The Best Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Carpentersville, IL

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63 Wedding Videographers in Carpentersville, IL

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Homa Film and Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

We capture moment to create memories. We tell your story with our lenses so that years from now you can go back and see all the big and small things from your special day. We know how important it was for us to relive our special day and we want to provide that to all the couple we meet! We absolutely love to tell stories in our own unique way!

Awarded Best of Zola
Aadhiv & Sagarika from Homa Film & Photo were an absolute dream to work with and we had the best experience working with them. They worked so well with each other and kept us laughing and relaxed throughout (which is no easy feat when you are doing a large multicultural wedding). They were on time, professional, and prepared. On top of that, they delivered exactly what they promised and SO MUCH MORE. We were floored by the video they made of our wedding; it was beautiful, captivating, and perfect. It exceeded all my expectations. They are amazing artists and you will not be let down!
Shelby & N., 4 years ago
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Lawrence Connor Films 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

I love coffee. I never leave home without it. I’m easy going. I love to chill. I’m a huge sports fan and I love watching Skip Bayless and others argue on Fox. Basketball was my first love and even in my thirties I still daydream about playing in the NBA. As a teenager, while most of my peers were listening to 2Pac and Biggie, I preferred Marvin Gaye, Al Green and The Temptations. I’ve been told that I have an old soul. At the end of the day I love life, I love my job and my customers always come first.

Awarded Best of Zola
It’s very important that the photographers and videographers not only get along with, but work well together. Making sure you’re not in each others shots and staying creative through the day. We had a great time working alongside Lawrence and his second videographer. I highly recommend them for your big day!
Lacie Whitesell, 3 years ago
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Lanre Esho films 
Rating: 4.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL
  • Offer

I’m Lanre Esho, a wedding filmmaker passionate about telling love stories that feel real, emotional, and timeless. I believe a wedding film should be more than a recap—it should capture how your day truly felt. I’m drawn to the in-between moments—the quiet glances, genuine laughter, and raw emotions that often go unnoticed. My approach is cinematic and intentional, focused on preserving your story in its most honest form. Every film is crafted so that years from now, it still feels fresh and meaningful, using timeless music and a style that never feels dated.

Working with Lanre Esho Films has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Their communication is professional and courteous, making every interaction smooth and stress-free. What truly sets them apart is the caliber of their cinematic work—the final outputs are genuinely premium quality that elevates any wedding event. They're incredibly easy to collaborate with, which makes the entire process feel seamless. If you're looking for a videographer who delivers high-end production value, this is a vendor you absolutely don't want to miss for your exclusive wedding day.
Henry F., 5 months ago
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DS Wedding Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

DS Wedding Studio is a videography and photography company located in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Specializing in weddings and other celebratory events, the company is dedicated to telling the story of each couple’s wedding in an imaginative and cinematic style. This team of committed and professional videography and photographers strives to work closely with every couple to ensure that every meaningful moment is captured with no small detail overlooked.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had to let go of our first photographer, and I’m so thankful we found Eddie! From the start, he was so kind, professional, and easy to work with. He made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera and had great ideas for poses and photo spots. On the wedding day, he captured every single moment beautifully and made sure to check in with us throughout the day. The photos turned out absolutely stunning — you can really feel the emotion in every shot. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. I highly recommend Eddie to any couple looking for someone talented, reliable, and genuinely wonderful to work with!
Luis S., 10 months ago
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Rhys Ladhani Media 
Rating: 4.0 (3 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,350
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Our approach to wedding filmmaking is simple- deliver the most sincere, organic recollection of the day by acting as unnoticeably as possible. By eliminating the pressures of being filmed, our couples are able to enjoy each moment of their day and be truly present in the experience, providing us with an authentic and emotional collection of frames. Weddings are our passion and we enjoy being able to assist with planning, coordinating and timeline creation throughout the months leading up to your big day. We’re with you every step of the way and are dedicated to creating the best possible version of your love story.

Rhys was great to work with!! He provided so much guidance leading up to the wedding day, going over my timeline and making recommendations based on how long he's seen things take. He also provides a list of suggested do's and dont's that you wouldn't realize have an impact on the video - it was so helpful!! Before the wedding he also has a prep call to go over all the details and any notes/requests we have for the videos (vibe we're looking for, any cinematic requests, song requests, etc.) He was another great presence to have the day of! We haven't gotten the video back yet but right after our wedding we got an email that lists out all the steps they take throughout video production. We've since gotten emails every time our video has moved to the next step. The communication from Rhys since we booked has been so incredible!
Jamie, 3 years ago
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Anchored Films 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,850
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

- I love running, dogs, donuts, yoga pants, Parks + Rec, Sherlock Holmes and a ton of other random stuff. - I am originally from San Diego, CA so adjusting to Chicago winters has been ROUGH. - My husband and I love to travel and find new adventures together, but also really enjoy a night in having absolutely no plans. I personally have always been in love with stories. Reading them, listening to them and finally telling them. There is something so incredible about how good stories can draw out deep emotion. THAT is what I love.

Anchored Films came recommended to us from a close friend and we could not brag about Katie & the team enough. From our very first conversation, Katie was an absolute dream to work with and exceeded every expectation we had on the delivery. Since we had a Catholic & Hindu wedding, we had a lot of details to work through and when I tell you I never doubted Katie, I NEVER. DOUBTED. KATIE. The Anchored team truly makes you feel like you're the only couple they're working with and if you stalk their social like I did, you know they're keeping busy over there! I had a very specific vision on how I wanted to remember our wedding days and now I wish I could hire Katie to capture every moment of our lives. From the bottom of our hearts, we're so grateful to have worked with you and know you'll make future couples just as obsessed with your work!
Elizabeth C., 3 years ago
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Emily Hogan Visuals 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Hi, I am Emily! I'm happy that you've landed on my page. I specialize in covering videography as well as photography. I have been shooting weddings since 2013. I fell in love with watching people be in love! You can't find a better gig. I went on to receive my Bachelor of Arts in 2019. I've really been able to put my education to work in regards to all things wedding films. When I'm not shooting weddings, I am doing real estate photography, binge watching Bob's Burgers and Saturday Night Live, or most likely eating something delicious. ;)

Awarded Best of Zola
I loved working with Emily!! She was soooo prepared, even when I wasn't! She had everything readily available, communication was quick and on point, and was able to direct our families with ease (and they're not easy haha)! Her turn around time to get my photos back was very quick and the quality was beautiful! Also, the amount of photos I got back was abundant!! Thank you Emily for capturing our day in the most beautiful way!!
Stephanie and G., 5 years ago
Kismet Video Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

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Amy was even there for the wedding rehearsal! She was so much fun to be around and worked out all the details with the photographer & both together can capture the priceless moments. We can not wait to see the final production. She and her assistant were so professional. She kept us up to date on the shooting events and schedule and even asked if we wanted other things included that came up. That is why she can be counted on. You could see how much pride she has in her work and wants only the best video ever and nothing less!
Sandy, 5 years ago
Luis Malagon Films 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

I'm a wedding filmmaker based out of Chicago, IL and I love my job. It’s been nearly 4 years since I was asked to film my first wedding. Capturing the emotion, the details, and love portrayed from each couple’s special day has been unimaginably rewarding. I am thankful to everyone who has placed their trust in me to capture one of the most important days in their lives. When I’m not working I’m most likely trying to improve my latte art on my Breville Barista Express espresso machine or most importantly spending time with my beautiful wife and daughter. My goal is to create a family heirloom which can be passed down for generations to come.

Luis was incredible to work with. He is truly an artist. His work exceeded anything that we could have ever imagined. We knew that we could rely on Luis to deliver but OMG, the first time that we watched our wedding film our jaws dropped to the floor! It felt like we were watching a Hollywood movie! His storytelling and attention to detail are absolutely breathtaking! We truly can’t thank you enough Luis! To anyone considering hiring a wedding videographer, look no further and hire Luis. He’s the best!
Alex A., 2 years ago
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Whole Heart Video 
Rating: 5.0 (48 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Monday through Friday we shoot food, ads, TV, live events, products videos, documentaries, narrative films, corporate stuff and more. But when the weekend rolls around, we shoot weddings. Our appreciation for directing and videography is rivaled by none. Whether you want something candid and simple or a more elaborately planned wedding video, we'll be there- caffeinated and ready to go! We can now boast that 6 of Chicago’s best videographers are on the Whole Heart Video associate roster. To keep quality high (and to make sure we have back up shooters), we limit the number of weddings accepted to 3 per day.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the absolute honor of working with Ben & Nikolai for our recent wedding. We had friends who chose them for their wedding in March of 2025, so when it came time for us to pick someone, Whole Heart Video was at the top of our list. From our first call to wedding day, things were exactly what you hope for when in the chaos of wedding planning: simple, efficient, and you feel understood. Once the wedding day arrived, as someone doing all the planning myself, it felt awesome to not have to micromanage Ben or Niko and to trust them to capture incredible moments in a style that truly reflected us. There was also a moment we had told Ben we wanted captured and he made sure to find us and make sure we got it, that meant the world to us!  I appreciate their approach because they make you feel completely comfortable, especially if you’re not someone who is used to being the center of attention.  Their communication, attitudes, and kindness are standout among the MANY reasons we would recommend them.  We haven’t even received our finished product yet, as we JUST got married last week, but I know it is going to be something we cherish for the rest of our lives and we feel such happiness that Ben & Niko captured our day!
Stephanie W., 2 months ago
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TreeHouse Creative 
Rating: 4.9 (23 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL
  • Offer

We're all about telling epic love stories – no cookie-cutter stuff here. Based in Miami but up for an adventure anywhere, we're not your average wedding videographers. Think of us as your partners in memory-making. We'll be there laughing, dancing, and capturing every crazy, beautiful moment. Our mission is simple: make your love shine. No rules, no boredom. Your love story is one-of-a-kind, and that's how we approach filming it. We're not just about the big scenes; we're into the little details, the stolen glances, the goofy grins – everything that makes your love yours.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had not considered a videographer in our initial wedding planning but changed my mind after seeing Trey's portfolio. Most wedding videos I had seen looked cliched but Trey's videos were lively and unique. Trey spent time getting to know us and took our style into consideration. The whole process was professional and individualized to us and the result was exactly what we hoped for. The wedding day was such a blur that we're so glad to have this curated, beautiful keepsake. We would absolutely recommend!
Mai-Linh H., 2 years ago
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Visual Reflection Video 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Any talented wedding videographer can create a 5-minute cinematic wedding film of your wedding but there's so much more to a wedding day than that. That is the most distinguishing feature about my work. While, I craft my videos around the love you share, the fun you have when it's just the two of you as well as the celebration with your family/guests is what makes each story so unique. So, as you'll notice in the examples, no two wedding videos are the same. I customize each wedding video I create to fit the couple I'm working with as well as the flow of the day, which will allow you to relive your day the way that it actually happened!

Awarded Best of Zola
Not only did Gordon capture our wedding with beautiful artistry, but the communication throughout every step of the process (booking, check-ins, and day-of) was responsive and kind. We are so happy to relive these memories over and over and over again. Highly recommend working with Visual Reflection Video!!!
Malin & S., 5 months ago
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Birch Fields 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Being in the wedding film industry over sixteen years, I'm eager to help couples bring their dreams to life. I have no hesitation traveling for couples who know I'm the perfect fit for their wedding. My work resonates with who it's made for- and I keep that audience in mind.

Awarded Best of Zola
Birch Fields was the perfect choice for our wedding videographers. From our very first interaction, they demonstrated a thorough, professional, and warm communication style that immediately put us at ease. Their artistic, cinematic, and sincere approach to capturing our special day was evident in every frame. Steven's presence behind the camera made the day feel smoother and more relaxed, and he effortlessly documented the energy, joy, and love of our celebration. We cannot recommend Birch Fields highly enough - they are incredibly talented and genuinely easy to work with from start to finish.
Jakzeel, 7 months ago
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Your Wedding Day Film 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Your Wedding Day Film is a Florida-based wedding videography and photography company created to help couples capture the true emotion of their special day. My name is Vanessa, and storytelling is at the heart of everything I do; whether it’s through video, photo, or content tailored for social media. From helping you plan, to filming and photographing your wedding, to delivering your finished films and galleries within 4–6 weeks, we’re with you every step of the way. When I’m not behind the camera, you can find me spending time with my family, friends, or taking our four-year-old German Shepherd mix to the dog beach.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had so much fun working with them. They did an amazing job and the results turned out so good would highly recommend.
Brittaney S., 2 years ago
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Jimmy Shin Films 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Create timeless, emotional story-driven Love Story Film that never gets old. You are going to have your own personal love story film that YOU are the hero and watch it every wine night / anniversary day with your loved one so you can transport right back to that day, reminisce about your beautiful memories with loved ones and remind how beautiful your love story is.

Awarded Best of Zola
I looked at SO MANY wedding videos and they were all so similar and cookie cutter. They were lacking something but I couldn’t put my finger on it. THEN I FOUND JIMMY SHIN. I watched his videos and found myself sobbing at strangers videos! He made me feel like I knew the bride and groom after just 7 minutes. He's so good! Jimmy will take your wedding video and turn it into the most beautiful story. The video he made for us just so beautifully captured my husband and I's day! It's a video i'll cherish for the rest of my life. I can't wait for our kids to be able to watch it. UGH, seriously hire this man and you won't regret it. Best wedding money we spent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?viVAKZzODr6E
Danie W., 2 years ago
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Elmwood Forest 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

I’ve spent over a decade painting love stories in motion—capturing not just moments, but the emotional truth behind them. My approach is rooted in trust and collaboration. I take the time to truly connect with each couple because I’ve found that the most meaningful films are created when my clients feel seen, heard, and understood. If you’re looking for a cinematic experience that lingers—where shots breathe, and your story is told with intentionality and emotional depth—I’d be honored to explore what we can create together. I don’t just show up with a camera; I show up ready to partner with you in crafting something heartfelt and lasting.

Awarded Best of Zola
We absolutely loved working with Elmwood as our wedding videographers! The team met with us virtually to discuss our vision for the video and we could tell right away they were as excited to work with us as we were with them. The actual day of the wedding was so fun and they kept us laughing, posing, and smiling even in late-July Florida heat. They did a great job listening to what we wanted for our video and delivered above and beyond our expectations. We received so many compliments from our friends and family we shared the video with, and it's such a beautiful way to remember our special day. Thank you!
Monica, 5 years ago
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Teach Tech Productions LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL
  • Offer

At Teach Tech Productions LLC, we specialize in immortalizing the most precious moments of your wedding day. Founded by the passionate husband-and-wife duo, Ryan and Meagan Branscomb, our expertise spans over 5 years of dedicated experience in photography and videography, enabling us to create stunning visual memories that last a lifetime. Based in Piqua, Ohio, we are eager to travel to bring our artistic vision to your unique celebrations—be it a wedding, family gathering, or any special occasion. With 16 years of marriage and the joy of raising two sons, we recognize the significance of capturing wedding days. Sincerely Ryan and Meagan

Ryan and Megan are amazing at what they do. We were recommended to them from our friend who also just got married. They showed up, had great ideas for our videos. And a very quick turnaround on the official video. I would use them again in a heartbeat. Our wedding coordinator didn't have to worry about them at all!
Brittany B., 9 months ago
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Kendal Nicole Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Knowing firsthand how special this moment is, and how nervous you may feel, my mission is to make you comfortable and be true to yourself.  Whether you are having an intimate wedding in a backyard or an elopement on a mountain top, I’m ready with my camera. All my focus is on you. It’s all about raw emotions, having fun, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. 

Awarded Best of Zola
Kendal was the perfect videographer for our wedding day. Her communication from the start was great and she always responded to my questions quickly. The final videos she delivered were absolutely stunning - elegant, cinematic, and perfectly captured all the special moments of our dream day. We are so blessed with the final product she delivered and the way she was able to beautifully tell the story of our wedding day. Kendal and her team were a joy to work with and we highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented videography team. She truly is the most kind and fun soul, and she was a perfect addition to our wedding day experience. She made me feel absolutely stunning. I can't say enough good things. Thank you for making our dreams come true.
Maddi R., 2 years ago
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Nunzie Films 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

We are husband and wife wedding filmmakers who we have one rule: Have fun. We fell in love with the raw, unfiltered emotion of the day. Looking back at our own wedding photos, we realized they captured the true party, the dancing, the crying, the reactions...but wedding films often fall short of that energy. We asked ourselves, why can't a wedding film tell that same vibrant story? That's why we created Nunzie Films. We blend cinematic beauty with a "Vlog-Soul" vibe that is intimate, fast-paced, and deeply personal. We document the voices, the laughter, and exactly how it felt.

From our first conversation with Nunzie Films, we knew we were in great hands. The team was excited about our day but stayed calm and reassuring throughout the entire planning process and wedding itself. They rolled with every schedule change we threw at them and still managed to capture moments we didn't even know we wanted to remember. What really set their work apart was how they captured audio from intimate scenes and let those moments shine in the video—it felt like watching a vlog but with real emotion and heart. The final film was a total rollercoaster, just like they promised, and we couldn't have imagined it any other way. We're so grateful they saw and filmed details that other videographers would have missed, because now we get to relive our day exactly as it felt.
Andrea B., a month ago
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Taylor Street Media 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Taylor Street Media is boutique creative studio based in Chicago, IL, led by Marlon Taylor, a multidisciplinary artist with 10 years of experience capturing weddings, advertising content and events. We appreciate your interest in our work & would like to share more about our creative voice & process. Similarly, we'd love to learn about you!

Marlon captured the most beautiful parts of our wedding day and we couldn't be happier with the finished product. He was extremely professional, well-prepared, and he gave great direction to make sure we got the perfect shots. He created beautiful short form videos for us and captured our full wedding ceremony. The video quality is immaculate and we appreciate his attention to detail. Marlon was a joy to work with and wors can't express how grateful we are that he filmed our special day!
Maya H., 3 years ago
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Whitehead Films 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Whitehead Films is a husband-and-wife wedding cinematography team devoted to telling love stories with intention, artistry, and heart. We believe a wedding film should do more than document a day — it should preserve a feeling.

Awarded Best of Zola
Whitehead Films was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding videography. Their communication style was clear and stressfree throughout the entire process. The final videos they produced were professional, clean, and absolutely beautiful. They captured all the special moments of our wedding day and engagement period, and made a wonderful memento for us to cherish. It was wonderful working with them as I knew this was an area of the wedding planning that I wouldn't have to stress about. Brandon and Kristen did all the hard work and I could focus on other things. I highly recommend Whitehead Films to any couple looking for a talented and reliable videography team.
Brooke, a year ago
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Maloch Media 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

I became indulged in the story-telling of my wedding couples. Being surrounded by the excitement, sometimes nervous couples, and their loving families and friends made the filming such a rush. Then to have the honor to edit a film where their personalities and love shine through is the greatest privilege. I want to take them on a journey back in time to the most epic day where they laugh and cry with all their family and friends. I make films that last the ages. I love to think about how my couples might show their kids or even grandkids someday.

Trevor and his team are some of the best in the business in central IL! I have had the pleasure of working with them at weddings. They are professional, hardworking and a great asset to anyone's big day!
Ebby L Photography, 2 years ago
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Sunfire Films 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Sunfire Films brings a highly creative storytelling experience to your wedding film. Together, we can make some real magic. Every wedding film I create is completely unique. Using narrative and storytelling expertise, we can bring out your individuality for a boutique, fully custom, wedding film.

Sun Fire Films is an exceptional wedding videography duo that I highly recommend. As a photographer, I was impressed by their professionalism, collaborative approach, and ability to seamlessly blend into the day while capturing stunning, cinematic footage. Their technical expertise, and warm personalities made working with them a joy, and their final product perfectly encapsulating the emotions and details of the wedding. They went out of their way to ensure our work complemented each other, even sharing footage to match my editing process. Sun Fire Films is a talented, thoughtful, and reliable team that elevates any wedding vendor lineup I can’t wait to work with them again!
GrantDeveloped, 2 years ago
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Weddings by Jazmin 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Hi, I'm Jazmin! I’m passionate about what I do and love creating and capturing genuine, candid moments. I’m there to capture the joy, laughter, emotion, and beauty of your wedding day. I love it when my couples relax, go with the flow, and enjoy themselves. My mission is to help put your love story on display for the world with the memories we capture together — and have an amazing time in the process!

Awarded Best of Zola
Jazmin was amazing! She captured my wedding beautifully and sent me 4 different video versions of my wedding. 10/10 recommend so glad I had her as our videographer.
Yorlynn Kinsey, 4 years ago
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The Honeymooners Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $5,900
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

The Honeymooners Productions are a husband and wife duo who are determined to live life like they are on their honeymoon! They specialize in both PHOTO AND VIDEO which simplifies you're planning process and budget. Their energy for life and love makes them PASSIONATE about your wedding experience! Let's get this party started! We would LOVE to hear alllllllll about your day and your love!

This review is long overdue but I have to thank Maddie and Luke for EVERYTHING they did to capture our wedding in Chicago so beautifully back in September. They were super friendly and easy to work with from start to finish. They were thorough during the planning process, really listened to what we wanted, and made us feel comfortable every step of the way. On the day of, they helped keep us on schedule and made everything feel organized and stress-free. We’re so grateful to have these memories and would happily recommend them to other couples.
Meghan, 7 months ago
Smiling Toad Films 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

John Severson graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2004 with degrees in Anthropology and Film. His passion for film has taken him all over the world, from Vietnam to Zanzibar. John is a Chicagoland native. After graduating and traveling, he returned back to Chicago’s Lakeview and South Loop neighborhoods. In 2009, he married his wife Sarah, and moved back to their native Oak Park to raise their two children, Stella and George. John is always available to chat with you about your ideas and answer any questions. He’s excited getting to know you as a couple and share your vision for your wedding day.

This team was wonderful to work with during the booking process and on the wedding day. I love their work, and I am excited to see my video once it comes back as well!
Elizabeth S., 2 years ago
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Paul Hairston Films 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

Paul Hairston is an award winning and nation-wide wedding, documentary and commercial filmmaker for over 13 years. He loves anything and everything about human storytelling and creating impact through the medium of film. He strives to capture your special day with earnestness, trust and top shelf visuals. Throughout his career he has worked to blend vérité filmmaking with a production value those stories and emotions deserve, while never getting in your way. Providing painterly and elegant coverage with an unobtrusive but attentive presence that documents every unique detail is Paul’s goal with every film.

Paul and his assistant were absolutely amazing. I actually found him when googling videographers in my area and LOVED all his work as I could tell he took true pride in his films and caught all the little details of the weddings he videoed. When setting up a meeting, I realized he actually lived 4 hours away from me... BUT that didn't stop him! He was willing to travel with his assistant for a VERY cheap price and was there the whole time. He actually asked ME if he could come earlier to ensure he got all the little details on camera and capture every minute of us getting ready, etc. He was quick to respond throughout the whole planning process prior to the big day as well. Paul was in school for cinematography at the time which is very evident in his work as you can tell that film is his true passion in life through his work. We had no idea he was even there and he stayed until the very end (little did I know) to ensure he captured everything on film. As most brides (and grooms) do, we put a LOT of planning into our big days and a lot of thought into every single little detail. Of course your own wedding day is such a blur you never even get to appreciate all your hard work... but thanks to Paul, I am able to see every little part of the wedding from the place settings to all the little signs we had everywhere. He did an amazing job capturing every moment and I love my highlight film. Thanks to him, I get to witness and relive what was my dream wedding over and over again... I knew I wanted to hire him when his highlight films of complete strangers brought me to tears! He is now videoing my brother's wedding and a family friends... So Yes.... I HIGHLY recommend him :)"
Samantha N., a year ago
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White Elm Films 
Rating: 2.7 (3 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Carpentersville, IL

We're so excited you're interested in choosing White Elm Films to tell your story, and are honored that we get to be apart of capturing such important moments. We know the investment you put in your wedding video deserves a big return, so we're committed to making it the experience you deserve. We hope that our films act as keepsakes that get passed down for generations and help leave your legacy for the future ahead.

The two associated from White Elm Films were professional, kind and worked well with all other vendors. They both made us feel very comfortable and we are so excited to see what they produced from our special day! Would highly recommend!
The D., 2 years ago