North Arrow Creative

North Arrow Creative is a wedding photography and video team based in Glen Carbon, Illinois. The group of photographers, videographers and editors has shot weddings for a decade, near and far.

LGBTQ+ couples

North Arrow Creative is LGBTQ+-owned. The team says it wants its work to bring an emotional response, in other words to make you cry, and it hopes to build lasting relationships with couples. For a same-sex wedding, that emotional focus is a good fit for ceremonies and vows.

Photo and video together

Having photographers, videographers and editors under one name means you can book photo and film coverage without coordinating two companies. The team describes itself as a guide through planning, like a compass when you feel lost.

Questions before booking

• Whether photo and video teams work together on the day
• How many team members attend your wedding
• How long editing takes
• Whether highlight films and full films are both offered
• What the plan is for audio during the ceremony

Timeline tips

If you want film, ask for audio of your vows and toasts, and talk to your officiant about microphones. Build time into the schedule for portraits, since a two-team crew works best when everyone knows the order of the day.

Where they work

The team is based in Glen Carbon, in the St. Louis metro area of Illinois, and has shot weddings near and far. Ask about travel costs for destination weddings.

Before you sign

Bring a timeline, a list of family groupings and the names of other vendors. Ask for a written contract that lists deliverables, delivery dates and who owns the finished files.