The Best Wedding Videographers in Oakland, IL

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71 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., 7 months ago
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Press Record Co Camcorders 
Rating: 5.0 (49 reviews)
  • Vintage style
  • Starts at $595
  • Serves Oakland, IL
  • Offer

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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Gordino Photo and Video 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • 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
We were looking for a videographer at the last minute and we are SO lucky to have found Gordino Photo and Video. Godfred was extremely prompt with all responses, made himself available for any questions or needs and was extremely easy to work with day of. He gave tons of direction and put together the most moving and beautiful videos. We are so happy to have worked with him and feel lucky to have these videos for a lifetime. 100% recommend to any and everyone looking for a Chicagoland videographer!
Lauren, 4 years ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film (Video Listing) 
Rating: 5.0 (26 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 42 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., a year ago
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5 thousand frames films LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (25 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • 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
5 Thousand Frames Films provided us with the best videography service we could have asked for on our wedding day. Their communication style was fantastic - they didn't overwhelm us with too many questions, and instead proposed perfect ideas to capture all the special moments. The quality of their work is unmatched, a solid 100 out of 5! They created an incredible same-day-edit video that was shown at the end of our wedding, and the quality, plot, music, and framing were all flawless. While I was getting ready, the videographer even took it upon himself to shoot all the necessary footage of the background details. I highly recommend 5 Thousand Frames Films - you're guaranteed to have the best experience, as their professionalism and quality of work is simply outstanding.
Julie, 2 years 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, 6 months ago
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Your Wedding Day Film 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • 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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Pluvia Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Serves Oakland, IL
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Pluvia Studios is a wedding videography and photography company that is passionate about strong story-telling. We extract the best elements for our couples and curate an unforgettable viewing experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had an amazing experience working with Pluvia Studios as our wedding photographer and videographer. He was incredibly intentional and truly listened to the shots and edits we wanted, which made the final video feel so personal and meaningful. Especially since our wedding was at different locations in San Francisco, Presidio, and our local church, I loved how our package cohesively looked natural, fresh and beautiful. During our first intake call he was concise and walked through the package we were interested in. We were in awe by the timeless and beautiful photo gallery and videos we received that we’ll cherish for a lifetime. JayDee was also very responsive and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. We’re so grateful to have our day captured so beautifully and highly recommend him and his team.
Judy K., 5 months 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
The videographers captured every special moment of our day, and the teaser trailer was incredible. The overall style of the videos is so cool and beautifully done. It’s absolutely worth paying for the extra raw footage because you get to relive all the moments that didn’t make the final edit. Watching it feels like viewing your parents’ old wedding video—so nostalgic and special. Moubarak was a delight to work with: responsive, kind, and patient despite my many emails. Highly recommend for your big day!
Samantha G., 5 months 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., a year ago
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Hitched & Highlighted - Pro Video & Content Creation 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Documentary style
  • Serves Oakland, IL
  • Offer

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
Hitched & Highlighted were the perfect videography team for our wedding. Their communication was always timely, concise, and clear, making the planning process a breeze. The quality of their work was truly amazing - the final video was breathtaking and captured every special moment of our big day. Olivia, our lead videographer, was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was so personable and sweet, and made everyone in the wedding party feel comfortable in front of the camera. We could not have asked for a better team on our special day. I would book Hitched & Highlighted for any future video needs without hesitation.
Anna, 9 months ago
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Teach Tech Productions LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves Oakland, IL

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

Teach Tech Productions LLC was the perfect choice for our wedding videography. From the moment we first spoke with Ryan, we were impressed by his attentive, professional, and kind communication style. On the day of our wedding, Ryan was a calming presence, helping us stay relaxed throughout the setup and filming process. The final video they produced was absolutely beautiful, capturing the unique and joyous moments of our special day in a way that we will cherish forever. We are so grateful to Teach Tech Productions for their incredible work and highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented, personable videography team.
Paige D., 8 months ago
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Wedding Love Film:Bridal 4k video/DICS8 Digital Super 8 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $295
  • Serves Oakland, IL
  • Offer

Hi, I'm Anthony Hagen, a wedding filmmaker focused on story-first films that feel natural and true to you. Pick DIY, Premiere, Luxury, or Signature coverage, with options from Super "I'm Anthony Hagen, a wedding filmmaker. I offer everything from DIY rentals to full cinematic coverage, crafted with care and intention. For all current pricing and inclusions, please see my Zola profile."

Awarded Best of Zola
Anthony was easy to work with at the wedding. I was a DJ at the wedding I worked with him and from an artistic standpoint, what I saw of his work so far was great. Just like the rest of the vendors at this wedding, he went with the flow and went above and beyond to give the couple the best experience they could get especially under the crazy weather circumstances we had! Rain almost all day, thunderstorms, a tornado warning (it was an outdoor tent wedding) and some high winds that almost took out the tent! Despite that, he remained positive and fun. His needs from me were minimal (tapping into my sound system) and he made sure I wasn't busy when he asked me about it. If the rest of his work is as good as the little I've seen so far, you can't go wrong with his video service!
Todd K. O., 2 years ago
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Wedding Weekender 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $729
  • 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., 5 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., 8 months ago
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Atavia Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Oakland, IL
  • Offer

Welcome to Atavia Weddings—your trusted partner for wedding photography and videography. We specialize in capturing the beauty of your love story with a blend of elegance, artistry, and authenticity. Our dedicated team is committed to preserving every heartfelt moment and intricate detail of your celebration, ensuring that your unique journey is documented with timeless grace. By focusing on the genuine connection between you and your partner, we create a visual legacy that allows you to relive the joy and emotion of your wedding day for years to come.

Atavia Weddings did a great job capturing our day!! We loved getting to relive the day when we when got the videos back. They were so well done and captured each part of our day so well. They sent us a highlight reel, social media teaser of the day and a full documentary film that captured each big moment, including the full ceremony. It has also been so fun to watch all the raw footage they shared as well, I am so thankful to have so much of our day on film to cherish forever!
Gemma G., 2 months ago
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.

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., 6 years ago
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Merrygold Studio Videography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,300
  • 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.

They were such a pleasure to work with and really captured our wedding day perfectly. We had all images and the video back in a timely manner and the final products were stunning! Going through the pictures and video with my husband took us right back to our wedding day. The drone footage was breathtaking. We are so thankful that Wedberry Pro was able to document everything. The day may be over, but we have the pictures and video to relive the day whenever we want. We are so happy to have these to treasure for the rest of our lives!
Brittany B., 5 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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, 7 months ago
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Jacob Logan Barth 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Oakland, IL

Having grown up on a farm in Central Illinois, I am a filmmaker living in Chicago. I began doing wedding videography in 2017 while living in Bend, Oregon. I love intimate, small-scale weddings and elopements.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring Jacob is a NO BRAINER! I cannot say enough great things about or experience! From the moment we hired him, and the whole process of receiving our video and raw footage afterwards... was smooth, easy, and we are eternally grateful! To this day, we always tell everyone how important it is to hire a videographer... the emotion is very different from photos. Live footage just helps you piece back together and process your perfect day! I had asked for a few different things, like having music playing through the whole video and snippets of both of our vows and Jacob way overdelivered and exceeded my expectations! Check out his Vimeo videos- they are unreal and will give you all the feels! Do not hesitate in hiring him. The video he creates will bring back all the best moments of your wedding day!
Jessica B., 2 years ago
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YouFilm Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (4 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., 3 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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Paul Hairston Films 
Rating: 5.0 (3 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.

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., 10 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
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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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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.

Scott is absolutely amazing. Scott’s energy is positive, lively, and great all around. Scott is very easy to work with! Scott has such a creative spirit, and my husband and I could not be happier with the results of the video of our wedding. Scott took his time throughout our wedding day to connect with our guests and wedding party. Our video was more than we expected and has made us relive the day over and over again. We truly recommend his services and you will not be disappointed in Scott’s professionalism. His equipment is top notch, and his skills are above and beyond. (Scott drones’ footage is a must!) Thank you, Scott, for taking the time and dedication to capture the special moments of our wedding day. We will cherish your dedication to your craft for a lifetime!
NEIL & P., 9 months ago
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The Weekend Tape 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $695
  • Serves Oakland, IL

The Weekend Tape is a wedding videographer alternative for couples who want a nostalgic, guest-filmed wedding video without adding another production crew to the room. We send you a real handheld camcorder kit before your wedding, your guests film the celebration from their point of view, and we edit the footage into a candid home-movie style film filled with the moments you may have missed. It’s part wedding camcorder rental, part edited nostalgic wedding film — simple, personal, and full of real memories from your people.

Working with The Weekend Tape was a seamless experience from start to finish. They stayed in constant contact throughout the planning process, answering questions quickly and making everything feel effortless. What really impressed me was how they captured the candid moments—the laughter, the spontaneity—that made our day feel authentic and alive. The final videos exceeded our expectations, and honestly, the cost versus what you receive is a no-brainer. I'd highly recommend them to any couple looking for videographers who care about telling your story the right way.
Joy, a month ago