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Chicago Wedding Videographer
Romantic // Effortless // Documentary-Style
CHICAGOLAND // SOUTHERN WISCONSIN // + BEYOND
Chicago Wedding Videographer
Hi, I’m Lindsay!
Chicago Wedding Videographer
Chicago Wedding Videographer
I am a wedding videographer based out of the Chicagoland area. It is my passion to document timeless love stories that couples and families can cherish for years to come.
Film lets you relive moments over and over again! I work my hardest to capture all the details you planned, and all the candid moments you didn’t. Whether you’re traveling or staying in town, don’t hesitate to reach out! I can’t wait to meet you!
Chicago Wedding Videographer
My Shooting Style & Core Values ♡
Your wedding day experience is my #1 priority!
I WILL NOT turn your wedding day into a giant movie production! I want you to be able to soak in the small moments without being too distracted by your photo/video team. YOU get to decide how much focus you want there to be on photo/video throughout your day. :)
Guided vs. Posed
I prefer to shoot documentary-style for 90% of your wedding day and just be a fly on the wall! During your more "formal" portraits, I will guide you through movement prompts instead of stationary "poses" to make things fun and get some natural movement and expressions for video:)
I try to be as unobtrusive as possible.
It's important to me that your family & friends can actually experience the important moments of your wedding day! Therefore, I try my best to not let myself or my equipment block their view. I also invest in more compact, high-quality gear to be able to produce cinematic-quality films while not taking up too much space.
Communication & Transparency
Communication and transparency are so important to me! Before your wedding day, I try to make sure every single one of your questions are answered, and that we are on the same page! When I send over your teaser, I will also send you a webpage where I keep my editing queue so you don't ever have to wonder where I am in the process of editing your wedding film!
Vendor Relationships
I highly value community over competition in this wedding space and work very well with other vendors! A lot of my good friendships are with other vendors I met while shooting weddings. It's so important to me to build each other up in any way that I can instead of bringing them down!
Your Privacy
I love sharing my couples on social media, but if for any reason you don't want to be on my website or socials, please let me know! I will respect your privacy and you can have your film just to yourselves:) Preserving your wedding day the way that YOU want is more important to me than creating a portfolio piece to share on my socials.
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Wedding Videography Investment
Package pricing starts at $3600 for 6 hours. Average couple spend is $4500.
Chicago Wedding Videographer
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I’m here for you:)
This season is certainly exciting, but I understand that wedding planning can also be stressful and overwhelming. I want to be a resource and advocate in any way I can – wedding videography related or not! I am here for you throughout the entire planning process. After booking with me, I will send you an 80-page wedding planning guide in the mail! It has some amazing (up-to-date) tips and tricks. Hopefully, it will make wedding planning even just a little bit easier!
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FAQs
Chicago Wedding Videographer
Where are you based / do you travel?
I am based out of the Chicagoland area, in Fox River Grove, IL. It takes me a little over an hour to get to the city of Chicago. My favorite (local) weddings to take are in suburbia / farmland all around Chicago and up into Wisconsin!
YES, I love to travel and explore new places! It is one of my favorite things to do. So far in my lifetime, I’ve been to 24 states, St. Thomas USVI, Puerto Rico, and Ecuador. Exploring will always be a part of my life! I feel so lucky I get to travel for my job!
Do you charge travel fees?
If you are within 8 (driving) hours of Fox River Grove, IL, I will not charge any travel fees!
If my drive time will be more than 8 hours, I will most likely fly to your location! At that point, reach out so I can build a custom package for you!
What's it like having you as our cinematographer?
I have a very down-to-earth, easygoing, cheerful personality! I’m more of an introvert, but I can be extroverted when I need to. I love it when my couples let their personalities shine! I’ll offer prompts to help you let loose and get those candid shots. (I definitely prefer candid over posed.) Ultimately, it’s my goal to make sure you enjoy your wedding! I never want to get in the way of those little moments that make your day so meaningful!
How do payment schedules work?
I require a $400 non-refundable deposit (and signed contract) to secure your date, and your final payment will be due one month prior to your wedding!
When will I receive my final film?
Your final film(s) will be delivered digitally within 8-12 weeks from your wedding. You will have one free round of edits!
After I receive your final approval on your film, I will mail your flash drive to you!
Do you offer raw footage?
Yes! You are more than welcome to add on Raw Footage to your package. If you ever need additional edits in the future, you can send this raw footage back to me! Or, you can also send it to another video editor to make you additional films!
Can I pick out the music for my wedding film?
Yes! However, I like to stay away from copyrighted music. To use copyrighted music, it will typically cost $1,000+ per song. To avoid these extra charges, I pay for a royalty free service called Musicbed. Even though they don’t offer many “popular” songs, they still have an amazing selection of songs to choose from. You are welcome to visit Musicbed.com and suggest what song(s) you’d like me to use for your video!