Videographers
Best Man Pictures
Chicago, IL
773.944.9656
benhollis.com
Longtime Chicago television mainstay and 8-time Emmy recipient Ben Hollis is the principal shooter, editor and owner. His 20 years of storytelling experience and creative eye is evident in his truly unique work—an artful marriage of documentary and romantic styles that capture the day’s events with heart and humor.
Chicago Videoworks
Northbrook, IL
847.498.6360
chicagovideoworks.com
Since graduating from Northwestern University’s Television and Film School, Earl Greenberg has been turning wedding videos into art. He has been a continual pioneer in technology and technique. For hundreds of brides and grooms, he has been able to capture their precious moments without being part of them.
Elegant Videos by Kris
Chicagoland area
630.876.9604
elegantvideosbykris.com
Award-winning videographer, Kris Malandruccolo elegantly and artistically and preserves the emotion of your wedding day on DVD. Event DV magazine (1/06) named Kris one of the “Top 25 hottest/most influential vidoegraphers in the counrty”. Couples have been trusting her to produce their family heirloon since 1988. Mention Real Life Weddings and get an extra DVD free!
Fig Digital
James Frederick Gustin
Chicago, IL
773.338.1334
figmediainc.com
Fig Media is a creative event company specializing in deejay services and cinematography. Their cinematographers shoot creatively and with intention. Their unique ability to capture the expected rituals as well as behind-the-scenes candid behavior makes the final product both artistic and true to the original event. Visit their website to see samples of their work.
Klein Video Services
Northbrook, IL
847.498.2126
kleinvideoservices.com
Klein Video offers a low-key approach and a documentary style for weddings to capture the event, but not intrude. Usually working in teams of two, Klein Video captures the moment as it happens while remaining unobtrusive.
R.E.M. Video Production Group
Glenview, IL
847.446.5141
remvideoevent.com
Rob Gordon Video & Associates
Northbrook, IL
847.291.1730
With 26 years in wedding video production, Rob Gordon Video & Associates are consummate professionals. Working in what they jokingly call “spy mode,” they are there to record but not be seen. Normally in a team of two, their objective is to capture every angle to create a memorable video.