I play in a pop/ punk band that recorded our first full length album with John at Chicago Sound…read moreLab. We picked them because we were impressed with the samples and the pricing was fair. They definitely did not disappoint! John was very helpful with his insight and made edits fast. We were very happy with the finished product, if you want to hear it for yourself check out Johnny Automatic (Chicago) on Facebook, YouTube, reverb nation, etc. (album was "Robots, Machines, and Weapons"). He even went the extra mile and stayed an extra 40 minutes to finish the first mix after a 10 hour day. We would highly recommend Chicago Sound Lab and had a great experience!

From the owner: CSL is a full-service professional recording studio located just outside of the city off I-55,…read moremaking it an easy drive from anywhere in Chicagoland. The Studio Features a huge live room with brick walls that pre-date World War I. Combined with an up to date Pro Tools HD system and our world class 40-channel SSL console, Chicago Sound Lab is one of the most affordable studios in its' range. Our clients span indie rock to hip-hop, barbershop to punk rock, hardcore to spoken word, and everything in between. In addition, we also do format transfers, radio spots, music for film or video, and will work to accommodate any other project you may have. Check out our official website at ChicagoSoundLab.com

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.

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.

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!

Just writing to thank Traye and Brian for bringing the best energy my corporate event earlier this…read moresummer! Traye had the best playlist and kept the energy high (even in the rain. Brian captured so many incredible moments so beautifully. Both were fun to work with. Saving Fig for future events in Chicago!!

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 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.

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!

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!

This is the best rehearsal location that I have seen in the city or suburbs. The best people to…read moredeal with and the place is top notch. Super location and competitive rates.

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This was the first time using Eivan's Photo Inc. How well did they do? Let's find out:…read more Background: We hired Eivan's Photo Inc. for our August wedding. We were not sure what to expect because like any bigger business, they have to coordinate with videographer and photographer on if they are available. The experience was pretty smooth. We picked Gregory I. and Daniel C. out of the list because we liked the samples they they have on their website. Both were professional throughout the event. The grooms party had a little hick up with the schedule which unfortunately affected some of the pictures. Daniel was our photographer and pivoted when he could which made taking pictures. Daniel also had the unfortunate task to coordinating pictures of 2 very large families, which he did a great job with. Gregory was our videographer. I like Gregory but sometime it is slightly difficult to inform him of changes due to him being pretty busy. A good thing is that he has worked with Daniel at events before so they were able to get some great shots along with guiding the party for some nice memorable pictures and video. Both were great to work with and I would recommend this company for special events. I think if you are specific to what you want and you let them know, they can work with you on getting specific shots. So here are some things I would probably change. For Daniel, I am not sure if he took several shots of the family pictures since there were quite a bit, but there were some with people's eyes that were closed. As for Gregory, do to the expanse of the venue we chose, the audio during the ceremony is hard to hear. I am not sure if there is a way to get 2 mics and see which would have gotten better sound. Overall: My experience with Eivan's Photo Inc was a good experience. I would say though, Daniel and Gregory were the photography/videography team I worked with that did a great job, so I cannot comment on how the other photographers/videographers are. Thank you for capturing our special day. I was very nice to work with you both.

We could not have been happier with our experience with Eivans and especially our photographers,…read moreJessica and Aramis. They were hands down absolutely amazing and truly went above and beyond to capture our wedding day perfectly. Of course they captured all of the big moments, but what impressed us most were all of the little moments in between--the emotions, the laughter, the candid interactions, the people we love, and so many special moments that we didn't even realize were happening at the time. Jessica and Aramis seemed to have an incredible ability to be everywhere at exactly the right moment without ever feeling intrusive. They made us feel comfortable, kept everything flowing naturally, and captured our day in a way that feels completely genuine to us. When we look through our photos, we don't just see beautiful pictures--we can actually feel our wedding day all over again. They captured the love, happiness, excitement, and emotion of one of the most important days of our lives, and that is absolutely priceless to us. We are so incredibly grateful that Eivans paired us with Jessica and Aramis. They were professional, personable, talented, and an absolute pleasure to have with us throughout our day. If we could give more than five stars, we would. Thank you, Eivans, Jessica, and Aramis, for giving us memories that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. We truly could not recommend them enough!