Costa Rica photographer with 8 years of experience capturing the soul of the couples. She transforms your special moments into high-end visual stories.
Joice Dahianna Ruiz Soto is a distinguished wedding photographer in Costa Rica, specializing in weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions since 2018. Her talent has shone in the World Cup Photography competition, where she participated for three consecutive years (2022-2024), earning recognition as a national semifinalist.
Her work has been recognized in prestigious national wedding photography awards, such as the Costa Rica Photo Awards.
Her work has been praised for its exceptional composition and ability to capture natural, heartfelt expressions, always wrapped in an air of romance.
That's how it all started...
She was studying something, but she already had a passion that would change her working life.
Originally trained in business administration, Joice later followed her passion for photography and now works exclusively as a destination wedding photographer in Costa Rica.
She’s the main point of contact for couples — guiding them from the first consultation to final delivery. Joice leads every session with intention, blending emotional storytelling with timeless visuals.
She also manages the creative direction and marketing of the brand.
Her style is distinguished by an honest aesthetic, capable of delicately portraying romantic and adventurous couples.
Joice Dahianna graduated with a degree in finance, a career she completed, but one that didn’t satisfy her creative side. Determined, she decided to study photography and soon fell in love with the world of destination weddings. The first few years weren’t easy as she tried to establish herself; professionalizing her business was a constant learning process.
Currently, she has established herself as a photographer specializing in destination weddings, where her visual sensitivity and connection with nature bring to life deeply authentic love stories.
She has also exhibited in galleries, solidifying a visual style that combines art and storytelling. Her style is distinguished by an honest aesthetic, capable of delicately portraying romantic and adventurous couples in stunning settings such as waterfalls, cloud forests, beaches, and tropical landscapes of Costa Rica.
Originally from Tilarán, Joice has over eight years of experience in photography and has lived in Monteverde for the past four years, an environment that has profoundly influenced her artistic vision.
Tired of the corporate grind, she stepped into the world of entrepreneurship filled with fears.
Joice & Diego — a couple and a passionate wedding & elopement photography team. For over 8 years, they have been documenting love stories across some of Costa Rica’s most breathtaking landscapes and around the world.
They captured destination weddings throughout Costa Rica, as well as in Mexico (Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Cancún, Tulúm, Cozumel), and they are always excited to explore new countries and tell new love stories.
They love connecting with romantic and adventurous couples who want an authentic experience and memories filled with emotion. Whether it’s a beachfront wedding, a misty cloud forest ceremony, or an elegant celebration, they will be there to capture every moment with care, creativity, and an artistic eye that lets you relive it all forever. 💛
Let’s bring your love story to life — get in touch today. Contact me to check availability for your date.