Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer

Hello, I'm Michaelynn

Michaelynn Vandiver

I’m so glad you’re here.

I am a destination wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Key Largo, Florida and Dominicalito, Costa Rica. I feel incredibly blessed to call two beautiful places home and to photograph love stories and life’s most meaningful moments in both locations.

After more than 20 years behind the camera, weddings remain one of my greatest passions. In recent years, I have also fallen in love with designing handcrafted jewelry through my sister company, Costa Vida Design. Because of this, I now accept only a limited number of weddings each year, allowing me to give every couple my full attention and creativity.

I believe every love story is unique, and I am honored each time a couple trusts me to document such an important chapter in their lives. If you feel we might be a good fit,

I would love to connect and learn more about your vision.

My Approach

I photograph weddings with a photojournalistic style that is both modern and timeless. My goal is to tell the complete story of your wedding day, capturing not only the big moments, but also the genuine emotions, meaningful details, and unexpected moments that make your celebration uniquely yours.

Capturing real moments in time is what I am most passionate about. The laughter, happy tears, stolen glances, and all the little moments in between are the memories that become priceless over the years.

My photography career has taken me all over the world, but few places have inspired me as much as Costa Rica. After spending nearly two decades visiting and several years living there full-time, it became a place I will always call home. While my family has recently relocated back to Key Largo in the beautiful Florida Keys, Costa Rica remains a huge part of my life, and I continue to photograph weddings and work with clients in both destinations.

I also co-own Galería 1084, a contemporary fine art gallery in Uvita, Costa Rica, where my love of photography, fine art, and handcrafted jewelry all come together.

Having lived, traveled, and photographed throughout both the Florida Keys and Costa Rica gives me a unique perspective when helping couples plan their destination wedding experience. Whether you’re exchanging vows on a tropical beach, overlooking the rainforest, or celebrating in the Florida Keys, I love helping couples create a wedding day that feels authentic, relaxed, and unforgettable.

This is your day. My goal is to make sure you feel comfortable, present, and able to enjoy every moment while I document your story naturally as it unfolds.

Timeless photographs, a happy couple, and a genuine passion for what I do—that’s what it’s all about.

I can’t wait to tell your story.

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