About this vendor
A wedding film is more than just documentation of the day's events. It should capture the unique personality of the couple and preserve the excitement of the morning preparations and the secret smiles before the ceremony. While many wedding films only focus on events, I strive to capture the deep emotions behind them.
Capturing a wedding requires different shooting styles for different aspects of the day. To showcase stunning dresses and decorations, fashion video skills are essential. Mini-sessions require directing expertise to guide movement and convey the narrative. And to capture the genuine atmosphere and emotions, mastering documentary shooting is a must for wedding videographers.
This combination of skills is rare and demands perseverance and commitment, which only those truly passionate about films can achieve. Beyond weddings, I explore other art realms. However, my expertise in shooting fashion and short films sets me apart. With these skills, I continue to refine my craft and bring flexibility to match your style preferences and tell your story from a unique perspective, ensuring your wedding film is as special as your day.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2024.2023.
Best of Weddings
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5
out of 5.015 reviews
I don’t have enough kind words to express how great Sofiia was to work with. She truly has a gift for seeing the creative vision, telling stories, and finding pure magic without fe...
eling like you’re acting. My husband was nervous about feeling like the moments we filmed being inauthentic or staged, but Sofiia works hard to let you be and capture real emotions. She’s passionate, so creative, and was someone we genuinely loved working with. Communication was a breeze and she’s very timely with replies and final deliverables.
Big Tahnk you! CTRL+shot turned our destination wedding into an absolute dream! Sofiia, you're like a wedding ninja – capturing every moment with flair. Dealing with the chaos of a...
destination wedding? Girl, you handled it like a pro and a friend rolled into one. And the video, you're a memory maker. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
You're the surprise of a lifetime! Sofiia, you took our wedding day and sprinkled it with pure video magic. Your approach was like a warm hug – personal, comforting, and beautifull...
y unexpected. And when we saw the final result? Jaw-dropping. We thought we were getting a video, but what you delivered was a heartfelt journey through our day. Sofiia, you're not just a videographer, you're a memory maestro!!
Our wedding video from CTRL+shot is like a slice of heaven! Sofiia's got this insane gift for turning moments into pure magic. She call it a film, guess what - it is indeed a movie...
! She's not just a videographer; she's an artist, and her passion is contagious. Working with her? It was like planning with your bestie – pro, fun, and filled with heart. CTRL+shot is your ticket! Thanks Sofiia - we are very blessed we found you!
Kristi
Our wedding video from CTRL+shot is indeed like a movie! Sofiia's got this insane gift for turning moments into pure magic. She's an artist, and her passion is contagious. Working ...
with her? It was like planning with your bestie – pro, fun, and filled with heart. If you want your wedding day to be forever epic, CTRL+shot is your ticket!
Sofiia is a true artist! Our wedding video is a work of art, capturing every emotion and moment beautifully. Sofiia's vision made the whole experience enjoyable. If you want a wedd...
ing video that stands out, CTRL+shot is the way to go!
CTRL+shot Wedding Films captured the magic of our special day like no other! Sofiia's unique vision brought our love story to life in a cinematic masterpiece. Her professionalism a...
nd attention to detail made the entire process a breeze. Highly recommend CTRL+shot for an unforgettable wedding video!
CTRL+shot far exceeded our expectations! She was amazing to work with, very organized and professional, and her quality of work is unbeatable. She incorporated all the best parts o...
f our day into our videos, and made us into a literal movie!!! We were so excited to get our videos back, but definitely did not expect to receive them a week after the wedding. We got to rewatch our wedding unfold in her videos while on our honeymoon and it was so so special. We are so happy we have our videos to remember our wedding forever! Book with Sofiia, you will not regret it!!!
Our wedding videos turned out amazing! Sofiia really has great vision when she set up the shots and creativity when editing the video. She's great to work with and really took the ...
time to understand our style. She was able to blend music in different languages for the video and the transitions were smooth . Sofiia captured our perfect day beautifully.
Aside from marrying the best man ever, our video is the highlight of our wedding day. Using Sofiia’s talent, experience, and understanding of us, Sofiia and her team were able to c...
apture incredible footage. Her editing skills are unfounded. They highlighted all the essential parts of the day. Overall unbelievable and highly recommend!
Absolutely best part of my wedding was the video of my wedding done by Sofiia and CTRL+shot Wedding Videography! Our coordinator recommended Sofiia from her past experience. Every ...
important moment I wanted to remember from my wedding was captured in our video. It perfectly captured the day, the emotions, and the beauty of every detail. If you want a long-lasting memory of your special day that is done with hard work and attention to detail, Ctrl+shot is the best choice you can make!
We had our wedding last year in June. I found Ctrl+shot very last minute and received a response from Sofiia within hours of my inquiry letting me know she was available. We had a ...
Zoom call with her the very next day and worked through all details. She was a dream to work with and turned our video around very quickly. Our video is something I will absolutely cherish for the rest of our lives, and I am so happy I get to send it out to all of our friends and relatives who weren't able to make it due to Covid. I highly recommend working with this company!
You absolutely cannot go wrong with CTRL+shot. My now-husband and I hired Sofiia to document our wedding and we honestly couldn't be happier with the results. Sofiia was super fun ...
to work with and always kept us laughing. She could pick up on what was most important to us during our short time together and perfectly captured all the details and emotions exactly as we had hoped. The footage is visually stunning and creative, ranging from incredible drone footage to intimate close-ups. I personally can’t think of a single thing either my husband or I could have wanted from our video. The final product and customer service at CTRL+shot are unmatched.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and final wedding films. Sofiia was fantastic to work with on our exceptional day. We just received our wedding highlights video and ...
are absolutely stunned by how beautiful it is. At first, we worried, as we hired CTRL+shot through our planner but this was absolutely the right decision. My wife's first words were - "These films!!! Oh my! I love them" - they are for us to remember forever!
What an experience! You can stop searching now! This is the best wedding film crew. We spent a LOT of time searching thoroughly everything about weddings, planning, and vendors. Th...
en it was time for the videographer and we got some recommendations from our friends. We fell in love with Sofiia’s beautiful style and watched a few of her works. She doesn’t simply film a wedding - she creates a story, she connects dots, and she sings it with her own words. It’s amazing. Help yourself - hire Sofiia as your wedding videographer!
Contact
S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL | Servicing: IL, WI, OH, FL
EverAfter - Wedding Films