creating intimate experiences for individuals to explore themselves through photography

Located in Playa Jaco, Costa Rica

Available for travel

  • Creating Powerful Visuals

  • Experimenting

  • Capturing Transformation

  • Celebrating Motherhood

  • Healing

  • Divine Feminine Art

  • Practicing Magic

  • Connection

  • Emotion

  • Fine Art Prints

  • Lifetime memories

Creating magic through embodiment and experimentation

Calling individuals who are

rebuilding their visual identity

feel called to challenge themselves through the art of being seen

celebrating this season of life

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Close-up of pink and red leafy vegetables with water droplets on their surface, set against a dark background.

The Artist

McCallah is a Costa Rica based fine-art photographer known for creating powerful visuals with women and artists.

Specializing in bringing creative concepts to life, facilitating transformational experiences in nature and bringing a grounded presence to sessions.

A woman sitting in a sunlit room, resting her chin on her hand, with a potted plant and a window in the background.
A woman with wet hair and a black robe, partially open, standing on rocky terrain with water, during a sunset or sunrise, creating a dramatic backlit scene.

McCallah has a way of making you feel comfortable in front of the camera so you can fully relax and be present. She’s not just taking photos, she’s capturing your inner essence. Her photography sessions are a transformative process that bring forth your inner beauty, desires and subconscious. I highly recommend McCallah if you are looking for an experience that will help you feel empowered, beautiful and creative.

Emily, Expression Session, Playa Jaco, Costa Rica

A group of women dancing outdoors on a grassy field under a cloudy sky, holding hands and smiling. The women are dressed in bohemian style clothing with natural and colorful patterns.

“We chose McCallah for our Retreat Photography because of her down to earth, relaxed, energy and vibe. Not to mention her photos are phenomenal and really capture the essence of the moments we were celebrating! I would 100% recommend McCallah for your Retreat photographer! She is kind, punctual, professional, and goes with the flow.”

Buffie - Elements Wellness - Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

Three women standing on a rocky beach near the water, dressed in colorful, summery clothing, with rocky cliffs in the background.

McCallah is one of my favorite photographers to work with. I’ve worked with over two dozen doing different kinds of photo shoots, and something hard to find in my experience is a photographer who really listens to the creativity and needs of the client. I’ve done four photo shoots now with McCallah and all of them have just felt magical, and produced incredible results.

When my mom and grandma came to visit me last year, I knew I had to organize a surprise photo shoot with them and that McCallah was the perfect fit. McCallah listened and brought absolute magic to the session and helped me with one of the greatest gifts of all time.

At the photo shoot McCallah made them feel empowered, gorgeous, special, and most of all comfortable and safe. Behind the camera, her exciting and unique perspective comes to life. And when you are the subject, that magic is delightfully contagious.

Jennifer, family lineage session, Playa Jaco, Costa Rica 5/23/25

Close-up of elderly hands holding a younger person's hand, with colorful clothing in the background.
A woman with short brown hair sitting on dark rocks beside water, wearing a blue patterned bikini, with tattoos on her back and shoulders, looking away from the camera.
Woman with curly hair wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and a green top with black floral embroidery, standing among lush green and red plants in a garden.

McCallah offers more than a photo session, it is an experience and an absolutely beautiful one. As someone who struggles to be in front of the camera, McCallah not only made me feel comfortable but confident. Her ability to capture authentic moments perfectly is beyond skill. Looking forward to working with her again.

Renee, embodiment session, 6/16/24, Playa Jaco, Costa Rica

A woman practicing yoga on rocks near the ocean, seen through a cave opening with the ocean in the background.

McCallah is an amazing woman and photographer. Her photos helped me so much in feeling beautiful in my body after years of living with body dysmorphia. I felt so safe with her during our session, it was so fun and something I would love to do again. As someone who doesn’t naturally feel confident or comfortable in front of the camera, I think I relaxed more with her than I ever have and am so happy with the photos she got. She captured and executed everything perfectly. I’d highly recommend McCallah for any photo needs. I’ve used her photos for me personally and also my business and feel so fancy and elevated having these beautiful photos of me

Racquel, Personal Branding Session, Playa Jaco 2025

Una experiencia con Mccallah es una experiencia profunda. Mc crea un contenedor de creatividad, un ambiente de seguridad y empoderamiento que se va tejiendo con cada toma, con calma. Conectando con la naturaleza, guiándote con la voz, sintiendo los elementos, el cuerpo, permitiendo la sensibilidad, sensualidad y vulnerabilidad tomar espacio. El resultado son; texturas que viajan con la piel, el paisaje, luces, sombras, miradas, proyectadas en una imagen profunda y poderosa que narra una historia y evoca emociones.

Fanny, Expression Session, Playa Jaco, Costa Rica 2026

Consultation call

Communication and collaboration is how we will create timeless visuals.

After inquiring through the contact form we will schedule a consultation call OR an in person meeting where we discuss your vision, dates, locations, address questions and ensure the session feels aligned for you.

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