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Hi! I am Michelle, the person behind Bacalao Films. I am honored that you are considering me for the coverage of your wedding day. I am a fluent Spanish/English speaker from San José Costa Rica. I will drive out (or fly!) to any destination you choose for your wedding. My goal is to capture the love you feel for each other and the warmth of family and friends you have chosen to be by your side on one of the most important days of your life.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Def Video
Highlight Video

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Locations

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive

Reviews of Bacalao Films

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Ashley Sent on 02/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We’re so happy we went with Bacalao photography!

We loved working with Michelle and David. We were drawn to their style right away, and they completely delivered. The photos are stunning and feel so true to us and the day. They were also so amazing on our wedding day. We felt completely comfortable in front of the camera and Michelle made the entire process feel so effortless. We’re so thankful to have these memories captured so beautifully.
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Carla Sent on 01/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best there is!

We have admired their work for awhile and knew this would be the team we wanted once we got married. We cannot say enough amazing things about this team! From start to finish they were so lovely and patient. It’s scary booking vendors that live in another country but Michelle took such great care of us!
We watch and share our video several times a year and everyone is so impressed! My only regret is not hiring them to document the entire weekend we spent with our friends and family! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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Lindsey Sent on 04/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Highly Highly Recommend!

We are absolutely obsessed with our wedding video we received from Bacalao Films. They did such an amazing job capturing all of our special moments and we are so happy that we have this beautiful video to look back on for years to come. I had a family friend do my wedding photos however if we were to use someone local to CR, we would be using Michelle and her husband. I LOVE their style on photos and videos. If you've made it on this page then look no further, you've found the best in the biz :)
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Lanie Sent on 07/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Reccommend!

Michelle was incredible and we were so thrilled to have her capture our special day! She's easy going, communicative and just so fun to work with! We've never had video shot before and were nervous we'd feel awkward, but she totally put us at ease! She caught all the joy and love in those big moments but also the excitement and happiness in the regular exchanges that day! We loved being able to look back as a third person and see our guests interact and experience the day. We also wrote our own vows, which was something really special and meaningful for us. She strung them together beautifully in such an artful way, we were speechless! We will truly cherish her work for a lifetime. So many of my friends stateside wish they could fly her up to do their weddings here locally. She's a complete gem. If you're thinking about working with her, do yourself a favor and do it!
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Amanda Sent on 05/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!!

Cannot recommend Michelle and her team enough!! They were so fun to have around. We got our videos back and are blown away. Michelle is so talented and have an amazing ability to capture our day perfectly. Watching the video, we were able to relive the moment and feel all the emotions. It is true that the day flies by so I am incredibly grateful to Michelle for capturing the memories.
Alleya
Alleya Sent on 02/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Stunning

Michelle (photo) and her husband (video) were so amazing. She made sure that we felt comfortable and let us be our usual selves--goofy and silly. Our photos really reflect who we are because they helped us to feel so natural. Our photos and wedding video are so stunning, and we can't wait to share them with our families and friends.
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Mil B. Sent on 04/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Michelle & David are wonderful to work with.

Michelle & David are wonderful to work with. They are so sweet, professional, and most importantly - they capture the emotion of a wedding day so beautifully. Their work allows our couples to relive the magic again and again, and I consistently hear from couples how happy they were that they decided to add videography to their wedding day plans. We have worked with Bacalao Films for many weddings over the years, and can highly recommend their services!
Tiffani
Tiffani Sent on 02/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing!!!

Michelle and David are simply AMAZING! They really are more than photographers. From the beginning through to the end they offered endless support, advice and guidance. On the day itself we felt in safe hands and it was like having two friends there with you! There experience and professionalism shines through, allowing you to relax and have the best day of your lives! We received our photos and film after only 4 days! They are seriously talented and genuinely love what they do! If you’re thinking about booking them for your wedding, DO IT!!! You won’t be disappointed! They have captured memories we will cherish forever ❤️👏👏❤️
Tiffani & Jeff Darnell – Costa Rica Elopement
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Lauren Sent on 09/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Service

Michelle and her husband were amazing and kind. We are so glad we chose them to capture our big day. They are professional and the quality of their work shows.
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Danielle Sent on 09/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fairytale Wedding in Papagayo Costa Rica

Michelle was outstanding to work with! We loved having her be a part of our wedding day. During the wedding we decided we wanted to extend her time with us to get more footage of us on the dance floor! Michelle was super flexible and stayed an extra hour for a very reasonable fee. Michelle got amazing footage of our wedding day and her highlight film and documentary film allowed us to relive that fairytale of a day over and over again! The editing and music was absolutely perfect. We could not be happier with our final videos—we will cherish them for the rest of our lives!

Thank you Michelle!
-Danielle & Brett
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