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Whole Heart Video is a Chicago-rooted wedding studio built on one belief: films should make you feel something. Every wedding we capture begins with an emotional connection — understanding your story, your families, and the quiet moments that matter just as much as the big ones. We create family-centered, human-first films that honor where you come from and celebrate the love you’re building together.

Our style blends documentary storytelling with modern cinematic editing, allowing us to craft wedding films that feel authentic, intentional, and alive. Rather than staging every moment, we favor an unobtrusive approach that keeps the focus on you and your loved ones. We move quietly, observe closely, and let natural interactions guide the film. The result is a wedding day that never feels interrupted, and a finished film that feels like you.

Warm color, true-to-life skin tones, and crisp, natural audio define our visual language. We prioritize narrative pacing — the rhythm of emotions, the rise and fall of the day, the meaningful conversations, and the subtle details that often go unnoticed. Every film is edited with care and intention to create a story arc that draws you in and stays with you long after the credits roll.

Whole Heart Video specializes in high-end weddings throughout Chicago and the Midwest, as well as destination celebrations for couples who value sincerity over spectacle. Whether we’re documenting a black-tie event in the heart of downtown or an intimate gathering surrounded by family, our focus is always the same: honoring the people, the legacy, and the memories that make your wedding uniquely yours.

If you’re looking for a wedding film that feels deeply personal — one that captures real dynamics, real laughter, real joy, and the emotional moments your family will treasure for generations — we’d be honored to tell your story with our whole heart.

Whole Heart Video is a full-scale wedding videography company located in Chicago, Illinois. Owned by Ben Sloane, this company offers talented cinematographers and editors as well as the latest in technology to deliver amazing film. In 2018, they won WeddingWire’s Couples Choice Award. They use a variety of styles, from traditional to cinematic, to document your big day. Whole Heart Video is a passionate company that produces high-quality video at an affordable price.

Services Offered
This full-service videography company offers pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception coverage. They offer their final product on a DVD, Blu-ray, USB hard drive, USB flash drive, SD card or digital download. Their services include:

  • One event per day
  • Additional hours
  • Full-feature video
  • Highlight video
  • High-definition video
  • Client revisions
  • Multiple cameras
  • Multiple locations
  • Drone footage
  • Raw footage

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Def Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

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

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

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception

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 Whole Heart Video

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Whole Heart Video received glowing reviews for their wedding videography services. Reviewers appreciated the professional and thoughtful approach of the team, including Ben and Niko, in capturing important moments and creating beautiful videos that allowed them to relive their wedding day. The videographers were praised for blending in seamlessly during the event without obstructing guests' views. Communication with the team was described as easy and smooth, and the final products were highly praised for their quality, capturing both the events and the atmosphere of the day. Overall, Whole Heart Video was highly recommended for wedding videography needs.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Whole Heart Video received glowing reviews for their wedding videography services. Reviewers appreciated the professional and thoughtful approach of the team, including Ben and Niko, in capturing important moments and creating beautiful videos that allowed them to relive their wedding day. The videographers were praised for blending in seamlessly during the event without obstructing guests' views. Communication with the team was described as easy and smooth, and the final products were highly praised for their quality, capturing both the events and the atmosphere of the day. Overall, Whole Heart Video was highly recommended for wedding videography needs.

Annie
Annie Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Whole Heart is Awesome!!

The Whole Heart team did such an amazing incredible job, we are awestruck! Niko and Daniel were so great to work with on the day of, and Ben did such a fabulous job editing all of the videos! It is clear they put so much time and effort into the final product. We are over the moon!!! There aren't enough words. We get to relive the day through these videos, thank you to the whole team!
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Becca Sent on 11/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Collaboration with our photo team to bring our day to life!

Whole Heart Video was great to work with! Settings up services with Ben was seamless and the videographer we had, Daniel, was respectful, skilled, and jumped right in with our photography team! We love how the videos captured our day - would recommend!
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Lauren Sent on 11/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Videographer in Chicago!

Ben and his team did such an incredible job capturing our wedding day! We decided on Whole Heart Video after friends of ours had such a fantastic experience, and we're so glad we did. Every step of the process was professional and thoughtful. Prior to the wedding, Ben makes sure to understand everything perfectly - the vibe, the timeline, important moments and people. Day of, he (and his second shooter Nico) couldn't have been more pleasant to have around. They were kind, professional, efficient, and just truly easy to work with. After receiving the final product, we couldn't be happier. It's a beautiful way to relive the day over and over, and we're so thankful to have had Whole Heart Video capture and create it for us.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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