Capturing Beauty, Creating Stories
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$300 starting price
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Travels up to 3000 miles See details
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Makenna Nelson
OWNER - VIDEOGRAPHER
Operating out of Normal, IL, Driftwood Productions is a videography and photography business that can capture the most memorable moments of your wedding.
We are a husband-and-wife duo based in Central Illinois, specializing in professional video and photography. Driven by a passion for capturing weddings, celebrations, and corporate events, we blend expert videography techniques with our storytelling talent to craft unforgettable videos. Our commitment is to deliver stunning visuals that capture both the clarity and emotion of every moment, ensuring your special day is beautifully remembered for years to come.
We offer a variety of services designed to effortlessly bring your vision to life. Choose between our range of packages, which include proposal options and photo-and-video combination packages. Our most basic offering includes a complimentary consultation and three hours of videography service on the day. When the celebrations end, you'll receive a full, unedited video of the ceremony and a 3- to 5-minute highlight film with audio, leaving you with timeless keepsakes from your special day.
Prices & packages
Proposal Video Shoot
$75 starting price
Proposal Video Shoot
$75 starting price
3 hours
3 hours
$75/hour
$75/hour
I'll capture your proposal from a discreet spot
I'll capture your proposal from a discreet spot
Basic
$1,000 starting price
Basic
$1,000 starting price
3 hours
3 hours
- 1 Client Pre-call
- 1 Client Pre-call
- Full Unedited Ceremony Video
- Full Unedited Ceremony Video
- One Videographer (One Camera)
- One Videographer (One Camera)
- 3-5 Minute Highlight Video + Audio
- 3-5 Minute Highlight Video + Audio
- 4k Video with 8-bit Depth
- 4k Video with 8-bit Depth
- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)
- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)
Standard
$1,750 starting price
Standard
$1,750 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
- 2 Client Consultation Pre-calls
- 2 Client Consultation Pre-calls
- 4k Video with 10-bit Depth
- 4k Video with 10-bit Depth
- One Videographer Staff (One camera)
- One Videographer Staff (One camera)
- Full Unedited Ceremony Video
- Full Unedited Ceremony Video
- Highlight Wedding Video (8-12 min video + audio)
- Highlight Wedding Video (8-12 min video + audio)
- Video + Audio of vows
- Video + Audio of vows
- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)
- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)
Premium
$2,150 starting price
Premium
$2,150 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
- Two Videographer Staff (Two cameras)
- Two Videographer Staff (Two cameras)
- 2 Client Consultation Pre-calls
- 2 Client Consultation Pre-calls
- Full Unedited Ceremony Video.
- Full Unedited Ceremony Video.
- Video + Audio of vows
- Video + Audio of vows
- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)
- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)
- 4k Video with 10-bit Depth
- 4k Video with 10-bit Depth
- Video + Audio of Speeches.
- Video + Audio of Speeches.
- Highlight Wedding Video (8-12 min video + audio)
- Highlight Wedding Video (8-12 min video + audio)
Platinum
$3,150 starting price
Platinum
$3,150 starting price
9 hours
9 hours
- 2 Videographers + 1 Photographer (3 cameras)
- 2 Videographers + 1 Photographer (3 cameras)
- 2 Client Consultation Pre-calls
- 2 Client Consultation Pre-calls
- Video + Audio of vows & speeches
- Video + Audio of vows & speeches
- Highlight Wedding Video (8-12 min video + audio)
- Highlight Wedding Video (8-12 min video + audio)
- 4k Video with 10-bit Depth
- 4k Video with 10-bit Depth
- 9 hours of photography service
- 9 hours of photography service
- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)
- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)
- Full Unedited Ceremony Video.
- Full Unedited Ceremony Video.
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- Proposal Video Shoot$75 starting priceProposal Video Shoot$75 starting price3 hours3 hours$75/hour$75/hourI'll capture your proposal from a discreet spotI'll capture your proposal from a discreet spot
- Basic$1,000 starting priceBasic$1,000 starting price3 hours3 hours- 1 Client Pre-call- 1 Client Pre-call- Full Unedited Ceremony Video- Full Unedited Ceremony Video- One Videographer (One Camera)- One Videographer (One Camera)- 3-5 Minute Highlight Video + Audio- 3-5 Minute Highlight Video + Audio- 4k Video with 8-bit Depth- 4k Video with 8-bit Depth- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)
- Standard$1,750 starting priceStandard$1,750 starting price8 hours8 hours- 2 Client Consultation Pre-calls- 2 Client Consultation Pre-calls- 4k Video with 10-bit Depth- 4k Video with 10-bit Depth- One Videographer Staff (One camera)- One Videographer Staff (One camera)- Full Unedited Ceremony Video- Full Unedited Ceremony Video- Highlight Wedding Video (8-12 min video + audio)- Highlight Wedding Video (8-12 min video + audio)- Video + Audio of vows- Video + Audio of vows- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)
- Premium$2,150 starting pricePremium$2,150 starting price8 hours8 hours- Two Videographer Staff (Two cameras)- Two Videographer Staff (Two cameras)- 2 Client Consultation Pre-calls- 2 Client Consultation Pre-calls- Full Unedited Ceremony Video.- Full Unedited Ceremony Video.- Video + Audio of vows- Video + Audio of vows- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)- 4k Video with 10-bit Depth- 4k Video with 10-bit Depth- Video + Audio of Speeches.- Video + Audio of Speeches.- Highlight Wedding Video (8-12 min video + audio)- Highlight Wedding Video (8-12 min video + audio)
- Platinum$3,150 starting pricePlatinum$3,150 starting price9 hours9 hours- 2 Videographers + 1 Photographer (3 cameras)- 2 Videographers + 1 Photographer (3 cameras)- 2 Client Consultation Pre-calls- 2 Client Consultation Pre-calls- Video + Audio of vows & speeches- Video + Audio of vows & speeches- Highlight Wedding Video (8-12 min video + audio)- Highlight Wedding Video (8-12 min video + audio)- 4k Video with 10-bit Depth- 4k Video with 10-bit Depth- 9 hours of photography service- 9 hours of photography service- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)- 48kHz Sample Rate Audio (Pro. Industry Standard)- Full Unedited Ceremony Video.- Full Unedited Ceremony Video.
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $1,750
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Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
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Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
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Meet the team
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- Makenna NelsonOwner - VideographerAfter years of traveling the country as a freelance videographer I started my own business! I hold a Video Production degree and have a passion for video.
- David NelsonEquipment Manager - VideographerI work with all our tech equipment and specialize with audio engineering. I have also worked with independent film studios in the Chicago area as well. I love making things work and making people feel like they don't have to worry about any tech issues. + I'm married to Makenna!
- Keaton SamPhotographerI specialize in wedding photography and I hold a degree in graphic design! I shoot, design, and create a wide variety of things!
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Lori W
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5.0
12/20/2024
The way the video told the story of our wedding was simply magical. It wasn’t just a series of moments strung together; it was an experience. From the emotional first look to the vows and speeches, we could feel the love and excitement throughout the entire video. The use of both slow, intimate moments and lively, energetic cuts really brought the essence of the day to life. We especially loved the personal touches they included, like snippets of our handwritten vows and the candid reactions of our families.
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Kait S
5.0
12/20/2024
The staff at Driftwood Productions was so easy to work with and really made my husband and I feel comfortable!! They were great at anticipating things we needed on our wedding day and were somehow always everywhere all at once. They were so personal but also professional and our wedding video was amazing beyond our expectations! Definitely would recommend hiring them!
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