About Mauricio Ureña — Costa Rica Wedding Photographer

I help couples create memorable experiences on their big day

I don’t just take pretty wedding photos - I craft stories filled with bold color, raw emotion and real moments that last forever.

I’m Mauricio Ureña, an award-winning Costa Rica wedding photographer, serving couples from around the world who believe their love story deserves to be told with honesty, intention and a touch of drama.

For over a decade, I’ve documented weddings across Costa Rica and Latin America — from breathtaking destination celebrations to intimate local ceremonies. My style blends vibrant, dramatic imagery with a documentary approach that captures what truly matters: how it felt to be there.

As the first Costa Rican wedding photographer to reach the Top 10 worldwide in the Wedding Photojournalist Association ranking — and a World Photographic Cup finalist — I’m honored to bring international-level artistry to each love story I tell.

But more than awards, what matters is the trust couples place in me to preserve their memories in a way that feels honest, intentional and warm. I believe every wedding is unique, and every couple deserves images that do justice to their one-of-a-kind day.

If you’re looking for a Costa Rica wedding photographer who blends emotion, color and intention — let’s connect and create something unforgettable together.

More than a Costa Rica Wedding Photographer — Travel, Sports & New Adventures

Outside of weddings, my biggest passions are travel, sports and exploring new places. Every trip is an opportunity to capture what I call “Portraits of a City” — not just simple snapshots, but carefully crafted images that show something ordinary in an extraordinary way.

Whether I’m wandering a new city with my camera or standing on the sidelines of a stadium, I’m always chasing moments that feel alive.

As an athlete myself, I find endless inspiration in the discipline and energy of sports. Running, training and even competing have taught me the same focus and commitment I bring to my photography. And yes — I’m a huge baseball and basketball fan too, always looking for an excuse to catch an MLB or NBA game wherever I go.

Want to see more? Check out some of my favorite travel and city portraits:

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As a Costa Rica Wedding Cinematographer at Blue Sky Films, we have shared many weddings with Mauricio and his team. I can say that we blindly recommend him without a doubt. In every event that I find out that Mauricio will be present with our team, we feel more confident to work. Mauricio is a cordial, friendly, responsible server and needless to say his level of professionalism. If you ask me what separates Mauricio from other photographers, it is his state-of-the-art equipment and his choice of the best brands. Mauricio not only carefully selects the photographic equipment but also the great human team that accompanies him, something that I have not observed in other colleagues. Mauricio is a priority recommendation for me, I know his level of dedication and discipline, he is a mandatory choice.

Diego Herrán