OUTSTANDING. Ben came prepared with lots of soft lighting options. He took outstanding portraits of…read moreour teenage daughter on her special occasion, and also portraits of our whole family. I've ordered a bunch of framed prints to hang on our walls and to send to relatives. Ben was extremely easy to work with. He was especially great at getting our wiggly 7 year old son to smile nicely for the camera.

Ben not only shot the most amazing wedding photos and videos, but he and his team did everything in…read moretheir power to make our day run smoothly, especially when our bus didn't show up. I could not speak more highly of Ben, the quality of the product and person. When our usb was later corrupted, Ben saved the day by providing a whole new set of photos and videos. Our family still talks about how great Ben and his team were and how amazingly he corralled both families seamlessly so it did not take forever to take group photos. Do not look further, he and his team will be the perfect addition to your wedding.

Hands down the best decision we made…read more 312 Films absolutely killed it!!! I'd recommend them a thousand times over to anyone who wants their wedding day captured in the most beautiful way. Words can't describe how thankful we are for 312 Films. Our wedding video is beyond stunning..it's something we'll cherish forever. You can feel the heart, care, and creativity that went into every single frame. These memories are truly priceless, and because of your team, we get to relive them for the rest of our lives. You gave us the greatest gift of being able to relive the day over and over again, and we'll never stop being grateful. Your work is pure magic, and we feel so lucky that you were the ones to capture our day.

312Film is the best choice for your wedding video, period! Anna and Artem run 312Film- they are an…read moreextremely talented husband and wife team who personally film your day, edit the video, and deliver your final product. They are prompt and responsive so you don't need to keep emailing them to reach out or remind them of things. They pay attention during your meetings so you don't end up repeating yourself- they understand exactly what you're looking for/what kind of couple you are/what you'll end up caring about and then make a super individualized video for you. They gave the perfect amount of direction to us throughout the day, so my husband and I look natural- not awkward or forced- but we have all of the gorgeous romantic/epic moments you'd want in a wedding video. Anna is SUPER creative so she had me do little things for the camera that came out GORGEOUS (ex: she had me walk down the hallway and open the double doors to my bridal suite and I look like a QUEEN in that shot). They even split up- so Anna filmed my morning, while Artem filmed my husband's morning-before coming together for the 1st look and rest of the day's events and the film product ended up so cohesive with such an epic style. I think because they're two married artists, they have a deep, almost telepathic understanding of what will work so Anna and Artem would be filming us without having to talk to one another and interrupt/ruin a candid shot as it was unfolding or make us reenact things. These 2 can communicate just by looking at each other so they were able to capture us genuinely laughing or talking and those little natural soundbite pearls made the video extra special for us. Anna and Artem are such pleasant, loving, genuinely empathetic people that made a stressful day feel safe and relaxed. They have such a wonderful disposition and energy. I spent over 12 hours with them and never one time felt irritated, even during moments of stress (which you will inevitably have on your wedding day!). Lastly- Anna and Artem worked super well with my 2 photographers- which I didn't realize would be so important! 312Film would create a situation or give us direction on something to do and it gave our photographers some of their best shots/our favorite pictures. If you're shopping around- just take my advice and hire 312Film. You will not regret it. They are worth every penny and I'd use them again in a heartbeat!

Fantastic communication and service. Knowing the stress that hinders both the groom and bride on…read morethe wedding day, Old North Film Co. were quick and professional. They were always in the background - meticulous in capturing every moment without being in the face of the subjects. The final product was also better than we could have ever imagined! Alex made the shoots effortless (for awkward subjects such as ourselves). 10/10 would definitely recommend!

We cannot thank Lara, Kia and the Old North team enough! It was such a joy to meet and work with…read morethem. They made everything easy in what could have been a stressful time. We met with Lara a week before the wedding to describe what events from the day we would like to have captured and outlined the timeline for the day. Lara and Kia were a part of our entire wedding day from getting ready to the opening of the dance floor, and it was worth every penny. They created the most beautiful wedding video, and perfectly captured every part of our wedding day! The edits for our short film were perfect and included every important part and person from our wedding day. We feel so lucky to have worked with the Old North team.

I hired Kai after a couple of my sorority sisters used his services. I remember constantly going…read moreback and watching those videos for several years. When I got engaged - Kai was the first vendor I booked. He was so easy to work with. The videos he created were INCREDIBLE. It is the best money I have ever spent.

We knew we wanted videography for our wedding, but had no clue where to start. I watched so many…read morevideos in hopes of finding a theme or style I'd like without much luck. Too many seemed cheesy, had slow music, and seemed forced. After watching several of Kai's videos I knew we had found the right person. His amazing personality burst via email, showing genuine excitement and care about each step of the process. We explained certain aspects of the wedding we definitely wanted captured (first look, bouquet toss, drone footage, dancing during reception) and could not believe it was OUR wedding. The final product was gorgeous! He captured Chicago so perfectly, our special moments, and hilarious scenes we didn't even know happened at the wedding. Our friends instantly felt comfortable with Kai filming, making the entire day so genuine and filled with love. I have watched our video so many times in disbelief he was able to combine some of our favorite songs to our wedding day. Kai's creativity and vision exceeded our expectations. We are eternally grateful to have such a beautiful video to reminisce one of the best days of our lives!

Film Fidele rocks! On our list of top 3 best wedding decisions - thank you so much…read more We got our wedding video and couldn't be happier. Especially love the intro. Creative, cool, and captured exactly what we were looking for. Private message me if you want any more info. Happy to give a reference. Keep up the great work, Film Fidele, and especially at your wonderfully reasonable prices. We were so lucky to find you. Thanks again!

I was on the fence about getting a videographer at first for my November wedding. We had a very low…read morebudget wedding and I was worried about spending the money. Then one of my friends posted their own highlight video online and I knew I had to have that and I would have regretted not having the ability to see those moments again. One of my friends who was also getting married was researching videographers and thought I would like film fidele. I decided I would meet with them and get some prices and see if I could fit it in my budget. From our first meeting I was totally smitten with Sarah & Kurt. I felt they totally got my wedding vision. I wanted fun, unique and memorable. I felt the prices were reasonable and I liked that they offered different packages. Sarah & Kurt were a joy to work with, very friendly and professional. To tell you the truth on our wedding day I barely noticed them, but from seeing the footage they got every moment. After the wedding many of the guests kept talking about how awesome Kurt & Sarah were and how they couldn't wait to see the final video. After watching the final edited footage, we were amazed at how perfect it was. They captured our day even better then I could have hoped for. I left the music choices up to them, and there is no way anyone could have picked better music that fit us and our wedding day. I really can't say enough good things about them, I think all in all if you're on the fence about getting video, just do it! You'll be so happy and excited when you get to relive that day that went by way too fast. I highly recommend film fidele, definitely one of the best wedding vendors we had!

THANK YOU, VANILLA!!!…read more I hired Vanilla Video for my mother's 80th B-Day in Chicago and they were absolutely amazing!! They captured every aspect of our event, and the quality was superb. My family was in tears while we rewatched the video, as it allowed us to relive that amazing day!!! They provided excellent customer service, continued communication, and unbeatable pricing. I'm so happy I hired them; I can't imagine not having live footage of our event. PLEASE don't hesitate to hire them, I PROMISE you will be so happy you did!! Definitely earned an A ++++ rating from our family.

My colleague suggested I hire Vanilla Video as a videographer for my wedding. Not only are the…read morerates competitive, but Vanilla Video was also very responsive and prompt in answering my queries. Vanilla Video answered every single question and was very prompt in responding. What impressed me the most was the quality of their work. Their website showcases impressive videos, customer service and their profiles are phenomenal. During our contract, I faced some personal challenges, and Vanilla Video was one of the few vendors who showed genuine compassion and understanding. I will always be grateful to them for their kindness. I highly recommend Vanilla Video for their professionalism, compassion, and exceptional service. They are a winning combination and will make any special day even more memorable.

My husband and I hired Fig for our wedding in October of 2022 at Theater on the Lake. From the…read moreget-go, the team at Fig was interested in getting to know us as a couple. We shared the unique story of our relationship, the flow and cadence we desired for our event, our individual and authentic style, all so that our soundtrack could be perfectly curated and programmed to create our dream wedding. We were excited to be paired with Brent, who treated us as friends and colleagues. Brent took the time to get to know us, he checked in frequently to see if we needed anything, and worked as a team player with our planner and other vendors. Consequently, our guests never left the dance-floor, and our magical and epic wedding weekend extended into the wee-hours while our very best friends and families danced the night away. We just loved every second of the planning process, and Brent's superior attention to detail and amazing/outgoing personality brought it all together beautifully. Bravo!

We can't say enough amazing things about DJ Megan and the entire Fig Media team! From the start,…read morethey were an absolute dream to work with--professional, reliable, and incredibly attentive. They took the time to really get to know us as a couple, and it showed in every moment of our wedding after party. The music perfectly reflected our taste and created the exact vibe we were hoping for. Megan DJ'ed alongside a live saxophonist and drummer, and they were phenomenal. The energy was electric all night, and they had the dance floor packed until 2am--older guests included! The performance was seamless, energetic, and truly unforgettable. Our friends are still raving about Megan, even weeks after the wedding--and honestly, so are we. We're already trying to come up with an excuse to throw another party just so we can have her DJ again. She's that good! If you're looking for a DJ (and live performers!) who will absolutely elevate your event and keep everyone dancing, we highly recommend Megan and Fig Media. They helped make our celebration unforgettable!

We booked Sureshot Productions for our wedding on 8/18/2023. Steve was flexible and easy going…read morethroughout the entire process. He was very easy to talk to and very responsive to any questions and delivered the final product in a timely manner and as promised (about 2 months after the wedding). If you have any doubts about a videographer, hire Sureshot and you will not be disappointed! There are a variety of different packages and all of the important parts from the ceremony and reception were captured beautifully. We watched our wedding video (~2 hours) and our 5-minute highlight real video and to say it is a work of art is an understatement. The videos are provided with a cute photo on the front with our names and the date of our wedding like a real movie. There are very cool drone shots of the venue for the beginning and end of the videos which were so cool to see the venue from that angle. The sound and cameras were not in the way of the big day as we could barely tell they were there. We also got the raw footage on a USB file for a small additional charge, which was a great offering to have to be able to see outtakes and catch some conversations. The sound on the final video is perfect and the picture is so clear it looks like an actual movie. If you have any doubts about a videographer, hire Sureshot and you will not be disappointed!

Steve and Bea went above and beyond our expectations. We could not have been happier with their…read morework. They were very committed and you can tell they really care about making your event as special as you like it. She even helped me put on my bow tie! Not everyone is that committed lol. They were always where they needed to be and had so many great ideas. They are very creative and the nicest people ever. I highly recommend them and we will be working with them more. One of the best decisions I ever made.

Eric is the best!! What a great recording studio! A hidden jem in desplaines. Very knowledgeable…read moreand friendly service at a incredible price. Eric, engineer/ producer owner really takes care of you. Always makes sure your happy with production/ recording before you leave. That means the world to a artist getting their recording done. Looking to record? Gotta see him. Just the Best!!

Great place for recording as I was able to get the project tracked and mixed in one location. Eric…read moreis a great resource. The end result exceeded my expectations. Definitely going to record here for my next project.

A great shop. I have been there three times, twice with my old tube amp and most recently with my…read moreFender Strat. After they did a setup on the Strat it plays great. It is better than when I bought it new. Thanks Third Coast Guitar

Great staff, top work, clean shop, timely response, and professional environment. Good price for…read morehigh quality results. Highly recommended! I had to set up my acoustic and replace pickups on my electric. They took the time to discuss options and explain the work.