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Keegan & Wolfgang's Midnight Gem Wedding in Galena, Illinois
Keegan and Wolfgang celebrated their wedding at Midnight Gem, formerly known as Ashton Hill Farm, in Galena, Illinois on August 16, 2025.

Allison Grant
Jul 142 min read


A Magical New Year’s Eve Wedding at Dinolfo’s | Chicago Wedding Videographer
A New Year's Eve wedding is an unforgettable experience that will leave people talking for years to come. Shannon and Matt hosted a beautiful and fun New Year's Eve wedding celebration that included fresh snowfall, a church ceremony, a rocking live band, a midnight countdown, and all of their favorite people packing the dance floor.

Allison Grant
May 274 min read


How to Create a Powerful Nonprofit Gala Video That Inspires Donations
Learn how to create a powerful nonprofit gala video that emotionally connects with your audience, highlights your mission, and inspires donations at fundraising events.

Allison Grant
May 264 min read


When to Invest in a Legacy Film: Who, When, and Why it Matters
Wondering when to invest in a Legacy Film? Learn who it’s for, the best time to book, and why capturing your family’s story on video matters more than ever.

Allison Grant
Mar 313 min read


Downtown Chicago Elopement at City Hall | Kelly & John's Halloween Wedding
Kelly and John eloped at Chicago City Hall on Halloween, capturing intimate moments at the Daley Center, Chicago Theatre, and Board of Trade. See their photos and video from this downtown Chicago elopement!

Allison Grant
Mar 122 min read


A Quintessential Summer Wedding at Cheney Mansion | Chicago Outdoor Wedding Film
Watch Marisa & Harry's beautiful summer wedding film at Cheney Mansion in Oak Park, IL. An outdoor ceremony, heartfelt first look, private vows, and a night of dancing — all captured by Chicago wedding videographers.

Allison Grant
Mar 93 min read


Wedding Day Timeline Tips From Vendors Who See It All
As wedding vendors, we experience a lot of wedding day timelines. We see what works, we see causes issues, and we have our own thoughts about it all! If you’re looking for some guidance and ideas, this is for you!

Allison Grant
Feb 183 min read


How to Conduct Great Interviews for Nonprofit Storytelling
Learn how to conduct great interviews for nonprofit storytelling, from preparing the right questions to creating a comfortable, authentic conversation that captures real impact.

Allison Grant
Jan 292 min read


How Nonprofits Can Start Using Video on Social Media
Learn how nonprofits can start using video on social media with simple, practical tips—what to film, how to shoot on your phone, and easy content ideas to get started.

Allison Grant
Jan 292 min read


Celebrating and Remembering Rachel Herbst: A Legacy Film Tribute
This blog remembers and honors the life of Rachel Herbst, whose Legacy Film captured nearly a century of memories, love, and service.

Charlie Grant
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Holiday Legacy Film Specials: Mini Sessions and Discounts on Full Packages
As we enter the 2025 holiday season, we are excited to announce TWO Legacy Film specials.

Allison Grant
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Preserving Family Stories: A Beautiful Legacy Film for the Feith Family
Discover how ACG Productions helped preserve the Feith family’s memories through a heartfelt Legacy Film. See how video storytelling turns family interviews into timeless treasures for generations to come.

Allison Grant
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Nonprofit Brand Story Video Example: Highland Park Community Foundation
This year, we worked with the Highland Park Community Foundation to update its brand story video. A brand story video is an important tool for nonprofits to have when sharing their story. It will tell your audience about your mission, core values, who you serve, why you do the work, and more. Nonprofits put brand story videos on their website and social media pages, and they also share them in presentations with potential donors and supporters. Let's dive in to how we helped

Allison Grant
Oct 22, 20254 min read


Loft Lucia Wedding in Chicago | Omera & Jeremiah’s Stunning Day Captured by a Wedding Content Creator
Omera and Jeremiah had a beautiful wedding at Loft Lucia in Chicago on July 27, 2025. We were so honored to provide our wedding day content creation services for this sweet couple.

Allison Grant
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Christina and Andy's Surprise Wedding in Chicago
Christina and Andy pulled off the surprise of a lifetime when they secretly got married and announced it to their family and friends later that night at their supposed engagement party.

Allison Grant
Sep 3, 20254 min read


A Summer Update from ACG!
We've been keeping very busy this second quarter working on wedding content, Legacy Films, and video production work for our nonprofit clients.

Allison Grant
Jun 26, 20254 min read


Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Veronica Bender: A True Midwestern Matriarch
In December of 2023, we had the privilege of interviewing Veronica Bender (August 25, 1928 - April 26, 2025) for a Legacy Film. She...

Allison Grant
May 8, 20254 min read


Why Content Creation Was the Perfect Fit for Emily & Chris’s Wedding
Emily and Chris’s wedding was a perfect mix of heartfelt moments and fun, personal touches, all captured with content creation.

Allison Grant
Mar 6, 20254 min read


Hello from ACG Productions!
As we’re starting this new venture, we wanted to update you all on our services and let you know how you can help support us.

Allison Grant
Mar 4, 20253 min read


Thinking Outside the Box: How We Captured a Wedding Entirely by Drone
When Riley and Billy reached out to us about shooting their wedding entirely on a drone, we jumped at the chance!

Allison Grant
Feb 24, 20253 min read
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