Photography Lessons
Bring your camera to paradise and learn to capture magic through the lens
Nosara offers the perfect setting to deepen your connection with photography. Whether you're a curious traveler, budding amateur, or aspiring hobbyist, join me for photography lessons, photography tours, immersive summer camps, and seasonal mentorships.
Private Photography Lessons
Single Sessions + Packages
Photography Summer Camp
Week-Long Intensive
Photography Mentorship
6-Week Program
Photography Mentorship
3-Month program
Photography Lessons
+ What’s Included
Private + Small Group Lessons
One-on-one and small group photography lessons for curious beginners, adventurers, budding creatives, and visiting families. Each program is tailored to your unique level and interests. Cameras and camera-phones are welcome! Take your photography to the next level.
Sample offerings:
Learn to operate your camera
Lens selection + refinement
Framing +composition techniques
How to find the best light
Posing + capturing emotion
Surf action photo tips
Editing basics + Adobe software training
Photography Summer Camp
Come for the week, leave with a new way of seeing. Weekly photography intensives. Perfect for a hobbyist or aspiring photographer, we’ll work through a variety of shooting styles of your interest, capture a collection of images, edit and critique your portfolio.
Each program is tailored to your unique level and interests.
Sample offerings:
Structured, immersive 5–7 day program
Mix of golden hour shoots, nature walks, editing labs
Ends with a mini-portfolio & storytelling review
Lodging recommendations + local culture woven in
Seasonal Photography Mentorship
Do you live in Nosara or spend a season here? Are you a photography enthusiast looking to better understand your gear, sharpen your creative eye and technical skills, and claim your visual identity? Design your curriculum from six weeks to three months and let’s refine how you uniquely photograph your world. This is more than a course. It’s a creative reset. return to curiosity, and chance to hone your skills in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations.
Each program is tailored to your unique level, interests and goals.
Sample offerings:
Manual settings mastery – f/stops, ISO, shutter speed, metering, histograms
Composition & storytelling – shoot with intention and emotion
Light – natural light, fill flash, golden hour, high noon, night
Genres – portraiture, surfing, yoga, nature, street, lifestyle, documentary storytelling,
Editing workflow – Adobe Lightroom, basic retouching, culling
Creative identity – find your style and build a project you’re proud of
How to print your photography
Why Learn with
Nosara Photography?
Twenty years of experience!
Deep understanding of all photography styles
Local knowledge of light + secret locations
Friendly, non-intimidating, approachable instruction
All lessons tailored to your skill level + goals
Document your trip while you learn
Learn what you like or study something new!
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I’m Jenna!
I’m endlessly curious about the world around me and the people in it. I found photography as a way to capture the beauty of life and authentic expression of people. I’m a portrait and lifestyle photographer with over twenty years of professional experience and a degree in the field. Before moving to Costa Rica and Portugal, where I’ve been based for the last seven years, I worked in New York. I studied commercial photography in Colorado, with a focus on portraiture and lifestyle storytelling. My work blends natural light, emotional presence, and an editorial sensibility to create images that are effortless and intentional.
Whether I'm photographing a family on the beach in Nosara, capturing the story of an artisan elder in the Algarve, or helping brands elevate their visual identity, I bring warmth, clarity, and creative precision.
Teaching photography is a true joy, I love guiding students as they reflect their world and capture it in their own unique ways. I help with technical skills, portfolio curation and business setup. Happy to share all I’ve learned, so others can follow their passions and build their dream lives too!
I look forward to getting to know you and c together!
xx
Jenna
Student Testimonials
“My teenager was showing deep interest in photography as an artistic expressive medium. Jenna worked 1:1 for a week long summer camp and since then, my child has not stopped taking photos — also with a clear refined understanding of the story they want to tell. She came in at a pivotal moment to help inspire in such an authentic way. Thank you!”
Felicia F.
“I hired Jenna for a seasonal photography mentorship, I winter away in Costa Rica, and wow, did we cover it all! Before this, I had a nice camera, didn’t use it much, couldn’t shoot on manual and didn’t really know what lenses to use. Jenna helped me understand exposure, choose the right gear for each style of photography, helped me improve my composition, work with natural light in unique ways AND I got to explore Costa Rica and document my trip without touching my phone camera once! We meet weekly, I enjoyed my assignments and critiques, and also learned a ton about editing and processing too! Highly recomemnd!” Thomas S.
💬 FAQ + Common Questions
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Yes, I work with what you bring — whether it's a DSLR or an iPhone. I’ll help you get the most out of your tools and sharpen your creative eye. We’ll discuss everything before your trip, gear you might want or what you have!
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Yes. Every lesson is custom designed to your level, length of stay, and programming desires. Reach out and we’ll design your ideal creative getaway! Single lessons, 3 or 5 packs are available.
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Absolutely. I’ve worked professionally across every medium of photography out there, trained commercially and hold a B.A. in the field with over 20 years of experience! Just let me know your focus and we’ll tailor your lessons accordingly.
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Yes, I’m happy to share tools and tips for common pro photography editing softwares. Editing can be added onto the single lessons and is included in the week long summer camp and seasonal mentorships.
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It’s easy, fill out the form below or contact me directly!
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All lessons and curriculum are designed uniquely to you.
Single lessons start at $150 USD with packages thereafter based on your budget and program. Packages are available.
Photography Summer Camp is a $3,000 investmentPhotography Mentorship runs from 6 weeks to 3 months (or longer if you desire) pricing from $3,500