VIDART


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $500

Packages

Prices start at $500



About VIDART

VIDART

Director of Photography

VIDART's chief photographer studied at Columbia for film and U of I for foreign languages and philosophy, and went to Loyola for graduate studies. He worked at Lyric Opera of Chicago filming operas before joining VIDART. He is the author of the college textbook Cinematography 101, and has worked with John de Lancie (Q in Star Trek: TNG) on the science documentary The Reality of Time. Michael has also worked on the sets of over a dozen other feature films. He has handled the photography and videography for several thousand weddings and events, including work for clients such as Microsoft, Amazon, Macy’s, Sysco and more.

There are hundreds of wedding photographers in the Midwest—so why choose VIDART? Because you’re not just hiring someone to show up with a camera. You’re hiring a calm, experienced professional that can control the timeline when it changes, wrangle family portraits fast, handle low lighting environments without panic, and still deliver clean, cinematic images you’ll actually want on your walls. We keep pricing straightforward, you keep the rights, and you get fast online delivery via WeTransfer. A member of the WPPA, our team consists of a dozen highly educated professionals with decades of experience handling fast-paced, dynamic events.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Photo box
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Slideshow
  • Video
  • Wedding album

VIDART packages

Budget Package

4 hours

Peak pricing $500

Off-peak pricing $500

Description

Four hours of photography or videography. Digital files delivered via WeTransfer. No editing, just raw photos or video footage. Additional hours billed at $125 an hour. Optional add-ons such as editing, album with prints, hard drive, DVDs can be added for an additional charge. Please request our brochure for a list of add-ons with prices.

Half Day Fixed Rate

6 hours

Peak pricing $1,200-2,000

Off-peak pricing $1,200-2,000

Description

½ Day - Just Photography - $1,200 Includes 4-6 hours of photography on the same day. Photo editing for selected photos included. One hundred 4x6 prints and an album mailed to you. Hard drive with all files mailed to you. One year of cloud storage provided. Add videography and 2 highlight videos for $800.

Full Day Fixed Rate

12 hours

Peak pricing $2,000-6,000

Off-peak pricing $2,000-6,000

Description

Just Photography - $2,000 Includes 8-12 hours of photography on the same day. Photo editing for selected photos included. Two hundred 4x6 prints and an album mailed to you. Hard drive with all files mailed to you. One year of cloud storage provided. Add videography or additional photographer(s) and videographer(s) for $1,000 per person.


Reviews

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    Nicole S.

    Rating: 5
    Apr 16

    Photos of our Wedding

    VIDART delivered beyond what we imagined. We’re a little awkward in front of cameras, but they helped guide us and the results look totally natural. Our families were blown away by the pictures. Thank you so much!!

  • AF

    Amanda F.

    Rating: 5
    Apr 12

    My Wedding Photos

    I don’t even know how to put into words how beautiful our photos are. VIDART has such an eye for detail and emotion. Looking through them feels like reliving the entire day. I’m crying happy tears all over again.

  • AF

    Amanda F.

    Rating: 5
    Apr 11

    Our Wedding Photos

    I don’t even know how to put into words how beautiful our photos are. VIDART has such an eye for detail and emotion. Looking through them feels like reliving the entire day. I’m crying happy tears all over again.

  • RC

    Ryan C.

    Rating: 5
    Apr 11

    Wedding Album

    VIDART is the real deal. They didn’t miss a thing. From the ring exchange to my grandma busting a move at the reception, everything was captured. Our wedding album is priceless.

  • MW

    Megan W.

    Rating: 5
    Apr 10

    Video of our wedding!

    We had rain on our wedding day and I was so upset, but VIDART turned it into something magical. The umbrella shots are honestly my favorite of the whole album. They made the day feel even more romantic.