The Best Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Lake Zurich, IL

The Best Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Lake Zurich, IL

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63 Wedding Videographers in Lake Zurich, IL

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TreeHouse Creative 

4.8

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL
  • Offer

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

Awarded Best of Zola
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., a year ago
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Your Wedding Day Film 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Our experience with Your Wedding Day Film was fantastic. Vanessa was prompt in her communication, always available for calls and texts as we planned our wedding timeline. On the day of, she and her team were diligent in capturing all the priceless moments - from our pre-ceremony prayers to the heartfelt speeches and first looks. The final video they created was truly beautiful, telling the story of our special day in a way that we'll cherish forever. Vanessa went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect, and her services were very affordable. We highly recommend Your Wedding Day Film to any couple looking for an exceptional videography experience.
Breanna M., 6 months ago
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Caleb Lee Productions 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Caleb and Brittany made a beautiful couples video for me and my boyfriend. The whole process was very simple, and they made us feel so comfortable behind in front of a camera. The video turned out amazing, and it really captured our relationship perfectly. I highly recommend their service. We will definitely be booking them for our wedding!
Mackenzie C., a year ago
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Jimmy Shin Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

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

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

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

I’ve spent over a decade painting love stories in motion—capturing not just moments, but the emotional truth behind them. My approach is rooted in trust and collaboration. I take the time to truly connect with each couple because I’ve found that the most meaningful films are created when my clients feel seen, heard, and understood. If you’re looking for a cinematic experience that lingers—where shots breathe, and your story is told with intentionality and emotional depth—I’d be honored to explore what we can create together. I don’t just show up with a camera; I show up ready to partner with you in crafting something heartfelt and lasting.

Awarded Best of Zola
It’s easy to say in the moment how ammmmaaazzziiinnnnggg someone is. The high of the wedding definitely had me singing praises to all the wrong people. I will say that to date, I am still very happy with my wedding video. I got married 4/28/2019 in De Leon Springs, FL. Ehrpraim met with my (then fiancé) and I on Skype a few weeks before. We had nothing for him… what do you mean 'what theme do we have for our wedding?!?!?' We were the kind of bride and groom who had no idea of what we wanted but knew very well what we didn’t want. Ehpriam was awesome. It’s obvious he has been doing weddings forever… he was calm and cool while I’m sure I was seconds away from passing out. He talked us through everything, gave suggestions, listened (that was big). When the wedding day came I felt like I was 100% not prepared. It was Ehpriam and one other person (I think... i mean who can remember such details lol). They were professional and he had a great sense of humor. It was a hot day but they didn't complain. Ephriam smiled the entire time and that was so reassuring. The video process is kind of awkward but I can actually say I enjoyed myself. I really didn’t have to think about anything. He moved us around and gave directions. We didn’t ask questionsbecause… why would we? He knows what he is doing! One of my top moments at the wedding was when his assistant hid in 3 foot grass to hold my smoke bomb. We found out later there may have been garden snakes in there but I try to forget that bit of information. The preview and the video were amazing. If I had to do it again (im not lol) I would still pick EFP. I don’t remember seeing much of the cameras but they got all of the moments I was hopping for. I got top notch service for a fair price. I can’t complain. I know 50 years from now I will still tear up when I see my wedding video! I couldn't have asked for a better videographer.
Marissa and J., 5 years ago
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Still Do Media | Video & Photo 

4.4

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,350
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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., 5 months ago
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Birch Fields 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

Being in the wedding film industry over sixteen years, I'm eager to help couples bring their dreams to life. I have no hesitation traveling for couples who know I'm the perfect fit for their wedding. My work resonates with who it's made for- and I keep that audience in mind.

Awarded Best of Zola
Absolutely incredible - turned our memories into a work of art. So talented and wonderful to work with, I couldn’t be happier!
Hannah B., a year ago
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Avant-Garde Videography 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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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Teach Tech Productions LLC 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL
  • Offer

At Teach Tech Productions LLC, we specialize in immortalizing the most precious moments of your wedding day. Founded by the passionate husband-and-wife duo, Ryan and Meagan Branscomb, our expertise spans over 5 years of dedicated experience in photography and videography, enabling us to create stunning visual memories that last a lifetime. Based in Piqua, Ohio, we are eager to travel to bring our artistic vision to your unique celebrations—be it a wedding, family gathering, or any special occasion. With 16 years of marriage and the joy of raising two sons, we recognize the significance of capturing wedding days. Sincerely Ryan and Meagan

Amazing videographers! Decided to add on videography last minute and it was the best decision! They knew what they were doing and did everything I asked them too! 10/10 recommend
Emma K., 2 months ago
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Taylor Street Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

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

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

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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., 7 months ago
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Homa Film and Photo 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

We capture moment to create memories. We tell your story with our lenses so that years from now you can go back and see all the big and small things from your special day. We know how important it was for us to relive our special day and we want to provide that to all the couple we meet! We absolutely love to tell stories in our own unique way!

Awarded Best of Zola
Aadhiv & Sagarika from Homa Film & Photo were an absolute dream to work with and we had the best experience working with them. They worked so well with each other and kept us laughing and relaxed throughout (which is no easy feat when you are doing a large multicultural wedding). They were on time, professional, and prepared. On top of that, they delivered exactly what they promised and SO MUCH MORE. We were floored by the video they made of our wedding; it was beautiful, captivating, and perfect. It exceeded all my expectations. They are amazing artists and you will not be let down!
Shelby & N., 4 years ago
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J'adore Video 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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.

If I could give J'adore Video more than five stars, I would! Their phenomenal services surpassed all my expectations. Right from our initial conversation, they listened attentively to our desires for our wedding and family videos. They meticulously organized every aspect, easing any stress around capturing these important life moments. What truly sets J'adore Video apart is their unyielding commitment to get the perfect shot. They never hesitated to jump in (literally, at times!) to capture the essence of our special day, all while maintaining utmost professionalism. It's their personal approach that stands out the most. They were incredibly easy to communicate with, receptive to our ideas, and they felt like a part of the family by the end of the process. The end result? Heartwarming, high-quality videos that will be cherished in our family for generations to come. We felt valued as clients and are thoroughly impressed by their services. J'adore Video truly lives up to its name. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of professional videography. Exceptional service with a personal touch - that sums up our experience!
Shane Michael, 2 years ago
Lawrence Connor Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

I love coffee. I never leave home without it. I’m easy going. I love to chill. I’m a huge sports fan and I love watching Skip Bayless and others argue on Fox. Basketball was my first love and even in my thirties I still daydream about playing in the NBA. As a teenager, while most of my peers were listening to 2Pac and Biggie, I preferred Marvin Gaye, Al Green and The Temptations. I’ve been told that I have an old soul. At the end of the day I love life, I love my job and my customers always come first.

Awarded Best of Zola
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 Lake Zurich, IL

John Severson graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2004 with degrees in Anthropology and Film. His passion for film has taken him all over the world, from Vietnam to Zanzibar. John is a Chicagoland native. After graduating and traveling, he returned back to Chicago’s Lakeview and South Loop neighborhoods. In 2009, he married his wife Sarah, and moved back to their native Oak Park to raise their two children, Stella and George. John is always available to chat with you about your ideas and answer any questions. He’s excited getting to know you as a couple and share your vision for your wedding day.

Everyone gets a photographer but honestly wedding videos capture the night on entirely different level. Having professional videos from my wedding helped capture the moment with all the live emotions, vibes, and reactions. It is definitely a must if you want to remember your big day vividly for years to come! All of my family and wedding party watched the videos Smiling Toad created and we found ourselves crying and laughing all over again. It truly is so special. Smiling Toad was a great vendor for our wedding! John, the owner, is very responsive and great at communicating. On our wedding we had two videographers, Kevin and Sandra, and they were wonderful. They were super professional, detail oriented, and worked perfectly with our photographer and planner’s team. The videos came out SO GOOD and I am seeing so many silly and lovely moments that they caught on video that I had not noticed. I’m so glad we hired Smiling Toad to capture our wedding, we could not recommend them more!
Tiffany C., 3 days ago
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Sunfire Films 

5.0

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

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

Sun Fire Films is an exceptional wedding videography duo that I highly recommend. As a photographer, I was impressed by their professionalism, collaborative approach, and ability to seamlessly blend into the day while capturing stunning, cinematic footage. Their technical expertise, and warm personalities made working with them a joy, and their final product perfectly encapsulating the emotions and details of the wedding. They went out of their way to ensure our work complemented each other, even sharing footage to match my editing process. Sun Fire Films is a talented, thoughtful, and reliable team that elevates any wedding vendor lineup I can’t wait to work with them again!
GrantDeveloped, 10 months ago
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Weddings by Jazmin 

5.0

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

Hi, I'm Jazmin! I’m passionate about what I do and love creating and capturing genuine, candid moments. I’m there to capture the joy, laughter, emotion, and beauty of your wedding day. I love it when my couples relax, go with the flow, and enjoy themselves. My mission is to help put your love story on display for the world with the memories we capture together — and have an amazing time in the process!

Awarded Best of Zola
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
DS Wedding Studio 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

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

Awarded Best of Zola
DS Wedding Studio was amazing! They captured every single one of our precious moments from our wedding day, just the way we wanted them. They were very receptive to our style and detailed requests. We have watched it countless times over and over again -- our video was beautiful and we will treasure it forever. DS Wedding Studio team is so supportive and willing to work with you in every which way to make it the most memorable day possible. Their videographers definitely have a talented eye, and their editers make everything come together beautifully. They made it so easy for us and we appreciate all that they have done!! We left the song selection up to them and we could not have been more pleased. Very unique and personal experience -- highly highly recommend. :)
Ana L., a year ago
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Maloch Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

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

Trevor and his team are some of the best in the business in central IL! I have had the pleasure of working with them at weddings. They are professional, hardworking and a great asset to anyone's big day!
Ebby L Photography, a year ago
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Whole Heart Video 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

Monday through Friday we shoot food, ads, TV, live events, products videos, documentaries, narrative films, corporate stuff and more. But when the weekend rolls around, we shoot weddings. Our appreciation for directing and videography is rivaled by none. Whether you want something candid and simple or a more elaborately planned wedding video, we'll be there- caffeinated and ready to go! We can now boast that 6 of Chicago’s best videographers are on the Whole Heart Video associate roster. To keep quality high (and to make sure we have back up shooters), we limit the number of weddings accepted to 3 per day.

Whole Heart Video was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Their communication style was fast, friendly, and fun - they made the entire process really enjoyable. The quality of their work is incredible, we laughed and cried watching our final video and all of our friends have gotten emotional after seeing it too. Ben, our videographer, really went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable on camera and even helped us set up a live stream so my grandmother who couldn't attend could watch the ceremony. We are so grateful to have such an amazing memento of our special day thanks to Whole Heart Video.
Emily & D., 11 days ago
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The Honeymooners Productions 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $5,900
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

The Honeymooners Productions are a husband and wife duo who are determined to live life like they are on their honeymoon! They specialize in both PHOTO AND VIDEO which simplifies you're planning process and budget. Their energy for life and love makes them PASSIONATE about your wedding experience! Let's get this party started! Email us about your wedding! We would LOVE to hear alllllllll about your day and your love!

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

5.0

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

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

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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Rhys Ladhani Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,350
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

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

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

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

Paul Hairston is an award winning and nation-wide wedding, documentary and commercial filmmaker for over 13 years. He loves anything and everything about human storytelling and creating impact through the medium of film. He strives to capture your special day with earnestness, trust and top shelf visuals. Throughout his career he has worked to blend vérité filmmaking with a production value those stories and emotions deserve, while never getting in your way. Providing painterly and elegant coverage with an unobtrusive but attentive presence that documents every unique detail is Paul’s goal with every film.

Paul and his assistant were absolutely amazing. I actually found him when googling videographers in my area and LOVED all his work as I could tell he took true pride in his films and caught all the little details of the weddings he videoed. When setting up a meeting, I realized he actually lived 4 hours away from me... BUT that didn't stop him! He was willing to travel with his assistant for a VERY cheap price and was there the whole time. He actually asked ME if he could come earlier to ensure he got all the little details on camera and capture every minute of us getting ready, etc. He was quick to respond throughout the whole planning process prior to the big day as well. Paul was in school for cinematography at the time which is very evident in his work as you can tell that film is his true passion in life through his work. We had no idea he was even there and he stayed until the very end (little did I know) to ensure he captured everything on film. As most brides (and grooms) do, we put a LOT of planning into our big days and a lot of thought into every single little detail. Of course your own wedding day is such a blur you never even get to appreciate all your hard work... but thanks to Paul, I am able to see every little part of the wedding from the place settings to all the little signs we had everywhere. He did an amazing job capturing every moment and I love my highlight film. Thanks to him, I get to witness and relive what was my dream wedding over and over again... I knew I wanted to hire him when his highlight films of complete strangers brought me to tears! He is now videoing my brother's wedding and a family friends... So Yes.... I HIGHLY recommend him :)"
Samantha N., 4 months ago
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Monstera Weddings 

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Lake Zurich, 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., 10 months ago
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Emily Hogan Visuals 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Lake Zurich, IL

Hi, I am Emily! I'm happy that you've landed on my page. I specialize in covering videography as well as photography. I have been shooting weddings since 2013. I fell in love with watching people be in love! You can't find a better gig. I went on to receive my Bachelor of Arts in 2019. I've really been able to put my education to work in regards to all things wedding films. When I'm not shooting weddings, I am doing real estate photography, binge watching Bob's Burgers and Saturday Night Live, or most likely eating something delicious. ;)

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We couldn't have been happier to hire Emily for our videography. Like many other 2020 couples, we downsized our event to be an intimate ceremony. We last minute decided to hire a videographer, and luckily for us Emily was available! Our day was pretty chaotic with a lot of moving pieces, and she went with the flow with patience and kindness. By the end of the night, we felt like she had been a friend forever. The video is absolute perfection, and we are so thankful she saved the day last minute and gave us an impressive video to share with our family and friends who could not be in attendance. If we could give more than 5 stars on every category, we would!
Laura and B., 5 years ago
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Til Death Photo Film 

5.0

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

A husband and wife photo video team based in Illinois, but say the word, and we are out of here! We absolutely love to travel and explore new places! So many of our clients have become our friends because We love getting to know you, and your family and friends and making everyone comfortable in front of the camera while capturing the real essence of you and everyone you love. We have been together for seventeen years, married for six. We truly are best friends who love working together and we think this shows in our work when shooting weddings together!

Mixing natural Beauty with creativity this photos are stunning. My Daughter was in heaven working with them. No stress, easy to work with and kept everything on schedule. I highly recommend them for your event!
Kelly N., 2 years ago

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