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About

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Brighter Lights Media is an award-winning wedding videography company serving Chicago and the surrounding areas. The team of talented filmmakers at this company wants to create an authentic keepsake of the day, telling its story from start to finish. Their unobtrusive style enables them to record the most genuine moments of the day while making sure guests feel comfortable in front of their cameras.

Services Offered

Brighter Lights Media strives to create something timeless and honest. They strive to allow family members and future generations to experience the day as though they are there again. They offer a variety of base packages that can be further customized by various add-ons, such as drones, additional hours, an extension of the highlight video, and raw footage. Each collection includes two videographers as standard to document as much of the day as possible.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage
Save The Date
Slideshow / Montage

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling
Traditional

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Blu-Ray
Digital Download
DVD
SD Card
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive

Reviews of Brighter Lights

Danielle
Danielle Sent on 02/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing team to work with!

The Brighter Lights Team that captured our wedding were incredible! They completed a highlight video and video package for us, and they were truly beautiful. We are so grateful to have all of the fantastic footage from our wedding day that we'll cherish forever.
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Chantal Sent on 04/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't ask for more!

I couldn't have asked for better people to work with for my wedding. The Brighter Lights team was prompt in all communication, fun to hang out with the day of our wedding, and the work they produced is just amazing! They captured all the little things I missed throughout the day, and I'm so happy we went with them!
Elise
Elise Sent on 11/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We had such a wonderful experience with Julian and Kevin. Kevin was very responsive, answered all our questions, and was easy to deal with. We received our highlight video recently from our wedding on 9/11/21, and it was absolutely amazing. Kevin did a fantastic job highlighting the day to it's core. We can't wait to see the entire 8 hrs! My husband and I have watched the video prob 100 times already. Highly recommend Brighter Lights Media!
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Ellen Sent on 04/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

Kevin and the team were so great to work with for our February wedding. We communicated with Jack leading up to it, who made the process so smooth for us. The day of, Kevin was barely noticeable, yet somehow managed to capture the most beautiful footage of us and our family. Thank you so much!
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Shauna Sent on 04/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Will Cherish Our Video Forever!

We are beyond happy with our decision to hire Brighter Lights for our wedding video. They were so professional and easy to work with, and our video is bonkers!! I feel like I’m watching a legit movie of my day. This is something my husband and I will cherish forever, thank you so much!!
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Lauren Sent on 01/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Brighter Lights Media is hands down the best videographer out there - they don't just capture the event, they capture the essence of the people getting married and their wedding films encapsulate the overall ambiance and culture of a weekend - not just the token clips of speeches and the vistas. When I watch my wedding film I'm back at my wedding - but the better version where I can be everywhere the whole time! They were accommodating, professional, respectful, non-intrusive - and even filled in for things that weren't under the job description like snapping my family photo in the sunset at the rehearsal dinner - doing a one-off edit for a video for my company - ridiculously kind generous individuals who enhance not just your wedding and memories of it but just great people I've had the good fortune of getting to know generally. We couldn't have had a better experience and couldn't recommend someone with higher regard or certainty!!
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Dennis Sent on 01/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Superior product and experience

Brighter Lights were an absolute pleasure to work with and we are so thankful for the wedding videos they produced for us. The team was easygoing, open and always readily available during the planning phase, and on the big day they coordinated seamlessly with our wedding planners and photographer. Our planners loved working with them as well and have gone on to recommend them for other couples. Of course the quality of their work is phenomenal, this is easy enough for you to see for yourself by seeing the examples on their website. Overall their superior quality and high emotional intelligence resulted in an incredible product that is near and dear to our hearts. I can't count how many times we've watched the "trailer" they produced for our wedding. I not only recommend Brighter Lights highly and without reservation, I can confidently say that you should just stop looking at other vendors for your video needs and just go with them. You won't be disappointed.
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Ja Sent on 04/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Best cinematographers in the game! Their films capture so much emotion and tell such a beautiful story. We’re still receiving compliments on how heartfelt our film was. Chris is very talented and passionate about his work. He made us feel very comfortable and after a while we forgot that the cameras were still rolling. It’s all about the memories and Chris captured all of them. Brighter lights media was worth every penny!
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Nikki Sent on 08/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
As a shy person, I was hesitant about having a videographer at our wedding, but I could not be happier that our wedding planner introduced us to Brighter Lights Media! They were professional from our very first meeting, and were understanding about my concerns. They were incredibly thorough and well prepared for the event. On our wedding day, they made us feel completely comfortable, were totally non intrusive, and were even fun to have around. Most importantly, the finished product is a masterpiece. They captured the day beautifully! I am so grateful that Brighter Lights Media was a part of our wedding, and cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Andrea Sent on 02/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I could not have been happier with our experience working with Christian and Chris at Brighter Lights Media for our Ipswich wedding last September.

To be completely honest, we didn't even consider having our wedding filmed at first. It certainly was not in our budget, and I had seen people's wedding videos from years ago and really didn't have any interest in having our guests get microphones put in their faces, or watching awkward first dances filmed in their entirety...

Then I saw what a modern, beautifully crafted wedding film by Brighter Lights looked like, and I was hooked! These guys are true artists and filmmakers - their films have beautiful transitions, perfectly coordinated music, and showcase the most gorgeous moments of your big day. Plus, no one even notices them filming, so they keep the vibe natural and won't make any of your guests feel uncomfortable.

Needless to say, I sent an email, set up a Skype meeting, and we booked! The only thing I regret is not going for the longer version (we did the "Highlight") because it is just so good...I wish we had more to watch!

My advice for people planning right now is to try their hardest to fit Brighter Lights into their budget. At the end of the day, the photos and film are what you'll be looking at for years to come, so if at all possible, hire this company before they're booked!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Something Borrowed, Something New Events Something Borrowed, Something New Events Wedding Planners

Christian's work is one of a kind. This is storytelling at its finest. Highly recommend. Terri Altergott owner of Something Borrowed Something New Events.

Anchor & Lace Photography Anchor & Lace Photography Wedding Photographers

Amazing energy and wonderfully artistic view - these guys really know their stuff. 100% recommended!

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