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Melissa 'Meli' Montoya
Senior Photographer
We speak English and Spanish
Elevate your wedding experience with Meric Moments, a passionate duo with over a decade of expertise capturing timeless moments with videography services both in San Jose, Costa Rica and abroad. Owners Melissa and Eric, married for 15 years, curate your love story through carefully crafted photographs and videos. Beyond mere documentation, we transform your celebration into a visual masterpiece, highlighting authentic connections, joy, and love. Choose Meric Moments for a curated and timeless wedding journey that transcends the ordinary—where every frame tells a story, and your love takes center stage.
Services Offered
We offer tailored experiences that capture the essence of your entire wedding journey and a trip to Costa Rica. From the excitement of rehearsal dinners to the heartwarming moments of your ceremony and reception and even post-wedding sessions, we've got every facet covered. Explore our options, including:
- Hourly photography and videography
- Cinematic videography
- Aerial photography
- Destination and travel
- Multiple locations
- Trash-the-dress
- Albums
- Canvas
- Prints
What You'll Love About Meric Moments
This videography company is praised for its ability to effortlessly capture each beautiful moment of a couple's wedding day. Newlyweds especially appreciated how easy the team was to work with, noting how comfortable they felt in their presence. Scroll through their photo gallery for a sample of their beautiful work.
FAQ
Which of the following are included in the starting price?
2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
Trash The Dress
Save the Date
Which of the following are included in the starting price?
Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?
High-Res Images
Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?
Add'l Hours
Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
What primary style do you identify with?
Cinematic
Storytelling
What photography services do you offer?
Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits
Which wedding events do you service?
Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
What photography items do you offer?
Albums
Digital Files
Save the Date
What videography services do you offer?
Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage
What final video formats do you offer?
Digital Download
SD Card
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive
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Reviews of Meric Moments
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Meric Moments received glowing reviews for their wedding photography and videography services. Couples praised the seamless teamwork, personal approach, and attention to detail provided by Eric and Mel. They were commended for their ability to capture natural and candid moments, their professionalism, and the stunning artistic quality of their work. Clients particularly appreciated the way they made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, their responsiveness to requests, and their dedication to creating timeless memories. Overall, Meric Moments were highly recommended for their exceptional service and the beautiful memories they captured.
Ismary Sent on 04/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Memories that feel like magic
There are no words to fully express our gratitude for Merimoments. From the very first conversation, they didn’t just see us as another couple—they truly saw us. They understood our vision, our emotions, and the unspoken moments that made our love story unique.
We wanted a dark and moody aesthetic, something cinematic yet intimate, and they captured it with breathtaking artistry. Every photo, every frame of our wedding film feels like a work of art—deep, emotional, and timeless. When we look back at their work, we don’t just see our wedding day—we feel it all over again. The quiet moments, the stolen glances, the overwhelming joy… they captured it all in ways we never imagined possible.
Beyond their incredible talent, they were an absolute joy to have by our side. They gave us the best advice, made us feel completely at ease, and allowed us to be present in every moment while they worked their magic. They weren’t just photographers and videographers—they became part of our day, seamlessly blending in while preserving memories we’ll cherish forever.
If you’re searching for a team that doesn’t just document a wedding but tells a love story through their lens, look no further. Merimoments, you have given us the greatest gift—memories that will never fade. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
Rachel Sent on 11/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating
BEST photographer/videographer duo!
I cannot say enough good things about Meric Moments. I booked them so far in advance because I knew they would be perfect, and before signing anything they had a facetime call with me which felt so personal. I think it makes a huge difference that they are a duo that works so seamlessly together, vs hiring photo and video separate which is something I wouldn't have thought about.
Everyone in my wedding party was commenting how amazing they were on the day, they were so structured and kept things moving and gave us prompts so we felt so natural taking photos.
I have been to weddings where there is a lag in getting photos together or figuring out what photo to take, or waiting for people to pose or all get in place. That didn't happen once.
They also listened to what photos I wanted and made sure they happened. They asked for a shot list and timeline ahead of time. Watching the photos and videos back feels like I am living the day again. The only thing I would change is to get a longer video, I only got the 30 min one! I got the 8 hours coverage which I felt was perfect, they also offer a package that includes rehearsal dinner!
I cannot say enough good things about them and would recommend them a million times over.
Everyone in my wedding party was commenting how amazing they were on the day, they were so structured and kept things moving and gave us prompts so we felt so natural taking photos.
I have been to weddings where there is a lag in getting photos together or figuring out what photo to take, or waiting for people to pose or all get in place. That didn't happen once.
They also listened to what photos I wanted and made sure they happened. They asked for a shot list and timeline ahead of time. Watching the photos and videos back feels like I am living the day again. The only thing I would change is to get a longer video, I only got the 30 min one! I got the 8 hours coverage which I felt was perfect, they also offer a package that includes rehearsal dinner!
I cannot say enough good things about them and would recommend them a million times over.
Jolynn Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing experience
Eric was incredible at answering all our questions in a very quick manner. We never felt unheard by him. His team went above and beyond what we were looking for and we are SOOOO happy we hired his team. They made the day very comfortable and gave just the right amount of coaching for photos while still capturing the candid moments. We were blown away by our photos and our video.
Sydney Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The best destination wedding photographer & videographer 🌟🌟🌟
Eric and Mel are very experienced and amazing to work with! Eric shot our destination wedding in Costa Rica. We couldn’t have picked a better photographer and videographer. 10/10 recommend!!!!
Angie Sent on 07/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Deeply grateful
We had a wonderful experience with our photographer! She was professional, creative, charismatic, flexible, and incredibly kind. She helped us capture the most meaningful moments of our wedding and made us feel truly special throughout the entire process. We highly recommend her services and we hope more people get the chance to work with her and enjoy such a top-tier experience!
Colleen Sent on 03/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
A Day to Remember
Wow, we couldn't be happier with Meric Photography. Our day was absolutely perfect in every little detail and choosing the best photographers was a huge part of that.
I'm not one to enjoy being the center of attention, especially not on camera, but these two did an absolutely incredible job creating a professional yet relaxing environment to capture what we feel like are the most beautiful wedding photos we've ever seen.
Something important for me was not feeling like our wedding was a photoshoot. These two really did an amazing job capturing each moment without taking away from the organic feel and flow of our wedding. You can tell they know their stuff, helping to set up poses and ideas for photos. We were absolutely shocked to see the final product. More than just photography, Meric created art!
We are so honored to have shared our special day with Meric and couldn't feel happier with our decision to hire them as photographers. If you're on the fence, just book it! You will not be disappointed.
I'm not one to enjoy being the center of attention, especially not on camera, but these two did an absolutely incredible job creating a professional yet relaxing environment to capture what we feel like are the most beautiful wedding photos we've ever seen.
Something important for me was not feeling like our wedding was a photoshoot. These two really did an amazing job capturing each moment without taking away from the organic feel and flow of our wedding. You can tell they know their stuff, helping to set up poses and ideas for photos. We were absolutely shocked to see the final product. More than just photography, Meric created art!
We are so honored to have shared our special day with Meric and couldn't feel happier with our decision to hire them as photographers. If you're on the fence, just book it! You will not be disappointed.
Jonathan Sent on 03/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The best experience of my life
Often times you think of photographers as something that you need for your wedding, which is very true, but in this case, they were more than just that. They went out of their way to make us feel like family, to make us feel so loved, and every time we go back to look at our pictures, you can feel the same way we felt that day. That's why I believe that Meric not only capture moments but they preserve the beautiful feelings of a special moment.
Donny Sent on 03/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating
More than a vendor, a lifetime memory.
When hiring Meric we knew the experience was gonna be great, but nothing could have prepared us for what we were about to experience. Eric and Meli (Meric) not only treated us in an amazing and friendly way during the entire day but also more than taking pictures and videos they captured the essence of the day. From the dress reahersal to the very end of the send off, they captured every moment perfectly. So much so that when we look back at the pictures we’re able to relive the whole wedding almost minute by minute. Another cool thing is that through the pictures and videos we were able to see things that we didn’t notice when we were there, thus enhancing what was already an amazing day! They were friendly to our families and guests, they accommodated every guest and all the pictures they requested. Even taking interviews vlogger style of the guests (hilarious and sweet) they’re social media content of the wedding was second to none and the video makes us cry every single time we watch it. To not hire Meric would have been a disservice to the rest of our lives. Now we get to re-live the best day of our lives forever. Thank you Meric!
Sarah Sent on 03/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The best video/photographer duo!
My husband and I cannot express enough how impressed we are with Eric and Mel. From the moment we started working with them, we knew our wedding day would be in great hands. They made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, and it truly shows in the final photos and videos. They captured every special moment beautifully, from the smallest details to the big emotional moments. The quality of the work is absolutely stunning, and we’ve received countless compliments from our friends and family about how amazing the photos and videos turned out.
Thanks to Meric Moments, we now have timeless memories that we’ll cherish forever. They made our wedding day unforgettable, and we are so grateful for their incredible work! Highly recommend booking them!!!
Thanks to Meric Moments, we now have timeless memories that we’ll cherish forever. They made our wedding day unforgettable, and we are so grateful for their incredible work! Highly recommend booking them!!!
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Katie & Neil
74 photos · 05/13/2023
Rainy & Brad
60 photos · 04/21/2023
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50 photos · 04/01/2023
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Senior Photographer
Eric Hurtado
Senior Videographer
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