THE WEDDING COLLECTIONS
FOR COUPLES WHO VALUE BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS, REAL MOMENTS, AND TIME WITH THE PEOPLE THEY LOVE
What I Hope for You
I care deeply about creating beautiful photographs. The light, the setting, the little details, and the moments that happen naturally throughout the day. But just as important to me is how you experience it all. I want you to feel comfortable, to be fully present, and to enjoy the people around you. I'll offer guidance when it's needed, while giving you space to simply be yourselves. I believe the experience of being photographed should be just as thoughtful as the photographs themselves. Because to me, the most meaningful photographs don't just show how beautiful a day was. They remind you what it felt like to be there.
I'd love to photograph your wedding with that same care and attention.
THE COLLECTIONS
 
 
Costa
 
6 hours of wedding day coverage
For celebrations where the most meaningful parts of the day can be documented beautifully within a more focused timeline.
 
Services
 
- 6 hours of coverage
- Two photographers
- Film + Digital
- Curated Online Gallery
- Planning Support
 
$3,500
THE COLLECTIONS
 
 
Pura
 
8 hours of wedding day coverage
From getting ready through the energy of the dance floor, Costa gives the day room to unfold without rushing from one moment to the next.
 
Services
 
- 8 hours of coverage
- Two photographers
- Film + Digital
- Curated Online Gallery
- Planning Support
 
$4,000
THE COLLECTIONS
 
 
Costa
 
8 hours of wedding day coverage + Welcome Party
For couples turning their wedding into a full destination experience. Vida allows me to document not only the wedding day, but the people and atmosphere surrounding the celebration from the very beginning
 
Services
 
- 6 hours of coverage
- Two photographers
- Film + Digital
- Curated Online Gallery
- Planning Support
- Welcome Party (2h)
 
$4,500
 
INCLUDED IN EVERY COLLECTION
 
Your Photographs
Thoughtfully edited, high-resolution images.
Online Gallery
A private online gallery with lifetime access.
Planning Support
Timeline guidance and help along the way.
A Personal Approach
A relaxed experience with space to be yourselves.
A preview of your photographs will be shared just a few days after your wedding, with your full gallery delivered within 6–8 weeks.
 
 
Additional Coverage & Experiences
 
 
 
Extra hour
 
$350
Extend your wedding day coverage when the timeline calls for a little more room.
 
Engagement Session
 
$750
A relaxed 1.5-hour session before the wedding—a chance to spend some time together and get comfortable in front of the camera before the celebration.
 
Post Wedding Session
 
$950
Two hours set aside for portraits after the wedding, with more freedom to explore without the timeline or pace of the day.
 
Boat Day
 
$1100
Four relaxed hours on the water, documenting another part of your time together in Costa Rica.
 
Welcome Party
 
$750
Two hours with your closest people before the wedding day—the arrivals, conversations, hugs, and anticipation before everything begins.
"We loved Javier! He is so genuine and made us feel so at ease and comfortable the entire time. Sometimes he would just ask us questions and take pictures of us telling him a story, and those pictures turned out to be some of my favorites. He makes a real effort to get to know the couples that he shoots so that he can truly capture their love and story in his photos. I’m obsessed with all of our wedding pictures! I would highly recommend Javier for your wedding!"
misty & drew
HOW TO BOOK
A simple process.
01.
Tell me about your plans
Share your date, venue, and a little about the celebration you’re planning. I’ll help you find the collection that makes the most sense—or create something custom if needed.
02.
Make it
official
Sign the agreement and submit the 33% retainer to reserve your date.
03.
Enjoy your wedding
I’ll take care of the photography side so you can be fully present and trust that your story is in good hands.
Javier Mendez, Costa Rica Wedding Photographer.
Digital + Film, Candid Approach
Text me via WhatsApp: +5086015958