The Best Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Wauconda, IL

The Best Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Wauconda, IL

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64 Wedding Videographers in Wauconda, IL

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TreeHouse Creative 

4.8

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Wauconda, IL
  • Offer

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

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

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

Awarded Best of Zola
I had so much fun working with them. They did an amazing job and the results turned out so good would highly recommend.
Brittaney S., 2 years ago
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Caleb Lee Productions 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Wauconda, 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
Amazing couple! They were amazing to work with and made us feel confident in them. They were great with our other vendors and guests and helped us in any way they could. It was very stress-free with them!
Susannah I., 8 months ago
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Jimmy Shin Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

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

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Wauconda, 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
Ephraim was super professional and easy to connect with from the beginning. We chose Elmwood Forest Productions for our wedding video and we added the Love Story Package. Both videos turned out amazing and truly captured the beauty and love in the day! So happy to have two perfect videos to commemorate our big day and love story!! Highly recommend!
Julie S., 4 years ago
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Birch Fields 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Wauconda, 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
I can't express how grateful we are for our incredible wedding videographer, Steven! He was not only incredibly talented but also the sweetest person to work with. His professionalism and attention to detail were evident in every shot he took.  He beautifully captured all the special moments of our day, and finding someone who could provide high-quality video, drone footage, and 8mm film was a dream come true. When I finally stumbled upon this gem from Virginia, I knew I had found my guy! And I felt compelled to write this review even before receiving our final video because of how much we enjoyed working with Steven and his colleague! I was so comfortable with them and felt like their friend by the end of it all. If the teaser video is any indication (which we received the following day OMG!), the final video will far exceed all our expectations! We will cherish these memories forever, thanks to their amazing work! EASILY, HAPPILY, AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! 12/10! 5 STARS ALL AROUND! If you would like a videographer who has a great product, is easy to work with, is a good human, and makes your wedding day better by being awesome, do yourself a favor and hire Steven! You will not regret it…we sure as heck don’t! Steven, thank you so much! What a positive experience you gave us! You’re the best and we are so grateful! We’re so excited for our final edit! -Laura
Laura H., a year ago
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Avant-Garde Videography 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

My name is Bailey O'Neal -- I am the owner + videographer of Avant-Garde Videography 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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Still Do Media | Video & Photo 

4.9

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,350
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

At Still Do Media, we believe your wedding deserves to be remembered beautifully. Choosing the right wedding photographer and videographer is one of the most important decisions you'll make, and we're here to make it easy.

Still Do was so helpful and professional from the very first meeting. We booked for just videography services. Last week, our videographer was unexpectedly not available, but Still Do Media handled this situation very carefully and calmly, and they had a standby videographer in the backup team. Matt, our backup videographer, is amazing! He stepped in a few days before the wedding with professionalism and positive energy. He captured every detail in perfect style. I just had a little bad experience with how they deliver raw footage unprofessionally. Folders and clips are messed up and disorganized. But our experience with Still Do Media is incredible. We are always thankful for making our wedding such a memorable and joyful experience!
Robinson K., 6 months ago
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Teach Tech Productions LLC 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Wauconda, 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 an excellent choice for our wedding videography. From the start, they were informative, understanding, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Their communication style put us at ease and made us feel confident in their abilities. The quality of their work was truly impressive - they were detailed, enthusiastic, and deeply involved in capturing all the special moments of our day. They even brought out a drone to get some incredible aerial footage! The team had great posing ideas during both our pictures and video shoots, and went above and beyond to get the perfect shots. Their enthusiasm for our wedding was evident in the time spent with us. We highly recommend Teach Tech Productions LLC to any couple looking for a videographer who will deliver exceptional results.
Ally S., 8 months ago
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Taylor Street Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

If you want someone who not only meets but exceeds expectations, look no further than Taylor Street Media! From the initial consultation to the big day, their attention to detail was impeccable. The professionalism, creativity, and genuine passion for their craft truly set them apart. Our guests are still raving about the video and content that Taylor Street Media provided us.
The B., 2 years ago
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Nicholas Vo Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

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

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

Whitehead Films was an exceptional choice for our wedding videography. From the very beginning, they were professional and supportive, always responsive to our questions and requests. On the day of the engagement, they were incredibly organized and prepared - they arrived well before sunrise to mic me up and rehearse the path I would take to our chosen spot for the engagement shoot. The resulting footage was visually stunning, with impressive drone shots that captured the beauty of the day in a truly unique way. We are thrilled with the final video, which perfectly preserves all the special moments of our engagement. Whitehead Films went above and beyond to ensure our day was beautifully documented, and we highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated videography team.
Matt W., 8 months ago
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Homa Film and Photo 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Wauconda, 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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J'adore Video 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

Lance is amazing to work with and the only videographer we recommend to our clients!
Amanda & Diane, 2 years ago
Lawrence Connor Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Wauconda, 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
My company was a food vendor at a wedding Lawrence films did and I saw the wedding video they compiled and was very very impressed, looked like a movie almost.
Michael Forbes , 2 years ago
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Smiling Toad Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Wauconda, 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 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

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

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Wauconda, 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
Thank you for filming our wedding! I was crying when I watched our wedding video. From the beginning, communication with you was very comforting and easy. I felt very confident in my choice for a wedding videographer! On our wedding day, I could tell you were capturing all of the important details and moments, even though I was super busy and distracted most of the time! Watching our wedding made all of the stress and nervousness I was feeling seem like nothing at all! I’m crying, writing this! Thank you so much. For anyone reading, do not hesitate to hire Jazmin! She is the best wedding videographer and shows you how much she cares about you and your wedding day! She has a beautiful and kind heart!
Loren M., 2 years ago
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EverAfter - Wedding Films - Superior Storytelling Videography 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,750
  • Serves Wauconda, IL
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I was born and raised in Ukraine where I studied at a law school. When I moved to the USA in 2016, I dramatically switched my career path from a lawyer to a digital artist. I got a degree in Media Arts and Filmmaking and started shooting dance, fashion, music, and became a wedding videographer located in Chicago.

Where do I begin? If I could give Sofiia 10 stars - I would. Sofiia was an absolute JOY to work with! During our first vendor call, she listened to all of my wants and desires and seeing my wedding film - SHE CERTAINLY EXECUTED! Our relationship started off as a business relationship, but by the end Sofiia has become true family. I would recommend her time and time again. I can't wait to use her talents and skills again in the future!
Rose, 6 days ago
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DS Wedding Studio 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

Awarded Best of Zola
It was an absolute pleasure working with DS Wedding Studio for our wedding. They were absolutely amazing, very helpful and patient from the beginning. Our videographer and photographer were both very professional. My wife and I are in love with our wedding photos and video. We highly recommend DS Wedding Studio!
Aldo, a year ago
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Maloch Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

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

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

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

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Wauconda, 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.

We loved our experience with Whole Heart Video. Daniel was our videographer and Ben was the producer/editor. So much fun- would recommend!!
Jenna, a month ago
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White Elm Films 

2.7

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

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

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $5,900
  • Serves Wauconda, 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!

The perfect addition to your wedding!! I cannot say enough good things about The Honeymooners Maddie and Luke! Not only are they amazing people but they are also incredibly talented. They are the perfect duo to capture your special day! My husband and I hired them as the videographers for our wedding and couldn't be happier with the final product. The video is absolutely beautiful and captured all of the details of our day perfectly. These two are the perfect combination of fun and professional. They were so easy to work with and went above and beyond to make sure the day flowed seamlessly! They even spontaneously came out with us after the reception and captured extra moments that we will treasure forever. Their amazing work speaks for itself but just know that you are hiring reliable, caring people that will be a true asset to your wedding. You will not be disappointed!
Caroline N., 5 years ago
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Rhys Ladhani Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,350
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

Rhys was great to work with!! He provided so much guidance leading up to the wedding day, going over my timeline and making recommendations based on how long he's seen things take. He also provides a list of suggested do's and dont's that you wouldn't realize have an impact on the video - it was so helpful!! Before the wedding he also has a prep call to go over all the details and any notes/requests we have for the videos (vibe we're looking for, any cinematic requests, song requests, etc.) He was another great presence to have the day of! We haven't gotten the video back yet but right after our wedding we got an email that lists out all the steps they take throughout video production. We've since gotten emails every time our video has moved to the next step. The communication from Rhys since we booked has been so incredible!
Jamie, 2 years ago
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Almost Fantasy ~ Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

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

5.0

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

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,997
  • Serves Wauconda, 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
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Holly Kell Creative 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Wauconda, IL

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

I'd give Holly 5 more stars if I could! Holly is the absolute BEST and handled all the videography for our wedding. It was a no-brainer for us to pick Holly for the gig, and the video she created captured our big day in the most magical way. Holly worked seamlessly with our photographer to capture all the right shots and portray our wedding day in a way that is true to who we are as a couple. Holly was very organized before our wedding day too, meeting with me multiple times to make sure she was capturing our vision perfectly. I could not recommend Holly more, she truly is the best of both worlds - the most amazing photographer and videographer and the nicest human!
Elle K., a year ago

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