R.E.M. Video and Photography

was so impressed with Robert and REMs expertise (seen through their website and Instagram) that I switched my other photographer to cover pre-wedding events just so that I could have REM for both photo and video on my wedding day! I was lucky enough to have Agnes and Izabela cover my wedding, and Robert and Geri on Videography. All of them were organized, great communicators, truly the best at what they do. I felt completely aligned and comfortable with them during the planning process. My fiancee is camera shy and we aren't the most natural picture posers. The whole team made us feel at ease and my friends and family were super impressed with the team as well! The vibrant and high quality results really speak for themselves!

ve been too The photographers and the videographer were so amazing and professional I would highly recommend them to anyone

is poor review. We got married last December and the picture content we got was not at all what we would expect. No individual shots with bridesmaids, limited group photos in a hotel lobby (suggested location by the team) with unwanted items in background which were not edited out (chip vending area, etc.), very limited shots of my husband and I, etc. More frustration came when we didn't receive our video for 8 months, and during which there was no communication from them to reach that it would be very late (per our signed contract) unless I contacted them first. Their response to us politely vocalizing our disappointment after months of waiting with no effort of reaching out on their end, was the owner trying to guilt me implying that I dont understand how hard it is to work during COVID. As a Healthcare worker on the front lines, this was exceedingly insulting. On top of that, throughout the entire process, they kept calling my husband Marcuse (his name is Marcus) because I had a typo on the initial form reaching out to them, even though we verbally corrected it several times, which wouldn't have been a big deal expect they put the incorrect spelling on the title scenes to our wedding video. It just showed a lack of attention to us during the process and really the last straw. There are so many amazing vendors out there. I would continue to look elsewhere for yours.

ng. Both Peter and David were amazing photographers. Our photos turned out excellent. It took R.E.M 6 weeks to send us our wedding photos. Jeff was fun to work with as a videographer. I highly recommend!

h photographer and the videographer went out of their way to make our bridal party and guests comfortable, and they caught amazing candids. I cannot recommend R.E.M. enough.

well. We asked for the photography and videography services and got everything we wanted within our timeframe and budget. Agnes, the photographer, and Gabi, the videographer, were punctual and fantastic to work with. They captured the best moments and gave us something to cherish forever.

ng the highest quality work, polite and kind in all their dealings, accommodating of our cultural needs, and attentive to detail. I would highly recommend them for any upcoming special events!

pandemic and I appreciated that so much. They really care about their client needs and are easy to communicate with. Something that I really appreciated is that the entire team was culturally aware of the various events and parts of a Hindu wedding ceremony and they knew exactly what needed to be photographed and caught on video. Thank you so much for everything! 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend!

y professional in directing us at taking good photos during the chaotic wedding day. Not to mention their professional reminders to capture shots/moment that could easily been forgotten on the wedding day. I'll definitely go back to them for any future professional video/photography needs.

From the first meeting to the wedding day to the pickup of the DVDs, it was an amazing experience. Robert is a true professional, and he's kind, patient, and excellent in his craft. Our wedding was a Catholic ceremony with Filipino traditions, and every detail we asked for was documented on the video. We had 325 guests at the reception, and he did a great job getting a shot of everyone and recording all the fun programs we had during the evening. The best part about R.E.M. Video is that you not only get the highlight reel, but you get a full documentary of your wedding day! We loved that! Unlike any other. We can relive the best day of our lives through the beautiful documentary. I highly recommend R.E.M. Video and Photography for your wedding video!! If I didn't already have a photographer, I would have gone with R.E.M. as well. I hope to work with them again one day (maybe a renewal of vows)... or see them at a wedding I attend. Thank you very much Robert and the R.E.M. team!

n our wedding day, & post wedding day as weLL! our pictures turned out amazing & we got them back so fast! I am soo happy to have gone with REM! Thank you both for doing such an outstanding job - we Love you!!

friends and family. They were always on time, communicative and made our special day move so smoothly! The result we received were absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend R.E.M!!

l Indian weddings, so he understood the major milestones that occur in our weddings 2. We wanted to livestream our wedding for guests who were unable to join, and he was able to get this set up prior to our wedding date so we could share the information for our guests 3. He takes great pride in his work, and he made sure that our video was perfect (highlights and documentary). Sound quality and video were great! For the level of work received, his rate is extremely competitive.

he type of pictures I wanted to capture. Your pictures and video are by far the most important thing at your wedding, these guys did an incredible job capturing every moment! Thank you so much!

r and videographer on our wedding day made sure we got plenty of great shots without interrupting the flow of our day. We got our photos back quickly, there were tons of photos and they looked phenomenal. The photographer and videographer worked together very well. I would 100% recommend!

, Arman was incredible. He was flexible, fun and kept everyone on schedule! Izabela edited our photographs beautifully and got them back to us less than 2 months after the wedding! You can tell everyone at R.E.M truly love and enjoy what they do. Choosing a company to photograph the most special day of your life can be stressful but you can’t go wrong with hiring R.E.M.

re creative and artistic. IF you are looking for a video service for your wedding then I would recommend R.E.M! We cannot wait to see our final video!

rt to get basic information, and he could not have been any nicer. Once booked, we arranged for our engagement pictures and they turned out AWESOME. We still get compliments on them. After seeing those, we knew we were in good hands for our big day, and REM did not disappoint! We received our wedding pictures back and love them!!! The weather wasn't the greatest for our day (with outdoor ceremony) and you would think it was perfect weather looking at our pictures! So many beautiful shots. We're anxiously awaiting our video, knowing it's going to also be great. I highly recommend if you're looking for an awesome, professional, and fun team to help capture the best day of your life! Thank you REM!!!!

will forever be grateful for everything Robert got. The price is wonderful and fit into our budget. On the wedding day he was on time, made me and my bridesmaids feel comfortable, and got amazing footage from start to finish. Thank you so much Robert!

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aphy and videography for our wedding and we were blown away by their talent and professionalism. Our wedding was supposed to take place outdoors. With 3 days before the wedding and massive rains in the forecast, REM stayed calm and figured out an AMAZING alternative place for pictures since ours were going to be outdoors. Agnes was our main photographer and was beyond amazing. The company allows you to fill out a list of people you want photographed so you don't have to worry day of and they got everything I asked for and more. Robert is the most talented videographer. Out of all the wedding videos I have seen, ours was crystal clear both image and voice wise. We had no mics on and you could hear everything!! He truly captured all the emotions and special moments. I would recommend R.E.M in a heartbeat to all my family and friends. You will not go wrong and they will work with you to make everything exactly how you imagined it. THANK YOU R.E.M!

& Photography was our photographer and she was amazing. She worked quietly and paid attention to every detail. She and Robert worked to ensure every important moment was captured. The pictures are stunning with lots of options and angles! We have no complaints and no regrets. We highly recommend REM Video & Photography.

e'd need a photographer for, and even the pros and cons of a first look because we were torn. Fast Forward to the wedding, we had Agnes as our photographer and she was the best. She was assertive when she needed to be, flexible, she let us take all the photos we wanted, and helped stage beautiful shots we didn't even know we wanted. During the reception she helped get a family photo of at least 60 people, got us organized and back on the dance floor in less than 5 minutes. I cannot say enough good things about Agnes, Robert, and the rest of the team. Our shots came out beautiful and I cannot stop looking at them!

ess how great both of them truly are. They really took charge and to get the best pictures. During the reception they were on top off getting so many pictures and were in the middle of all the dancing getting the best shots. I cannot recommend R.E.M. more. They truly were the best and the nicest people ever. They got amazing shots and coverage and truly helped make the day special.

and the choices I had made in general. It was wonderful to hear that I had "chosen the right man" after I read his letter to me aloud, and that I "looked stunning" as we walked hand in hand down the aisle. Highly recommend!

r candids) with a beautiful and unique perspective. Our photos are works of art. Agnes had sch a good eye and was able to suggest stunning locations. She was a great improviser. My favorite part about working with Agnes was that she was very vocal and forward when she needed to be, but was able to blend into the crowd and be an observer when needed, as well. I will cherish our photos forever.

REM Video & Photography, and I couldn’t be happier to have had them be a part of our wedding. We first worked with REM for our engagement photos and had the amazing Agnes as our photographer. To set the scene, my husband and I were racing across the city of Chicago on foot to make it to our location on time to meet Agnes (a late workday caused us to be late), which resulted in us being drenched with sweat and out of breath from running in the August heat. Agnes not only met us with a smile, but she also had a vision that I could only dream of. Our engagement photos turned out beautifully, you would never know the rush or aftermath my husband and I experienced getting there! For our wedding day, we had Robert as our videographer and Armen as our photographer. Working with these two was a dream (notice the trend with working with REM!). Armen made sure we got every photo we wanted and captured every special moment. I am very self-conscious when it comes to photos, and every bride wants to look gorgeous on her wedding day. Armen made sure that happened and eased all of my fears. I initially didn’t think I wanted a video of our wedding, but after seeing Robert’s work I was convinced! And I am SOOOO glad we had him get video of our special day. He creates a highlight montage that is absolutely magical. Now I can’t stop looking at our wedding photos or video! Our wedding day was perfect, and I am forever thankful that Robert and Armen captured all of it for us to cherish forever. REM Video & Photography is simply the best!

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d about getting shots and video we would be happy with. We got several emails in the months leading up to our wedding day with reminders and requests for timing/location info for the big day; it was one less thing to worry about knowing that when the team arrived on the day of they would know exactly what to do and where to be. They were always super nice to talk to and quick about responding to emails and phone calls. Robert was great to work with at the studio and the photographer and videographer team was great. We were very happy with the photos that Izabela and her assistant took and can't wait to see the video and trailer that Gabriel is working on! (My friends used R.E.M. a few months ago for their wedding and the photos that Agnes took for them were also beautiful.) Truly zero complaints.

a timely manner - which was difficult with large family and group shots. The DJ did a great job of timing the use of many different songs during the ceremony and the dinner and dance hour. We highly recommend REM Video and Photography.

n how professional and efficient our photographer, Agnes, was. There was a fee for travelling to a western suburb, but the overall cost was still much lower than any other photographer in the area. The quality for the cost is an amazing value. I would recommend them to everyone.

bert. We were SO incredibly happy with all three of them and the service they provided on our wedding day! They all were professional but also very fun and easy to work with. They captured everything that we had asked them to and more! They had a lot of hopping around to do between the bridal parties (my husband and I didn’t want to see each other before the ceremony) and to different picture locations throughout the day. Some windy weather made us change photo locations at the last minute and everything was handled easily and calmly. Agnes is wonderful and has an eye for beautiful lighting. She grabbed our whole group and got us outside for some amazing sunset pictures at just the right time. Agnes also handled the chaos of our family pictures wonderfully and was so patient with everybody. Armen worked with the groom’s side a lot for pictures and I heard nothing but wonderful things about his work with them. Robert was fun and did a lot of neat shots for the wedding video. I can’t wait to see how everything turned out!! We are very happy with our experiences with everything and everybody at R.E.M., including Izabela and Robert Mazur, who did all of the work with our contracts, payments and all email correspondence leading up to the big day. Everybody at R.E.M. are truly kind and talented and very easy to work with. We highly recommend them!

was that he's never trying to sell you anything. Rather, he has his company's work speak for itself. And boy, do they shine? My wife and I had a special situation with our wedding, in that we performed and hence needed to cover 2 seperate, ethnic ceremonies and receptions in one day! We worked with 2 different photographers-Isabella Mazur and Megan Bearder (and her assistant, whose name we now forgot). They made us feel at ease and very comfortable. They collect all of the information beforehand and come fully prepared on the day of, which is very important. Not just that, photography being such a creative profession, their ideas and styles are fantastic. If you don't want to take my word dor it, browse their portfolio and meet with them. We've only seen a teaser of all the pictures to come but they look phenomenal! We cannot wait to get out entire album and relive our most special day all over again. I should additionally mention, both our photographers - Izabella and Megan was so accomodating of our schedules, on the day of. We were running late, but they kept the mood so light and didn't let us think or worry about it at all. In essence, this is as best as your money can buy, value wise and you'll not regret your choice, picking this company. In fact, you'll end up patting your back, after the event. Will absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing photographer/videographer to cover their wedding day.

highly recommend to me by two good friends who hired Robert as their wedding videographer. After watching their videos and seeing how beautiful they both turned out, I immediately called and booked an appointment. Meeting Robert was a very positive experience. Not only was he very professional, but he also had many great ideas, which helped me in my planning for the wedding. After hiring Robert, the communication was consistently quick, efficient, and helpful. The best part of working with Robert for my wedding video was not only the very professional experience, but also the family-like feel he gave us. He took such good care of everything and made my event feel special. On the day of our wedding, everything went smoothly and it honestly felt as if he was just another one of our guests that were invited to the wedding rather than just a videographer. His assistant was also very friendly and captured many special moments that day as well. Since the wedding, Robert has shared some clips of his footage and has made great recommendations for song selections for the highlights video. I can't wait to get my video! Thank you so much for the great experience!

ordable and delivered amazing quality photo and video. We get compliments all the time on our beautiful pictures. We will forever have flawless memories of our special day which was the best investment we could have made. The day goes by so fast! If you're looking for someone affordable and high quality to capture the memories, look no further!

ork with, and Sorin was so funny and comforting at our wedding, ooh-ing and aaaah-ing after every shot. Communication leading up to and after the wedding was a breeze, and pricing is really fair. But best of all, our video is gorgeous, not tacky, perfectly edited with the music, capturing memories that will last a lifetime. Would recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone!

I wanted one minor adjustment made to the highlights when I reviewed it which Robert made immediately. I've watched my video a million times and I cry every single time. The quality level of the video is incomparable and the way it is edited together with music and speeches and special moments is incredible. My sister already hired REM for her wedding after seeing my experience. I think my wedding video is by far the best I have ever seen and I would advise to hire REM immediately!

l meeting, to all my crazed wedding emails, to the big day. He's great at his job. He makes you feel comfortable even though he's following you around with a camera. Sometimes, you don't even know he's there. There are so many moments on our video that I didn't see that day, but Robert was there to capture it all so we could remember it forever. The highlight video is my favorite. It shows the most exciting parts of the day in just about 8 minutes with music and clips of speeches. It's the perfect way to reminisce when you don't have some 45 minutes to watch the full video. He uses artistic effects at just the right times to emphasize certain moments. It's so much more than a video, it's like artwork that you can watch over and over again. I definitely recommend R.E.M. for video. Robert got along so well with the whole wedding party and the photographer even though he was from another company. Very professional, incredibly nice, and artistically brilliant. I couldn't be more happy with our video.

reception. Not only did he offer great insight into many details we hadn't considered (ie. staggering photography times for bride and groom preparation since guys require/desire far less photos), he helped us choose the best (not most expensive) package for our bridal party needs. In addition to the wedding, Robert filmed our entire rehearsal dinner from welcome to speeches. He even stayed an extra hour and a half (free of charge) because he wanted to capture all the speeches for us to remember. We were touched to say the least. And then the wedding... I can't say enough about his lead photographer, Izabela. Although she was with my wife for a majority of the day up until the ceremony, once she merged with the groomsman, she displayed the perfect balance of patience (organizing an increasingly rowdy crowd), creativity (suggesting alternative photo ops - the rain was unexpected) and leadership (fast, efficient and somehow always smiling). And then there are the photographs. Over 1000 and if we only had a fraction of them we'd be over the moon. It's truly an embarrassment of riches. One we couldn't be happier with. As a TV producer, I work with professional editors daily, so the idea of a wedding video was something that concerned me since I'm hypercritical of everything I watch. And this was our special day. When we received the video (it takes a couple months from ceremony to edit to your doorstep) I'll be honest, I was skeptical to say the least. Having watched it over a dozen times now, i can say this-- not only does Robert have an incredibly keen eye for tender moments as well as the important players (family members and key people in our lives were focused on), he has the ability to make a wedding with 150 guest feel totally intimate at moments and royally grand at others. He asked for our musical choices (Sam Cooke's "Bring it Home to me" was our first dance song) and used them perfectly. Picture, audio, editing transitions - everything is top notch - as good as anything I've been a part of in Hollywood, if not better (though I am biased towards the subjects involved) Overall, top notch service and quality across the board.

many friends and family and the comment we've heard was that it was as if a Hollywood movie director filmed our wedding. I watch it over and over!! Thank You R.E.M. for giving me a memory that will last a lifetime!

a the same vendor so I booked REM for both. Not only did the video fulfill my high expectations, but I was COMPLETELY blown away by the photos we received. The photography captured the city of Chicago so well, which was a large part of our focus for the wedding. They not only captured essential moments perfects, but also the candid ones that end meaning more. The video really told our story well. I am so grateful to have it so I can relive the day again through it. The videographers were perfectly behind the scenes through out the day, never intrusive. The service blew me away as well. From day one, they were eager and always willing to answer my many questions. After the wedding was complete, I was so appreciative of the willingness from Robert on notes/edits to the short video. I can't thank him enough because in the end it was simply perfect! I HIGHLY recommend using REM for your wedding. They were priced reasonably. Much more digestible than those big/ads everywhere photographers located directly in the city and potentially overpriced. REM is the complete package you're looking for! You won't regret it.

tions, and we could not have picked a better photographer. He captured every moment we would want captured, and THEN some. We had a big wedding party, and a big wedding, and Robert was nothing but patient, helpful, fun, and professional! My groom and I have watched our footage over and over again, and it will never get old to us. It is creative, high quality, artistic, and captures every great memory we had from our big day. We absolutely recommend R.E.M. Video to any future bride or groom. If we had to do it all over again, we would...and we would DEFINITELY choose R.E.M.! Thanks again, Robert!

ail to surprise me with their talented work. I also had hired REM for videography. I was also very pleased with my video. Couldn't be happier. Would highly recommend to anyone!