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Life is filled with meaningful moments that deserve to be remembered. These experiences are worth capturing and sharing, transforming them into treasures that last a lifetime, or projects that create value.

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We’re based in Chicagoland, but we’re ready to go wherever your story takes us to help capture & share it.

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Weddings

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Meet the Vander Ploegs

At Stonewater Media by Ryan and Megan Vander Ploeg, we specialize in capturing imagery with an emphasis on artistry and storytelling. As a trusted Chicagoland videographer & photographer, we are dedicated to capturing your story with care and preserving it beautifully for your family, your business, your clients, and most importantly—for you.

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Testimonals

  • Ryan came highly recommended by our photographer and we could not have been more grateful for that videographer recommendation. Ryan delivered a wedding video that surpassed our expectations. Now we get to relive our wedding day forever.

  • Ryan is the best wedding videographer! He was both professional and detail-oriented, capturing every key moment with precision and care. He seamlessly blended in with the day, ensuring nothing was missed while making us feel comfortable and at ease.

  • You work so hard for your special day, and/or event, you need a videographer who works just as hard to capture the entire event, and that's Ryan from Stonewater Media

  • I'm a full time wedding photographer in Chicago working 25+ weddings a year. I met Ryan during one of his very first weddings years ago and immediately started referring him to my clients. Ryan is different from other wedding videographers because he's genuinely happy to be part of your wedding

  • I am so glad I ended up going with a videographer for my wedding - Ryan at Stonewater Media was amazing!

At Stonewater Media, we’re a Chicago-based video and photo team dedicated to making the process effortless for you. More than just a vendor, we become an extension of your team—approachable, flexible, and focused on capturing your story with excellence.

When the shoot is done, our goal is simple: you’ll know you made the right choice with Stonewater Media.

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