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Introduction

Michael J Costa Photography is a professional wedding buisness based in Los Osos, California. My passion for photography has led me to travel around the world in search of creating dynamic images. I have combined my skills and passion to enter a fascinating career in the wedding industry. I have worked with various wedding couples and venues throughout the state of California, including the Yosemite National Park and now the Central Coast. Working in the buisness, I have been fortunate to have worked with wedding couples from all walks of life and needs. I pride myself in being timely and efficient, while at the same time creating memories that truly respresent the personality of the couples who hire me.

Experience

With over 10 years of experience working as a wedding photogrpaher, I have the ablility to capture and document your wedding day, in a unique that will give you years of visual enjoyment. My attention to detail and proficiency in capturing all the details that represent the couple wedding day.

My background consists of a Bachelor of a fine arts from the Academy of Art University. My interest has always been in the fine art, photojournalism and documentary side of the photogrpahy, which makes me a natural and ideal candidate when searching for a wedding photographer. I have traveled throughout the world creating amazing portraits and landscape, which has helped to train my eye to become even stronger and better photographer. Both my education and traveling have benefited my buisness and I translate all that experience into the images I create.

Packages

The wedding packages I provide are primarily photography jobs(on request I can be hired as a videographer).

  • Wedding couple portraits
  • Wedding dress, shoes, necklace flowers
  • Family portraits
  • Ceremony
  • Reception/Dance
  • Bridal party
  • and so much more
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Digital Files

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

Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
One Event / Day
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files

Reviews of Michael J Costa Photography

Jennie
Jennie Sent on 06/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Sweet and professional

Michael was personable, pleasant and very creative. He saw what our ideas were and expanded on it with his creativity
Myra
Myra Sent on 05/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Best of the Best

Michael has become a lifelong friend because of spending our most important and perfect day of our lives! Thank you for making us comfortable and loving us!
Emma
Emma Sent on 03/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding Photographer

Michael did such a wonderful job. He captured all the moments of our wedding that I wanted. He was very flexible with when to take certain photos and left it up to me and my husband as to when we wanted certain photos to happen. He showed up early and took lots of candid photos and photos detailing the food, centerpieces, etc. It is wonderful because the actual ceremony goes by so fast that I am so glad to have photos of what the venue looked like and the little touches the florist did. He was very knowledgeable of Tenaya Lodge and what places worked best to take photos. He is extremely friendly, easy-going, and makes everyone feel very comfortable. He really helped capture the essence of our wedding day and I am so grateful. He gave us over 1,500 photos on a flashdrive so that we can choose which ones we like and how to distribute them. I would highly recommend him.
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Awards

34
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Park & Outdoor Weddings

With all of Sequoia National Parks natural beauty it has to offer, finding the right photographer/videographer can be daunting. We at Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park loved seeing Michael in action. He was able to effortlessly catch the magic of the moment, while keeping the natural feeling the happy couple wanted. I highly recommend Michael J Costa and look forward to working with him again!

Gingi Freeman Photography Gingi Freeman Photography Wedding Photographers

Michael is my go to photographer to recommend to my brides when I am previously booked or unavailable for events. As a fellow wedding photographer, I feel 100% comfortable and confident in recommending his services to clients and friends. Creative, responsive and reliable, Michael provides quality service at amazing prices! <3

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Michael J Costa Photography frequently asked questions

Michael J Costa Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Digital Files
Michael J Costa Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Digital Files
Michael J Costa Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Michael J Costa Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • One Event / Day
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Michael J Costa Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
Michael J Costa Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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