My friend used I Do Video by Leo for her wedding back in June 2017. Her videographer's name was…read moreMike (I believe!!) and her videos were absolutely amazing!!! So when it came time to book my videographer for my August 2018 wedding I immediately went to the I Do Video by Leo website thinking I would ask for Mike. But fell into A RABBIT HOLE seriously for like two hours watching Leo's videos. There was no doubt about it I was booking him. Through out the process of planning the wedding, he was so attentive and responsive. Day of he was kind, professional and just amazing to work with!! And he literally captures everything but you barely see him!? How does he do it!! After all the planning I felt so good knowing I was going to love the final product! And I can tell you...I LOVE THE FINAL CUTS!! I received a wedding trailer (1 min), a short wedding video (3-5 min) and then a longer wedding video (hour long). He also sends the raw footage and final cuts via flash drive as well. DO NOT HESITATE, BOOK LEO. PS - He also is very active on Instagram and will post little clips of your wedding weeks and months after and it's always so fun to pop on Insta and see them :)

Jeremy did a fantastic job capturing our wedding! We're soooo happy with how the final videos…read moreturned out, and he was a pleasure to work with. He was super nice, very organized, and knew what he was doing so the wedding day was a perfect. Highly recommend!

AWFUL. and I am horrified that brides from 2011 are giving him 4 and 5 star reviews, considering he…read moreNEVER DELIVERED on many contracts from 2010 to this day. It is extremely amusing to me he has time to tape other weddings, yet not edit weddings of brides who have already paid him and have been waiting since last summer!! I was married in June of 2010. I never ever ever received any edited videos whatesoever. I had to end up begging him to simply send my raw footage over 13 months after we got married - which, as you can imagine, is extremely difficult to view because it is in many files, shakey, etc. I am now going to have to pay (again!) someone else to try to make a normal video out of my raw footage. He promised me everything by Christmas 2010....we finally got raw footage in July 2011. Jeff completely began to ignore my phone calls, emails and text messages around November of 2010. To this day, I have not heard from him since November beside receiving our raw footage in the mail a few weeks ago. Don't kid yourself - he has done this things similar to this to over TWENTY other couples.(READ THE FILTERED REVIEWS BELOW!!) He will lie to you, make false promises of delivery, etc. and then suddenly completely ignore you. I gave him the benefit of the doubt, being incredibly patient for 6 months even though my contract said I wuold have my videos 6 weeks after the wedding. After I realized he was scamming me (and he realized I was no longer naive), I wrote and called dozens of times BEGGING, even offering to PAY MORE, just to get my footage. I don't believe that these other reviews are totally independent people - I think they know him through family or friends. DO NOT TRUST YOUR WEDDING TO THIS GUY. Huge huge regret. I wish I could go back and not hire him!!

I cannot believe this guy is in business still! I, too, had a horrible experience with Jeff. He…read morevideoed my wedding in June 2010. He showed up at the wedding on time and stayed the entire day. After the wedding, however, he refused to communicate with me. He avoided me in every way possible. He did not return phone messages or emails and did not answer his phone or respond to facebook messages. I took him to court. He did not show up! I finally received my videos in March 2011 after contacting his wife. The end product was not what I expected. His recording was shaky and his coverage incomplete. He didn't even catch my wedding party walking down the aisle! This was a very stressful situation and I cannot believe that anyone would even consider hiring him after all the postings on the knot.com. Sadly he has done this to at least 10 other couples many of which are still waiting for their videos even after their first anniversary. This guy is arrogant, insensitive, and he is a liar. If you are considering hiring him, please take my advice and don't do it! You'll be waiting for your videos like the rest of us! You're crazy if you do! If I could give him 0 stars I could. Please don't make the same mistake I did.

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.

Wow videography has come a long way! I recently met with Jeff about my daughter's bat-mitzvah for…read moreNovember 2023. Yep, crazy we have to plan so far ahead! I visited their office in Northbrook and was shown to their super cool movie theater room. There Jeff explained the many options for videography and had so many video examples to show. One of the options was a cinema style video, which is basically creating a movie out of someone's bar-mitzvah. The videos were so amazing that I found myself glued to the stories of random 13 year old's special days and when Jeff turned one off after a few min I was bummed I wouldn't find out what happened to Drew! Drew's bar-mitzvah kept me as engaged as some of my favorite TV shows! They also take photo montages to the next level. Jeff showed one example of an art themed bat-mitzvah where the young artist basically walked thru one of her paintings into a gallery of all of her art. I was sold and came home brainstorming many ideas for what we can do for my daughter's montage in a few years. Xpress was the only video production company I looked at and I immediately decided they were the one. Between our initial meeting, the Yelp reviews & glowing review from our planner I think they'd be tough to top!

Yeah, they pretty much are the best. We did a green screen video and it was incredible. If you're…read morelooking for any video or montage, come here. Vince and the staff will make sure your dreams will come true.

Words cannot describe how amazing Anna and Artem are to work with…read more After our venue, booking 312Film was the first major wedding decision we made. With a slightly higher price tag, I knew we needed to commit before other costs began to chip away at our budget and we changed our minds....and I am SO INCREDIBLY HAPPY we did. Here's why: INTRODUCTION: Anna and Artem are fully committed to giving you a final product that is reflective of your relationship, and that truly shows every step of the way. After initially reaching out for a quote, A&A asked us to met them at a cafe to get to know each other better. This alone was an amazingly thoughtful step and allowed us to feel comfortable with each other prior to our wedding day. RATES: Yes, 312 Film is more expensive than some other vendors, but we loved that their package was simple and straightforward--no upgrades and extras. If you're investing in a wedding video at all, it's worth going big and preserving your day in the best way possible. With them you get more than a camera for a couple of hours, but gifted storytellers and editors who are dedicated to showcasing your wedding in a way that's better than you even remember. WEDDING DAY: I'll never forget the moment Anna showed up (Artem was in large part with my groom--which is another HUGE perk of booking the two of them), she walked over to my stressed self and was an incredibly calming presence, crouching down while I was getting my make-up done and holding my hand to say hello in such a soothing way. I immediately knew that whatever happened, I had the most capable crew and absolutely nothing to worry about. Throughout the day, they were so thoughtful and considerate and really worked hard to collaborate with our photographer (someone they hadn't worked with before), being patient and scrappy to get the perfect shot when time wouldn't always allow. They also give the best direction, making me, someone who's awkward at best, look effortlessly beautiful on camera. I still wish I had some of their video shots as stills! Also, having a drone might sound extra, BUT IT IS SO WORTH IT. PRODUCT: First of all, not enough can be said about the next-day clip. It may seem unnecessary on paper, but when you wake up the morning after your wedding a jumble of emotions and "did that just happen?" thoughts, it's the most incredible gift to receive. I IMMEDIATELY burst into tears upon seeing it and was so excited to share. Weeks later, I had the same teary eyed reaction to our highlight video which was perfectly edited to tell such a meaningful story of our relationship and marriage. I loved every minute--and when there were three shots that I was self-conscious about, they were so easy to work with in providing an edit. As for the full length, the one added cost of working with 312Film, DO IT. I can't imagine our wedding day being whittled down to 8-minutes, and this cut is just perfect in capturing every second--including the ones we don't quite remember. All that said, I wish I could hire Anna and Artem to video our entire life. They are ABSOLUTELY amazing, worth every penny, and genuinely great people. My only regret is it took me this long to write a review!

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.

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.

Awesome DJ. He does a great job transitioning from song to song and is able to seamlessly switch…read morebetween genres. We used him for our weddimg and he managed to keep people on the dance floor all night, young and old alike. He met with us a couple times before the wedding and discussed the music we wanted and his suggestions to keep people entertained. I'd definitely recommend him for your entertainment needs. A true professional great at what he does.

I used TNS for my DJ needs at my wedding!!!! He kept "everyone" on the dance floor from the…read morebeginning all they to the very end. He was professional but very easy going! He made me want to get married all over again!!!

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.

don't use them. I did pick my photographer based on his…read moreportfolio. I guess they picked his very best because I did not get shots like that. we were rushed. I didn't get good photos of the girls walking down or leaving. there was specific shots I wanted and sent him and even reminded him-- never got them. my family with a cell phone took better photos. our photos at the reception were trash. even the editing was NOT done. just bc I got the Black Friday deal doesn't mean you give low quality services and if you are make it clear that you're getting a trash photographer bc 2000$ is still alot for a photographer. and then the whole $300 odd on ordering prints and the quality is trash and no editing paper is trash. target or cvs does better on printing. I'm sooooo upset. I'll have to edit my own photos and use photos ppl took. bc his sucks.

10/10. At first I came across Justin, and thought okay, dude that shreds and wears tank tops,…read moreprobably gonna play some Gojira at me and that's that. No I talked to him on the phone before our appointment for 20 minutes and never felt rushed. He's patient, but more importantly, very pragmatic and articulate. He is a true educator. He could identify issues in my playing literally in seconds, he can explain things in different ways, and demonstrate them. I am that guy who just plays 2 riffs he's comfortable with over and over, and then won't pick up my guitar for a month. Im 2 lessons in, and Justin has given me a path forward. I can see myself improve, I actually want to play. He's got a chill attitude. I think he also has a good sense for pushing your limits, but not so much as to be frustrating or stressful. It's actually FUN. 11/10

Justin is an exceptional guitar teacher. I've been having difficulties finding the right teacher…read moreuntil I came across his page. He is very straightforward with his lessons. My past guitar teachers seemed either impatient or bland with their lessons. I was learning chords from them and simple songs but I was easily bored. With Justin, he educated me on modes and economy picking, which set me off to a great start. I actually looked forward to our lesson even though he was an hour drive away from my house. In addition, he is full of knowledge with the metal world and would educate me on where certain riffs came from or the history of death metal. I think it's important to understand the history of the music you're passionate about and he certainly helped me become more knowledgeable about the music I love. He's incredibly patient and every time we had a lesson, I would feel more comfortable playing in front of him (I have stage fright). He truly loves teaching and I'm happy I found him. You won't be disappointed. Take lessons from him and you'll fall in love with guitar in no time.