Sylvia Guardia Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
96 Reviews
99% recommend it
Awards
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Lindsey L. Sent on 02/08/2023The 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!!Sylvia Guardia's reply:
Lindsey and Raul! You were truly a gem to work with, loved sharing your special day with all of you!!!!!!!!! Thank you and wish you all the best!!!! -
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Christine S. Sent on 03/29/2024Sylvia and her team are amazing!
Sylvia and her team were amazing and so easy to work with. They captured so many perfect moments and it means a lot to us that our special day was captured so beautifully. If you need photography or videography anywhere in the Tamarindo area, I would not go with anyone else! -
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Kelsey M. Sent on 10/05/2022Photographer With Passion for her Craft!
We found Sylvia through our wedding planner at Tropical occasions. We chose her because her photos on Instagram were phenomenal... and we are so glad we did. Not only was Sylvia and her team professional and efficient, but they exuded positive vibes all day long and put us at ease. Its clear that she has a passion for her craft and knows exactly what she is doing! We hung around at sunset for magic hour shots that are simply amazing. Sylvia captures light beautifully, knows hoe to frame the photo to get the moment and the environment here in Costa Rica. We would highly recommend!Sylvia Guardia's reply:
Kelsey!!! Thank you so much for your kind words, we LOVED documenting your wedding day at Manuel Antonio!!! Thank you for trrusting us with the locations and vision. We're obsessed with how your gallery turned out! -
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Natalie L. Sent on 06/26/2022Such a talented team!
We are so happy that we chose Sylvia as our wedding photographer!! She did such an amazing job and we love how our photos turned out. They caught the emotions we wanted and really listened to what was important to us. We were also worried about finding a photographer who knew how to photograph an interracial couple well and she did a great job and we’ve found it’s not easy for most photographers. Super talented!!Sylvia Guardia's reply:
Natalie and Chris, a wedding for the books!!! Thank you for trusting us with it! You had clear expectations and we're so happy to have delivered! Plus, we had so much fun doing so!!!! Thank you again and again! -
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Sam W. Sent on 04/13/2022Excellent demeanor, super professional!
Sylvia and her team were thorough, flexible, and made the take magical! I haven't even seen all the photos yet, but trust that they will be fantastic. 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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Madeline S. Sent on 08/13/2021Highly Recommend
We came to Costa Rica for a vacation and decided we wanted to have some photos taken while visiting. Sylvia and Josue were great to work with. They were responsive, on time, and we had a fun getting our photos taken. We got our photos back in a timely manner and we are very pleased with them!Sylvia Guardia's reply:
Thank you Madeline!!!!! It was a pleasure to work with you as well! Hope you enjoyed your stay in Costa Rica !!! Please visit us again soon :) -
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Rosemary Sent on 08/01/2021
Tamarindo, Costa Rica Photographer
Sylvia was absolutely amazing. The preview pictures look gorgeous! Highly recommend Sylvia for your wedding photos!Sylvia Guardia's reply:
Awwww thank you Rosemary!!! You guys were SO MUCH FUN!!! LOVED your wedding !!! Thank you!!! Can't wait to deliver the final gallery in a few weeks :) :) : ) -
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Kristin C. Sent on 02/02/2021
Photos to last a lifetime
When picking a photographer I did lots of research. I looked at many websites, instagrams, facebooks, and reviews. When I was told about Sylvia I stopped looking. The reviews alone were why we picked her. We were in contact throughout COVID and she always was excited about our big day. We did not actually meet Sylvia until our wedding day. Even meeting for just that first time it was effortless. She was very professional and fun. Our session was perfect and she knew exactly what we wanted. She made sure to keep asking if there was anything else. We received our sneak peak within 48 hours!!!! I was beyond impressed! THE PHOTOS!!!! Man were they beautiful. She captured the light and the best backdrops a girl could ask for. I cannot wait to see the rest of them as I know I won’t be able to choose our favorites. I know that when we go back to Costa Rica and need photos taken, I will definitely be reaching out to her again.Sylvia Guardia's reply:
Kristin beyond words! Thank you for your heartfelt review, both of you were AMAZING!!! I can't wait to deliver the complete gallery!!!!!!! So excited!!!!
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Mil B. Sent on 04/13/2020Sylvia is an absolute gem and always at the top of the list in our recommendations to couples.
Sylvia is an absolute gem and always at the top of the list in our recommendations to couples. We have worked with Sylvia for many events over the years, she is the perfect mix of friendly, fun, and professional that helps couples really feel at ease on their wedding day. Her style perfectly captures the beauty of Costa Rica, with vibrant colors and amazing attention to detail - in a timeless style that will look beautiful on client's walls for years to come. She works seamlessly with her video partners, and the years of experience they have together is evident both day-of and in the results. The quality service she delivers is unmatched - waiting for wedding photos can be agonizing and I love seeing our clients bypass that entirely with Sylvia. She delivers a sneak peek gallery (with a LOT of photos!) within a couple of days - sometimes even the next day - talk about instant gratification! The consistently amazing service and stunning photos that Sylvia provides her clients is priceless and we can't sing her praises enough! - The Mil Besos Team -
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Nicholas B. Sent on 03/09/2020Phenomenal Experience
Sylvia genuinely loves photography and that shows in her ability to understand her client and make them feel comfortable. Sylvia was very responsive leading up to the wedding and was well prepared for our night. She made two very awkward people feel natural and comfortable in front of the camera. We are so greatful to have had her capture our wedding day. Great women, even better photographer.Sylvia Guardia's reply:
Nicholas, thank you!!! My pleasure!!!! It was great spending the day with you two and your closest ones!!!! Thank you for trusting me with your wedding day photos! -
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Peggy Sent on 01/22/2020Sylvia is the best!
Sylvia came highly recommended by our wedding planner and after scrolling through her website and Instagram page, I knew I wanted to hire her! We were told Sylvia books up fast, so we booked her over a year in advance of our wedding. Sylvia worked with us to create the best photo package for our needs and give us exactly what we wanted. I did not meet Sylvia until the day of the wedding, but once I did I felt like I already knew her. Sylvia was so so sweet and so much fun to work with. Sylvia did such an amazing job capturing our wedding, from the first look, to the detail photos, to the party on the dance floor. The day after our wedding, we received a preview of about 150 photos from Sylvia. We got the full gallery back within 4 months. She has such a quick turn around time! Sylvia beautifully captured every aspect of our wedding and I am so happy with how the photos turned out. -
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Corinne Sent on 11/27/2020Stunning & Captured Every Moment!
I was so happy to have met Sylvia early in the planning process of our wedding! She was an amazing resource for vendors and I often sought out her expertise. She is confident and so experienced, a true master of her craft and her passion shows in the end result. We did a small engagement photo shoot the day before the wedding and I thought that was really helpful for us getting comfortable in front of a camera. She gave us good advice for the next day so we felt more fluid and natural. I was so appreciative to have her calming presence around in my anxious moments. I was truly taken back by our photos and couldn’t believe that was us! She was so quick in getting our photos back too- even sent us a sample the day after our wedding! I took my time in creating my wedding album and throughout the project it reminded me of all the moments she captured. We are so grateful to have her as a part of our big day!Sylvia Guardia's reply:
Thank you Corinne!!!!!! You guys were AMAZING!!!!!!!! Thank you for trusting me with your engagement pics too! Loved being able to share those days with you both! -
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Michele Sent on 05/14/2019Picture Perfect!
Sylvia is the best photographer in all of Costa Rica. She came highly recommended from our wedding planner and we were told she was so much fun to work with. We booked her right away and also decided to come out soon after and do an engagement shoot with her. Leading up to the engagement shoot, she gave us suggestions on what to wear and where we would shoot. We are so thankful we did the engagement shoot because Sylvia got to know us personally, we got the ‘camera nerves’ out of the way, and it made our wedding day shoot that much more special. I was so excited to be reunited and see Sylvia on our wedding day. We knew the funny cues she would give us and just being in front of her camera was so much more natural. I was truly sad to say goodbye to her at the end of the night.
We received our wedding pictures within 4 weeks of our wedding and I can’t stop looking at every picture. She captured every moment so perfectly and my husband and I will forever be able to relive our wedding through her pictures. Even the reception pictures, we can hear every song being played with each picture she took! Thank you for capturing every special moment of the night. We can’t wait to come back and do an anniversary shoot with you!
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Abbi Sent on 05/08/2019Could not recommend more!
Sylvia was a dream to work with! She made us feel comfortable leading up to the wedding, and captured the most gorgeous images for us at our wedding ceremony and reception. She also was incredibly quick in getting us the finalized photos. We could not be happier with our pictures and the service she provided. Highly recommend! -
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Michael N. Sent on 04/12/2019Amazing!!!
Where do we begin. From the first day we met Sylvia we knew we made the right pick with her. She is amazing to work with and so much fun. Her team was so professional and they captured our wedding day without us even noticing they were there. The teaser video for our wedding looks like a Hollywood production, friends think it’s a movie trailer. Thank you so much Sylvia for everything you captured the day for us forever and we will never forget it. -
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Audrey P. Sent on 07/02/2019Wanted to take her home with me :)
My husband and I normally hate taking photos, and we had yet to actually like a picture of us until we met Sylvia... Sylvia made us feel the opposite on our wedding day! We felt beyond comfortable with her and her team, and there wasn't one photo that we didn't absolutely LOVE. She was so connected with us and was there for both of us the entire day catching every last special moment. She was worth every penny! We even tried to pack her up and take her home with us :) -
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Sarah Sent on 01/12/2019Amazing talent and great to work with!
We were blown away by not only Sylvia’s amazing talent but also how friendly she was and how easy she was to work with. Destination weddings can be nerve wracking but she made everything she could easier and overall a fun experience. Her work speaks for itself. She came as a suggestion by my wedding planner at the resort and I knew as soon as I saw her website, I wanted her to capture our special day! Not even a question in my mind! Highly recommend! Are there more than 5 stars to give?! -
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Kelsey Sent on 06/12/2018Sylvia was absolutely amazing. She was so quick to respond to any questions I had. She was on time and very flexible with our schedule. She exceeded our expectations and our wedding pictures were absolutely stunning! Her pricing was very reasonable and worth every penny. I would recommend her to anybody and will definitely be using her for future Costa Rica anniversary trips!
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Taylor Sent on 05/18/2018Sylvia was an absolute joy to work with!!! She captured our special day perfectly and we couldn’t be happier!!!! Such an amazing person inside and out!!
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Taylor Sent on 04/14/2018Everything was perfect! I just got my preview photos and I am already on love. She is the sweetest person, easy to work with. She gave direction easy enough to follow. Love love love Sylvia! Hire her, you won't regret it!
The two photos I am attaching are my previews and hardly touched, BEAUTIFUL -
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Ima Sent on 05/04/2018We got married in Costa Rica at Reserva Conchal and Sylvia was our amazing destination photographer. She was beyond awesome and had great ideas for photos. Our Wedding photos are fantastic and we couldn’t be more pleased.
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Heather Sent on 04/13/2018I can't say enough good things about Sylvia and her work. From the beginning, she was very quick to respond and thorough in answering my questions. The day of the wedding went very smoothly. We had a large group at our destination wedding (43 total) and she did a great job of keeping everyone on track with the time and kept pictures moving. Her photos were absolutely beautiful and we love them so much! We also did a "trash the dress" session the next day and those turned out amazing as well and she had a great local spot that she took us to. Sylvia is excellent at capturing the natural light of a location and using the surroundings to complement the photos.
The value is fantastic, the service and professionalism is excellent, she is great to work with, and the photos turn out beautiful. She also recommended my hair/makeup artist to me who also did a fantastic job. I'd highly recommend hiring Sylvia for anyone's photography needs in Costa Rica! -
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