Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Des Plaines, IL

We LOVE telling stories and what better story to tell than one of the best days of your life! We know wedding films can seem similar, but what truly makes them different is you! Your love and passion is the story and we are here to tell it!

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!

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.

I wasn't born with a camera in hand, but I was born with a passion for telling stories. I started college with dreams of becoming a young adult writer, but a screenwriting seminar taught me that video can tell a story more powerful than words alone ever could. Now, instead of dreaming up fictional love stories, I get to document real ones.

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!

Bakari Kamal Productions is a black-owned media company focused on visual storytelling. Our owner has been doing videography for 10+ years and has learned how to capture and retell life's most important moments through visual media. Our specialty is using cinematic imagery and authentic audio to tell the story of your wedding day.

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.

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.

Based in the vibrant city of Chicago, we take pride in our work, focusing on crafting videos that are not just beautiful but also timeless. Our team specializes in capturing moments that you and future generations will cherish forever. We understand the importance of creating something that goes beyond the present, ensuring that our videos are a lasting legacy of your love story. Whether it's the big moments or the small details, we are dedicated to creating unique and unforgettable films that reflect the beauty and emotion of your special day.

Hi, I'm Lauren & I create beautiful wedding videos that are timeless, bright, and accentuate natural colors. I am passionate about capturing organic moments between the bride and groom to showcase their love, telling a story in a cinematic style. I am based in Chicago, Illinois, and provide films for couples across the states of Illinois and Wisconsin, serving primarily the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison regions. All of my wedding film packages include a short, 2-3 minute highlight film and a longer, full-length wedding day film. Couples can choose between multiple packages, which vary depending on how many hours of coverage they need.

In 2005 Tim started capturing wedding stories and founded Video Reflections. In 2018 his sons Trevor and Aaron caught his passion. Trevor, the lead videographer and editor, captures the imagination of couples with his out-of-the-box creativity. Aaron, assistant videographer and graduate of Columbia College Film School, is a visionary filmmaker. His portfolio includes several short films, documentaries and viral stop motion animations. In 2019 Abby joined the family team and now assists Tim with his recent addition of wedding photography.

Travis and Emily’s relationship started around the same time that Bella Tiamo began back in 2011. A few years and a wedding later Emily went from being the tag along on a wedding day to a crucial part of the Bella Tiamo Team. A husband and wife team has a special dynamic that is hard to find in a solo shooter, or 2 videographers who have never worked together before. We are never duplicating each others shots or getting in the way of each other. We are working as a well oiled team complimenting each others strengths.