H-OLA Love

H-OLA Love

H-OLA. Hello? Ola? W-A-V-E-S!!! If you are a frequent peruser of Samba to the Sea, then you most likely have deduced that I am obsessed with A) chasing sunsets, B) standing on my head, C) hiding behind my Nikon DSLR, and last-but-not-least, Z) twinkle-toeing. And in...
The Beach Bazaar

The Beach Bazaar

Rainy season in Costa Rica; Tourist numbers plummet and locals go on one-to-two month vacations. I love it. The Earth comes back to life with lush, green vegetation. The smell and feel of fresh rain is a welcome break from the intense sun. AND the sunsets are...
Trust the Process

Trust the Process

“People often have much of what they need to succeed within them: ambition and the will to learn. This will to learn can prompt them to reach out to mentors and networks. They just have to trust the process. After all, it’s often the most difficult or trying...
Melissa & Francis

Melissa & Francis

During the early morning, the lighting in Tamarindo is magical. However, there is a small window before the sun gets too strong and the light loses its glow. So when I suggested to Melissa and Francis to start our photo shoot at 6:15AM, I was stoked that they were...
Paparazzi

Paparazzi

Three weeks, a road trip in the USA bookended by some Pura Vida, and a lot of editing later it is finally done. Finished. Done. Caput. Over. Finito. sambatotheseaphotogaphy.com Check it out!