Windy City Production of Granite City is a videographer in Granite City, IL. The studio operates as a husband-and-wife wedding photography and cinema team based in Aurora, serving the greater Chicago market. Sam and Katie have spent 14 years refining their craft, earning a Knot Hall of Fame designation, three internationally-ranked WedAwards titles, and recognition for Katie among the World's Top 10 Women Photographers. They offer photo, cinema, or hybrid coverage where one shooter captures the entire day across both mediums. Fully edited galleries and cinema films are delivered within 14 days, a guarantee the team has maintained since establishing it.
Sam Velasquez founded the business after leaving a master's degree in accounting and a wedding DJ company he had built and run for years. His background in audio and event management informs his approach to capturing wedding days with a cohesive vision. The studio maintains transparent pricing and works with independent photographers from their network for associate-tier weddings, while Sam and Katie personally edit every project in their established style. The business holds a rating of 4.80 based on customer reviews.
Windy City Production serves couples in the Chicagoland area with a focus on detailed, high-quality wedding documentation that reflects the unique moments of each event.