Photo + Video + Content Creation
Greater Chicago
Service area
Videography services available
Courtney O
MANAGER
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Hey there! We’re a fun, experienced team of wedding photographers and videographers based right here in Chicago. Our job is to bring your celebration to life through cinematic storytelling — capturing all the laughter, emotion, and energy of your day.
From your first message to the final delivery of your photos and films, we keep everything smooth, responsive, and fast. Whether it’s golden-hour portraits along the lakefront or a packed dance floor downtown, we bring creativity and care to every frame.
If you want stunning, timeless visuals — and a team that actually makes the process fun — reach out today. Let’s make some magic in the Windy City!
12+ years in business
Details
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Classic
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
Wedding
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Meet the team
Courtney O
Manager
Hello! My name is Courtney, and I specialize in helping clients choose the perfect photography and videography packages for their special events. With over five years of experience in the wedding and event industry, I am dedicated to capturing beautiful, timeless moments. My role is to understand your vision and ensure every detail of your package is tailored to your needs and preferences. From our initial consultation to booking your ideal package, I strive to make the process smooth and enjoyable, offering personalized advice and support. Let's create unforgettable memories together!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.010 reviews
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Hannah O
5.0
1/21/2024
We could not be more thrilled with Shutter and Sound. My husband was initially very against a videographer at the outset of our wedding, and now we both agree that Shutter and Soun...
d--by far--was the best investment we made in the wedding. Truly magical videos. Great people to work with. We can't recommend them enough.
Jessica R
5.0
9/16/2022
We are so happy with our decision to work with Shutter and Sound. They were recommended to me by a friend and I'm so happy we decided to go with them! Julian was so easy to work wi...
th from the beginning - he was always quick to respond to any questions we had and always explained everything thoroughly. We were lucky enough to work with Poria and his amazing assistant. I can't say enough about this amazing team. They went above and beyond for us all day. They made everything work no matter what the situation was and they made everyone feel so relaxed. I can't tell you how many compliments we received from family members and friends about how great this team was. Our sneak peak video was beautiful. We never imagined it would look that good. We are so thrilled we went with Shutter and Sound and can't thank them enough for helping capture our day.
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Frannie J
5.0
9/23/2021
We could never share enough how appreciative and happy we are with the support that Shutter and Sound showed us throughout our wedding planning process and on the big day! We are a...
couple that postponed our wedding date one year as a result of the pandemic. Shutter and Sound showed nothing but professionalism and encouragement throughout the postponement process. Julian was incredibly communicative and shared kind words which was very sweet! Poria and the other assistant did a wonderful job on the day. We felt so comfortable with them in our family homes and throughout our big day as they filmed. They thought of the little things and created a wonderful video we will always cherish. As a couple who had mixed experiences as a result of the pandemic, this company will hold a special place for us as one the did everything to support the process!!
Highly recommend, especially for Chicago area brides!
Simona R
5.0
6/21/2021
Shutter and sound did an amazing job with our wedding highlight video. My husband and I received many compliments. Some of our friends/family members informed us that it was the be...
st wedding video they had ever seen. Shutter and sound captured all details perfectly. The editing quality is beyond perfection. Julian responded to all of our emails in a timely manner. Juan was so much fun to work with—he’s quite warm and friendly . Overall, My husband and I are extremely pleased with our experience with shutter and sound and highly recommend this company to future brides/grooms.
Eli K
5.0
5/22/2020
As you can imagine, getting married during COVID-19 is not easy, but Shutter and Sound was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout our entire process. Anytime we had question...
s, they got back to us so quickly. Anytime we had a thought or an idea, they were ready and eager to work with us and brainstorm. I would recommend Shutter and Sound to anyone who ever asked. And I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to use them again.
Christopher C
5.0
6/04/2019
We spent hours watching wedding videos before we stumbled across Shutter & Sound on instagram. There's something about their videos that we fell in love with. They're beautifully s...
hot, fun and make you feel something without being predictable and traditional. We got married last month, and Poria shot our wedding video. Him and his second shooter arrived on time and got right to work getting all the shots they needed. They worked pretty seamlessly with our photographer and most of the time we didn't even notice they were there. We received our highlight video about 2 weeks after the wedding and it is incredible. We couldn't love it more and have already watched it way too many times. It captures all the feelings of the day and highlights the most important parts of the day. We are so glad we decided to go with Shutter & Sound and will definitely cherish our video for years to come.
Kerry M
5.0
3/25/2019
To say I am obsessed with our wedding trailer is an understatement! Kenny with Shutter and Sound in Chicago did an absolutely fantastic job capturing our day and the resulting tra...
iler is like something for a movie. What really drew me to this company is that when I watched their videos, I cried. They made me emotional and I didn't even know the people in them! Needless to say, I cried about the first 15 times I watched my own video. Shutter and Sound beautifully captures the feelings and emotions of the day, and I am so glad we worked with them!
Paige M
5.0
1/16/2019
I was married on New Years Day at Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, MA and Shutter and Sound's Boston team BLEW US AWAY. From day one, Quinn was so unbelievably helpful and kind. My ...
now husband and I went back and forth on having a videographer and we are SO VERY GLAD that we did. If you are on the fence, don't hesitate - you need Shutter and Sound in your life. Cody was our videographer and he was nothing short of incredible. He was so lovely to work with and made the planning process a breeze. We aren't local to MA anymore but Cody was not only flexible with our planning phone calls, but he completely took any worry/stress out of planning from a distance. He was amazing on the day of the wedding and made the process so fun. We just received our highlight video yesterday (just two weeks after the wedding!) and we are so obsessed. We have watched it 100 times in the past 12 hours and love it more every time. Cody captured our day so perfectly. We can't say enough good things about Cody, Quinn, and Shutter and Sound. We are forever grateful!
Our highlight video for those who are curious: https://vimeo.com/311514185
Florina S
5.0
11/26/2018
I can't believe we ever considered skipping a videographer! Shutter and Sound is worth every penny!
Alex and Elissa were totally unobtrusive, and somehow captured all the amazing ...
moments that meant so much to us, even some that were such a blur that we didn't remember until seeing the short video. Video really conveys our personalities and the way that my dress moved, in a way that still photos didn't manage to capture.
We didn't want the usual "getting ready" shots, and Alex is such a professional that he didn't need any extra directions to send us a perfectly-edited short video. (Also, it turns out that you can't use a drone in NYC/Brooklyn anymore, but they had amazing footage to use, so we weren't even upset.) We were so surprised to get the email that the video was ready while we were still on our honeymoon! It is just the right length (about 3 minutes) and it lets me re-live our wedding day every time I watch it.
Emily H
5.0
11/04/2018
Shutter and Sound is an efficient and super organized production team! I emailed them to inquire about availability and was immediately contacted with the scheduler who ironed out ...
some initial details and BAM, I had my videography team within a few emails. They are clear in their instructions and process; I felt very taken care of and assured that I would be well taken care of. They have reasonable prices for really thorough packages. About a week before my wedding, i was contacted by the videographers that would work my big day and both David/Tony turned out to be such fun guys! You can tell they love their job and really want to get the best shots possible. They have such an artistic vision and my video has the perfect romantic yet carefree edit that I wanted.
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