Testimonials
Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you'll make. For more than 20 years, Sylvia Guardia Photography has had the privilege of documenting luxury destination weddings throughout Costa Rica, creating timeless images for couples celebrating in different beaches in Guanacaste: Peninsula Papagayo, Nosara, Tamarindo, and far beyond. These heartfelt reviews reflect the trust, friendships, and unforgettable experiences shared with couples from around the world.
Dana + Roman
"Wow! I’m thoroughly impressed by Sylvia and her team. She is extremely professional and amazing at her craft. Our wedding photos look like they are straight from Vogue magazine!
What makes Sylvia’s art stand out is that she knows how to perfectly capture the raw emotion of a moment, the excitement, happy tears, and pure joy were shown through the photos. Forever memorializing this special day for me.
Throughout my experience working with Sylvia, she was communicative, prompt, and organized. We received a first look at a handful of our wedding photos 2 days after the event!
It was great to have some immediately after while the energy was still so high. During the wedding, I could see Sylvia and team having so much fun suggesting different poses, locations and styles! Despite the heat that day and my eagerness to get back to my guests, having a photo shoot with my husband right after the ceremony was one of the many favorite parts of my wedding day because Sylvia made it so fun!
I’m extremely grateful for her and highly recommend her for any special occasion you are having. She is truly the best of the best."
Lindsey + Raul
"The best photographer you could ever work with!
Sylvia and her team were an absolute blast to work with. They made us feel so comfortable and provided great direction. After researching multiple photographers I always kept coming back to Sylvia's work—her photos are stunning and still look so natural. She's able to capture amazing moments between couples as well as families and friends.
We definitely recommend hiring her for all your wedding/event photography needs! She also turned around an extensive preview of photos only a couple days after our wedding, which was so much fun to look through!"
BrianNa + Don
"Sylvia photographed our wedding at the Andaz Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. From our first call through the final gallery, she made the whole process easy.
On the wedding day she blended right into the background while still catching every moment that mattered. Neither of us loves being in front of a camera, but she gave just enough direction to make us feel relaxed, and the photos look like us instead of stiff poses.
She knew the Andaz property well and used the light and the coastline beautifully. The final gallery came back faster than we expected, and the editing was gorgeous.
If you’re getting married in Costa Rica, book Sylvia. Highest recommendation."
Lindsey + Quon
"Absolutely Exceptional Wedding Photography at Andaz Costa Rica!
We worked with Sylvia Guardia Photography for our wedding at Andaz in Costa Rica, and the entire experience was exceptional from start to finish. Six months later, our guests are still sharing the photos and talking about how spectacular our wedding looks.
The way she captured the venue, the landscape, and our guests tells a complete, beautiful story of the day. The candid moments, details, and portraits are all thoughtfully composed and timeless. Our final gallery was delivered promptly, beautifully organized, and easy to share with friends and family.
If you’re planning a wedding at Andaz or anywhere in Costa Rica, we cannot recommend Sylvia highly enough. She is talented, warm, and deeply committed to her craft. Our photos are more than we ever hoped for and will be cherished for a lifetime."
Paige + Brian
"Sylvia & her team are absolute rockstars! It felt like they captured everything at our wedding!! She was such a pleasure to work with and its clear she is passionate about what she does. The photos turned out so well, and we literally could not have asked for a better photography team. Everything from the communication before the event, to the direction during the family photos was super easy and seamless.
I highly recommend Sylvia!"
Grace + Michael
"Don't Hesitate. Hire Sylvia before someone else does!
Sylvia is the best of the best. Professional, on-time, detail oriented. She takes incredibly beautiful photos and delivers them to you in a timely manner. I wish I had more excuses to work with Sylvia again- HIRE HER!"
Samantha + Aric
Excellent demeanor, super professional!
Sylvia and her team were thorough, flexible, and made the take magical! We felt very taken care of by her team. The team even stayed late to accommodate our schedule. They were kind and professional and I enjoyed working with them!
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