Cinematic Wedding Stories
Aura Films

Archiving modern heritage.

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About

Films for those who understand that memory is the rarest luxury.

Chicago — Available Worldwide

We do not follow aesthetic templates. Whether your narrative demands high-fashion editorial precision or raw documentary grain, we translate it into bespoke cinema.

Based in Chicago, creating definitive family archives.

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Our Films Five films. Five ways to say forever.
Kind Words From the couples we filmed.
“I’ve watched our film maybe thirty times, and I still cry at the same moment — my dad seeing me in the dress. They caught things I didn’t even know happened that day.”
Emily & James Chicago, 2025
“I was so nervous about being on camera, and by the first dance I forgot they were there. When the teaser came, my mom called me in tears. It’s the best money we spent on the whole wedding.”
Anastasia & Dmitri Oak Brook, 2025
“Honestly, the film was my wife’s idea — I thought it was too much. Then I watched it and had to leave the room so no one would see me tear up. Worth every dollar.”
Aizada & Nurlan Kyrgyzstan, 2023

Filming across Chicago’s icons  —  Millennium Park · Chicago Riverwalk · Adler Planetarium · North Avenue Beach · Lincoln Park

Captured Frames Every frame a standalone photograph.
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Collections Three ways to remember your day.
Prices increase after August 15
01 — Photography

The Photography

$2,199 $2,499
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Full-day coverage with one photographer, fully edited photographs, a private online gallery, and print rights.

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Signed agreement & retainer by Aug 15

02 — Film

The Film Collection

$4,499 $4,999
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Full-day coverage with one filmmaker. A cinematic film, color-graded and sound-designed, a social teaser, licensed music, and private delivery.

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Signed agreement & retainer by Aug 15

Most Chosen 03 — Film & Photo

The Full Archive

$5,999 $7,000
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Everything in The Film Collection, plus a dedicated photographer all day, fully edited photographs, an online gallery, and print rights.

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Signed agreement & retainer by Aug 15

Available nationwide & worldwide — travel arranged at cost. Request the complete investment guide for full details.

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Let’s plan your film.

Tell us about your day — the date, the venue, and what matters most to you. We personally reply to every inquiry within 48 hours.

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Questions

Good to know.

Everything couples usually ask before reserving a date. Have a different question? Message us any time — we answer personally.

Do you travel for weddings?

We film nationwide. Travel is arranged at cost — flights and accommodation are added to your collection.

How long until we receive our film?

A short teaser arrives within the first days. Your full film is delivered within 2–3 weeks after the wedding, color-graded and sound-designed.

How do we book a date?

Send an inquiry below or message us directly. We reply within 48 hours — a signed agreement and retainer reserve your date.

What is included in a collection?

Every collection includes full-day coverage, a cinematic edit, licensed music, and private online delivery. Details are in the investment guide.

How far in advance should we book?

Most couples reserve 6–12 months ahead. Peak dates from May to October are the first to go, so earlier is always safer.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. A retainer reserves your date, and the remaining balance can be split into comfortable payments before the wedding.

Do you film multicultural and bilingual weddings?

All the time — and we love them. Traditions, languages, and family customs are part of your story, and we film them with care.