, and Super 8, choosing the formats that belong to your collection and your story.
Not perfected. Remembered.
STILL → STILL → STILL → MOVEMENT / SUPER 8
06 / COMPLETE STORIES
Selected wedding stories.
A single photograph can bring back an entire conversation. Explore complete wedding stories to see the people, the celebration, and all the moments around the ones you remember best.
BEFORE YOU START PLANNING AROUND THE PHOTOGRAPHY
A few practical things worth knowing.
The photographs should feel effortless. The planning behind them should not be guesswork.
How much does a destination wedding photographer in Costa Rica cost?
Wedding photography collections begin at $5,000. The Wedding Day is $5,000, The Wedding Story is $7,000, and The Wedding Archive is from $10,000. Elopement collections begin at $2,200. Travel anywhere in Costa Rica is included.
Do you photograph weddings across all of Costa Rica?
Yes. I document celebrations nationwide. Whether you need a Tamarindo wedding photographer, an adventurous session in La Fortuna, or an intimate elopement in Manuel Antonio, I travel wherever your story takes place. Familiarity with Costa Rica’s microclimates, from dry Guanacaste heat to South Pacific humidity, helps me plan around the season and location.
Why hire a local Costa Rica wedding photographer instead of flying one in?
A local photographer already knows what a flown-in one has to find out. In 18 years photographing weddings here, I have learned how fast the equatorial light shifts, how tides and rainforest terrain affect timing, and how to plan around venues and microclimates without making photography run the day.
You don’t have to figure any of that out. That part is mine.
What happens if it rains during our wedding?
Rain is part of the tropics. I carry weather-sealed gear and plan backup options with usable natural light. A light mist or the minutes after a storm can create some of the most atmospheric photographs of the day. We do not need to fight the weather. We need a plan that gives us room to use it.
We are camera-shy. How do you handle portraits?
Most of my couples tell me they are not comfortable in front of the camera. I guide you just enough so nothing feels awkward, while giving you space to be yourselves. You do not need to know how to pose. I also keep important family and group portraits efficient so you can get back to celebrating.
How far in advance should we book our destination wedding?
Many couples inquire more than a year in advance, particularly for high-season dates between December and April. Last-minute availability is sometimes possible, so it’s always worth asking. I’ll reply personally within 24 hours.
AND THEN, SOMEHOW, THE DAY IS OVER.
What remains is how it felt.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
Tell me what you’re imagining.
A wedding in the rainforest, a few days with everyone you love, or something you haven’t quite figured out yet. Tell me what you know so far. I’ll read your message personally and help you take the next step.
