The Best Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Lake Villa, IL

The Best Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Lake Villa, IL

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63 Wedding Videographers in Lake Villa, IL

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TreeHouse Creative 

4.8

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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
My husband and I had the absolute best experience working with Trey and team. Trey truly took the time to learn about us as individuals, who we are together, what mattered to us most, and our vision for our wedding day. He is personable and professional and will truly feel like a friend that you are excited to see when the big day comes. Our video turned out better than we could’ve ever imagined and it is such a treasure to have such an elegantly captured representation of our day to look back on. It has also been the perfect way to share our experience with family and friends who weren’t able to make it. Watching the days events unfold through the perspective of a guest is such a cool experience and had us falling in love with the day all over again. Working with Trey was a flawless and stress free experience and took the pressure off us because he really was able to lead our team through the events seamlessly. We are so happy with the finished products down to being obsessed with the song choices he picked. He took all our feedback and ideas into consideration and just made our video spectacular. He is truly an artist in videography and we cannot recommend working with him enough!
Claire G., 2 years ago
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Your Wedding Day Film 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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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Caleb Lee Productions 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Lake Villa, IL

Caleb Lee Productions is a family-owned wedding videography company operating out of Bartlett, IL. We are a husband-and-wife duo that is devoted to creating custom life event films. We look forward to capturing the uniqueness of your love story, with every detail and moment accounted for. Combining Caleb's passion for filmmaking with Brittany's strengths as a coordinator we aim to give you a seamless videography experience and an elegant final piece.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I loved working with Caleb Lee Productions. They were so easy to work with and were incredibly professional on our wedding day. They captured our day so wonderfully and authentically, allowing us to relive every moment. The final video is an incredible keepsake we will cherish forever. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding videographer.
Shannon M., 4 months ago
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Jimmy Shin Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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., a year ago
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Elmwood Forest 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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
In my opinion, a videographer is a MUST for your wedding day. Elmwood Forest was a preferred vendor on many lists we received— and now we know why. The day of the wedding, they were so professional and kind. They were patient with us and our big family. They captured speeches, vows, and the best dance moves. We have 9 beautiful minutes to watch our favorite day of our lives OVER AND OVER AND OVER again. The best videographer out there!!
Olivia, 4 years ago
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Birch Fields 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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
Absolutely incredible - turned our memories into a work of art. So talented and wonderful to work with, I couldn’t be happier!
Hannah B., a year ago
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Avant-Garde Videography 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Lake Villa, IL

My name is Bailey O'Neal -- I am the owner + videographer of Avant-Garde Videography located in the Chicagoland area, and I love making videos! I love going places with my camera and enjoy capturing the content around me. I love starting a new project, and having an open opportunity to be creative and original. And finally, I love making a product that can be used as a keepsake to help relive and remember special times.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bailey is a true artist! Our wedding video is something we were very nervous about. We even considered not hiring a videographer because we were so worried about feeling uncomfortable on camera! Bailey moved about our wedding day capturing every important moment completely undetected, and I mean that in the best way possible! We didn't even realize in the moment that we were being filmed. She captured the most meaningful, genuine moments of our day and after seeing the final product, we can't even imagine not having this video to cherish for the rest of our lives. At our reception we had an audio guest book that provided us with a bunch of audio from our loved ones. We gave Bailey the huge task of adding some of that audio to our final video. We were completely blown away by how she mixed the audio from our friends and family with the other audio and video from the day! We now have a beautiful highlight reel that we can show to friends and family, we have an edited video of our vows with multiple angles, we have all of the toasts in an edited video, and, one of our favorite things about what Bailey offers with her videography packages, we have all of the raw, unedited footage so we don't forget a single moment of the day. Bailey is caring, flexible, professional, and has an unmatched talent for the art of videography!
Kira S., 5 months ago
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Teach Tech Productions LLC 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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., 25 days ago
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Taylor Street Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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!

10s 10s 10s - All across the board! Looking for someone to capture your most precious moments? Look no further! My bridal shower, wedding and wedding bbq was captured and edited in the most BEAUTIFUL way. Taylor Street Media is very professional, has a keen eye for detail and has the equipment to turn a beautiful day, gorgeous! Being able to have a drone at our wedding was the cherry on top to capturing all of our beautiful landscape, guests, and moments that we’ll have for a lifetime. Taylor Street Media was also very helpful on our wedding day, and truly felt like a part of our family. Very happy with our choice! We would have been so sad without his talents! BOOK NOW!
T - B., 2 years ago
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Nicholas Vo Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Lake Villa, IL

Hi! Welcome to my page. I'm so happy you are here! I am Minnesota and Missouri-based. It is my absolute joy to be able to capture your special moments so you can relive them with a warm feeling. I love making videos that reflect who you are.

Awarded Best of Zola
Nicholas did SUCH an amazing job for our wedding! He captured us and our guests perfectly and the editing he did was GREAT. Had clear communication from start to finish and was very sweet and patient with us. Cannot recommend him enough! We will definitely be reaching out for other special events!
Giovanna P., a year ago
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Whitehead Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Lake Villa, IL

Whitehead Films is a wedding cinematography team dedicated to capturing the profound beauty and emotion of your most cherished moments. With a passion for visual storytelling and an artist’s eye for detail, our work transforms the magic of your wedding day into a timeless cinematic experience. Inspired by the art of living and celebrating love, we blend creative vision with technical expertise to document every heartfelt glance, spontaneous laugh, and intimate whisper.

Whitehead Films was an amazing choice for our wedding videography. From the very first call, they were easy to communicate with, quick to reply to any questions, and made us feel cared for throughout the entire process. Their professionalism and attention to detail was evident in the final video they delivered, which perfectly captured all the special moments of our wedding day. I am in love with the video they made for us - it truly felt like they understood our vision and brought it to life in a way that was high-quality and exactly what we wanted. We are so grateful to Whitehead Films for helping to preserve the memories of our special day.
Tiffany C., 8 months ago
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Homa Film and Photo 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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
I am so glad I found these two!!! We had a perfect wedding day and could not be any happier with our ceremony video and overall experience working with Homa film and photo. Communication was timely, clear, friendly, and professional. Covid made things a bit crazy and chaotic at times, but Aadhiv and Sagarika were always calm, cool, and collected. Great people with great personalities. Thank you so much again, Aadhiv!
Allison & E., 4 years ago
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J'adore Video 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Lake Villa, IL

My name is Lance and I'm the owner of J'adore Video, based in Chicago and serving happy couples all over the world! I started filming weddings professionally in 2007 and have filmed over 400 weddings in my career, covering many different cultures, faiths, and beliefs.

Recommend! What a great guy. He does wedding photography and videography.
Alan, 2 years ago
Lawrence Connor Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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
We worked with Lawrence for our wedding video and we absolutely loved it! I wanted a video that was more documentary style/natural, and Lawrence was the perfect videographer to work with! I'm so glad we chose him!
Emily H., 2 years ago
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Smiling Toad Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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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Sunfire Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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, a year ago
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Weddings by Jazmin 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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
If I could give Jazmin more than five stars, I absolutely would. From the moment we first spoke, I knew she was the perfect fit for our wedding. Her passion and skill for storytelling and ability to capture the most intimate moments is truly amazing. Our video exceeded all our expectations and perfectly captured the love and emotion of our special day! Thank you, Jazmin!
Jessica S., 2 years ago
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EverAfter - Wedding Films - Superior Storytelling Videography 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,750
  • Serves Lake Villa, IL
  • Offer

I was born and raised in Ukraine where I studied at a law school. When I moved to the USA in 2016, I dramatically switched my career path from a lawyer to a digital artist. I got a degree in Media Arts and Filmmaking and started shooting dance, fashion, music, and became a wedding videographer located in Chicago.

Where do I begin? If I could give Sofiia 10 stars - I would. Sofiia was an absolute JOY to work with! During our first vendor call, she listened to all of my wants and desires and seeing my wedding film - SHE CERTAINLY EXECUTED! Our relationship started off as a business relationship, but by the end Sofiia has become true family. I would recommend her time and time again. I can't wait to use her talents and skills again in the future!
Rose, 8 days ago
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DS Wedding Studio 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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
It was an absolute pleasure working with DS Wedding Studio for our wedding. They were absolutely amazing, very helpful and patient from the beginning. Our videographer and photographer were both very professional. My wife and I are in love with our wedding photos and video. We highly recommend DS Wedding Studio!
Aldo, a year ago
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Maloch Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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.

It is so hard for me to write a review on Maloch Media, because it is so hard to put into words how exceptional they are. Trevor and his team are such a joy to be around on one of the most important days of your life. Trevor wasn't just there as a videographer but there as a friend. Throughout the whole day he was making sure that I was comfortable and had what I needed, and he was there to comfort me during the overwhelming times. He exceeded any expectations that I may have had. I truly cannot say enough great things about him and his work, it is truly exceptional. Every time that we watch our wedding video we are just overwhelmed with emotions, the video makes us feel like we are reliving the day all over again. He captured things that we don't even remember seeing on our wedding day. His work is impeccable. Maloch Media is the perfect addition to any wedding, they are worth every penny and more!
Mackenzie and J., 5 years ago
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A New Odyssey 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Lake Villa, IL

The adventurous duo behind A New Odyssey. Life's most beautiful stories aren’t just in the big moments — they’re in the quiet, unexpected ones that catch you off guard. We live for capturing the raw, unfiltered energy of your love, whether it’s a windswept kiss at sunset or a spontaneous laugh shared when no one’s watching. Every moment, big or small, deserves to be remembered because the people in them are what matter most. For us, being a part of your journey means celebrating each fleeting second as if it were our own.

Working with A New Odyssey — the incredible duo Chantal and Harry — was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, nearly two years before our big day, their professionalism and communication stood out. Every message, question, and detail was handled with care and clarity, and they made us feel supported and confident throughout the entire planning process. When our wedding weekend finally arrived, they didn’t just show up to capture moments — they became a part of the experience. From our rooftop welcome party to the wedding day itself, Chantal and Harry brought such warmth, artistry, and ease. They documented every laugh, every hug, and every little in-between moment that we’ll cherish forever. All of the details I (the bride) carefully planned, they made sure to capture with immaculate detail (some of the details I forgot to tell them about and they still found them and captured them)! Their calm energy made us (and our families) feel completely at ease, even during the most emotional and fast-moving parts of the day. The photos and video they delivered are nothing short of breathtaking. Every frame feels intentional and full of life — the joy, the emotion, the love, all perfectly preserved. Watching our wedding film and scrolling through our gallery truly brought us back to that weekend; it feels like reliving it all over again. Our friends and family were so eager to share their amazing work. We can confidently say A New Odyssey gave us the best weekend of our lives, not only by capturing it so flawlessly but by enhancing it through their presence, professionalism, and passion for what they do. We will forever be grateful to Chantal and Harry for the timeless memories they created. If you’re looking for a photography and videography team that genuinely cares about their couples, goes above and beyond, and delivers art you’ll treasure for a lifetime — look no further than A New Odyssey.
Jeanay B., 2 months ago
Whole Heart Video 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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.

Whole Heart Video was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Their communication style was fast, friendly, and fun - they made the entire process really enjoyable. The quality of their work is incredible, we laughed and cried watching our final video and all of our friends have gotten emotional after seeing it too. Ben, our videographer, really went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable on camera and even helped us set up a live stream so my grandmother who couldn't attend could watch the ceremony. We are so grateful to have such an amazing memento of our special day thanks to Whole Heart Video.
Emily & D., a month ago
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White Elm Films 

2.7

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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
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The Honeymooners Productions 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $5,900
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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! Email us about your wedding! We would LOVE to hear alllllllll about your day and your love!

My husband and I got married last May and it was a dream day. The Honeymooners only added to the magic of it! Luke and Maddie were made for this job because they value their relationship with you and it shows through the care and joy they bring to your day. We felt so comfortable with them around us and our bridal party and they helped create an atmosphere of joy and fun! Not only are they wonderful to have around on the day of but our video turned out AMAZING! They captured the atmosphere of our wedding perfectly and is a video we will always treasure! We are so thankful we chose them for our footage!
Rebecca, 5 years ago
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Rhys Ladhani Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,350
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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, 2 years ago
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Almost Fantasy ~ Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Lake Villa, IL

I am Angela; owner, lead photographer, and wedding film director. My husband, Zac, is my favorite teammate and covers lead (gimbal) videography, or 2nd shooting (photography). We've been photographing and filming weddings together since 2010! He has a storytelling perspective, while I love details and intimacy. The tension between the two creates such a romantic vibe! When you need a larger team, we pull in our favorite colleagues - professionals in their own right - to work with us for the day. We have very close peer-vendor relationships with a solid group of amazing artists we work with regularly.

We can’t say enough about Angela and her team. Her professionalism, creativity and expertise made the picture taking and video of our wedding very special. It was very clear that they have extensive experience and we found ourselves being very comfortable working with them to capture the moments on our special day. Her follow-up and results truly exceeded our expectations and their fee was very reasonable. I should note that we had a Covid wedding and they managed to all of the concerns and special situations which we appreciated. Angela and her team will always be remembered as being part of our “family” and in sharing in our day. We highly recommend Almost Fantasy. If we could give more than a 5 star rating, we would!
Amy and D., 4 years ago
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Paul Hairston Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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., 4 months ago
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Monstera Weddings 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,997
  • Serves Lake Villa, IL

Your wedding or elopement is one full of raw moments, and it is our job to weave these together cohesively. We always approach each film with a detail-oriented eye, considering you, the film, the composition, the audio, the lighting, and everything in between, to ensure we achieve a comprehensive film with an emotional impact. It is also a priority of ours that your film resonates with your spirit. That it represents you, your story, your love, and your style authentically. That's why we get to know you and your partner well and cater to your preferred look.

My husband and I recently got married in December, 2023. I'm so grateful we hired Rick and his team to be our videographer!! I would highly recommend using them. Rick was very professional and supportive throughout the entire process. We set up a few calls while being engaged to prepare for the day. He also worked really well with our photographer to gameplan for the day. This was HUGE because they were able to work together to obtain all the shots needed and didn't step on each other's toes. Rick put together a 2 minute clip of the day, and I watch it everyday! The shots he chose and the music he tied with it was so meaningful. It was a perfect video to showcase the day. I shared it on social media. He also put together a full 45 minute video of the day that includes special events and speeches of the day, so we won't forget anything special that happened! Again, we are so grateful we worked with Rick. He captures all the special moments and now we have his work to look back on the wonderful day! Thank you!
Alyssa O., 2 years ago
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Holly Kell Creative 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Lake Villa, IL

I’m Holly (she/her), a 28-year-old wedding videographer based in Grand Rapids, MI. I love for telling stories. Being a wedding videographer is truly a fly on the wall experience and I get to let you truly relive that day through video. You'll see yourself hugging your mom/dad at the end of the aisle, your first kiss as you're pronounced married for the first time, hear your vows to each other. I cannot explain how grateful I am to give you those slices of time.

Holly was absolutely amazing from the time I booked her to receiving my video. She knew what I wanted for a videographer and she exceeded my expectations. Her communication and timeliness on getting things to me was great! I’d book Holly all over again.
Darci, a year ago
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Emily Hogan Visuals 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Lake Villa, 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. ;)

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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

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