THE WEDDING COLLECTIONS

FOR COUPLES WHO VALUE BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS, REAL MOMENTS, AND TIME WITH THE PEOPLE THEY LOVE

Elegant candlelit wedding reception with guests seated at a long decorated table in costa rica
Newlyweds laughing as guests toss petals after their wedding ceremony in Costa Rica.

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