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El Velo Photography

Video
Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Capturing memories
  • Pristine quality
  • Photographer
Matty
Leihua
Laura
Courtney
Leslie

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

El Velo Photography is a wedding photography company located in San Jose, Costa Rica. This team of seven talented and experienced professionals offers a variety of photography and videography services for weddings all over Costa Rica. El Velo Photography understands the importance of capturing the details and candid moments of your wedding day so that you can cherish them for many years to come.

Services Offered

El Velo Photography can capture each and every moment of your wedding day, along with your engagement photos, trash-the-dress photos, and boudoir sessions. With a photojournalistic style, this photography company will express the true story and essence of your wedding day experience. The list of other available photography services that El Velo Photography provides includes:

  • Additional hours
  • Custom graphics
  • Willingness to travel
  • High-resolution images
  • Multiple locations
  • Second shooter
  • One event per day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Video

What You'll Love About El Velo Photography

Feeling relaxed and comfortable on such a busy day is key, and the El Velo Photography team stands out for their warm, helpful nature. They offer friendly guidance to couples and establish a fun and exciting atmosphere when the big day arrives. Nearlyweds can read through the FAQs and reviews to learn more about this talented group of artists.

Features

Just me

Experience

  • 2 years in business

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Marilyn & Ruben's wedding
Marilyn & Ruben
18 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Trash The Dress
Digital Files
Proofs

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

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Trash The Dress
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

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Reviews of El Velo Photography

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Clients praise El Velo Photography for professional, friendly, and flexible service with clear communication and reasonable pricing. Photographers and videographers captured abundant, creative, and detailed photos (including guests and sunsets) that exceeded expectations. Turnaround was fast and many highly recommend them.

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Clients praise El Velo Photography for professional, friendly, and flexible service with clear communication and reasonable pricing. Photographers and videographers captured abundant, creative, and detailed photos (including guests and sunsets) that exceeded expectations. Turnaround was fast and many highly recommend them.

Matty
Matty Sent on 01/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Experience of a lifetime

This was one of the best experiences of my life! Luco did an amazing job making me and my fiancé feel comfortable throughout the shoot. He went above and beyond to create the most beautiful engagement photos. I cannot express enough how much I love the work of this company from professionalism to positive energy they check every box!
Leihua
Leihua Sent on 12/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

From Cali to Costa Rica- Mom Surprise Gift

I highly recommend El Velo!! I was looking for a photographer to surprise my daughter with engagement pictures while they were in Costa Rica. I was concerned as I was doing this via Internet from California. El Velo team was very responsive and professional from the start. Andrea connected with me within 48hrs of me reaching out. She help calm my concerns regarding scams. We were able to set up communication via Whstsup along with emails. The process was seamless from contract to payment, to appointment place and time. Lucho the photographer was amazing and timely. My daughter shared how they enjoyed working with Lucho and how professional and kind he was. He listened to their needs and exceeded their expectation! They were able to also get some family photos in! Lucho was able to capture the love and beauty in his photos! I am so grateful for the extraordinary care and kindness provided! I HIGHLY recommend El Velo to anyone looking to get professional beautiful pictures along with amazing experience!! Thank you El Velo!!
Laura
Laura Sent on 12/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience with Luis Vega!

We had such a great time with Luis as our photographer, he was amazing! His professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail truly stood out. He made the entire process so comfortable and fun, and the final photos were stunning — far exceeded our expectations. He came to our hotel in Parador / Manuel Antonio and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to capture moments beautifully on their special day. Thank you so much Luis for everything!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 12/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best picturessssss!

I loved my pictures, he was so awesome and actually took his time with the pictures,
S
Savoya Sent on 08/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Leap year love

We are so in love with our pictures! We eloped on 2/29/24! This was by far the most amazing experience. The professionalism, care, dedication, and creativity is unmatched. Trent and I are looking forward to printing these in our home. Thank you so much for your kindness. Also driving all the way back to give us the GoPro! We are grateful for you! Thanks again for the memories!
K
Kylie Sent on 07/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographers and Videographers!

We got married in Tamarindo/Playa Langosta in April and are so incredibly grateful for the El Velo Team that captured our day perfectly! The photos and videos exceeded our expectations and we are so happy to have these amazing memories captured! The whole team was very responsive and flexible and they happily accommodated all of our requests! They were so much fun to work with and made taking photos a blast! If you are looking for AMAZING photographers and videographers at a reasonable price, look no further! Thank you Danny, Lucho, Andrea and the whole El Velo Team! We will cherish the memories forever!
Leslie
Leslie Sent on 07/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

June Wedding Service

El Velo was wondering! They were on time, even early professional and provided us with over 200 stunning pictures of our day. From getting ready to the reception. There were several pictures of ALL our guests so no one felt left out. The amazing quality and stunning suggestions from both photographers were so appreciated.
J
1D3D2B5Da6574Ecde826215Dc4D8D94116E44Ebe Sent on 06/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer

We hired El Velo to photograph our April 2024 wedding at Villa Caletas and couldn't be happier with the photos. Our photographer Luis was amazing and the sunset photos he captured were outstanding. So pleased and we would highly recommend El Velo!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 03/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10th anniversary pictures

We wanted to do pictures for our 10th anniversary at a waterfall then back at our resort on the beach. Luis was our photographer and he met us at the waterfall. He had great ideas for poses for pictures and great angles. He was attentive to anything we asked him to take a picture of. There is not one picture I don't absolutely love. Our phones did not have good service in Costa Rica so I emailed the company to let them know and get set everything up letting me know who would be our photographer and send a picture of who to look for. Everything was outstanding from start to finish. I can't recommend this company highly enough! Luis's attention to detail in the pictures was amazing. My husband and I are extremely happy with our pictures.
N
Nkechi Sent on 02/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Impeccable, Beautiful Images, Attentive

Coming all the way from United states and not having ever used event her in Costa Rica skeptical about who I was going to use, however there has been under was amazing, very polite, very patient, and the final product was extremely high quality. And we will without a doubt recommend them without reservation
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Awards

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What a great company to work with. We highly recommend.

Sweetheart Weddings Costa Rica Sweetheart Weddings Costa Rica Wedding Planners

I have worked with El Velo for over 8 years now. As I planner, it is very important to have a flawless planning with the vendors, Andrea, Juan Carlos and all their team of photographers are the most professional team any wedding planner can have. Highly recommended!

Weddings Costa Rica Weddings Costa Rica Wedding Planners

Weddings Costa Rica has had the pleasure of working with the El Velo crew since we opened our doors many years ago and our clients have always been thrilled with their photos and videos. Professional, caring and easygoing - every one at El Velo is a joy to work with. Highly recommended!

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El Velo Photography frequently asked questions

El Velo Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
El Velo Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
El Velo Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
El Velo Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
El Velo Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
El Velo Photography is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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