Chicago Wedding
Videographer & Photographer
Cinematic films and timeless photography for Chicago couples — with a local team and no travel fees.
A local crew — no travel fees.
Chicago pairs lakefront skyline views with some of the country's most beautiful historic architecture. Our Chicago team knows the city's landmark rooms and how to make a lakeside ceremony feel as cinematic as it looks.
Because we keep a dedicated team in your area, Chicago couples get photographers and filmmakers who already know the venues and the light — without the travel fees most out-of-town studios add. You also get complimentary access to your raw footage, and a $500 deposit reserves your date.
From the Rookery to Salvage One
Whether you're celebrating at the Rookery, Salvage One, Galleria Marchetti, a Gold Coast ballroom, or a lakefront terrace, we'll capture Chicago exactly as your day feels — from the first look to the last dance.
Film, photo, or both.
81 venues we photograph & film near Chicago.
Already booked your venue? Find it below for venue-specific details — or browse every Illinois venue.
Chicago 55 venues
Evanston 6 venues
Naperville 12 venues
Lemont 1 venue
St. Charles 2 venues
From the journal.
Chicago wedding videography questions.
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Chicago?
Atavia film collections start at $1,200 and photography at $1,500, with no travel fees anywhere in Chicagoland. A $500 deposit reserves your date, and every collection includes your raw footage.
Do you charge travel fees for Chicago weddings?
No. A local Atavia team covers Chicagoland, so there is no out-of-town crew and no travel line on your invoice.
Can one team cover both photo and video?
Yes. Our Photo & Film collections put your photographer and filmmaker on one team with one plan for the day, so nobody is in the other’s shot. See packages.
Will we get the raw footage?
Yes. Every collection includes complimentary access to your raw footage alongside the edited film.
How many hours of coverage does a Chicago wedding need?
Collections run 4, 6, 8 or 10 hours. Eight hours is the most popular: it covers the end of getting ready, the ceremony, portraits, and the reception through the first dances. Add hours à la carte when you book if your timeline runs longer.
Is a second shooter worth it?
For weddings of eight hours or more, or with a large wedding party, usually yes. A second photographer or videographer is in two places at once — both of you getting ready, key reactions during the vows, wide and intimate angles together — and brings backup gear. It is a $500 add-on on any collection.
How does booking work?
Choose your collection on our booking page, sign the agreement online, and a $500 retainer is charged the moment you sign. Your remaining balance is charged automatically 14 days after signing, or you can pay in full up front.
Are you insured?
Fully insured, for your peace of mind and your venue’s, and we carry backup cameras and audio on every wedding.
They captured every moment so beautifully, from the big emotional highlights to the quiet details we didn't even notice.
Kate & Zach
