Group of women smiling and socializing outdoors at a gathering in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Wedding Photography

Your wedding deserves to be remembered exactly as it felt.

At Bacalao Films, we specialize in destination wedding photography in Costa Rica, documenting celebrations with a natural, candid and documentary approach.

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We believe wedding photography should tell the story of your day rather than interrupt it.

Father and daughter dancing and embracing at a wedding reception beneath a string of lights in Costa Rica.
Group of men in coordinated beige outfits laughing and celebrating outside a tropical modern house in Costa Rica.
Bride in a lace wedding dress and veil holds hands with a groom in a black suit inside a sunlit chapel in Costa Rica.

We focus on genuine interactions, emotional moments, beautiful surroundings and the connections between the people who make your celebration special.

DESTINATION WEDDINGS IN COSTA RICA

Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places in the world to celebrate a wedding. From tropical beaches and lush jungles to dramatic coastlines and intimate outdoor venues, every destination offers something unique.

Bacalao Films is based in Guanacaste, in Costa Rica's northwestern Pacific region, and specializes in wedding photography and videography for couples traveling to Costa Rica to celebrate their wedding.

We regularly work in and around some of the country's most beautiful wedding destinations.

Bride and groom kissing beneath a tropical floral arch on a mountain wedding overlook volcano in Costa Rica.
Newlywed couple kissing beneath a white wedding arch at a tropical outdoor ceremony as guests applaud in Costa Rica.
Keel-billed toucan perched on a tree branch in a tropical forest at wedding in Costa Rica.
Bride and groom standing together beside a pool in a landscaped garden with mountains in the background in Costa Rica.

What Is Natural and Documentary-Style Wedding Photography?

Instead of spending most of your wedding day posing for the camera, a documentary-style photographer observes, anticipates and captures the story as it unfolds.

Smiling couple enjoying dinner and drinks at a warmly lit restaurant table in Costa Rica.
Bride in a white wedding dress laughing with bridesmaids in brown and black dresses on a garden balcony in Costa Rica.
Outdoor beach wedding ceremony under a large tree decorated with string lights, with seated guests, bride and groom, and a riverside beach view in Costa Rica.

This includes:

  • The excitement and anticipation while getting ready.

  • Your partner's reaction when seeing you for the first time.

  • Genuine laughter during the ceremony and speeches.

  • Emotional moments with family and friends.

  • Spontaneous interactions on the dance floor.

  • Beautiful details and the atmosphere of your surroundings.

Of course, this doesn't mean there is no direction at all. Family portraits, group photographs and a few portraits of the two of you are still important. The difference is that these moments are approached naturally, without taking over your celebration.