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Publications, Awards & Conservation Work

Capturing nature’s wonders has taken me on a lifelong journey—one that blends adventure, technical precision, and deep respect for the environment. From early experiences learning darkroom techniques with my father to mastering modern underwater and split photography, my passion has remained unwavering.

 

 

Featured Work & Collaborations:

Featured Publications & Projects

The Coco’s Island Book
Costa Rica’s Greatest Wildlife Spectacles
Parques Nacionales de Costa Rica, cover photographer, 2023
Café de Costa Rica
Award-winning works including Moon Bath, Swimming in the River, The Red-Eyed Tree Frog Taking a Bath, and Magical Realm

Awards & Recognitions:

3x Platinum at the 2025 MUSE Photography Awards: 

Fine Art – Wildlife. • Fine Art – New. • Fine Art – Open Theme.

International Photographer of the Year – ReFocus Awards 2024.
Top 10 Wildlife Photographers Worldwide – One Eyeland 2023.
Siena Creative Photo Awards Winner – 2024 (Open Theme: Magical Realm).

 

Conservation & Scientific Contributions:


Collaborator with SINAC, the Ministry of Environment, and the University of Costa Rica, contributing to scientific research and wildlife conservation.
Active member of NAMA Conservación, dedicated to protecting biodiversity, big cats, and their ecosystems.

Every photograph I take is not just an image—it’s a testament to nature’s delicate balance and a call to preserve it for future generations.

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Parques Nacionales de Costa Rica featuring photographic contributions by Pepe Manzanilla.
Costa Rica’s Greatest Wildlife Spectacles featuring wildlife photography contributions by Pepe Manzanilla.
The Coco’s Island Book featuring underwater and nature photography contributions by Pepe Manzanilla.
Photography contribution by Pepe Manzanilla featured in a Costa Rica publication.
Photography contribution by Pepe Manzanilla featured in a Costa Rica publication.
Photography contribution by Pepe Manzanilla featured in a Costa Rica publication.
Café de Costa Rica featuring photography contributions by Pepe Manzanilla

COLLABORATIONS

NAMA Conservation collaboration featuring photographic contributions by Pepe Manzanilla in support of wildlife and biodiversi
Área de Conservación Guanacaste collaboration featuring photographic contributions by Pepe Manzanilla.
wildlife rescue collaboration featuring photography by Pepe Manzanilla.
SAMIRI collaboration featuring wildlife and conservation photography by Pepe Manzanilla.
Scientific and educational project featuring wildlife photography by Pepe Manzanilla.
Scientific and educational project featuring wildlife photography by Pepe Manzanilla.
Las Pumas wildlife rescue collaboration featuring photography by Pepe Manzanilla.
Ministry of Environment conservation collaboration featuring photographic contributions by Pepe Manzanilla.
wildlife collaboration featuring photography by Pepe Manzanilla.
Organization for Tropical Studies collaboration featuring nature and conservation photography by Pepe Manzanilla.
Zona Tropical publication collaboration featuring photographic contributions by Pepe Manzanilla.
collaboration featuring photographic contributions by Pepe Manzanilla.
collaboration featuring nature and conservation photography by Pepe Manzanilla.
University of Costa Rica scientific collaboration featuring wildlife photography by Pepe Manzanilla.
Scientific and educational project featuring wildlife photography by Pepe Manzanilla.
BBC Bristol wildlife media collaboration featuring photography by Pepe Manzanilla.
Conservation and editorial collaboration featuring photographic contributions by Pepe Manzanilla.

LICENSING & COMMERCIAL USE

Selected images are available for editorial, institutional, educational, conservation, and commercial licensing.

Available uses include:

Editorial publications
Institutional campaigns
Tourism and country-brand initiatives
Environmental communication
Scientific and educational projects
Fine art prints
Brand collaborations

For licensing, exhibitions, campaigns, or special projects,

please get in touch.

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