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Hello! My name is Ryan O'Connor

I've been a full-time, self-employed photographer & videographer since 2006 after graduating from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography. Since then, I've had the pleasure of working with individuals and companies all over the world from Germany to Australia. I began shooting wedding videography in 2009. The similarities & consistancies between each wedding allow me to improve my process with each one, while the variety keeps things from ever becoming stale or formulaic. I really feel like it's my calling. Since then, I've shot well over 300 weddings for happy couples of every faith, denomination, race, ethnicity, and orientation all over the midwest. I am based in west Chicago.

When I shoot and edit wedding videos, I try to keep something in mind: Your video isn't just for you to remember what happened on your wedding day. It's for you to remember how you felt on your wedding day. It's for your friends and family to get a closer look at the love and connection you have. And it's for your niblings, children and grandchildren to see you in a different light and identitfy with you in a completely unique way.

Okay maybe that's overdramatic, but it's true! And one of my favorite things about doing wedding videography is capturing the small and intimate moments in the middle of an otherwise very busy day. I love catching quick glances or kisses between the couple, or hugs of congratulation from friends and family. Since I'm going through these moments so many times, sometimes frame by frame, I feel lucky that I get to know my couples and their relationships so much more closely than other vendors, and I love to highlight that closeness and intimacy in my videos.

As far as my interaction and direction, I try to be as discreet as possible especially during the ceremony, toasts, and special dances. One of my favorite things to hear from couples after they show people their video is they "didn't even know we had a videographer." The rest of the day, I try to interject myself only when necessary while trying to create a relaxed and positive atmosphere for the day.

As a one-man company, I shoot and edit my own footage, and I take your requests directly which makes the workflow smooth & easy for both of us. The most valuable things that I can offer you are reliability, respect, and professionalism. I do everything possible to make sure my clients are happy with my work and my work ethic.

For more examples of my work, please visit my website. At the top of the page, you'll find a Youtube playlist with a few dozen examples

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding videography services?

$1,700

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,500

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

Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Traditional

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
USB Flash Drive

Reviews of Wedding Video By RJO

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
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Ryan O'Connor is highly praised by multiple couples for his exceptional videography skills and professional yet friendly demeanor. His ability to capture both the big moments and small details of weddings has left couples impressed with the quality of his work. Ryan's communication, sense of humor, editing skills, and flexibility have all been highlighted in the reviews, making him a highly recommended videographer for weddings.

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Ryan O'Connor is highly praised by multiple couples for his exceptional videography skills and professional yet friendly demeanor. His ability to capture both the big moments and small details of weddings has left couples impressed with the quality of his work. Ryan's communication, sense of humor, editing skills, and flexibility have all been highlighted in the reviews, making him a highly recommended videographer for weddings.

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Anna B. Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan O’Connor videographer!

Ryan O’Connor is an absolutely incredible wedding videographer! He made us feel so relaxed throughout the day! His footage is incredible and he gave us a phenomenal 5 minute “highlight reel” as well as a full length video! Highly recommend Ryan! He is kind, flexible, incredibly chill and so talented! -Anna and James Bueghly
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Kelsey M. Sent on 11/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan was the best videographer we could have chosen!

Ryan captured our wedding this past summer, and the videos we got back from him were so much more than we could have asked for! He captured all the small moments that had gone unnoticed or forgotten about in the busyness of the day. He also gave us all the raw footage in addition to the videos he made, which we are so happy about. We got to choose all the music for our videos, which made them so special and meaningful to us. He also has a hilarious sense of humor and incredible editing skills. The videos he made were the perfect mix of heartfelt and goofy, making us laugh and cry. We couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. Ryan also made a point to get to know us ahead of our wedding so we were totally comfortable with him on our wedding day. We would highly recommend Ryan for any videography needs!
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Lorena S. Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

9/23/23 Wedding

We absolutely loved having Ryan as our videographer for our wedding on 9/23/23. He was so pleasant to work with and our video turned out amazing. Not only was our video great, but communication with him throughout the whole process was incredible. I can’t thank him or recommend him enough! Thanks for all that you did for us, Ryan. You’re one cool dude 😎

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