The Best Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Lake Zurich, IL

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65 Wedding Videographers in Lake Zurich, IL

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TreeHouse Creative 
Rating: 4.9 (22 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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
We are so thrilled to be writing this review because we simply cannot speak highly enough of Trey and TreeHouse. We have never worked with video for another event before, so we weren’t sure quote what to look for, but came across Trey’s videos and could immediately tell they were something special. We’re both musicians and also appreciated how well the edits synced with the music as well. We were hoping that our wedding video would have a documentary feel — capturing the beautiful natural location in New York’s Catskill mountains and the feeling of our group of people coming together to celebrate us. It was a laid back wedding and a really amazing group of loved ones and we wanted to see and hear things that wouldn’t be captured in photos and we wouldn’t be able to take in at the time. Trey helped craft a specific package to meet our request and speaking to him it was clear he understood what we were hoping for and built on that vision with his perspective. Wow! Trey delivered!! He brought in a second shooter, Brent, who was so helpful in capturing the day. Not only were they truly amazing people to be around (all of our friends and family were so comfortable and at ease with them), they were exceptionally professional and skilled. They kept us calm and collected in the midst of details and a tight wedding day schedule. Watching the videos was an emotional experience because Trey managed to capture the feeling of the wedding celebration perfectly and get candid and intimate interviews with our friends and family that touched us (and were new to us) months after the wedding. It was clear just how carefully Trey had listened to us in our meetings leading up to the wedding — he heard us and did an amazing job bringing our dreams to life. I really wish I had videos like this capturing other important times in my life. If you are considering whether to get a videographer for your special event or wedding, you absolutely should. If you are considering Treehouse Creative, I cannot recommend it highly enough as people and as professionals! Seriously!
Tyler E., a year ago
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Birch Fields 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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, 2 months ago
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Your Wedding Day Film 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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
Our experience with Your Wedding Day Film was fantastic. Vanessa was prompt in her communication, always available for calls and texts as we planned our wedding timeline. On the day of, she and her team were diligent in capturing all the priceless moments - from our pre-ceremony prayers to the heartfelt speeches and first looks. The final video they created was truly beautiful, telling the story of our special day in a way that we'll cherish forever. Vanessa went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect, and her services were very affordable. We highly recommend Your Wedding Day Film to any couple looking for an exceptional videography experience.
Breanna M., 10 months ago
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Caleb Lee Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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
We loved working with Caleb and Brittany, and we love the video! They were very unobtrusive, and did an amazing job capturing our day naturally. We are very happy with the result and would definitely recommend them to anyone!
Becky S., 8 months ago
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Jimmy Shin Films 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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 $6,800
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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 are absolutely thrilled with the film Ephraim created for us and can't wait to watch it over and over again, both now and in the years to come. After our first viewing, we said to each other, "This is AMAZING! This is exactly why we chose Ephraim!" Ephraim masterfully wove together our vows, speeches, dances, and every other special moment—from the silly to the serious—into one perfectly crafted film. It truly exceeded our expectations, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect memento to cherish forever. Working with Ephraim was a wonderful experience. His dedication, energy, and hard work are evident in every frame of our film, and we are incredibly grateful for his efforts. We wholeheartedly recommend Ephraim to anyone in need of a talented and dedicated videographer. Thank you again, Ephraim, for capturing our memories so beautifully.
Montrell H., 2 years ago
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Avant-Garde Videography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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 with Avant-Garde Videography was a pleasure to work with for Kristen Justin wedding. We were the DJ (Midwest Best DJs) and Bailey had great communication throughout the process, responding promptly to any questions or requests we had. The quality of her work was amazing and truly captured the fun and energy of the day. She worked seamlessly as part of the vendor team, helping to ensure everything ran smoothly.
Midwest Best DJs, a year ago
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Visual Reflection Video 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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
Gordon is a talented videographer and editor! He filmed our wedding day and really captured our relationship, our personalities, and the emotions we had on our big day. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve cried happy tears watching our teaser video and our full highlight video. Gordon provides so many options for your video package too, which was a big win for us. He was so great to work with on our wedding day and even encouraged us to embrace the rain for our sparkler exit. I would highly recommend Gordon to film your wedding day. His talent shines in all of his videos! - Rachel and Adam, June 8, 2024 Waldenwoods
Rachel H., a year ago
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Teach Tech Productions LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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

Amazing videographers! Decided to add on videography last minute and it was the best decision! They knew what they were doing and did everything I asked them too! 10/10 recommend
Emma K., 6 months ago
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Whitehead Films 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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 a true delight to work with for our wedding video. From our very first interaction, Brandon and Kristen were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. They took the time to understand our vision and special requests, ensuring that every moment of our special day was captured in a breathtaking, cinematic way. Their work was truly memorable - we're overjoyed with the final product and feel so lucky to have such an amazing keepsake of our wedding. Brandon and Kristen also helped our guests feel welcome and at ease throughout the day, making the whole experience seamless. We cannot recommend Whitehead Films highly enough!
Parker, a year ago
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Homa Film and Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, 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.

We chose Lanre Esho Films for our wedding videography and couldn't be happier with our decision. From our first conversation with Lanre, we appreciated how clear and straightforward he was about what to expect and how he'd approach our day. The film he created truly captured the essence of our love story in a way we didn't think was possible. His storytelling is on another level—he managed to weave together all the special moments into something that feels genuine and emotional. When we watched the final video, we both got tears in our eyes. I recommend Lanre Esho Films to any couple looking for a videographer who actually listens and delivers something truly special.
Samuel O., 10 days ago
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Smiling Toad Films 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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.

We utilized them for our February 2020 wedding and they were amazing to work with. Communication was on point and they understood exactly what we were looking for which isn't the easiest coming from me :) The trailer and the feature they delivered to us (in a very timely manner) were beautiful! We've showed a lot of people who have said great things! Really great product/service for their price comparatively speaking for downtown Chicago.
Alexa and M., 6 years ago
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Sunfire Films 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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
I really don't even know where to start!! From start to finish, Jazmin was so amazing, sweet and kind! My wedding video is SOOOO FREAKING BEAUTIFUL and makes me and my husband cry every time! Best decision EVER! Every single important moment of my wedding day was captured, even moments I didn't even realize were being filmed or moments I didn't think I needed! She never missed a beat and was so professional and amazing! The time, effort, and passion she puts into her work is something most people dream of, but me, my husband, and our families witnessed it firsthand, and it's so beautiful and comforting (especially on a stressful day like a wedding)! My guests LOVED her because she was so considerate of them as well, making sure she wasn't blocking their view if she could help it, and just being kind and interacting with them throughout the entire day! Months before my wedding, she was prompt, professional, communicative, and laid out everything as far as what we should expect before, during, and after our wedding. I am so so glad we went with Jazmin and Jayzie Kaye Wedding Films!! I don't plan on getting married again lol, but working with her is an experience I would repeat if I could! Thank you so much Jazmin for being the most beautiful human being (inside and out) that I have ever met! You are a true gift!
Elizabeth C., 4 years ago
DS Wedding Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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
DS Wedding Studio was amazing! They captured every single one of our precious moments from our wedding day, just the way we wanted them. They were very receptive to our style and detailed requests. We have watched it countless times over and over again -- our video was beautiful and we will treasure it forever. DS Wedding Studio team is so supportive and willing to work with you in every which way to make it the most memorable day possible. Their videographers definitely have a talented eye, and their editers make everything come together beautifully. They made it so easy for us and we appreciate all that they have done!! We left the song selection up to them and we could not have been more pleased. Very unique and personal experience -- highly highly recommend. :)
Ana L., a year ago
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The Honeymooners Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $5,900
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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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Maloch Media 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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 was simply amazing! After searching for weeks for the perfect videographer, we finally found Trevor Maloch. We wanted someone that we not only connected with, but also someone who was fun and pleasant to work with and that’s exactly what Trevor was for us. His pricing and packages were within our price range. Maloch Media provided us exactly what we were looking for in our wedding video and that was to make us feel like we were reliving the biggest day of our lives. We highly recommend Maloch Media. We promise you, you will not be disappointed! Thank you Trevor and Amanda for playing a huge part on making our day so perfect! Best, Theresa & Roxana
Theresa D., a year ago
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A New Odyssey 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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., 5 months ago
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Whole Heart Video 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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.

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We loved our experience with Whole Heart Video. Daniel was our videographer and Ben was the producer/editor. So much fun- would recommend!!
Jenna, 4 months ago
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White Elm Films 
Rating: 2.7 (3 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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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Almost Fantasy ~ Photo + Video 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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.

Almost Fantasy Photo Video were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. Their communication style was kind, fun, and excellent from start to finish. The quality of their work was beautiful, high quality, and had great lighting - we got so many amazing pictures that we'll cherish forever. They were so sweet and helpful throughout the day, and were very flexible in accommodating our needs. We couldn't be happier with the memories they captured of our special day.
Olivia V., 2 years ago
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Paul Hairston Films 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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.

We had such an excellent experience with Paul on our wedding day! He was so communicative leading up to the day, as well as the actual wedding day. He was friendly, professional, punctual and worked so well alongside our photographer for the day, filming all of the lovely moments we may have otherwise missed (dance floor, cocktail hour, etc). He also filmed our first look, which was one of the moments that I most wanted to have on film, and made it such a fun experience. We watch our video every year on our wedding anniversary (it's been almost 13 years!), and we look back so fondly on that day because of the sweet moments that Paul captured - and have also shown it to our kids, who love to watch it over and over again. We highly recommend Paul to also capture your wedding day!
Will & K., 7 months ago
Rhys Ladhani Media 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,350
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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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Monstera Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,997
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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.

These guys doesn't just capture your wedding, they tell the story of your legacy! Every step of the way they communicate how to grab the best shots that come together to make a gorgeous after video! I can't recommend Monstera enough!
Travis Barron, 2 years ago