Chicago Videographer & Cinematographer.

I create professional video content for brands, businesses, and organizations, from corporate interviews and events to branded films and social media content. With 20 years of experience in video production, I bring the equipment, expertise, and flexibility to work independently or as part of your team.

Based in Chicago.

Available nationwide.

What I create

Corporate Interviews

Professional multi-camera interviews, executive profiles, testimonials, and conversations that bring your organization's story to life.

Brand Videos

Showcase your business, products, and culture with cinematic storytelling.

Event & Conference Video

Professional coverage of conferences, corporate events, and live experiences, from interviews and B-roll to engaging event content.

Social Media Content

Short-form videos designed for all social media platforms.

Featured Work

Collection of logos of various companies and organizations that i have done work with
Collection of logos of various companies and organizations that i have done work with

Why Clients Hire Me

With 16+ years in video production, I've worked with brands, businesses, and production teams of all sizes. I bring professional equipment, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to every project—whether I'm handling a production independently or working as part of a larger team.

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Testimonials

  • "So thankful to have found and hired Zack for this project! He checked all the boxes to take the vision for this project and run with it! Great communication, timing, and results! Thank you, Zack!"

    -Ashley, Building Group

  • "Zach was excellent to work with! He was willing to help get our vision in the video come to life. We are extremely to have met Zach and are definitely going to be using him again in the future!"

    —Tyler, Wicked Awesome Wishes

  • "Zachary not only did everything outlined in the project, but he also communicated in a timely fashion both before, during and after production day. The room the subject provided was pretty hard to deal with and Zachary worked with it to make it look much better. He also helped with color correction before delivering the files and troubleshooting to help out when the new premier was giving me issues... Highly recommend and would use again!"

    —Eeta, MTI

  • "Zachary was extremely available for communication before, during and after the project. He delivered the files in an extremely timely manner, and the footage was beautiful with high quality audio."

    —Julie, STL Inc

  • "Zach was very easy to work with. Good communication and easy to get things scheduled. He filmed a video testimonial for us and edited it in multiple ways for us to use, which was great!"

    —Power Kiosk

Zack Bakewell Chicago videographer

Small Crew. Big Production.

From multi-camera interviews to event and run-and-gun coverage, I provide the camera, lighting, audio, and production expertise needed to bring your project to life. I can work independently or seamlessly alongside your existing team, delivering polished, cinematic results without the complexity of a large production crew.

 

In-person and remote options

Located in Chicago, but always willing to travel.