The Best Wedding Videographers in Oakland, IL

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72 Wedding Videographers in Oakland, IL

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Flower & Oak 
Rating: 5.0 (86 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,749
  • Serves Oakland, IL

The excitement. The warm feelings. The quiet glances. The glow of newlywed love. As time passes, little details can slip away. That’s why we’re here: to help you preserve your memories, so that you can vividly recall life’s best moments for years to come. Founded by passionate creatives who have been obsessing over storytelling for decades, we are dedicated to providing an experience that combines creative artistry with personalized attention. From the first consultation to the final suite of content, our purpose is to bring your vision to life while providing unmatched value at every step.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Flower & Oak for our wedding in August to do photo and video and we cannot say enough good things about them! The photographer and videographer were so fun, talented, creative, and professional. We still cry every time we watch our full video and even teaser video (which is less than a minute lol)! We would hire them again in a heart beat for any event and would recommend them without hesitation!
Alyssa K., 6 months ago
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Gordino Photo and Video 
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Oakland, IL

I'm Godfred Mensah, CEO of Gordino Photo and Video. I'm a passionate, creative, and aspiring artist. What drives my passion is the endless possibility of creating and documenting memorable moments with people.

Awarded Best of Zola
Godfred captures moments elegantly and gracefully. It was his first time capturing a wedding of my background but he was open to understand my vision and the traditions. Easy to work with and responsive. He captured moments that I did not even know happened during my wedding, so it shows how active he is in making sure he is getting all the important shots during your day. I will always recommend him again and again
Salwa K., 4 years ago
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Press Record Co Camcorders 
Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)
  • Vintage style
  • Starts at $595
  • Serves Oakland, IL
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Imagine your wedding filmed by the people who know you best - your friends and family. With Press Record Co, we ship you our camcorders to capture every laugh, tear, and dance move, then you simply send it back to us to do the heavy lifting. We'll turn all your raw footage into a beautiful, nostalgic Modern Day Home Video® you'll actually love to rewatch. It's raw, real, and totally you.

Awarded Best of Zola
We’re so grateful we chose Press Record Co for our wedding video! My husband and I had an intimate wedding where we didn't feel the need to spend thousands on a videographer as well as our photographer. We rented a camcorder from Press Record Co & created us a dreamy, beautiful video from the footage. The final result was heartfelt, high-quality, and captured the spirit of our day so perfectly—it truly brought tears to our eyes. It had a bit of each of our family members which meant so much to us. The whole team was kind, responsive, and clearly passionate about what they do. Thank you for helping us preserve such a special memory. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a reliable and caring (and budget friendly compared to a videographer) video service!
Michelle A., a year ago
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5 thousand frames films LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (25 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Oakland, IL

Over 16 years of experience capturing weddings and events across the U.S. and EU Trusted by 600+ couples, 200+ families, and 100+ companies We personally handle all filming and editing, ensuring consistent quality with no outsourcing Our focus is on storytelling, capturing the true atmosphere and emotions of your day through thoughtful details and music We always bring backup equipment for reliability All footage is securely backed up in multiple copies

Awarded Best of Zola
Thanks so much for our incredible weeding video! Yesterday we had a chance to watch it and I can say it was such heartwarming and professional video that reminded us how special that day was:) Thank you, Alex, again for your hard work and professionalism!
Alina, a year ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film (Video Listing) 
Rating: 5.0 (24 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Oakland, IL

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. We have serviced 41 states so far. We offer not just video highlights in most of our video packages but also feature film. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding videography. Their communication was efficient, with quick responses and clear direction throughout the process. The quality of their work was breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail and a clear, bright picture that captured all the special moments of our day. Ledd and his team made us feel at ease in front of the camera, guiding us to look natural even when we felt a bit awkward. We're thrilled to have this stunning video to relive our wedding memories forever. I would recommend Ledd Lens to any couple in a heartbeat.
Meaghan B., 9 months ago
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Birch Fields 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Oakland, 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, 4 months ago
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505 Media Company 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Oakland, IL
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Welcome! We are Krystle & Robert, a full-time husband-and-wife media team dedicated to capturing your love story from every angle. Over the last 8 years, we have had the incredible honor of shooting thousands of weddings, mastering a seamless approach to luxury wedding day media. We specialize in a distinct hybrid of documentary and cinematic storytelling. Rather than forcing stiff, awkward poses, we focus on the real, raw, and fleeting moments as they naturally unfold, delivered with a high-end, film-like finish. We capture both photo & video together to give you a stress-free, cohesive experience. Let’s create something beautiful together!

Awarded Best of Zola
The 505 Media Company was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding photography and videography. From our very first interaction, their communication was amazing - they were quick to respond, clear in their explanations, and made the entire process seamless. The quality of their work was equally impressive, with a detailed, thoughtful, and fun approach that truly captured the spirit of our special day. They went above and beyond, joining us for our Mehndi celebration, capturing the bridal first look with the groom’s family, and the emotional first look with the groom after our ceremony when we did 1 of many outfit changes. We're thrilled with the final video and would highly recommend 505 Media Company to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer and videographer.
Diana M., 8 months ago
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Your Wedding Day Film 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Oakland, 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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52 Eighty Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Oakland, IL
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At 52 Eighty Weddings, we believe every love story is special and deserves to be told with authenticity and artistry. We specialize in creating breathtaking wedding films that capture the magic of your day.

52 Eighty Weddings was an amazing choice for our wedding videography. From the very beginning, their communication was fast and responsive, which was extremely helpful during the busy wedding planning process. On the day of our wedding, their team was professional, discreet, and captured all the special moments beautifully. The final video they delivered exceeded our expectations - the quality was truly amazing and we're so grateful to have such a wonderful memento of our big day. Our wedding planner had highly recommended 52 Eighty Weddings, and we can see why - they were the perfect fit for us and we'd recommend them to any couple looking for a talented videography team.
Jessica M., a year ago
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Jimmy Shin Films 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Oakland, 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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RayNae Motion Media & Photo 
Rating: 4.9 (10 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Oakland, IL

Crafting Visual Stories that last a lifetime with a passion for capturing the essence of the moment, we stand at the forefront of videography and photography services. Our mission is to create compelling visual narratives that not only reflect the beauty and dynamism of the present but also preserve these memories for generations to come. We understand that every client has a unique story waiting to be told. Our expertise spans across various genres, including weddings, corporate events and more. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their vision and preferences, ensuring the final product exceeds their expectations.

Awarded Best of Zola
I worked with Moubarak from Raynae Motion Studio back in October 2021. I worked as photographer and he was the videographer representing the Raynae Motion Studio. The team was so creative and driven. Videographers and Photographers clash sometimes but it was a great vibe with Raynae Motion Studio.
Shugg Malick, 4 years ago
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Avant-Garde Videography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Oakland, 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., 10 months ago
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Teach Tech Productions LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves Oakland, IL
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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

This team was absolutely amazing to work with! They brought such a fun, positive energy to our wedding day, making the whole experience even more memorable. From the moment we connected, they were incredibly communicative and made sure every question I had was answered, putting me completely at ease. When we received our wedding video, it truly blew us away. They perfectly captured the joy and excitement of our day, while also highlighting the overwhelming love that surrounded us. Every moment was brought to life so beautifully—it felt like reliving the best day of our lives. If you want a videography team that not only captures your love story but also makes the process enjoyable and stress-free, these are your people. We’ll cherish this video forever!
Savannah G., 8 months ago
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Wedding Weekender 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $459
  • Serves Oakland, IL

Wedding Weekender is redefining wedding video with a more authentic, accessible way to capture your celebration. We send camcorders for your friends and family to film candid moments across your wedding weekend — from getting ready to the dance floor and everything in between. Afterward, our editing team shapes that footage into a thoughtful, nostalgic wedding video that feels true to your celebrations. We believe meaningful wedding video should feel personal, accessible, and rooted in real moments.

Where do I start with Wedding Weekender… if you’re looking for a camcorder for your wedding/event and to capture all the silly, raw, fun, beautiful moments, Wedding Weekender IS IT. My maid of honors surprised us with this gift and the WW team was so helpful from the beginning. Our friend knew exactly what to do with the camera, it was small and compact, and people even felt comfortable passing it around to get different POVs. We shipped it back and what we got 2 months later was beyond our wildest dreams. They made it everything we wanted: nostalgic, fun, loving, and such a perfect snapshot of our weekend. I even had 2 small edits after they delivered the video and they had it back to us right away. The team processing and editing these videos truly have a magic touch. This was priceless and we can’t wait to relive our wedding through this video forever and ever. Thank you for being a part of our special day!
Elisa T., 4 months ago
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Steve Weber Films - Movies With Emotion 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Serves Oakland, IL

Nobody on the planet has a love story like YOURS! I work hard to capture all of these during your wedding day, then weave together a beautiful film that pulls it all together. From the decorations, the vows, voices, tears and joy, my films allow you to be transported back in time to remember every last detail. These aren't just random video clips thrown on top of a music track! My films are a true cinematic experience that tells YOUR story with unique music that has meaning and ties into the story line of your day. After the last song is played, and the last guest leaves, YOU NEED A WAY TO REMEMBER! CONTACT ME TODAY

Awarded Best of Zola
Steve Weber Films - Movies With Emotion was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very first interaction, Steve was incredibly professional, caring, and attentive to our needs. The quality of his work was truly beautiful, original, and amazing. Steve was there with anything we needed, from help with the timeline to any other last-minute requests. He had anything & everything we needed & was willing to help in anyway he could. I could not recommend Steve and Movies With Emotion enough - he was a true delight to work with, and our day wouldn't have been the same without him!
Haley L., 7 months ago
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Hitched & Highlighted - Pro Video & Content Creation 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Documentary style
  • Serves Oakland, IL
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Hi there! We're Justin + Nicole, Marine Corps Veteran + the owners/operators of HH - LOCAL (Zola location may show wrong) to you with a TINY team, using local video vendors as you would and proud to have 600+ 5-star reviews. We formed HH in 2023 after struggling to find a more affordable wedding video option for our wedding - so much that we went without :( Now we run our own small business catering to just that! All packages include: -Ceremony recording -Highlight reel -RAW videos -Payment plans -No travel fees!

Awarded Best of Zola
As a photographer that has worked along side one of Hitched & Highlighted creators, I have nothing but praise to share! Not only was the creator professional and easy to work with, but they also were creative and proactive when it came to capturing the couples events throughout the day. We worked as a cohesive team to capture the day flawlessly for the couple! Definitely will always recommend for other couples!
Chelsea, 8 months ago
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Wedding Love Film:Bridal 4k video/Super 8 film 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $295
  • Serves Oakland, IL
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Hi, my name is Anthony Hagen. I’m the owner and founder of Wedding Love Film. I don’t just shoot wedding videos; I craft stories. Together with each couple, we design a personalized narrative—almost like a storyboard—where we build their unique film. Whether it’s our DIY package, premium offering, or luxury production, I work closely with every couple to ensure the colors, sound, and tone are uniquely theirs. It means I aim to match your wedding’s color, tone, and mood—whether it’s cinematic, documentary, or something uniquely you.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a fellow photographer, working alongside Anthony Hagen has been a truly remarkable experience. Anthony’s talent and dedication to his craft as a wedding videographer are evident in every project we’ve collaborated on. His ability to capture the essence and emotion of each moment is unparalleled, and his cinematic storytelling adds a magical touch to every wedding film. Anthony’s professionalism and easygoing nature make him a joy to work with, both for me and for our clients. He has an incredible eye for detail and a knack for being in the right place at the right time, ensuring that no precious moment goes unnoticed. The way he seamlessly blends into the background while capturing stunning footage is a testament to his skill and experience. I have seen firsthand how Anthony’s videography perfectly complements my photography, creating a cohesive and comprehensive visual narrative of the couple’s special day. The couples we’ve worked with have always been thrilled with the final results, and it’s clear that Anthony pours his heart into every project. I highly recommend Anthony Hagen to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and passionate wedding videographer. His work is truly exceptional, and I look forward to many more collaborations in the future.” Feel free to adjust or add any specific details that reflect your experience working w
Jean H., 2 years ago
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Simply Cinematik | Videography & Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Oakland, IL

Simply Cinematik is an affordable and reliable wedding videography business located near Saint Louis, MO. Owner and lead videographer Demetrius Thomas takes great joy in serving couples as they celebrate their love for one another.

Awarded Best of Zola
Perfection is the best word to describe Simply Cinematik’s work. I booked for my daughter’s quinceanera and we are in love with her video and received so many compliments from everyone that watched it. Out of everything that I booked for my daughter’s special day, Simply Cinematik was hands down the BEST decision I made.
Elena S., 2 years ago
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Maloch Media 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Oakland, 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., 2 years ago
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Merrygold Studio Videography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Oakland, IL

Merrygold Studio is a professional wedding photography and videography studio serving couples across Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky. We specialize exclusively in weddings and focus on capturing real emotions, meaningful moments, and the natural flow of your day.

Marrygold Studio did an excellent job documenting our big day. Their attention to detail and clean editing style were exactly what we were looking for. The photographers were easy to work with and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the process. We are very happy with the final gallery and the video; everything feels authentic and well-crafted. Thank you for the great service!
Ashley S., 3 months ago
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Chicago Love Films 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Oakland, IL

We are professional wedding videographers and photographers team with over 10 years of experience capturing timeless love stories. We proudly serve Illinois and the Chicago suburbs, offering flexible wedding video and photos coverage as a duo to match the scale and vision of your wedding day.

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We weren’t sure how important videography would end up being, but this team made the decision easy. They are calm, professional, and genuinely did exactly what we expected. On the day of the wedding it all felt natural, and the final videos were great. We were really excited to watch it with our friends and family! If you’re trying to decide whether to book someone, definitely reach out and talk with them. The conversation alone eased so much stress for us.
Maria, 5 months ago
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Sunfire Films 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Oakland, 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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YouFilm Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Vintage style
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Oakland, IL

A fun, candid alternative to traditional wedding videography. Your favorite people capture the laughs, happy tears, behind-the-scenes moments, and dance floor chaos on easy-to-use camcorders, and we turn it all into the wedding home movie you’ll watch for years to come. Add a nostalgic touch with our 35mm camera rentals — perfect for candid guest photos, behind-the-scenes moments, and flash-filled memories that feel straight out of a family photo album.

We didn't hire a traditional videographer, so ordering cameras from YouFilm Weddings for our guests to use was the perfect solution. The team was so friendly and easy to work with from start to finish, answering all our questions and making the whole process simple. The cameras were straightforward to use, and our guests loved being part of capturing the day. What we ended up with is this incredible home movie filled with candid moments and genuine reactions that we'll rewatch forever. It feels so personal because it's through the eyes of the people we love most. YouFilm Weddings gave us something really special that a traditional videographer couldn't have created.
Lauren B., 2 months ago
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White Elm Films 
Rating: 2.7 (3 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Oakland, 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
Violet's Videography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Oakland, IL

I am a new Wedding Videographer with new ideas and the passion of capturing you wedding in beautiful ways. I want to give you the best quality for your price and will try my hardest to make that happen.

We had the pleasure of having Violet be our videographer for our wedding and it was the best experience from the very beginning! She wanted to meet to make sure she understood what we were wanting out of the wedding video. She kept in communication with us leading up to the wedding to ensure she had all of the details ready to go for the day! Violet was absolutely incredible on the wedding day from the time she arrived! She was not only catching all of the footage of the day, but also she was checking in on us to make sure we were doing okay and allowing us to fully enjoy the evening. The final video that we received was beyond our expectations! Violet was able to capture and create an amazing video that we are able to re-live our wedding day every time we watch it! Highly Recommend her for any wedding or event!
Beth, 2 years ago
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Paul Hairston Films 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Oakland, 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., 9 months ago
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Neon Street Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Oakland, IL

I love working with people in the entertainment business, it's what I know & care about. There is no better type of work then being able to see people happy & excited. I have always been very creative & artistic, which is why I work well editing videos & writing music.

I didn't have a way to contact DJ Scotty G for 2 weeks before our wedding (my phone broke), so I couldn't get our song list emailed to him. The day of the wedding, he showed up early so we could get it set. He didn't have our song in his vast music library and didn't get a signal at our wedding venue so while we were saying "I do", he went in search of a signal, got our song downloaded, and had it playing when we walked into our reception. This above and beyond service meant the world to us!
Jenna R., a year ago