Photo & Video That Looks and Feels Like You
FL
Travel area: Within 300 miles See details
Photography services available
Dachel Miqueli
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
At Waking Dreams Films, we believe your wedding memories should feel as real and meaningful as the day itself. We’re a passionate team of filmmakers and photographers serving Florida couples who want more than just beautiful photos or video, they want a story that feels personal, effortless, and deeply true to who they are.
From your first look to your final dance, we’re there to capture the energy, emotion, and quiet in-between moments that make your day unforgettable. Whether you're planning a destination wedding in Florida or tying the knot close to home, we focus on making the experience seamless and stress-free so you can stay fully present and soak it all in.
Our work is cinematic, intentional, and always tailored to reflect your unique connection. No stiff posing. No overdone trends. Just timeless storytelling, delivered with care.
If you’re looking for photo and video that feels like you, we’d be honored to tell your story.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Photo
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Video
Full-Length Video
Highlight Video
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Dramatic
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Dachel Miqueli
Owner
I am very happy you are here! That means you are interested in learning as much as you can about who is going to be with you during one of your most important days of your life. I love to be as creative as possible during a wedding because you only have a limited time to make AMAZING memories that will last forever. Is extremely satisfying to wow my clients knowing I was able to capture the depth of the emotions and also becoming good friends.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.033 reviews
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Review Summary
This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.
Waking Dreams Films received rave reviews for their wedding videography services, with multiple couples expressing immense satisfaction. The cinematographer, Dachel, was praised for his professionalism, creativity, and ability to capture intimate moments beautifully. Couples appreciated his attention to detail, personal approach, and the emotional storytelling evident in their wedding videos. Many mentioned reliving the magic of their wedding day through the stunning and memorable footage created by Waking Dreams Films. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Dachel and his team for their exceptional work and ability to craft timeless wedding videos.Review photos
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Ashley H
5.0
10/18/2025
I couldn't be happier with the service waking dreams films provided. They made sure they understood my vision and even last minute request were accommodated with ease. The pictures and videos came out beautiful. They made sure to get every opportunity they could to get great photos. Would highly recommend
Aubrey C
5.0
9/25/2025
Dachel with Waking Dreams Films was an absolute dream to work with. They captured every moment of our wedding so beautifully—every smile, every tear, every little detail. Looking through our photos and especially our video feels like reliving the day all over again. Beyond their incredible talent, they made us feel comfortable, cared for, and completely at ease in front of the camera. Hiring them was one of the best decisions we made—we’ll treasure these photos and video forever!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 09/25/2025
Hi Aubrey,
Wow! Your words mean so much to us. Thank you for taking the time to share suc...
h a heartfelt review. Knowing that the photos and film let you relive every smile, tear, and little detail is exactly why we love what we do.
It was an absolute honor to be part of your wedding day and to capture memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime. You both made everything feel so natural and joyful, and we’re grateful we could tell your story in a way that feels true to you.
Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness, thank you again for letting Waking Dreams Films be a part of your journey.
Any questions?
Robert
5.0
4/30/2025
Dachel of Waking Dreams is the best cinematographer you can hope to work for. We hired him for a montage of our Key West-wedding and are so happy with both the process and end result. Dachel has a very personal approach, is flexible, makes you feel relax and knows how to capture your moment with high quality and personal story telling. We highly recommend you reach out to him!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 09/25/2025
Thank you so much for this amazing review!
It was truly a joy to be part of your Key West ...
celebration, and I’m thrilled to hear that the film captured your story the way you envisioned. Your kind words about my personal approach and flexibility mean a lot, it’s always my goal to help couples feel relaxed so their personalities shine on camera.
I’m honored to have preserved these memories for you and grateful for the trust you placed in Waking Dreams Films. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
Edd
5.0
4/22/2025
Review for Our Incredible Wedding Videographer
From the very beginning, our experience with our wedding videographer was nothing short of amazing. As the bride and groom, Victoria and Carlos, we feel incredibly lucky to have had such a talented and passionate professional capture one of the most important days of our lives. His attention to detail was extraordinary — every shot felt intentional, meaningful, and full of emotion. He was so specific with each scene, always ensuring that the lighting, angles, and moments were just right. It’s clear that he doesn’t just record weddings — he tells a love story through his lens. His creativity truly blew us away. He saw moments and opportunities that we never would’ve thought of ourselves, and the final video reflected that artistic vision. From candid smiles to the most intimate exchanges, he managed to preserve the heart of our wedding day with such beauty and grace.We can’t stop watching our video — it’s like reliving the magic all over again. If you’re looking for someone who goes above and beyond, someone who truly cares about your story, this is your guy. Thank you for giving us something so timeless and special. We are forever grateful.
With love,
Victoria & Carlos
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 04/22/2025
Wow, Victoria & Carlos, thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review. It was an...
absolute honor to be part of such a special day and to capture your love story in such an intentional way. I’m so happy to hear that you felt the emotion and care in every shot. I truly believe every wedding is a unique story, and I’m so grateful you trusted me to bring that to life for you. It means the world to me that you’re able to relive those moments through the video. Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your journey. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
Kaytlin S
5.0
4/15/2025
I honestly will never understand when a future bride says they don’t think they’ll need a cinematographer for their wedding. For my husband John and I, that was one (if not the most) important person; we knew we had to have the best. I found Dachel with Waking Dreams Films on our preferred vendors list from our venue Lady Jean Ranch in Jupiter. He had sent over a few past weddings he’s done at our venue and John and I found ourselves literally crying in bed while watching a total strangers wedding. At that moment, we both knew we had to have this amazing cinematographer. Day of the wedding flowed seamlessly. My husband and I decided to do our vows without a mic to make it a private moment with just us. I didn’t even realize until we received the photos from our photographer that he had placed a small microphone on John’s suit to capture our vows for the video. We just received our video and have literally watched it 50 times. We’re so thankful that we get to relive this day forever🤗 Dash is truly the best, and we can’t thank you enough for supplying us with this everlasting memory!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 04/22/2025
This is so beautiful. The way you described everything gave me chills—especially the part ...
about crying over a stranger’s wedding video. It really shows how powerful and emotional these moments can be. Thank you for sharing this, it truly means a lot.
Jamie C
5.0
4/08/2025
Dash did the most amazing job on my wedding video! He was so much fun and made the whole experience super easy and natural! Such a great person to have there with you on your special day! Don’t look any further he’s truly the best in the biz!! Highly highly recommend!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 04/22/2025
Ahh I love this!! It makes such a difference having someone who not only captures everythi...
ng beautifully but also brings such good energy to the day. So happy to hear you had such a great experience!
Madison
5.0
4/08/2025
I had the pleasure of working with Dachel, and I can honestly say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the very beginning, he was very professional, friendly, and highly attentive to my vision. The quality of the footage he captured exceeded all expectations. Every detail was considered, and he truly brought my ideas to life. I highly recommend waking dreams films for any project—whether it's a wedding, pregnancy announcement , or promotional video. Their talent, creativity, and dedication are truly unmatched. 5 stars all the way!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 04/22/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure working with you and bringin...
g your vision to life. I’m thrilled to hear that the quality exceeded your expectations—it really means a lot. Your trust in me to capture such important moments is something I’ll always be grateful for. Thanks again for the 5 stars, and I hope to work with you again in the future! 😊
Al
5.0
3/15/2025
I highly recommend hiring dash! He made our wedding day so fun and made us feel so comfortable behind the camera! During the planning process he was readily available and very thorough with learning Al the detail of the big day to make sure he captured it all! He made a beautiful film for my cousins wedding and I can’t wait to see our final film!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 04/22/2025
It was such a pleasure working with you and getting to be a part of your big day. I’m so g...
lad to hear you felt comfortable and that everything went smoothly during the planning process. I can’t wait for you to see the final film—it’s going to be amazing!
Michelle W
5.0
12/30/2024
Dachel was the best! He had great communication & was very accommodating! The work he creates is amazing & he definitely delivered with our wedding video!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 12/31/2024
Thank you so much Michelle for taking the time to write about your experience. It was a pl...
easure to work with you two!
Jon S
5.0
3/24/2024
Do you don't write reviews?But I felt the need.I had to share my experience.
I was so impressed with the professionalism and the communication
Dachel showed me. He answered all the questions that I had and was more than patient with me. The quality of his work speaks for itself. I will recommend him to everybody I know. I can't praise him enough.
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 04/22/2025
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! It truly means the world to me that you took th...
e time to share your experience. I’m so glad I could be of help and that you were happy with the communication and quality of the work. Your recommendation means everything, thank you again for trusting me with such an important part of your day!
D D
5.0
3/24/2024
A friend of mine recommended me
Waking Dream Film for my wedding and im so glad that i found them. Dachel did such an amazing job capturing the special moments in our wedding. Not only I loved the final result, but also his professionalism and kindness. We didn't have to worry about anything, he practically ran the wedding but himself and I could relax and enjoy the big day as my own fairy tale stress free. I totally recommend his Job to anybody.
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 04/22/2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’m so happy to hear you loved the final resul...
t and that I could help make your day stress-free and magical. It was an absolute pleasure working with you, and I’m grateful for the trust you put in me to capture such important moments.
Lori P
5.0
11/15/2023
Dach was above and beyond my expectations with him and his team . He was very personable and took the time to understand what my vision was for my wedding day . I was so satisfied with the communication we had and how well try wedding day went and how he puts his heart into what he loves to do . I’m so excited to receive the final video of our wedding day once it’s complete and to have the amazing pictures too. Memories that will last us forever!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 11/15/2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review!!! I very much enjoyed working wit...
h you two and I felt like I was among friends. Thank you for that!!!
Bailey P
5.0
6/16/2023
Dach is the ONE!! Look no further for the full package because this guy is the real deal. The wedding pictures he captures were everything we dreamed of, but the EPIC wedding video was the cherry on top. The video was like a trailer for a romantic movie. It blew me away. Dach is a true talent at what he does and we are so thankful that we will have this video to reminisce on and show our babies one day. We picked an amazing videographer/photographer but an even more amazing person. Thank you Dach for everything. We are truly honored to have had you for our special day! ❤️
Jessica D
5.0
6/10/2023
LOVEDDDDD our video!!!! Dash was extraordinary and highly professional. He is so talented!!!
Sally P
5.0
6/10/2023
WOW! We just came back from our honeymoon and had our video delivered! We have watched it so many times and every time we watch it we cry and get goose bumps ! During the wedding Dach and his team were incredible! They worked so hard and were so patient, professional and kind! I would definitely recommend him and his team to anyone I know because every couple deserves to have their wedding day captured in such a romantic and magical way!
Nicole G
5.0
6/09/2023
We were so beyond happy with Dash and our wedding video! He captured all the most special moments and then some and combined them all into truly the most wedding video. Our video brought so many to tears. I am forever grateful for how Dash captured our day and that we will forever have this video to look back on. He was also amazing and worked with us and our budget. I am so grateful that he did! I would recommend him to my closest friends and family.
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 06/09/2023
Wow Nicole, thank you! I am super happy that you all loved your wedding film! Everything w...
as amazing with you guys, working with you was also fun and very easy because you two are great. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Debbie M
5.0
6/05/2023
Dash was amazing !!! He was instantly like part of our family, made everyone feel at ease. The video is spectacular !!! Movie quality!!! 1000% recommend him !!!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 06/06/2023
Debbie!! Can we repeat? lol, everyone was super welcoming and I loved the whole family vib...
e! Thank you so much for your kindness and beautiful words!
Rebecca M
5.0
6/04/2023
Dash was amazing and made a beautiful video that had our whole family in tears. The entire experience was awesome and stress free from start to finish. He was a great addition to our wedding day and we cant recommend Waking Dreams Films enough.
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 06/06/2023
Awww! I enjoyed so much working with you and I loved how everything felt throughout. Thank...
you for allowing me to feel so comfortable among the family!!
Eliana C
5.0
6/04/2023
Wow. Wow. Dash is amazing at what he does. He took me back to the day of my wedding in just 11 minutes. He captured everything and more that I ever hoped and dreamed for. Highly recommended!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 06/04/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was very easy to work with you because you both ...
are adorable and very patient with me hehe. I am suuper happy to have provided a beautiful memory of your wedding day!
Andrew C
5.0
6/04/2023
If they say that a picture is worth a thousand words, then our wedding video is worth all the money in the world. Dash did such an amazing job at truly capturing our day. Watching the video takes me back to that day, and I can feel all the same feelings. Dash made sure to get to know our style and perfectly captured in the film. I’m so thankful for Dash because now we can go back to that day anytime we want.
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 06/06/2023
My friend Andrew!! I am so happy that you liked the film of your wedding!! You guys were a...
mazing and super kind to me, I can't be happier to have been honored to film your special day. I'm forever grateful!
April J
5.0
6/02/2023
Me ans my husband are extremely happy and more than satisfied with the amazing job that Dach and his team did!! Our video looked sooo awesome that we have watched it over 7 times already! Dach was very easy to work with, he made sure we enjoyed our day and was extremely flexible with us. Make sure you hire him for your wedding day, I promise you his services will be one of the best things you will have in your special day!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 06/02/2023
Hey April thank you for stopping by and leave a few words, I very much appreciate it! You ...
and your husband were super fun to work with! I wish you both the best!!
Leticia S
5.0
6/01/2023
LOOK NO MORE! Dach and his team were OUTSTANDING! They were beyond professional, patient and caring throughout the wedding day. Dach was extremely kind and made me feel very at easy and calmed in the moments I needed it the most. He knew what to do in every moment and how to capture our dream! The video was dreamy; it was way beyond our expectations; we looked like movie stars. Thanks to him and his team we were able to enjoy our wedding day for the second time since during the day of the wedding we were too busy to really be present and pay attention to so many details. The video captured so many amazing details that I know for sure we did not see during the wedding day. The quality of the video was just spectacular. We will forever treasure this special day thanks to him! If you are still shopping around you can stop here and feel assured that you got yourself a gem for your special day! His kindness and talent did it for us!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 06/01/2023
Thank you soooo much for your kind words, it was truly and honor to have shared such an am...
azing day. It was great working with you guys and I am forever in debt for your kindness. You rock!!
Arnela S
5.0
5/01/2023
Wow! When we got our video back it truly went above and beyond our expectations. Could not recommend Waking Dreams Films anymore. Don’t look any further.
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 06/04/2023
Thank you Arnela! Your short film was amazing! I enjoyed a lot to be part of your celebrat...
ion. Thank you!
shannon E
5.0
4/27/2023
Dash made me feel so comfortable with letting him make this the best day possible. We were able to meet prior and discuss specific details and any questions I had. From the moment of meeting him he was able to ease the wedding stress. His warm present and professionalism made me feel so comfortable in choosing him to create our special day. On the big day, he was able to capture stunning pictures and video including drone footage! I could not have asked for more, he got every detail and moment and truly made us have the best day. A video to look back on that felt like a movie watching it! Would highly recommend Dash and his team!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 06/04/2023
Hey there!!! Thank you so so much for your extensive review! I appreciate you took the tim...
e to explain your experience, I am beyond grateful to have been able to provide you with great content that makes you happy!
Paul A
5.0
4/26/2023
If you are looking for the complete package for a photographer/videographer, please look no further. I am the groom and had the pleasure to work with Dash, JP and Allan. These three worked so hard, had amazing personalities, and worked as a team. They were personable, able to direct people, as well as give free rein of different styles of pictures that you wanted. My entire family could not be happier! The communication was great, and the entire time I was having pictures taken, they made me feel confident, and also made me laugh. They ensure to get all of the important moments without having the bride and or groom stress over time. We enjoyed working with them so much, We ended up buying an extra hour, it was totally worth it. After working with these individuals, I am confident in their work, it was a pleasure to work with such a great team and people that work so hard to make you happy. Again, thank you so much, we could not have had a better day. I was nervous at first, however, all I had to do was follow Dash’s lead and everything worked out perfect. What a great photography/videography team.
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 04/27/2023
Paul thank so much for taking the time to write about your experience. I am super happy to...
have had the honor of providing our services in your special day. We had an amazingly fun day working with you and enjoyed every second of it. Thank you for trusting your memories with us. You guys are awesome!!
Alessandra V
5.0
8/13/2022
Truly a masterpiece of a wedding video!! We loved working with the videographer on our special day and were completely in love with the final work that captured it all! The best ever! You have to book them!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 08/15/2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, it really means a lot for us!
...
Your film was amazingly warm and beautiful just as your love for each other.
THANK YOU!
Jennifer A
5.0
8/11/2022
Planning a wedding is a very long, overwhelming process. Picking out the right vendors to highlight this day is not an easy task. Let me help you make this easier. Dachel is the absolute best. Not only is he an amazing videographer, he’s an even better human. He truly takes his time to make sure your wedding video is everything you dream of. If you are reading this, book waking dreams films ASAP! You will not regret it.
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 08/12/2022
I am humbled by your words and I am very grateful for your trust. It was an honor to be pa...
rt of your celebration and to witness the beautiful relationship you two have. Thank you again for everything.
Miriam R
5.0
5/10/2022
He went above and beyond for our wedding video! The scenes were like out of a movie. The emotion he was able to capture was incredible. Even the music he chose for the video was absolutely perfect for us. We were moved to tears when we watched it. We would hire him again in a heartbeat!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 05/10/2022
Thank you so much!! I'm very happy to know you had a great experience and that you are hap...
py with your wedding film. Thanks again for inviting me to your love celebration!!
Ryan S
5.0
5/09/2022
We are so happy with the whole experience, very professional, best quality video!
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 05/09/2022
Thank you Ryan! It was super fun to work with you two and made me very happy knowing you l...
oved your film as well. Thanks again!
Britteny S
5.0
12/11/2019
Where do I even start with Dachel... from the beginning and the very first time we spoke on the phone I knew he was great and could truly hear in the way he spoke his passion for film. Not only is he crazy talented and knowledgeable but his ability to make you feel like you have such a huge impact on the vision of your video means everything. Of course you reach out to some one because you like their style but the second I spoke with him he made me so excited for our video and our wedding was 8 months away! He just made me feel like our video was going to be so unique and special for him to be able to create for us. I can’t say enough good things about him, our in person meeting lasted for hours, he was just so creative and innovative and I loved every second it! Fast forward to the wedding day and he brings his soon to be wife as the second shooter and not only she is the cutest thing ever she is so kind and sweet and these two just make an unstoppable team! They moved around the hotel get ready room and during the whole wedding like flys on the wall, capturing every single moment and detail without ever feeling crowded or that they were in the way it truly is a gift. When it was time for them to go I truly wanted them to stay and hang out because with out even seeing the video yet I honestly felt so grateful. Grateful for how hard they both worked all day and grateful how they made me feel on my wedding day I felt like I gained two new friends I would recommend these two in a heartbeat to anyone! Which I did! To my friend that is getting married in a month and I can without a doubt say that she is going to have the same experience I did! I don’t even have my video back and I’m confidently giving this review that says a lot! I will leave another as well after I receive what I know will be an incredible video. Even the next day my mom commented on how much she liked the both of them. They are the best and you won’t regret choosing to have them be a part of your special day!
Suzanne C
5.0
8/07/2019
Dachel is awesome! He truly captured moments I didn’t even realize in our vow renewal. A pleasure to be around, very kind and an excellent videographer. He always responded immediately. I’m so glad we were introduced to him. Look no further for your wedding memories to be preserved in a beautiful way, Dachel is simply the best!! Thank you so much again! The Clarks
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 08/07/2019
Thank you thank you thank you! Your review is extremely valuable to us, it makes me very h...
appy to know you had such a great experience!! I did enjoy filming such a moment, thank you for allowing me to participate.
Patricia L
5.0
7/19/2019
This review has been such a long time coming...What an amazing experience! It was so wonderful to work with Dachel. From the moment he met with my husband before our wedding, and with such short notice might I add, he explained his vision and was an excellent communicator throughout the entire process. He is passionate about what he does and his work truly shows that. Words cannot express how happy my husband and I are with our wedding video. It brings me to tears every time I watch our special day, because he was able to capture the most beautiful memories that we will be able to look back at and cherish for a lifetime. He went above and beyond anything we could've ever asked for. We highly recommend Dachel, his work and his amazing attention to detail. Thank you so much!
- Patty & Larry
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 07/23/2019
Wow Patricia! I truly appreciate your review!! It was truly a pleasure to be part of your ...
wedding and I will never forget how great you guys are! Thank you for taking the time to leave a footprint of your experience.
Laura M
5.0
12/24/2018
How can I even beging to describe how amazing Dachel and the waking dreams films is? From day one until today we have been entirely pleased. Dachel has an angel for this profession, his quality of work is impeccable! He will see your vision, your love for one another, your passion and bring it to new lights. With Dachel you will laugh and have a joyful experience. If there is a part of your wedding or event you will never worry about is your cinematography/photography; I can guarantee it 100%. He will make you laugh during the whole experience and bring out tears of joy with the finish product. If you have searched and searched for a good team, your search ends here with this crew. I am pleased to say a great business deal turned into a lifetime friendship, I will have Dachel and his team work with us when we have our kids, grandkids and grand grand kids until he is still around creating art. Please consider Dachel and his team, you will never regret it.
Response from Waking Dreams Films on 12/28/2018
I am so happy you had such a great experience. Thanks for your kind words, they are an ins...
piration to keep making people happy! Thank you so much!!
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