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Sacred Jungle Geometry

Lately, my cravings have been leading me deeper and deeper into the forest. I find so much peace there. The moment I walk into an old-growth forest I can feel the energy in my body shift and settle. Quiet. When I find myself in the forest with my camera, I seek the sacred details. The …

Green roof on container home.

Finding Freedom

This is my ultimate goal. Freedom. Freedom to do what I please at most moments in the day. Thankfully, I have a job I love, working for IMA World Health, for which most days I am happy to sit down at my desk and perform. Mostly I enjoy a certain freedom of time. My loss …

From the COVID

Playa Guiones Reopens After COVID 19 Pandemic

Today, Playa Guiones reopens after COVID 19 pandemic.  We gathered ourselves up at first light and headed down to celebrate with the rest of the community. Antonio ran around in the sand with the babies while I snapped a few drone shots. Faces were beaming all over the beach. We are all so happy to …

Crystal Stafford,

Droning on about it.

I know, I keep talking about my drone. But I love these photos. I love this fresh perspective on a landscape I have known my entire life. This is a photo I captured of Playa Guiones during sunset a couple of weeks ago. This and other similar photos taken on that day are all available …

wedding, crystal stafford, antonio martinez

We Got Married!

It’s official, we are husband and wife. All of our nearest and dearest from across the globe flocked to beaches of Nosara for a week of celebrating in the surf and sand. Our amazing photographer friend, Annie McElwain, captured the day for us.

Crystal Stafford, Dasan, Nosara

This Beautiful Boy

Feeling so blessed to witness these moments of exploration, seeing through eyes where everything is brand new and magical, those rocks, that sand, this beautiful boy and his beach. Magic 341/365, This Beautiful Boy and His Beach, Playa Guiones

Crystal Stafford, Playa Guiones, Costa Rica, Nosara

Dry Season Light

We are back in Costa Rica after an amazing “study abroad” in Brazil. We are happy to be home and even happier that dry season is upon us. The dry season in Nosara is a completely different kind of paradise. A dusty paradise with clear skies, friendly waves, and endless pinks and blues. I welcome …