Chicago wedding photographer and videographer

Fred Fox, the leading Chicago wedding photographer has done it again. As our gift to you, if you reserve your wedding photography by Valentine’s Day, we’ll create this incredible photo montage of your wedding day. ($179 value).

The “Your Day Montage” can be accessed on your smart phone, tablet, Facebook or YouTube and is available within days of your wedding. Our photographers absolutely love the idea and our brides and grooms are more than excited.

Honeymoon; beach; smart phone; Your Day Montage. How cool is that.

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Let us make a movie of your live, your life, your family, your friends… anything that is dear to you.  We call it “personal cinematography”  and there is nothing else like it.  Imagine an 8-20 minute movie filmed ” Hollywood Style” set to music that documents your favorite relationship.

This particular movie was shown at Frank and Noudi’s reception prior to dinner and was received with a standing ovation from the guests in attendence.

Let’s be honest. There are photographers that are less expensive; there are photographers that are more expensive. But you will never find better photographers than at Fred Fox. We know there are a lot of choices out there when it comes to wedding photography but at the end of the day, long after the flowers have faded, all that remains are the images captured by your professional.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned after pleasing thousands of brides and grooms is that the quality of our photography ultimately is the most important factor to them. To search for a wedding photographer simply based on price can be a risky proposition. We realize price can and should be a major consideration in this economy… but shopping for a wedding photographer is not like shopping for a car, where the exact same vehicle is available at any dealership. Wedding photography is a service and a service should be judged on the level of professionalism and experience of the company that you are considering.

Our prices are fair, reasonable, honest and extremely competitive, so before you jump on the inexpensive all-day-coverage bandwagon, please consider the fact that at Fred Fox, value and quality co-exist beautifully together.
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To whom it may concern,

On behalf of my husband and myself, I just wanted to write and let you know how incredibly pleased we have been with the job Mr. Feliciano has done thus far on our wedding video.  To say that he has exceeded our expectations would be an understatement.

My primary intent for writing you (aside from sharing my overwhelming satisfaction) was to let you know what an amazing employee you have heading up your video department.  While most of what I will share may not come as a surprise, I didn’t want to pass up the opportunity to let you know what an outstanding job your studio is doing under the leadership of Mr. Feliciano.  I have worked in the wedding industry for almost 7 years now and I was actually employed at a competing company that offers video services.  I am well acquainted with what is involved in this effort as well as what is typically considered “industry standard.”  When I think about the professionals I have worked with in the past, in no way do their offerings come close to the detailed and personalized approach that Luis brought to my wedding day.

First and foremost, I have never met a videographer with the sort of passion and expertise as Luis has.  From my very first phone call with him, I knew right away that I was in excellent hands.  He provided me such a sense of confidence and excitement as I listened to him share his philosophy on capturing weddings.  He took the time to get to know us as a couple and was eager to find out what was most important to us when it came to documenting the day.  It was evident immediately that he was an expert at artistic, journalistic video and that he had an intense passion for what he did. He seemed to know instinctively what I was looking for and exactly how to achieve the final product I was envisioning.  He was patient, focused and very easy to work with.

On the day of our wedding, Luis arrived early and stayed very late.  His commitment was to “stay as long as it took to get the footage (he) needed.”  Watching him tirelessly set up and guide moments was amazing.  He seemed to be everywhere that he needed to be in order to capture all of the most important moments, both expected and unexpected.  Luis brought along an incredibly talented assistant that impressed me beyond belief.  He was professional, dedicated and worked perfectly in sync with Mr. Feliciano.  My experience in this industry (prior to working with your studio) has been almost to the contrary.  The videographers that I have worked with would work only as long as they were contracted (often, only for 6 hours) and would leave as soon as their scheduled time was up.  As their footage was sometimes handed off to a second party for editing, they were not as concerned with whether they got specific footage.  It just wasn’t their problem anymore.   Luis takes so much pride and personal ownership in the work that he does that I never worried for a second that his artistic abilities wouldn’t yield a final product worthy of the day we spent a year planning.

Luis worked outstandingly well with my two photographers.  Both he and his assistant stayed in constant communication so that my husband and I did not have to repeat poses, shots and guided moments.  My husband suffers intense bouts of fatigue as a result of an ongoing health complication, and your team was increasingly sensitive to his limited abilities.  Both Luis and his assistant worked hard to ensure that no opportunity was ever missed.  They took the time to learn who the important members of our wedding party and guest list were and focused their efforts accordingly.

If all of this wasn’t enough, finally seeing our video trailer was an experience that I cannot adequately articulate.  All I can say is that I have watched our trailer over 25x and it never ceases to give me goosebumps and bring me to tears.  As if such a thing were possible, it is as though Luis somehow bottled up all of the love and adoration my husband and I have for one another, combined that with the excitement and joy of the day, and poured it all into a cinematic masterpiece that allows us to relive the very depth of those feelings.  The way that he combined my father-in-law’s voice with the most perfect moments of that day is truly unbelievable.  The time he took to make sure that the trailer was absolutely perfect was definitely more than “typical.”  There is nothing “typical” about this.

We have not even seen the final product yet and I can already say, without a doubt, that we secured some of the very best talent that the industry has to offer.  Of all our wedding expenses, we know with absolute certainty that this aspect of our budget has been priceless.  I do believe that I received an unparalleled value for the cost and that no professional of this caliber can compare to what your studio offers.  Individuals with price tags 4-5x what you charge don’t offer anywhere near the level of personalized care, commitment and customization.

At the risk of overstating my point, I just want to exceptionalize Mr. Feliciano for the unique professional that he is.  Your studio is very, very fortunate to have such an incredibly talented individual overseeing the everyday process and I sincerely hope that he receives his due praise and recognition.  Thank you to all who have had a part in making our wedding memories unbelievable.

All our best,

Ashley and Christopher Grice

As of June 1st,  all of our new wedding and event postings are able to be viewed on a brand program that is so versatile,  there isn’t anything you can’t do…  for example, you can view your image in bw, sepia, color or blue tone;  you can enlarge the image full screen to see details;  you can like a picture on Facebook;  you can even download an image directly to your phone or Facebook page for just five bucks.   Love it!

Wow!  What a great wedding.  Saturday, June 4^th will be remembered forever by the 270 lucky guests that were invited to Christina and Peter’s wedding at the Cafe la Cave  in DesPlaines. The flowers , by MilleFiori, an authentic old-world European flower shop, were beautiful.  The entertainment by Bradley Young was crazy good.  This band was loud and had everyone out of their seats from the minute the guests walked in the room.

As a wedding photographer the real story is about Randy at Cafe la Cave  and the exquisite service he and his staff provide.  Randy is the “Master” of masters of ceremonies at weddings.  No one else in the Chicago land area does what he does.  When I arrived at the wedding I was presented with a schedule of everything that would happen at the reception.  For me personally, this was a great help.  At Fred Fox are big fans of the bride and groom preparing a complete schedule of the entire day and emailing it to all of the key people, (bridal party, parents, vendors, etc.)  You are guaranteed to have a smoother wedding day.

Now back to Randy at the Cafe la Cave  and how his great service played out at the reception.  The servers were extremely courteous to all the guests and to me.  The lighting in the room was amazing with special spots in the ceiling directed at the centerpieces giving the room a very elegant look.  The guests had their cocktail hour in a different room (Baby Grand) and when they walked into the Grand Ballroom they were so very impressed with the beautiful ambiance.  Randy did the formal introductions and the bride and groom went straight into their first dance (Beautiful!) The guests were allowed to join the bride and groom halfway through their song and were treated to a short dance set.  Because of Randy’s vision and plan for the reception, this party was smooth-sailing.  Everyone in attendance had a great time.  As a Fred Fox photographer, I was simply proud to be a part of such a wonderful event.  This wedding will remain in my memory as one of the best.

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One extra table, or a wedding photographer?

Does it make sense to hire a photographer to document the most important day of your life for less than it will cost you to feed one table of guests at your wedding reception?  If you are of the impression that getting a photographer all day for under $600 is a great deal, then we applaud your decision and wish you the best of luck.  However if you might be skeptical, please read on.

We’ve been photographing weddings longer than anyone else in the Chicagoland area and if experience has taught us anything, it’s that if a price looks too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true.   There are plenty of companies that will promise you anything, so consider this… after the makeup, hair, nails, florist and reception are done, the only (and most important) service that is left is the photography that documented this one special day.

We realize price can and should be a major consideration in this economy… but shopping for a wedding photographer is not like shopping for a car, where the exact same vehicle is available at any dealership.  Wedding photography is a service and a service should be judged on the level of professionalism and experience of the company that you are considering.

Our prices are fair, reasonable, honest and extremely competitive, so before you jump on the inexpensive all-day-coverage bandwagon, please consider the fact that at Fred Fox, value and quality co-exist beautifully together.

The most valuable service that we offer has nothing to do with files, albums or websites.

The photographer that will be assigned to document the most important day of your life is far and away the most significant service that anyone will provide to you on your wedding day.

We are unique in the industry in that our photographer portfolios are posted online for your convenience.  We invite you to choose 4 or 5 of your favorites.  Our consultants will review your choices and offer suggestions for the absolute best fit for your event.  If you get a chance, browse our portfolios!

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Galley of Possibilities

The most innovative and refreshing resource we have ever offered our brides and grooms.

“Our Gallery of Possibilities” was designed to show you the amazing variety of images that constitute your wedding day.  What moments of your wedding are absolutely essential for us to photograph? By browsing our gallery, it’s our hope that the type of photography you’re looking for will become crystal clear to you.

It goes without saying that the more hours we spend photographing your wedding, the more fantastic the possibilities become.  Our goal is to make you aware of the fact that you control how creative we can be.
Our wedding counselors are experts in helping you establish the amount of time you’ll need at your event and we will work with you every step of the way. As one of the most respected wedding photographers in Chicago you can rely on Fred Fox to consistantly deliver the highest level of service to our clients.

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A “must” read for the bride and groom

Technology.  People.  Brides-to-be.  Every phase of our life (including weddings) is affected by new technology. Our Chicagoland brides are currently receiving wedding images from us that are the best of the best, partly because of new technology. The speed at which technology changes is simply amazing to us wedding photographers.  Technology has improved almost every aspect of our lives from the social network to the workplace.  With changes in technology happening almost daily, our staff here at Fred Fox Photography & Video is constantly keeping pace.

I have been a Chicago wedding photographer for 38 years.  I have lived and experienced all the changes in wedding photography. During those 38 years, I have photographed approx. 2,800 weddings.  If I had it to do over I would not change a thing! 99.9 % of all brides on the wedding day are some of the nicest people I have ever met.  Because of that, I have never looked at wedding photography as work but rather a pleasure and an honor.

I am convinced that technology has changed the way brides are thinking when it comes time to purchase a wedding photography service.  Is quality the first thing she thinks of?  I’m not convinced of that.  My thought process here is simple: seeing is believing.  I see a certain percentage of brides that will go for the lowest price.  I cringe when I hear that a bride fell for someone selling their wedding photography service on Craig’s List.  I have nothing against Craig’s list and there may well be some great photographers listed there but how can a bride take the chance with her most important purchase? During these troubled economic times anyone that owns a camera can very easily develop a website and convince a bride that they have the ability to photograph their wedding.  What a shame!

What brides and grooms must realize is that the party only lasts approx. 5 hours but the images last a lifetime.  A moment in time is priceless when it comes to the people you love.  I just gave one of my sons a short video of his high school graduation party in 1990 that hasn’t been viewed for 18 years.  I can’t wait to see his face when he views it after all those years and sees how happy and proud his late grandparents were as they watched the proceedings.  Love for your family and friends is the one thing that’s not affected by technology.  As we all know, love is the most powerful thing in the world.

At Fred Fox Photography and Video we  are prepared to go above and beyond what brides and grooms are expecting from us.  Do they want an album that will become an heirloom in their family or do they just want the image files?  Maybe they are just interested in mobile device files.  However they receive their images it’s their choice at Fred Fox Photography and Video.  As their life continues and their family grows, they won’t sell those images for any amount of money.

Yes, I am passionate about preserving memories because they bring our closest friends and family back to life. Remember what people record today is for their children who will truly appreciate it one day.   The one thing that they can count on at Fred Fox Photography and Video is this: we combine our years of knowledge with all the wonderful new technology to produce a better product.  In most cases you get what you pay for but with Fred Fox Photography and Video you get much more.

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Patrick C. Haley Mansion - Photography by Fred Fox

There are no venues like Patrick Haley Mansion.  There are so many architectural elements for creating amazing pictures.  Inside or outside you have unlimited choices of atmosphere for producing extraordinary images.  Your guests will truly enjoy wandering the three floors of a mansion with much history; no one will forget your wedding.  These images can only hint at all the beauty present at this venue site.  Our photographers are all well versed in all aspects of the Patrick Haley Mansion.

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