Crissorama Wedding Photography

My path to wedding photography was less of a choice and more of a calling that found me.
For years, I worked in news and commercial photography, demanding fields that taught me precision, technical mastery, and how to see a story unfolding in real-time. But there was always something missing. I was documenting moments, but I wasn’t truly connecting with the human experience behind them.
Everything changed the first time I photographed a wedding as a favor for a friend. I witnessed something that fundamentally shifted my understanding of what photography could be. I watched two people, terrified, joyful, vulnerable, stand before their loved ones and make promises that would shape the rest of their lives. And in that moment, I realized: this was the most honest, raw, and beautiful form of human storytelling I had ever encountered.
What truly inspires me is the profound trust couples place in me. They invite me into the most sacred day of their lives, not as an outsider, but as a witness and a guardian of their story. That responsibility is both humbling and exhilarating. I’ve been shaped by a rich dual heritage; the warmth of Costa Rica and the passion of Colombia, and I learned early that family, love, and legacy are everything. Now, as a husband and father myself, I understand on the deepest level what it means to commit your life to another person, to build a family, to create something that will outlive you.
When I photograph a wedding, I’m not just capturing images. I’m preserving the first chapter of a family’s legacy, a visual heirloom that will be passed down through generations. That is what inspires me every single day: the chance to honor love in its most authentic form and to create something timeless for the people who matter most.

My style is a marriage of two seemingly opposite worlds: the raw, unfiltered truth of documentary photojournalism and the timeless, intentional beauty of Editorial.
I was trained by two of the most demanding and respected photography agencies in the world, VII PHOTO and MAGNUM PHOTOS. From them, I learned that the most powerful images are born from patience, anticipation, and an almost invisible presence. I don’t direct moments; I discover them. I’ve spent years mastering the art of being there, fully present, emotionally attuned, yet physically unobtrusive, so that the story unfolds naturally, without interference.
But here’s what makes my approach unique: I also deeply care about beauty. Not the artificial, overly posed beauty you see in some wedding photography, but the kind of beauty that exists in real life when light, emotion, and geometry converge in a fleeting, perfect instant. I have an eye for composition shaped by years of studying the masters, the decisive moment, the elegant use of negative space, the way a single gesture can tell an entire story.
So when I describe my style, I say it’s authentic documentary storytelling with an artistic soul. I’m looking for the unscripted moments, the tear rolling down a father’s cheek, the way your partner looks at you when they think no one is watching, the explosive joy of your first dance. But I’m also searching for the light, the lines, the human geometry that transforms a candid moment into art.
What you’ll receive from me is not a collection of generic wedding photos. You’ll receive a visual narrative, honest, emotional, and beautiful, that captures not just what your wedding looked like, but what it truly felt like.

This is one of the most important questions you can ask, because the truth is this: if you’re not comfortable, the photos will never be authentic.
My entire approach is built on a foundation of human connection and trust. From the very first conversation, my goal is not to be your “photographer”, my goal is to be your guide, your advocate, and ultimately, your friend on one of the most important days of your life.
Here’s how I make that happen:
Before the wedding, I invest time getting to know you, not just your wedding details, but you as people. What’s your story? What makes you laugh? What are you nervous about? What matters most to you about this day? I often suggest a pre-wedding session or even just a casual video call where we can talk, share stories, and build that rapport. By the time your wedding day arrives, I’m not a stranger with a camera, I’m someone you trust.
On the wedding day, I work in a calm, unobtrusive way. I’m not barking orders or staging elaborate poses. Instead, I gently guide you into beautiful light and stunning locations, then I step back and let you be. I might give you a simple prompt, “walk toward me slowly,” or “whisper something that makes each other laugh”, but I’m never asking you to perform. I’m creating the conditions for real moments to happen naturally.
I also understand that many couples feel awkward in front of a camera. That’s completely normal, and I never judge that. Instead, I use humor, empathy, and patience to help you relax. I’ve photographed hundreds of weddings, and I can read people. If I sense tension, I’ll shift gears, maybe we take a break, maybe I tell a joke, maybe I have you focus on each other instead of the camera.
Most importantly, I care deeply about your experience. I’m not just there to get the shot, I’m there to ensure you enjoy your day, feel supported, and can be fully present with each other. When you look back at your photos years from now, I want you to remember not just how you looked, but how loved and safe you felt in those moments.

This question gets to the heart of why experience and training matter so much in wedding photography.
After 15+ years and hundreds of weddings, I’ve developed what I call “anticipatory storytelling.” This means I don’t just react to moments as they happen, I anticipate them before they unfold. I know the rhythm and flow of a wedding day intimately. I know when the emotion is about to peak, where the light will be perfect in 10 minutes, and which moments are fleeting and will never happen again.
Here’s my process:
1. Detailed Pre-Wedding Planning:Before your wedding, we’ll discuss your timeline in depth. I’ll ask about any unique traditions, family dynamics, or special moments you’re planning. I’ll also offer my professional advice on timing and flow based on my intimate knowledge of Costa Rican (or Barcelona) light and locations. This ensures nothing is left to chance.
2. Strategic Positioning & Invisible Presence:My elite training taught me how to work unobtrusively while being in the right place at the right moment. I’m constantly reading the room, anticipating emotion, and positioning myself where the story is about to happen, without disrupting it. I move like water: fluid, intentional, and nearly invisible.
3. A Backup Plan for Everything:I always have a backup photographer plan in place for unforeseen circumstances, I shoot with professional redundancy (multiple camera bodies, backup cards), and I ensure all images are backed up immediately. Your memories are precious, and I treat them that way.
4. Over-Delivery on Coverage:I don’t just capture the “checklist” moments (first kiss, first dance, cake cutting). I’m also documenting the in-between moments, the moments most photographers miss. The way your mother adjusts your veil with tears in her eyes. The quiet moment you and your partner steal away to breathe. The spontaneous laughter during speeches. These are often the images that become the most treasured.
5. Post-Wedding Review:After your wedding, I meticulously review every single frame to ensure I’ve told your complete story. My editing process is thoughtful and intentional, ensuring the final gallery flows like a visual narrative from beginning to end.
The bottom line: Nothing important is left to chance. My experience, my training, and my deep care for your story ensure that every meaningful moment, both the planned and the unexpected, is preserved beautifully.

This is the question that reveals a photographer’s heart.
My favorite part of any wedding day is the quiet moment right after the ceremony.
Here’s why:
The vows have been spoken. The promises have been made. The weight of anticipation, months or even years of planning, dreaming, and waiting, has finally lifted. And in that singular, fleeting moment, the couple steps away from the crowd, often hand-in-hand, and the reality of what just happened washes over them.
Sometimes they laugh. Sometimes they cry. Sometimes they just stand there in stunned, joyful silence, holding each other. But in every case, it’s the most real moment of the entire day. The performance is over. The masks are off. It’s just two people, now bound together, experiencing the profound beauty and vulnerability of what they’ve just committed to.
As a photographer, this is sacred ground. This is the moment where my training, my intuition, and my own experience as a husband converge. I understand what they’re feeling because I’ve lived it. I remember standing with my own wife after our ceremony, overwhelmed by love and gratitude, thinking: “This is it. This is what matters.”
From a technical standpoint, these moments are also when the most breathtaking images happen. The light is often perfect (golden hour, soft window light, dramatic landscapes), the emotion is unguarded, and the couple is finally present, not performing for guests or worrying about logistics, just being.
But beyond the technical beauty, what I love most is the privilege of witnessing it. In a world that often feels chaotic and disconnected, weddings remind me of something essential: love is real, promises matter, and human connection is the most beautiful thing we create.
When I photograph that quiet moment after the ceremony, when a couple looks at each other with tears streaming down their faces, or when they burst into spontaneous laughter, or when they simply hold each other in stunned silence, I’m not just capturing an image. I’m bearing witness to the beginning of a family’s legacy. I’m preserving proof that, on this day, love won.
And honestly? There’s no greater honor in the world than that.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​