
Capturing The Essence of Culture and Community on The Coast
Whether on land, undersea, or in the air, photographer Brad Dean will likely be found in full focus behind the lens of his camera. Having immigrated to the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in 2020 this veteran photographer of nearly 20 years has found an endless supply of inspiration and subject matter in this rich and sacred coast that he now calls home
With a deep breadth of subtopics to choose from, with long. Far-reaching coastlines, deep-sea marine life, ceremonial totems and practices, and beyond, there is no shortage of beauty to discover and capture in this diverse and beautiful part of the world. And in addition to the endless natural beauty here, there is also a supportive surplus of unique and interesting people. Documenting their journeys and practices opens up even more potential inspiration.
The diversity of the ecosystem, landscape, and climate provides many wildly different backdrops and subjects for Brad to capture. One, of many, interesting factors about capturing photography in this area is the fact that you could be working with miles and miles of coastline and framing in the most interesting winding shapes that span as far as the eye can see, but you can also be capturing an entire universe of detail and life in something the size of a postage stamp; and both are equally unique and dynamic.
Within our beautiful Costa Ballena community, we have a diverse cross-section of Tico nationals, veteran immigrants who have been here for decades, new transplants into the community, as well as a constant revolving door of tourists who all make up this beautiful social fabric in the area. "Not only is the landscape ever-changing and evolving, but the culture and the people of this area are in a constant flow of change as well.
This presents a really wonderful opportunity to document historical evidence of the area as well as the progress and evolution that is happening at a uniquely progressive pace." with this beautifully-unique, diverse, and ever-changing population. Brad is sure to have plenty of interesting and fulfilling moments to capture for many years to come.
Operating under the name Westview Studio, you can regularly find Brad's work online and in print with publications such as our very own Ballena Tales Magazine, Costa Rica Life & Style Magazine, and international luxury Real Estate magazine Haute Residence, among others.
Whether it is his artistic depiction of our stunning coral reefs, the courageous and dynamic surf community, our engaging tourists living their best lives, or the endlessly diverse landscapes and wildlife in the area, we can't wait to
Ballena Tales is an essential free digital magazine in Costa Rica, valid for travelers, residents, and investors covering Costa Ballena in the Canton of Osa in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. It is a fully bilingual, bi-monthly, and full-color digital magazine.
The magazine introduces the reader to the life of the local community, with interviews of pioneers, writers, and artists, as well as extensive information on restaurants, hotels, experiences, natural attractions, and wildlife of the South Pacific of Costa Rica.
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