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We may have changed our name to FOR LOVE FILMS, but it's the exact same people who have been crafting custom wedding films for our awesome couples! We just like the new name a little better :)

Your love story, cinematically told through expertly crafted films and photography.

Our couples are more than just clients - they become cherished friends. Heck, some couples still have us over for family events after 12 years!

Working closely with our couples, we develop strong connections. And that’s what making films is all about - connection.

We don't simply show up, shoot and deliver. We do so much more than that.


To create your film and photos, we start by getting to know you - your interests, your passions, your likes and dislikes. We take the time to learn about what makes you... YOU. This allows us to tell your story, with care and authenticity.

So let's sit down over some wine and sushi or burgers and beer (or Dr Pepper), and let's get to know each other. We want to get to know you, and we want you to get to know us. No other vendor will be with you as much on your wedding day as your photo and video team, it's important that not only do you see eye-to-eye, but also that we can anticipate your needs, likes and even run interference for you so you can enjoy the day you've dreamt of your whole life.

For Love Films was born from a passion for the art of filmmaking and photography, combined with a desire to create connection through storytelling. We love stories and we love to tell stories.

We tell YOUR story. Your way. FOR LOVE.

PS - Here's a good test - if you can watch our films and feel something for a couple you don't even know, imagine what we are going to do for you.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

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

High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Short Form
Storytelling

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?

Digital Download
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive

Reviews of NightOwls Media

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Wendy Sent on 06/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Saddest day

I needed someone to video film my mothers funeral for her sister and her family that could not be there. I called 5 people at the last minute and left messages. Jaysin called me back in 5 minutes. He had time to squeeze me in. I called to confirm and he was all set and remembered who i was. I can tell you he was so polite, professional and attentive to the situation. He wrote a beautiful note to me after the event that touched my heart. I would HIGHLY recommend Jaysin for all your events.
Kaitlin
Kaitlin Sent on 12/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

The best of the best. We found Night Owls last min and my wedding video is better than I have ever imagined.
Justina
Justina Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional work, brilliant videographer, an amazing person.

It was a pleasure working with Jaysin on our daughter's baptism. He was early, prepared with camera in hands as we exited the car, energetic, professional, kind, talented. Ready to go!
When I first started watching the video, I had tears running down my face...It is SO BEAUTIFUL. I stopped watching and waited for my husband to get home from work so we can share this moment together. It was such a special and emotional way to relive this angelic day. Jaysin, you captured details we didn't know existed. This video is all we have left now that this celebration has passed and it is such a perfect way to remember it. We will cherish your work FOREVER. As I told my husband, I can only imagine our daughter's reaction watching it many many years later.... Priceless. I wish we all had something like this from our childhood days to remind us how loved we are. I cannot put it into words what an amazing job you have done. The family and I have re-watched it a million times. We have seen many special occasion/wedding videos that were not great....This video surpasses anything I have seen....It is emotional, beautiful, intelligent and timeless. In other words, we LOVE it.
We appreciate your talent, time, effort, passion and the attention to detail. We will always speak highly of you and refer you to anyone we know! THANK YOU JAYSIN!
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Nicolette Sent on 10/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome work & to work with!

We worked with Jaysin during the hiring and planning process from Night Owls. He was so helpful, gracious, and easy to work with. Even when it wasn't about the videography, he was there to lend a helping hand or give advice. It was very refreshing through the stressful planning process. The day of we worked with Victor and Alex. They were both great! I was so nervous I would be awkward in the video but they helped us feel so comfortable and ease and just enjoy the day. The teaser we got back was so amazing. The film and the way they edited were phenomenal. We loved everything about it! I couldn't have asked for better people to work with. They are so talented and will give you a wedding video you won't be able to stop watching. Hire them! You will not regret it!
Joe
Joe L. Sent on 08/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Immortalizes your wedding day

We hired jaysin and his team two years ago for our wedding. We decided to make it a tradition and watch our wedding video every year for our wedding. We started watching our video and all of a sudden my heart was beating and i felt the wedding day jitters again! Night Owls captured our wedding in a way that transported me back to our wedding day! The way they captured every little detail of the wedding is what brought me back and made me feel like i was reliving that amazing day! They create so much more than just a wedding video, they create a living memory that transports you back to the best day of your life! Thanks to them and their hard work i know i will always be able to go back and remember that love me and my wife shared on that day no matter how hard life may be! If you are looking for a work of art that you and your loved one will cherish forever then night owls is the company you need!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 07/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

NightOwls = G.O.A.T

There aren’t enough nice words to describe how amazing everyone at NightOwls Media is! I first saw their work in 2012 when my friend got married and I knew right away whenever I get married, I must have them. They were the first vendor I reached out to after getting engaged because I needed to make sure I got them locked down! Jaysin is the kindest, most amazing person you will ever meet. His associates, Victor and Nick were so wonderful to work with on our day. Together they made a beautiful wedding film that I cannot stop watching- and neither can my friends and family. We are all obsessed. Jaysin really cares about his work and his clients. He is so quick to respond to emails, and he never makes you feel like you’re bothering him. I was so eager to get our film I emailed him a few times after the wedding due to excitement and he was just as excited as me to finish the video and send it. He even sent us a gift along with our video that was so unexpected and thoughtful of him. If I ever need a video crew for anything else in life, I will not hesitate to call NightOwls!!!
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Mark Sent on 06/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A love story in cinematography

Jaysin and NightOwl did more than just collect our moments. He made a cinematic masterpiece that captured the grandeur of what our wedding felt like in our hearts. His style made our magical day look like we imagined. He is also immensely creative and will help tell the story you want for your special day. His style is unique, and if you want something as individual as your wedding, you want NightOwl.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 03/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Choose nightowls media!

It has taken me days to compose this review because I felt nothing I wrote would justly encompass just how truly remarkable Jaysin and his team are. I thought the best way to do this would be to break it down by categories:

VIDEO (the final product itself): I found Jaysin in 2016. I stumbled across a wedding video shared on social media (who doesn’t love a good wedding video?!) and was moved to tears by the love and emotion of the day that was brought to life by Jaysin in that video. I knew from then on out, I wanted the chance to get to work with Jaysin on my wedding day ….which came 3 years later on January 19, 2019 (That is how in love with this guy’s work I was!). Our final product was more than my husband and I could have ever hoped for. Being at the center of it all as the bride and groom, there will be elements of your day that you don’t get to see or that are easily forgotten by nerves (e.g. guest arrivals, cocktail hours, wedding party entrances etc.) It made our hearts burst to get to see and soak up every element of our wedding. The video captured ‘to a T’ just how surreal this day was for my husband and I.

CORRESPONDENCE/QOS: Jaysin has it DOWN. I don’t think I ever waited more than 10 minutes for a response from him… ever. He never left us feeling second rate, or as if we were just another client. In fact, we felt like his only clients!!! In the entire year and a half that we planned, Jaysin was available every step of the way whether it be answering questions, offering advice (Jaysin offered numerous contacts and ideas as far as photographers and even guest gift ideas!) or even just checking in to make sure everything was going smoothly. It really was like planning a wedding with a best friend who had the answers and solutions to everything! He’s found his niche, and he’s GOOD at it.

VALUE/FLEXIBILITY: Wow. Most vendors require a rigid and structured payment plan. Jaysin leaves the payment plan in your hands. Pay as much as you want, whenever you want, however you want until the balance is paid off (my husband and I did QuickPay which was a lifesaver!) We were even given the option to pay post wedding!! Who does that?!

DAY OF: Jaysin helped in making our day feel exactly how we wanted it to feel… full of love. As a team of camera men are hovering around, it is easy to think, “Am I doing the right thing? Do I look all right? Am I saying the right thing?”
First, don’t. I hate that this is something I worried about. Jaysin will take care of it and make your video more incredible than you can imagine.
Second, after 10 minutes of him being there, you’ll forget he’s there at all! He’s extremely stealth for being 6 plus feet tall :)

Now that you’ve read this, WORK WITH JAYSIN!!! We don’t want to know what our wedding would have been without him.
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Alicia Sent on 02/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

NightOwls alllllll day

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Working with Jaysin and the NightOwls crew was the easiest part of our wedding. He took the time to meet with us and work with us beforehand in getting to know a little bit about our story. Jaysin is clearly passionate about his work and loves what he does, and it definitely shows in his work ethic. He always responded in a timely manner, our video was excellent quality, and he paid close detail to capture all of the little moments throughout the day that we wanted to remember forever. Jaysin is extremely talented, helpful, and was flexible in working with my photographer and other vendors, which made the process seamless.
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Brooke Sent on 12/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Quality & Service!

Highly recommend! Not only did the final product turn out amazing, Jaysin was super helpful from the first time we met with him. He was very encouraging and reassuring when we went over the wedding details and helped keep me calm during the planning process which was much appreciated during such a stressful time.
Our final video looks like a movie trailer and it was put together so beautifully. My fiance and I knew right after we first met with Jaysin that we wanted to use them because Jaysin is such a genuinely caring person who truly takes pride in what he does. You will not regret booking NightOwl Media!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

10 Endorsements
Elena Bazini Photography Elena Bazini Photography Wedding Photographers

As a wedding photographer, I have had the opportunity to work with Jaysin and the Night Owls Media Team on several occasions. He is one of the few wedding videographers that I feel comfortable recommending to my clients. Not only does he create great work, but he is a positive presence on the wedding day. His kindness, organization, and creativity set him above the rest. Whenever I work with Jaysin, I feel like we are truly a part of the same team. I would highly recommend him to anyone searching for their wedding videographer. You will love the result!

My Chicago Wedding DJ My Chicago Wedding DJ Wedding DJs

I would highly recommend NightOwls Media . As a working DJ, I'm used to public speaking but freeze up when on camera. Working with Jaysin made my video phobia disappear instantly and he made me very comfortable and allowed my inner personality to shine though his lens. On the other hand, I've seen Jaysin in action many times when we're lucky enough to be at the same venue and he truly cares about his clients. Jaysin stands at approximately 6'6" and has no problem getting down on his knees (or back) to get the right shot. I'm truly impressed by his work ethic, personality and genuine sense of compassion. I have a couple of more shoots with Jaysin and cannot wait for my final video promo to be complete. You definitely won’t regret choosing them to make your day unforgettable!

TruFocus Productions TruFocus Productions Wedding Videographers

This guy really knows what he is doing when it comes to wedding video. I have been his second shooter and have learned a lot from this company. Highly recommended videographer.

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