FILM & DIGITAL PORTRAITS TO RETURN TO FOR YEARS
Costa Rica Photographer
From destination weddings to family portraits and underwater photography
Sunset swims with the sand still warm from the day, a wedding that feels like an actual vacation, and the blissful beach days that you wish would never end. Akbar brings 16+ years of professional experience and an editorial eye to produce images inspired by the oceanside lifestyle: in-the-moment, sentimental and easily enjoyed. For vacation pictures, destination weddings, engagements and more.
Witnessing & preserving the waves in your life
Costa Rica Photographer
There's nothing more freeing than a dip in the ocean waves. Receive an iconic depiction of your vacation with underwater portraits available for your yacht party, surf session or beach day.
Underwater Photos
Whether you're visiting the coast, or call Tamarindo home, keep an eye out for mini session pop-ups or book a standard session for playful, poetic images of your loved ones, together.
Tamarindo couples or Family Photos
Savor this long-awaited moment and enjoy a local's insights with proposal photography that provides discreet documentation, along with guided portraits for keepsake images.
Costa Rica Proposals
Sand under your feet, the hem of your dress getting rightfully dusted with the salt water — feel present as Akbar guides and observes with an approachable, documentary style.
Costa Rica Elopements
Inclusive of both film and digital photography with video add-ons available, enjoy an award-winning experience steeped in emotion, artistry and design.
Costa Rica Wedding Pictures
Costa Rica Photography Packages
Zarima & Jamason
“The photos are not only beautiful, but also truly capture the essence of our relationship and the joy we feel in each other's company.”
Sohail & Yasmine
“Hard to put into words to describe how elite, exceptional, extraordinary
and talented Akbar is!”
Veena & Ravi
“His photos really captured the feelings of the moments at our wedding. He was so easy to work with, so responsive, so kind and so talented!”
Now living in Costa Rica with his family, Akbar is happy to share insights and recommendations for a unique experience in this palm tree destination. From where to stay to where you should go for family photos. He's new to the surf, but a seasoned photographer.
Local
Having worked in the DC area for over a decade, Akbar brings a state-of-the-art style. This, paired with his genuinely warm personality and humor, provide an incredible perspective. His view of the world evokes beauty, gratitude and nostalgia.
Curated
Feel at ease with a photographic style that focuses on genuine connections and presence. Akbar plans the details and provides soft directions to let you and your loved ones feel natural. With a little time, you'll laugh and nearly forget that he's documenting your real life, and with great care.
Guided
The best souvenir
As a photographer who has always valued wellbeing and connection more than anything else, it's no surprise that Akbar re-located his entire family from DC to Costa Rica for a life filled entirely with connection. To the sea, to the surf, to each other.
Now, Akbar splits time between Costa Rica and the states, documenting the ebbs and flow of life, be it in weddings or family trips to the beach.
His view of the world has consistently had a direct correlation to his photographs, and now this oceanside life fuels the nostalgic, playful perspective he's carried for years — mindful of the fleeting moments and just how much the people around us matter.
Photographer in Costa Rica
With Akbar Sayed
Hand-edited galleries with print & album design available
Add on Film photos, Drone Coverage and more hours
Simply request availability by getting in touch through the contact form. A simple retainer and contract are all you need to reserve your portrait session or wedding coverage.
How to book
Come with an open mind and heart — the best images are those that you feel seen in. Akbar doesn't want performance, he wants the layers of you and your personality. He will set the scene, style as necessarily and then let the interactions take the focus. Usually the ocean quickly puts everyone at ease.
What to expect
Chat with Akbar about your vision and your loved ones. By knowing what matters to you, he can more accurately document those very details and connections. He's unafraid to peel back the layers, learning more about your backstory and culture to sincerely capture you.
How to prepare
Photography that feels like therapy — liberating and with a true sense of who you are. This won't just be a trip to the ocean to take pictures, this will be a sacred moment in time to make memories and acknowledge the life you've built.
