Private Surf Photography in Nosara

Woman riding a longboard on a small wave during a private surf photography session in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica.
Woman riding a longboard on a small wave during a private surf photography session in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica.

Sessions from $275

60 and 90 minute sessions, for 1 to 3 surfers

Black-and-white beach scene with two surfers walking through shallow water, carrying a longboard and surf gear.
Black-and-white beach scene with two surfers walking through shallow water, carrying a longboard and surf gear.

What’s included

  • Beach shots, paddling out and walking in

  • Portraits in the water or sitting out back

  • Surfing action, focused on your waves

  • Edited images delivered within 24 hours

  • Full-resolution and social media files

Hi, I’m Callum

I’m in the water most days shooting at Playa Guiones in Nosara, Costa Rica, and over the past 18 years I’ve been lucky to work as a surf photographer with thousands of surfers, from beginners to the very experienced. You surf, I’ll take care of the rest.

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How it works

  1. Get in touch with your dates and a rough idea of your surf level.

  2. We pick a time based on the tide, swell, and light.

  3. We shoot, relaxed and natural, in the water and on the beach.

  4. Your photos arrive within 24 hours, edited and ready to download.

Surf Photo sessions in Playa Guiones, Costa Rica. Water photography surf shoots.
Surf Photo sessions in Playa Guiones, Costa Rica. Water photography surf shoots.
Woman riding a longboard during a private surf photography session at Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica.
Couple sitting on their surfboards at sunset during a surf photography session in Nosara, Costa Rica.
Surfer riding inside a barrel during a private surf photography session near Nosara, Costa Rica.
Woman walking the beach under a palm tree with her surfboard at Playa Guiones, Nosara.
Surfer launching an aerial during an advanced surf photography session in Nosara, Costa Rica.
Smiling surfer paddling out on her board during a surf photo session at Playa Guiones, Nosara.

FAQs

  • You’ll get the most out of a session if you can paddle out and catch your own waves. If you’re still learning, I’d recommend booking a lesson with a local coach first, or during your session, so you can focus on your surfing while I focus on the photos.

  • Usually 50 to 100 edited images, often more, since I shoot full sequences of your waves. Everything is delivered within 24 hours, in full resolution and social media sizes.

  • When we plan your session, I’ll always pick the best day and time for your surfing ability and preferences, looking at the tide, swell, wind and light. If conditions still turn out to be unsuitable for shooting, we’ll reschedule for free. If we can’t find another date that works, your deposit will be refunded.

  • Get in touch with your dates and I’ll confirm availability. A $100 deposit secures your session, with the balance due on the day. You can reach me by email, WhatsApp or Instagram.

  • Yes. If you’d rather I shoot from the beach, or the conditions suit it better, I can shoot from land instead.

  • Yes, both in-water and land-based video. Get in touch for options and pricing.

“It’s hard to imagine a better surf photographer than Callum. He makes you feel completely comfortable from the moment you meet him, and has an extraordinary eye for capturing beautiful moments on land and in the water. You’ll walk away with stunning photos, but just as importantly, some really great memories.”

Jamie Elfenbein, Nosara 2026

Ready to get in the water?

Send me your dates and a few details, and I’ll get back to you to confirm availability. Prefer WhatsApp or Instagram? Message me there instead.