About Chris: Your Destination Wedding Photographer
To Tell Your Love Story, I Must First Understand My Own.Hello, I’m Chris. As a
My journey to becoming the guide for your story began long before I ever picked up a camera professionally. It started with my own story, woven between two vibrant cultures.
My Journey: From Curious Observer to Passionate Storyteller
My story begins between Costa Rica and Colombia, where my dual heritage shaped my perspective from childhood. The Alpízar roots of Costa Rica and the Gaviria legacy of Colombia taught me to see the world through a lens of deep connection. My family, the lush landscapes, and the people around me were my first teachers in the art of storytelling.
After years of shooting everything from news to commercial work, I found my true calling in wedding photography. It was the perfect intersection of my skills: the authenticity of photojournalism and the creativity of fine art. It became a passionate pursuit to document the most intimate and important of human connections.
Why I Do This: A Story of Love
Today, my journey as a storyteller continues in the most beautiful way imaginable. I am a family man, married to a remarkable woman from Cataluña, Spain, and together we are raising our beautiful daughter.
She is the culmination of my life’s most profound story—a living narrative of love, heritage, and hope.
This experience has deepened my work immeasurably. I’m not just a photographer arriving at a job; I am a husband and a father who understands the weight and beauty of the promises you are making. I am, first and foremost, deeply in love—with my wife, my daughter, my family, and my friends. It is this belief in love that I am so thrilled to honor through my work.
My promise to you is simple: to capture your day with the same authenticity, heart, and reverence I hold for my own family’s story.
My Approach, Your Experience
Based between the beautiful beaches of Costa Rica and the charming streets of Barcelona, my approach as a
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You will feel seen, not staged. We’ll capture the happy tears, the belly laughs, and the quiet glances—the real, unscripted moments that make your wedding special.
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You will feel guided, not directed. My experience allows me to anticipate moments and be in the right place at the right time, so you can forget the camera is even there.
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You will receive a timeless legacy. I’m not just taking pictures; I’m preserving moments that will echo through generations, telling the story of where your family began.
According to Fearless Photographers, I’m one of the Top Wedding photographers in Costa Rica
Here is my personal photography work,
what I do beyond being a wedding photographer in Costa Rica & Barcelona.
The Person Behind the Lens
When I’m not telling stories through my camera, you can find me…
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Exploring nature: Surfing, cycling, and rock climbing. Nature, with its simplicity and clear purpose, is my greatest source of inspiration.
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Absorbing art: Whether it’s the raw energy of The Clash or the visual poetry of a film like Barry Lyndon, I’m always drawn to powerful, independent storytelling.
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Connecting with people: The most important part of my life. Everything I do is fueled by the connections I have with the people I love.