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.

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.

Bruce just finished helping me with a video shoot. I had to fly in and film a corporate video for a…read moreChicago company. Bruce not only provided his own equipment, he rented some additional equipment. He handled lighting and production assistance for me, and he demonstrated his experience and skill. He had ideas for composition and lighting direction. He even shared info on search engine optimization. On the two days we were shooting, Bruce arrived early both days, and he even did logging with his iPad and special software. He sent my editor different versions of the log -- all this without me even asking for it. It was part of his going the extra mile. He is easy to work with, has a good sense of humor and seemed comfortable at lunch with the client and CEO of the company I was filming for. Stu Sweetow AVC Video Oakland, CA

I met Bruce on snapchat and gave me several great tips on how video works and how it will help grow…read moremy business. I have personally seen his work and he doesn't miss a beat. He is highly professional, down to earth and has a sense of humor. Very easy to talk to as well. He is all over any social media channel that has video as well like instagram, snapchat and facebook stories.

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.

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!

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.

Wedding Review. We…read morerecently used MDM Entertainment for hung bistro lights in our wedding reception space at Walden Chicago. We were extremely impressed with the company's professionalism throughout the entire planning process! From the staff who answered our emails to those that hung up the lights the day of, everyone was extremely helpful and assisted in making our special day run smoothly. We got married on a Friday and had the option to split the cost of the lighting package with the couple getting married on the following day-this was a great alternative that the company offered us! If you are looking to add some extra flare to your event space (especially those brides/grooms getting married in a loft/industrial space!), we would highly recommend looking into MDM Entertainment!

I reached out and had an initial consultation call for my wedding in June. After the call, I was…read moretold I would receive a proposal, but more than two weeks passed without anything being sent. I followed up and was told I would receive the proposal by the end of the day, but I never heard back. I reached out multiple times over the following two weeks to everyone I had been in contact with and did not receive a single response. This lack of communication was extremely disappointing and felt unprofessional for a service costing $5,000+. I would not feel confident hiring a vendor who communicates this poorly for such an important event.

It seems strange to be saying something very positive about a divorce experience, but here I am…read more When my ex and I decided to end our 11 year marriage (it was a mutual decision and we were on good terms) we decided to hire a mediation team instead of attorneys. Neither of us wanted to bring the interests of outside attorneys into our private lives. Brian James and Ellen Feldman guided us through the maze of choices and commitments we had to make and together we discussed our options and made decisions based on the best interests of our children and fairness/equity between us. Once the agreement was completed, they recommended that we have it reviewed by an attorney and presented to the court by an attorney. The attorney they referred us to was fantastic and stuck to a negotiated flat fee. I especially appreciated Brian's ideas around co-parenting. We had no idea how to set up a schedule, and his creative suggestions resulted in a schedule that is very manageable -- and our kids love it.

As someone who has never experienced a divorce process, I was incredibly nervous and overwhelmed to…read morebegin this path. From the first phone call with Brian, he made it clear that there were "no stupid questions" and he walked us through step by step and made the whole process as simple as possible. I appreciated his warm, kind nature and highly recommend him if you've found yourself in a position where mediation is an option.