Luxury Chicago Wedding Filmmaking and Photography
We are Caona, a team of Chicago wedding videographers and photographers dedicated to telling your unique love story with cinematic artistry and authentic emotion.
What our couples say:
Megan ★★★★★
We are so thankful we chose Caona Weddings to capture our special day! The video was absolutely stunning and perfectly told the story of our wedding. They were professional, kind, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We will treasure our wedding film forever! Highly recommend!
Our Chicago Wedding Films
Your wedding belongs in a magazine, and your film deserves a cinematic scope as grand as the Chicago skyline. Caona is a team of Chicago wedding videographers and photographers who specialize in capturing the architectural drama, vibrant energy, and intimate romance of Illinois's most iconic celebrations. We craft visual legacies that are bold, timeless, and authentically Chicago.
Our Chicago Wedding Services
Signature Chicago Wedding Films: Grand Scale, Intimate Story
We create a cinematic experience that goes beyond a simple highlight reel. Your film will capture the architectural drama of your venue alongside the raw, genuine moments between you and your partner. We are masters of light and composition, ensuring your video has the polish and scale demanded by the city's world-class backdrop.
Elevated Production: Utilizing professional motion equipment and techniques to capture the breathtaking scale of a Riverwalk portrait or a grand ballroom entrance.
Audio Focused: We preserve the integrity of your vows and emotional toasts, prioritizing crisp, clean audio that makes the memory truly palpable.
Vibrant, True Color: Our color grading style is bold and natural, designed to showcase the beauty of the city without heavy, dated filters.
Timeless Wedding Photography: Capturing the Energy of the City
We blend candid, photojournalistic coverage with intentional, editorial portraiture, ensuring your gallery is both emotionally deep and magazine-worthy. We thrive on documenting the spontaneous energy of the city and its people.
Architectural Artistry: We expertly utilize iconic elements like the geometry of Millennium Park and the historic elegance of The Rookery to frame your portraits perfectly.
Unobtrusive Style: We work seamlessly alongside your vendors to capture the candid laughter, the emotional details, and the full story without ever intruding on the moment.
The Full Spectrum: From sweeping cityscapes to the subtle details of your tablescape, every image is composed to reflect the elegance and depth of your love story.
Our Simple 3-Step Process
Pick a package that fits your day
Once we pick a package, we will send you an agreement and start planning for your special day.
We will make your wedding memorable forever
We will film and photograph your wedding day, making it timeless in the process.
Popular Chicago Wedding Locations
IIconic Cityscapes & Architecture:
Millennium Park: Home to "The Bean" (Cloud Gate), Crown Fountain, and Lurie Garden, this park offers a fantastic mix of modern art, lush greenery, and city skyline views, providing diverse backdrops within walking distance.
Chicago Riverwalk & Bridges: The architectural boat tours are famous for a reason! The Riverwalk offers dynamic shots with stunning building facades, reflections on the water, and the iconic bridges, providing a quintessential Chicago feel.
Adler Planetarium / Museum Campus: Situated on the lakefront, this area boasts one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the Chicago skyline, especially at sunrise or sunset. It also offers direct access to the lakefront for serene shots.
The Rookery: For a touch of historic grandeur and intricate architectural beauty, the interior of The Rookery building, with its stunning Oriel staircase and light-filled atrium, is a popular and elegant choice for more formal or intimate shots.
The Chicago Theatre: The iconic marquee provides a vibrant, classic Chicago backdrop, especially for nighttime shots, adding a touch of vintage glamour and urban energy to your wedding video.
Natural & Elegant Settings within the City:
Lincoln Park (South Pond / Nature Boardwalk / Conservatory): This expansive park offers a beautiful escape within the city. The South Pond provides serene water views with the skyline in the distance, the Nature Boardwalk offers charming wooden paths, and the Lincoln Park Conservatory provides lush, year-round greenery (permits and reservations often required).
North Avenue Beach: For a combination of sandy beach vibes and a dramatic skyline backdrop, North Avenue Beach is a fantastic choice, especially during golden hour for soft, romantic light.
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Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event—don't leave it to chance. Contact Caona today to schedule a consultation. Whether you're dreaming of an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, we are here to help you make it unforgettable.
At Caona, we transform moments into legacies. Choose us as your Chicago wedding videographer and photographer, and let us bring your love story to life in a beautiful way.
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Our Story
At Caona, we believe your wedding day should be nothing short of magical. That’s why we specialize in creating stunning wedding films and photographs that capture every heartfelt moment of your special day. As your trusted wedding videographer and photographer in Chicago, we combine cinematic artistry, authentic storytelling, and local expertise to transform your dream wedding into memories you'll cherish forever.
Our philosophy is simple: your celebration is a masterpiece, and we are here to bring it to life through our lens. Each member of the Caona team is a passionate visual storyteller, skilled not only in the technical aspects of filmmaking and photography but also in capturing raw, genuine emotion. We don’t just document events; we create works of art that reflect the joy, romance, and energy of your day.