I was SO nervous about our wedding video.....mainly because I had no idea how it was going to turn…read moreout, and if it would turn out the way that I had described my visions of what I wanted it to look like to the videographer. Well this is definitely one of those times where I was more than pleasantly surprised, I was ecstatic about the way it had turned out! They really took their time to ensure that the feel and the movement of the video matched the types of songs and preserved the "feel" of our wedding day. If I could only have either a photographer or a videographer, without a doubt I would pick the videographer. Everyone has complimented us so much because of our wedding video, and looking back I would have regretted it if we had not opted to have a videographer record it. The people there are friendly and professional. I didn't run into any issues with them at all when asking all the questions i had asked, followed by even more questions..... Some people may say, "Oh just have a friend record it......" My advise would be Absolutely Do Not have a friend record it! It was worth every penny, even more than our wedding photographers (although he is good, one photographer is not enough) We may not even need a wedding album now, because we have such an amazing wedding video! All thanks to Mike and Keith J. at Poetic Productions!

If you are considering whether or not to hire a videographer for your wedding, the decision is…read moreeasy... I would wholeheartedly recommend (1) having a videographer, and (2) hiring Keith from Poetic Productions. There are certain things that photography just can capture--the emotion in my father's voice during his toast, my husband rubbing my hands as we're saying our vows, and the raw emotion when reading the card that my husband wrote me before we headed to the church. In researching videographers, I came across really cheesy/poorly done work (but cheap) and high-tech/movie-quality/EXPENSIVE options. Keith strikes the right balance in that his work is very professional, artistic and emotional, while also being very affordable. If you can afford it, I would recommend getting a second shooter for at least part of your wedding--the second shooter can capture the bride walking down the aisle AND the groom's reaction, the best man giving his speech AND the bride and groom's reactions, etc. My husband and I could not have been happier with our wedding video from Keith--check it out here if you're interested: http://poeticweddings.com/events/allison-and-matthew.html. Pretty great, in my unbiased opinion! :) In short, I'd HIGHLY recommend Keith from Poetic Productions. The video was absolutely beautiful and worth every penny!

Honestly very satisfied with everything from how the pictures turn out, to how kind, happy and…read morehumble herminio was. He made the whole experience unforgettable, from before we started, during and even after the photos were shot. He made me feel comfortable and told me how to adjust my pose. I found out he had been in this profession for over 20 years. He has lots of experience and even has his own studio in PR, as well as an at home studio in Chicago. I went to his home studio in Chicago and he even had parking for available for me. I felt very comfortable and will definitely recommend to my friends and family. Thank you for your time and the photos!

We waited in line for almost 2 HOURS only to eventually be told by other ppl in line they had…read morereached/rescheduled capacity for the Smirnoff event on 5/14. I completely understand it was a free event and things can get hectic, but the lack of communication from staff really left a bad impression. We RSVP'd ahead of time and had QR codes, yet no one ever asked to check them. Meanwhile, people were being pulled from the line because they knew someone or recognized a famous person. No hate or hard feelings, I get how events work but it definitely felt frustrating for the people who actually registered and waited patiently. Better communication and organization would have made a huge difference.

Open Books holds our annual fundraising event, Make the Case, at Moonlight Studios…read more It's a unique event space with many huge rooms. I loved mixing and mingling as I worked away the night watching the teams build and decorate their bookcases, which we then stocked with books and delivered throughout Chicago to communities in need. Hooray Literacy!

Anthony recently worked with me to shoot aerial photos and footage of a large scale construction…read moreoperation that took place on the Chicago river. He was extremely professional, very pleasant to work with, and had some very creative ways of capturing the event. I highly recommend him and his organization, truly a seamless experience.

I paid $500 in advance for Anthony to video our 50th anniversary vow renewal wedding. He never…read moreshowed up or called. He refunded our money, but we have no record of our wedding ceremony. He said he assigned us to someone else and by the time he found out they weren't going to make it, it was too late.I gave him a full business day, but he didn't call to apologize or explain. I called him a few days later. He never showed up.

Working with Ralph was a wonderful experience. He's very creative and was willing to go out into a…read moresnow storm just to get a shot for our video. When interviewing several photographers in the area, we picked Ralph because he wowed us away with his editing skills. The time-lapses he creates draw attention in almost immediately. Hire Ralph if you want a very experienced, hard working and motivated videographer for your project. You won't regret it.

I've used Niche several times and each time he's delivered wonderful results for us. Ralph is…read moremulti-talented whose ideas and execution take our projects to the next level. Most recently the event video he filmed and edited was done on the busy streets of Chicago and he managed the shoot so that it went seamlessly and with a great finished product.

They did the photo and video for our wedding, provided a photo booth, and made the experience…read moregreat! They made it easy. All we had to do was smile. With all the stresses of planning our wedding, it was a relief to have the Rush team help us plan the pre-wedding photo session (which was a few weeks before the wedding). They suggested great venues (both indoor and outdoor). And they helped with lighting, angles, and poses, etc. For the wedding there were two teams. One was at the house taking all the family photos, and the second team went ahead to the reception to capture all the moments. At the wedding, they used a crane to raise the camera to get the cool video from inside the crowded dance floor. And the photographers were there until the very end of the night! We really appreciated all their thoughtful suggestions, strategic photos and video, and their personal touch. They are genuinely nice people. I highly recommend them for any wedding or corporate event. And I would use them again.

No creativity from photographer. So many missing photos. No picture with grandma. I ordered custom…read moresweaters for bridal team and NO picture of that together. No shots of my husbands accessories. Those are just a few mentions of missing shots. So many repeats that aren't even worth printing. We chose Rush bc they had a good deal. I now realize photography should be the ONE area a bride should splurge on. Wedding photos are the only piece of the wedding you really get to cherish from the wedding for years to come. From now on I will stick to SAMI studio in hickory hills. They have excellent standards. Edit: Rush has offered to work with us to make sure we get the wedding book and video of our liking.

I honestly can't think of a better photographer to recommend for anything. They're top notch, will…read morebe very honest and straightforward with heir capabilities and turnaround time is fantastic. H&S are essentially your favorite photographers' favorite photographers. You won't be disappointed!

Anthony and Laura are the best! They photographed our wedding almost a year ago and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the moments they captured. They made a very stressed out bride feel calm and relaxed when I didn't think we had booked them for enough time. They captured everything that we had talked about prior to the wedding. They have amazing attention to detail and made my husband and I feel very comfortable throughout the whole day. Throughout the planning of the wedding they were in constant contact and would always respond quickly to my emails full of questions. After the wedding they had all the photos to us in no time. You need to book them for your wedding/event you won't regret it. They are well worth it!!!

My husband & I held our wedding at Gallery 1028 in September. It was absolutely amazing…read more Our guests were a little skeptical at first (especially our mothers!) but people loved it. We had 300 guests who all mingled in one room for cocktails as well as post-dinner dancing and dined in the main room for a dinner by Calihan Catering (only option of caterer). There was tons of parking for guests that chose to drive, the loading dock was great for people that wanted to hang outside. The only downfalls were needing portable toilets (which were really nice) in addition to their 3 bathrooms and not being in an area where there are a lot of cabs.

We had our wedding at Gallery 1028 on 12/13/14, and I'm thrilled to be writing this review only a…read morecouple days later. Gallery 1028 was the very first venue we looked at, and we knew it was exactly what we wanted. It is an open lofty warehouse space with exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and old wood floors--it is such a gorgeous space. For our winter wedding, we brought in cafe lighting to be strung over the dance floor and then just TONS of candles. We wanted everything candlelit and warm and cozy. We brought in vintage furniture to create a little lounge area, and really....that's all we needed. The space itself really doesn't need much because it is already so impressive and unique. Everyone loved the food and raved about how attentive and friendly the staff was. We couldn't have had a better experience, and I never wanted the night to end. I should mention that we had about 130 people at our wedding, and there are only three bathrooms which means there was typically a line. I don't think this is a big deal since I wait in line for the bathroom at any busy bar or restaurant on the weekend, but worth a mention if you are going to have a much larger wedding. Todd went above and beyond--he offered speedy email replies, recommendations, guidance, reassurance, and even helped us create a seasonal signature cocktail. I loved that this venue was a little off the beaten path. We used luminaire bags to line the stairs and create a little path to the door so the entrance was easy to find. I disagree with people when they say it's hard to catch a cab in that area--it's easy to have someone call cabs ahead of time as the wedding nears the end, plus who doesn't use Uber or Lyft these days? I highly recommend Gallery 1028, and I hope some of my newly engaged friends hold their weddings there so I can go back soon!