IS Films

Chicago · available worldwide

Destination wedding photography

IS Films

One day, and every quiet part of it.

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Weddings shot
72
Years shooting
3

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Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Wilmette, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois

A recent film.

  • Same day editNayana & CharlesJuly 2025 · 0:51

The best moments of a wedding happenwhen no one is performing for the camera.We're there to catch them anyway.

A hundred stories, told the way they felt

  • ★★★★★
    “These are memories for a lifetime and you captured them beautifully.”
  • ★★★★★
    “Everyone loves them and my mom cried watching it.”
  • ★★★★★
    “You fr have a vision I haven't seen anyone have.”
  • ★★★★★
    “We were both sooo shook with the moments you captured. You gave us a memory for a lifetime and we will be forever grateful for this.”
  • ★★★★★
    “Def worth the wait for this beautiful cinematography.”
  • ★★★★★
    “We've been raving about this to everyone. Mustafa has replayed it like 80 times already.”

Hi, I am Ishaq

Before I ever held a camera at a wedding, I was an engineer, designing systems where every detail had to be exactly right. I still work that way. I just point that precision at something far more meaningful now: your story.

My favorite moments to film are the ones nobody plans. The quiet squeeze of a hand in the middle of the chaos. The look you give each other when you think no one's watching. The laugh that breaks out between the formal shots. Those candid, in-between moments are where the real story of your wedding lives, and they're what I'm always chasing.

I especially love multi-day celebrations and destination weddings, where there's room for a story to unfold across events, places, and people. But honestly, the setting matters less to me than the couple. If you're warm, genuine, and excited to just be yourselves, we're going to make something special together, whether it's a three-day celebration overseas or an intimate day close to home.

On the day, I keep a calm, low-key presence. I'll guide you when it helps and fade into the background when it doesn't, so you can stay fully in the moment while I make sure none of it gets lost.

Every couple has a story worth telling well. I'd love to hear yours.

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Ishaq of IS Films, at a lakeside table below misty hills
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Questions people ask before booking

What does pricing look like?

We price per project rather than fixed packages, since every wedding is different. Book a free consultation and we will send a custom quote based on your coverage and deliverables.

Do you travel for destination weddings?

Yes. We shoot destination and local weddings alike, and partner with trusted photographers in-market for coverage abroad when needed.

How long until we receive our photos and film?

Most galleries and films are delivered within 8-12 weeks of your wedding date.

Can we book photo and video together?

Yes. Photo + Film is our most popular package: one dedicated team capturing your day in stills and motion.

Check your date

Collections start at $3,000. Galleries delivered in 8-12 weeks.

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