Wedding Photography & Film Pricing
Photography & Video Production | Pacific Costa Rica
Wedding Photography & Film Pricing2026-08-19T07:18:29-06:00

Wedding Photography & Film Pricing

Wedding Photography & Film Pricing

Choose How You Want to Remember Your Wedding

Your wedding will pass quickly, but the photographs, voices, movement, and emotions can remain with you for generations. Pacific Photography offers wedding photography, cinematic film, and complete photo-and-film experiences for destination weddings, intimate celebrations, and elopements throughout Costa Rica.

With more than 15 years of wedding experience, our bilingual team combines natural storytelling with thoughtful direction, helping you feel comfortable while we preserve your celebration as it genuinely unfolds. Explore our starting packages below or contact us for a personalized recommendation based on your date, venue, timeline, and vision.

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Wedding Photography

Every Moment, Thoughtfully Preserved

From the anticipation before the ceremony to the emotion of your vows, newlywed portraits, family photographs, and the energy of the reception, our wedding photography packages are created to tell the complete story of your celebration.

Intimate Photography

A simple and meaningful photography experience for elopements, private ceremonies, and intimate weddings.

  • One hour of photography

  • Ceremony coverage
  • Newlywed portrait session
  • Professionally edited, high-resolution photographs
  • Private online gallery available for six months

Rates for Central Valley (San Jose) – Central Pacific (Jaco). External rates are available and will be supplied by an agent.

Essential Photography

Focused coverage of the most important parts of a smaller wedding celebration.

  • Up to four hours of photography
  • One or two photographers, depending on the celebration
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Newlywed portrait session
  • Family and group photographs
  • Your choice of wedding preparations or reception coverage
  • Professionally edited, high-resolution photographs
  • Private online gallery available for six months

Rates for Central Valley (San Jose) – Central Pacific (Jaco). External rates are available and will be supplied by an agent.

Signature Photography

Our most popular photography package, designed to preserve your wedding day from the preparations through the reception highlights.

  • Up to eight hours of photography
  • One or two photographers, depending on the celebration
  • Wedding preparations
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Newlywed portraits
  • Family and wedding-party photographs
  • Reception highlights
  • Same-day sneak peek of 3-4 photographs

  • Drone photography where permitted and conditions allow
  • Professionally edited, high-resolution photographs
  • Private online gallery available for six months

Rates for Central Valley (San Jose) – Central Pacific (Jaco). External rates are available and will be supplied by an agent.

Luxury Photography

Complete, unhurried photography for couples who want every chapter of their wedding day documented.

  • Full-day photography coverage
  • One or two photographers, depending on the celebration
  • Wedding preparations
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Newlywed portraits
  • Family and wedding-party photographs
  • Reception and celebration
  • Same-day sneak peek of 3-4 photographs

  • Drone photography where permitted and conditions allow
  • Professionally edited, high-resolution photographs
  • Private online gallery available for six months

Rates for Central Valley (San Jose) – Central Pacific (Jaco). External rates are available and will be supplied by an agent.

Highlight Film

A concise cinematic film preserving the essential moments of your wedding celebration.

  • Up to four hours of filming
  • One cinematic highlight film of approximately 2–3 minutes
  • One or two videographers, depending on the celebration
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Newlywed portrait footage
  • Your choice of wedding preparations or reception coverage
  • High-definition digital delivery

Rates for Central Valley (San Jose) – Central Pacific (Jaco). External rates are available and will be supplied by an agent.

Cinematic Story

Our most popular film experience, providing extended coverage and a more complete story of your wedding day.

  • Up to eight hours of filming
  • One cinematic wedding film of approximately 3–5 minutes
  • One or two videographers, depending on the celebration
  • Wedding preparations
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Newlywed portrait footage
  • Reception highlights
  • Drone footage where permitted and conditions allow
  • High-definition digital delivery

Rates for Central Valley (San Jose) – Central Pacific (Jaco). External rates are available and will be supplied by an agent.

Legacy Film

Complete wedding-day coverage and an extended cinematic film created to preserve your celebration for generations.

  • Full-day filming
  • One extended cinematic wedding film of 5-10 minutes

  • One or two videographers, depending on the celebration
  • Wedding preparations
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Newlywed portrait footage
  • Reception and celebration
  • Drone footage where permitted and conditions allow
  • High-definition digital delivery

Rates for Central Valley (San Jose) – Central Pacific (Jaco). External rates are available and will be supplied by an agent.

Wedding Films

Relive the Movement, Voices and Emotion

Film brings your wedding back to life through movement, sound, music, and the voices of the people who shared the day with you.

Our wedding filmmakers capture the atmosphere and defining moments of your celebration, transforming them into a cinematic story created to be experienced again and again.

The films displayed publicly may be shorter teasers. Complete wedding films are available to view privately upon request to protect the privacy of our couples.

Photography & Film Bundles

One Story. One Creative Team.

Photography preserves individual moments. Film brings back the movement, voices, and atmosphere surrounding them. Our photographers and filmmakers work together under one creative direction, giving you consistent storytelling and coordinated coverage without bringing separate companies into your wedding day.

Final team size is determined by the venue, schedule, number of guests, selected package, and production requirements. Your confirmed proposal will clearly identify the planned team.

Complete Moments

Essential photography and film coverage for smaller weddings and couples who want both experiences in one streamlined package.

  • Up to four hours of photography and film
  • One photographer and one videographer
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Newlywed portraits
  • Family and group photographs
  • Your choice of wedding preparations or reception coverage
  • One cinematic highlight film of approximately 2–3 minutes
  • Professionally edited, high-resolution photographs
  • Private online gallery available for six months
  • High-definition film delivery

Rates for Central Valley (San Jose) – Central Pacific (Jaco). External rates are available and will be supplied by an agent.

Signature Story

Our best-value and most popular wedding bundle, created to tell the complete story of your celebration through photography and film.

  • Up to eight hours of photography and film
  • A coordinated team of two to four photographers and filmmakers
  • Wedding preparations
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Newlywed portraits
  • Family and wedding-party photographs
  • Reception highlights
  • One cinematic wedding film of approximately 3–5 minutes
  • Same-day sneak peek of 3-4 photographs

  • Drone photography and footage where permitted
  • Professionally edited, high-resolution photographs
  • Private online gallery available for six months
  • High-definition film delivery

Rates for Central Valley (San Jose) – Central Pacific (Jaco). External rates are available and will be supplied by an agent.

Luxury Experience

Complete, full-day storytelling for couples who want every part of their wedding preserved through photography and cinematic film.

  • Full-day photography and film coverage
  • A coordinated team of two to four photographers and filmmakers
  • Wedding preparations
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Newlywed portraits
  • Family and wedding-party photographs
  • Reception and celebration
  • One extended cinematic wedding film of 5-10 minutes

  • Same-day sneak peek of 3-4 photographs

  • Drone photography and footage where permitted
  • Professionally edited, high-resolution photographs
  • Private online gallery available for six months
  • High-definition film delivery

Rates for Central Valley (San Jose) – Central Pacific (Jaco). External rates are available and will be supplied by an agent.

Intimate Weddings & Elopements

Meaningful Coverage for Smaller Celebrations

A smaller wedding does not make the story any less important.

Our intimate wedding and elopement options are designed for couples planning a private ceremony or simplified celebration while still wanting professional imagery and personal storytelling. Coverage can be created around:

  • The ceremony and vows
  • First looks
  • Newlywed portraits
  • Family and guest photographs
  • Sunset photography
  • Drone photography or film
  • A short cinematic wedding film
  • Additional celebration coverage

For intimate celebrations requiring both photography and film, we can prepare a personalized package based on the ceremony, location, number of guests, and desired coverage.

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Wedding Reel

A professionally edited vertical highlight designed for Instagram, TikTok, Stories, and other social platforms.

  • One wedding highlight Reel of up to approximately one minute
  • Vertical format optimized for social media
  • Captured alongside your selected wedding coverage
  • Delivered within 3–5 days after the wedding

Live Content Coverage

Real-time, phone-style content capturing the candid and behind-the-scenes moments surrounding your wedding.

  • Dedicated social content coverage
  • Candid vertical clips of the couple and guests
  • Behind-the-scenes moments
  • Platform-ready footage
  • Same-day delivery

Quick Turnaround

Move your wedding project to the front of our editing schedule and receive your completed photographs and wedding film within seven days.

Available for photography, film, and combined packages, subject to production requirements and confirmation.

Additional Coverage

Extend your selected package when your wedding timeline requires more time.

Available for photography, film, and combined packages, subject to team size for your specific wedding.

Enhance Your Wedding Experience

One Story. One Creative Team.

Share the Celebration While It’s Still Happening. Cinematic wedding films require careful post-production. Wedding Reels and live content provide a faster, social-first way to revisit and share highlights from your celebration.

  • Engagement or pre-wedding session
  • Rehearsal dinner or welcome party
  • Day-after session
  • Additional photographer or filmmaker
  • Additional edited wedding film
  • Full ceremony edit
  • Complete speeches edit
  • Additional social media Reels
  • Alternative film formats
  • Drone-only coverage
  • Additional locations
  • International or extended destination travel
Wedding Planning by Pacific

Need Help Bringing Everything Together?

Pacific Photography preserves your wedding story, while Pacific Weddings can help plan and coordinate the complete celebration.

Our wedding planning division offers personalized support for destination weddings in Costa Rica, including vendor coordination, timelines, digital invitations, styling, guest logistics, and wedding-day management.

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Local Experience for an Unforgettable Celebration

Destination weddings require more than beautiful photography. Travel time, seasonal weather, ceremony timing, venue access, natural light, and local logistics can all influence the production plan. Based on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific, our team regularly photographs and films weddings in:

  • Jaco
  • Herradura and Los Sueños
  • Playa Hermosa
  • Villa Caletas
  • Manuel Antonio and Quepos
  • San Jose and the Central Valley
  • Guanacaste
  • La Fortuna
  • The Caribbean
  • Destinations throughout Costa Rica
  • And beyond

Our team communicates in both English and Spanish, allowing us to coordinate comfortably with international couples, Costa Rican families, wedding planners, venues, and local vendors.

Travel outside the included service area may require an additional quote for transportation, lodging, extended travel time, or other production expenses.

Booking Information

Reserving Your Wedding Date

A minimum 50% deposit is required to reserve your wedding date. The remaining balance is due on the day of the wedding unless another payment schedule is included in your proposal.

  • Credit card through a secure invoice
  • PayPal
  • Local bank transfer
  • Cash in USD or CRC

Important Information

  • All listed prices are starting rates in USD.
  • Costa Rica’s 13% VAT is not included.
  • Published rates apply to the Central Pacific and Central Valley.
  • Travel fees may apply to other destinations.
  • Drone coverage depends on weather, location, safety, venue approval, and flight restrictions.
  • Team size depends on the wedding and selected package.
  • Final photographs and films are delivered digitally.
  • Prints and physical albums are not included unless specifically stated.
  • RAW photography and video files are not included or distributed.
  • Wedding delivery is normally completed within 4–5 weeks.
  • Private online galleries remain available for six months.
  • Tips are not included but are always appreciated.

Four-Hour Coverage Selection

For four-hour packages, couples may choose to begin coverage during the wedding preparations and finish shortly after the ceremony or begin closer to the ceremony and continue into the reception. Our team can help recommend the strongest schedule based on your ceremony time, sunset, venue, and priorities.

Cancellation and Rescheduling

A 48-hour grace period begins once the initial deposit is received. Cancellations made during this period are eligible for a refund, excluding non-refundable third-party payment processing fees. After 48 hours, the deposit becomes non-refundable because the date has been reserved and removed from our availability. One complimentary reschedule may be permitted based on availability and the reservation policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there refunds?2026-08-19T07:12:49-06:00

We offer a 48-hour grace period after your initial deposit is made. If you contact us within this timeframe, you are eligible for a full refund of your deposit.

After 48 hours, deposits become non-refundable, as your date and time are reserved and removed from our availability. However, we understand that plans can change, and in many cases, rescheduling may be possible depending on availability.

Please note that payment processing fees on deposits are non-refundable, as they are charged by third-party providers.

Can we have the RAW content?2026-08-19T07:11:03-06:00

At Pacific Photography, we take great pride in delivering polished, professionally edited imagery and video that represents our creative vision and quality standards. For this reason, RAW photo and video files are not included or distributed, as they are unfinished production assets. All final deliverables are carefully selected and edited by our team to ensure the highest professional presentation.

We only retain RAW content for a maximum of 30 days from the session for any necessary modifications. After this period, all RAW content will be deleted.

Does Pacific Photography travel outside of Costa Rica?2026-08-19T07:11:49-06:00

Yes, absolutely. While we are based in Costa Rica, we regularly travel for projects both locally and internationally.

Our team has provided services in destinations such as Texas, New York, Canada, Jamaica, and beyond. We are always excited to take on new locations and bring our services wherever our clients need us.

If you’re planning a project outside of Costa Rica, simply reach out with your details and we’ll provide a custom quote, including all travel logistics to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.

How do we pay?2026-08-19T07:13:14-06:00

To secure your booking, we require a 50% deposit, which officially reserves your date in our calendar. The remaining balance is due on the day of your session or event.

We offer multiple convenient payment options, including:
Credit Card (via secure invoice), PayPal, Local Bank Transfer, and Cash (USD or CRC).
Please note that payments may appear under Pacific Marketing Agency, Pacific Photography, or REY Design, depending on the processing method.

What’s the best time of day for outdoor photography?2026-08-19T07:11:26-06:00

Costa Rica’s tropical climate means the sun is strong and the light can be intense during midday. For the best results, we recommend scheduling outdoor sessions during the early morning or late afternoon, when lighting is softer, temperatures are more comfortable, and conditions are ideal for photography.

  • Morning Sessions: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  • Afternoon Sessions: After 4:00 PM / 5:00 PM

These timeframes allow us to capture natural, flattering light while avoiding harsh shadows and excessive heat. During certain times of the year, afternoon sessions can also align with beautiful sunset conditions, adding an extra layer of color and atmosphere to your photos. (Note that during the rainy season we only recomend the morning session due to the chance of rain).

We understand that early mornings aren’t always ideal—especially on vacation—but the difference in quality is significant, and the results are always worth it.

When will I recieve our photos?2026-08-19T07:13:41-06:00

Our delivery timelines are designed to ensure every image and video is carefully selected, edited, and presented at the highest quality:

  • Photography Sessions: Delivered within approximately 1–2 weeks
  • Video Production: Delivered within approximately 2–4 weeks
  • Weddings: Delivered within approximately 4–5 weeks

All final content is delivered through a private online gallery, where you can easily view, download, and share your files. Your gallery will remain active for 6 months, so we recommend downloading and backing up your content within this timeframe.

Please note that the number of images provided represents a minimum guaranteed amount. In most cases, you will receive more, as we always aim to deliver the best selection of images from your session.

Why are the prices quoted different from what’s on your website?2026-08-19T07:12:25-06:00

Our standard pricing is based on projects located within the Central Pacific (Jaco area) and Central Valley (San José)regions.

For locations outside of these areas, pricing may vary due to additional travel requirements, which can include transportation, lodging, and extended travel time. Because every project is unique, these factors are calculated on a case-by-case basis to ensure proper planning and service quality.

We always aim to provide transparent, customized quotes so you know exactly what to expect—no surprises.