Rudy Valentino Photo + Cinema

with. I am the mother of a bride that hired them and my daughter selection could not have been better. There really are no words how happy we are with them

ty to meet Rudy and his wife, Lina at Stan Mansion. We worked together for several events and I can only say that these people are amazing and so sweet. Rudy Valentino is one of the most recommended photographer at Stan Mansion and for a good reason. If you are looking for a unique photographer that is going to read your mind and reflect all your feelings through pictures - you have to book Rudy Valentino!

rty and family really enjoyed taking pictures because of how cool, relaxed, professional, and nice our photographers were! Our engagement & wedding pictures are amazing and we felt at ease during the photo sessions! I would highly recommend them to everyone!

utside, Rudy and Luna did not pressure us to finish quickly. They made us feel comfortable and their priority during the session. We went to dinner afterwards and have kept in touch since then. We can't wait to work with them again for our wedding! Post-wedding update: It's difficult to convey into words how amazing, talented, attentive, hard-working, fun, and overall fantastic Rudy and Lina are! From the first time we met with Lina to talk through packages and other information about who they are, Lina instantly felt like a friend we had not talked to in a long time and clicked. My wife and I felt this was important because we had never had someone take professional photos of us, and wanted to be with a team we felt comfortable with. Once we met Rudy, we felt the same way, and knew that we had to hire them to be a part of our big day. We went with a package that included an engagement shoot, and the day of, not only did both of them direct us really well to capture stunning photos, but also helped us feel at ease, as we started off a bit nervous being in front of the camera. They like to crack a few jokes throughout and be their outgoing selves, which speaks greatly of how outgoing they are personally, but also of how important it is to them that their couples engage with them and truly have everyone work together as a team to produce these pictures. Needless to say, the engagement pictures came out awesome, and had plenty of people we showed feel the same way! Due to COVID-19, my wife and I had to reschedule a couple of times, and Rudy and Lina were extremely flexible, and offered everything they could to still be a part of our day, even when it seemed like it might not happen. Luckily for us, they both were available for the last reschedule, and the weeks and days leading to the wedding, Lina was encouraging and very professional in terms of getting all the details and timeline down. The day of, they both arrived early and ready to go. They showed our bridal party the same attention and care that they showed us, and easily blended in to the group. Everyone had nothing but positive things to say about them, including how cool, fun, and easygoing they were throughout the day. The entire time, Lina made sure all the small details were taken care of, and helped keep everything going smoothly, which we greatly appreciated, as that was going above and beyond what a photographer does normally. We got a chance to see previews of some of the shots being taken that day, and even looking at them from the small screen of the camera, we could tell they are going to be awesome memories for us! Rudy even put his body on the line for one picture where I was being launched into the air and caught by my groomsmen, and the perspective of the shot was from ground facing up at my face. Crazy, but amazing stuff, and it was his idea! Our wedding would not have been the same without Rudy and Lina, plan and simple. They are a truly an amazing duo that we are grateful to have met and have a part of our day. The memories that they helped capture and the way they did it is unforgettable, and I cannot wait to relive the day through their lense. We cannot wait to work with them again in the future, and highly recommend them!

they take care of you every step of the way in any way the can. They are passionate about their job and really care about you. We recommend them without a doubt.

nothing but helpful and fantastic through this whole process. We are soo excited for our pictures and even more excited for our wedding!

rtable and very excited to work them. Rudy and Lina brought so many ideas to the table in terms of locations for photos and poses. We went from total control freaks and micro managers to allowing them to direct the entire day. We were so happy with the photos and couldn't have dreamt them up better. Rudy and Lina are passionate and pay extremely close attention to detail. They give 110% not only on the day of the wedding, but also leading up to the big day. We can't thank them enough or recommend them enough. Everyone in our wedding party absolutely adored them and the editing and turnaround time for photos was top notch. You are with your photographers the entire day, and this group is a true pleasure to be around. We also used them for our wedding video. The video is BEYOND our expectations and wildest dreams. We have both watched the video every day for months and it’s been the best investment. After hiring tons of vendors for our wedding, we can say Rudy and Lina were by far our best choice. You cannot go wrong with them!!

e so careful with me. I almost thought Lina was a part of my wedding party. She was on point. This dynamic duo compliment each other in every single way you can think of. It saddens me that the wedding experience has ended. They helped to make the day so very special. Oh... And my PHOTOS!!! I'M SO GLAD I CHOSE THEM! If I had to do it all over again, I'd make the same decision. They take a photojournalistic approach and the story they told was phenomenal. My pictures looked like they came right out of a magazine. They're the best!!

the beautifully shot, creative, and fun images captured. They make you feel comfortable, and taken care of. Again, highly recommended.

s in the planning and in the execution of our amazing wedding day. They are true professionals and their passion for what they do is evident. They exhibited excellent communication, were timely, helpful, informative with a variety of wedding related advice, and above all they took beautiful wedding photographs. My husband and I would not hesitate to hire Rudy and his wife Lina again be it for wedding or personal portraits.

r engagements photos. His photos look like they come straight out of a magazine! As for Lina, she was there for us whenever we needed her. She pretty much became our coordinator. She went above and beyond! With their great experience in the wedding industry they made our wedding planning so easy. We had the best day of our lives and thanks to Rudy and Lina we can look back at our photos and remember such a magical day. ❤

nt via Instagram both Lina & Rudy we’re not only super helpful and heard all my ideas but also responded quick and were extremely flexible with our changes. We spent an afternoon around the city of Chicago and felt so comfortable at being ourselves and laughing and having an amazing time with this dynamic husband & wife duo. I highly recommend Rudy Valentino Photo + Cinema for any couples looking for a great experience and beautiful pictures in the city of Chicago. Think of this, if you are comfortable having your best friend take 6153819 pictures of yourself, you will feel exactly the same way with Rudy & Lina.

arth which made taking pictures a breeze. My husband who hates pictures was laughing and had a great time, not to mention the amazing pictures they were able to capture. After our big day we received all our edited pictures very quickly. All of our family has said that our wedding pictures look like they are from a magazine. We will continue to use Rudy and Lina for ALL our photography needs.

e and were more than photographers, they were like friends! The day of our engagement photos it was hot and humid and they were kind and so thoughtful to bring us cold water to stay hydrated during the photoshoot. We are so happy to have had the opportunity of meeting them and blessed to have had them capture one of the best days of our lives! Highly recommend them, they are the best!

was already offering to have a night-in with my mom to help put things together for the wedding. My husband was adamant about hiring a husband/wife team for photography and I am so happy we went that route. A couple weeks before while we were planning where to take pics and such, we caught glimpse of a video they did for another couple. Needless to say, we booked video that night too. We suggested taking our pics in the cemetery to really enhance our Tim Burton theme. Lina was game from the second I called her. Not only was she 8 months pregnant fluffing my gown, she was making sure everything was absolutely perfect. We ended up riding around on the trolley a bit longer than expected (sorry Rudy!!) but thankfully there was so much fun footage they used to make the video an amazing reflection of our group. The videographers were so much fun to work with and the video turned out absolutely gorgeous. We felt like we were in a music video, it was so much fun. Nothing felt forced, awkward, or unnatural. We were fortunate enough to find a couple we vibed with and it's safe to say they helped make our big day amazing, memorable, fun, and worry-free. The entire team goes above and beyond to make sure it really is the best day. You can't buy experience at weddings but Rudy and Lina can most definitely capture it.

in the Chicagoland area. Very affordable, work with your vision and very hands on with the whole process. I highly recommend using them if you’re in need for a very professional photographer for your special day. Thanks again guys!

table and natural. They were complete pros who went above and beyond to keep us stress free and on our timeline for the entire day. Lina even lent me her coat to cover my hair when it started raining! Rudy has such an amazing eye and captured so many wonderful pictures. During the reception, they got beautiful candid pictures while blending in. They made the whole process and the wedding easier for us! We are so happy with everything Rudy and Lina did!

them again in a heartbeat!!

essed with all of the photos they took. Not only are the photos amazing, but the turnaround time was incredible. Can't thank them enough for doing such an amazing job capturing our special day!!