photographers & videographers

Photographers and videographers are some of the most important professionals on your team of Event Vendors. They are among the first you should be booking. This collection of photographers and film makers is truly special. Each one offers a unique point of view, strength, and passion for what they do, all will perfectly capture your memories!

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Kent Drake Photography

Based in Chicago, Illinois | Available Regionally

Overview

CLEAN | REAL | PERSONAL | NATURAL | VIVID

Documenting Chicago weddings for over 6 years, Kent Drake Photography has earned a reputation as a stand out journalistic wedding & decor photographer with an eye for details, portraits, emotion and that ever fleeting moment. Your wedding is as personal a joyous night you will have in your life, and my service is as important as any photo I can take. I preach flexibility, professionalism, expertise and personality at every turn, I'm there for you.

Services & Pricing

Pricing Begins at $9,000

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Artisan Events

Based in Chicago, Illinois | Available Regionally

Overview

TIMELESS | CANDID | EXCEPTIONAL | THOUGHTFUL | INSPIRED

We are photographers, film makers, designers, and bookbinders working together to celebrate your story. Our studio was founded by award-winning photographic artist, Amanda Sudimack. Creating beautiful, timeless art has been our focus since 1998—it informs everything we do. We believe in great composition, art, rapport, journalism, the moment, our reputation, and most importantly—your experience. Our team is honored to capture your moment and help you tell your story—with honesty, respect,and exceptional professionalism.

Services & Pricing

Photography | Handmade Bookbinding

Artisan Events - Pricing Begins at $3,990
Amanda Sudimack - Pricing Begins at $9,990

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Studio This Is

Based in Chicago, Illinois | Available Regionally

Overview

AUTHENTIC | DOCUMENTARY | CLASSIC | EDITORIAL

We called our company Studio 'This Is' as a reminder: this is about relationships. Nothing in life is more important. We love photographs because they're reminders of the people and things that matter most. It all starts with you. We’re telling your story with our lenses, so getting to know you is the most important part of our process. You deserve photos that look & feel as authentic and fun as you are. Something new & different, but also something that will last for generations to come.

Services & Pricing

Pricing Begins at $6,000

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Christy Tyler Photography

Based in Chicago, Illinois | Available Internationally

Overview

COZY | HONEST | PLAYFUL

We are a husband and wife team and we believe this is about so much more than just showing up on your wedding day and snapping some photos, this is about the entire experience. We only work with clients who we would want to hang out with in real life (and usually do), because we believe the relationship you have with your photographer makes or breaks your images! We genuinely LOVE our clients, and are friends by the time your wedding arrives. Because of that there is an ease about the entire experience and we are able to show you as you truly are together. No fake smiles, no awkwardness, no forced or cheesy poses...just beautiful, honest moments.

Services & Pricing

Pricing Begins at $5,500

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KingenSmith

Based in Chicago, Illinois | Available Internationally

Overview

EMOTIONAL | ARTFUL | ELEGANT

Known as one of Chicago’s top wedding photographers, KingenSmith believes in the importance of recognizing magical moments, savoring them and capturing them forever—with style. Images taken with heart and soul are how KingenSmith interprets real-life romances and celebrations. KingenSmith's strong convictions for storytelling, extraordinary experiences and quality craftsmanship are essential to what KingenSmith creates for their couples.

Services & Pricing

Pricing Begins at $15,000

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Wholehearted Films

Based in Chicago, Illinois | Available Internationally

Overview

AUTHENTIC | CINEMATIC | UPBEAT | DOCUMENTARY

We're fun people who spend our days creating films that you and your people will actually want to watch. These films are the stories of real people on the best day of their lives. Our cinematic storytelling style is fresh while remaining classic and sophisticated. We've been so fortunate to follow hearts across the nation and around the globe. For us it's about telling YOUR story. It's about you, your friends, and your family. Laughing, crying, and celebrating, sending you off on your amazing journey together. This is your day, your film, your team.

Services & Pricing

Highlight Video | Short Form | Traditional
Pricing Begins at $5,000

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Artisan Events Films

Based in Chicago, Illinois | Available Regionally

Overview

CANDID | NATURAL | INSPIRED | HANDMADE | PASSIONATE

We are photographers, film makers, designers, and bookbinders working together to celebrate your story. Our studio was founded by award-winning photographic artist, Amanda Sudimack. Creating beautiful, timeless art has been our focus since 1998—it informs everything we do. We believe in great composition, art, rapport, journalism, the moment, our reputation, and most importantly—your experience. Our team is honored to capture your moment and help you tell your story—with honesty, respect,and exceptional professionalism.

Services & Pricing

Pricing Begins at $3,990