Talent City Artists is a wedding DJ and entertainment company based in Chicago. This talented group of wedding DJs, live musicians, and videographers provide the services you need to take your wedding or event to the next level. They specialize in unique wedding production, and they take the time to understand your vision in order to achieve your dream wedding.
Talent City Artists is a group of talented DJs, live musicians and performers, photojournalists, and cinematographers. They pride themselves on staying ahead of the curve in the wedding entertainment industry, and will provide you with the latest entertainment technology and services in order to give your event a sense of finesse.
I signed a contract with Corey Sanford via Highland Preferred for a DJ package costing $2,200 for my wedding back in October of 2023. It was supposed to include sound systems for the ceremony and reception, wireless microphones, dance lights, and a Photo Booth/prints for 4 hours and complimentary up lighting valued at $400 for booking.
As I walked down the aisle after being announced husband and wife, I learned that my DJ never showed up. The Photo Booth was dropped off mid-day by someone and when my wedding coordinator asked about the ETA for my DJ, she was told that she’d make a phone call, then proceeded to leave my venue and ghost us. The wedding coordinator then called the DJ that I was told would be there and he said he was not working that day. She proceeded to call and email all contacts that we had for this company, only to be ignored by all.
After the wedding I was told that Corey Sanford was the person that I needed to discuss this issue with, as he was the business owner for the DJ company. I had a signed contract (with his signature) that clearly stated that if Highland Preferred was unable to provide a replacement, I would receive a refund within five days via certified check.
Corey was nearly impossible to get in touch with, but when we did get ahold of him, he lied over and over with one excuse after another. He repeatedly told us that the money was on its way, only for us to learn that was also a lie. He gave more excuses and a sob story about his life and being bankrupt that we have proof of being all lies. Corey is a crook and he knows it. He has no remorse for robbing people and moving on as if he’s untouchable.
We currently have legal action against him as we just want our money back for the service his company failed to provide on the biggest day of our lives. He has failed to acknowledge the lawsuit, hasn’t shown up for multiple court dates and is hiding from paying me what is legally mine.
STAY AWAY FROM ANYONE OR ANYTHING FINANCIALLY RELATED TO COREY SANFORD, TALENT CITY ARTISTS, HIGHLAND PREFERRED, THE EMERALD ACRES AND ROYAL WEDDING EVENTS . YOU WILL BE ROBBED AND HE WILL SHOW NO REMORSE.
I recently hired a the Talent City Artists's team for DJ, photography, videography, photo booth, LED dance floor, and uplighting services for an event, and I couldn't be happier! The DJ kept the energy high with an incredible playlist, while the photographers captured every moment beautifully. The videography was top-notch, ensuring we have lasting memories. The photo booth was a hit, providing fun props and instant prints for guests. The LED dance floor added a vibrant touch, and the uplighting transformed the venue atmosphere. The entire team was professional, friendly, and attentive to our needs. Highly recommend for any event!
WONDERFUL, PERFECT experience!! Corey made my wedding (ceremony and reception) all that I wanted and MORE! He was always very detailed and professional and organized during our conversations and steps leading up to the wedding day. He arrived early, was very professional, nice and excited to make my day perfect, as he did. He didn't mispronounce any of the names, played the exact music that I requested at the right time and on point. He got the vibe going and had everyone on the dance floor throughout the night, dancing and having a great time. All my guests complimented on how great the DJ was and the music he played and how fun the photo booth was. Corey is a true master at his profession and did an amazing job! I definitely recommend him to anyone that needs DJ, up lighting, photo booth, LED dance floor and limo. HIRE COREY IF YOU WANT YOUR WEDDING TO BE EVERYTHING YOU EXPECTED AND MORE!!
Thank you so much! Words can’t express how happy I am that Corey & Andrew were a part of our special day. Not only are they extremely talented musicians but they were constantly making sure that everyone was engaged and enjoying themselves. I had quite a few special requests and they granted them without hesitation. People are still telling me a week after our wedding how amazing the music was and how they never wanted to stop dancing! We had a DJ, a trumpet player, percussionist, and drummer. TCA is the way to go! Thank you so much!
I'm a wedding officiant & master hair stylist in Chicago and recently referred Talent City Artists to perform at one of my clients daughters weddings. They provided Video, Photo Booth, Ceremony Pianist, DJ and lighting services at Chateau Busche in Alsip. Corey and his team did an amazing job and even had the video edit completed for my friends in under a week after the wedding. I highly recommend Talent City Artists for all wedding services they provide.
Response from Talent City Artists:
Mary it was a pleasure working with you and your good friends for their wedding this past year. We look forward to working with you on many more amazing weddings.
Talent City Artists Photography made me feel so comfortable on my Wedding day. 'Comfortable' because I knew that they would not only get the job done (punctual, professional, great quality, etc.) but comfortable in the sense that I was working with true artists.
I felt at such peace working with them prior to my big day because they walked me through everything step-by-step and I always felt freedom because they wanted what I wanted. I feel like it is rare today to find professionals with true heart and talent behind every inch of their work.
Kim and Corey were amazing to work with- they captured every beautiful moment of our day and turned our photos into masterpieces that I will cherish forever. I'll never go anywhere else after experiencing what they can do."
As far as the DJ services, we actually hired them as well. Our DJ was Christophe. We didn't find out until our wedding that they are actually husband and wife. It made the night much smoother knowing how well the two of them worked together and they ran a tight ship. Christophe had our dance floor packed all night and the guests are still raving about him months later.
I highly recommend Christophe, Corey & Kim for your wedding, they are an amazing team.
Response from Talent City Artists:
Rex thank you for the wonderful review as well as your referral Emily & Chris:) They called us today and booked me as there DJ and Christophe will be running the photo booth at the Omni Hotel on Michigan Avenue next September. They were smart like you and booked there vendors early. You get the best of the best this way. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
DJ Christophe did an exceptional job with the music at my wedding he helped create a memorable night with a diverse crowd and a very unique, fun vibe. It was amazing to see our families letting loose, dancing, mingling and connecting to each other through music and celebration.
My Husband is from India and Christophe new Bollywood Bhangra and Raas. We were surprised and during our initial meeting with Talent City we learned they have done weddings for almost every ethnicity on earth so we felt very comfortable using them. After talking to Corey further we found out they offer Photography, Photo Booth and Video too so we used them for that and were extremely pleased with our pictures. We couldn't be happier with the professionalism and results, we highly recommend Talent City.
Right from our first meeting, Corey, John & Jake from Talent City 'got' us and exactly the sort of photography, video and DJ service we were after for our wedding.
When our wedding venue cancelled, They went far and beyond the call of duty for wedding vendors, and Corey called us with a list of 6 venues they thought we might like, based on our conversations - we later ended up booking one and absolutely adored it., They were unobtrusive, friendly and fun, and put all of our guests at ease too, and we love all the photos - as evidenced by us not making any changes or removing any photos from our online and physical albums and our dance floor was packed all night. Not only are these guys incredibly good at what they do, they're fabulous people - in short, everything you could wish for in wedding pros!
Price Range: $500-$5000 and up.
Insurance: $3,000,000 - General Liability, Auto, & Workman Comp
Talent City Artists are Chicago's premiere choice for classy, hip DJ services, live musicians & bands, award winning photojournalism & video production including wedding cinematography.
Most clients book our DJ & Photo Booth Package together we have listed below and can be purchased ala carte for $200/hr for each service.
Photo Booth $600
Interactive Photo booth Package Includes:
• 3 hours at the Reception set up prior to guest arrival!!!
• 1 Onsite Tech will run the Photo Booth
• Personalized Website to host your gallery for LIFE! Social Sharing & Download HD Pictures.
• Complementary Props
• Personal Branding on screen & prints for your wedding
• Open or Closed Kiosk all Digital Touchscreen
• Unlimited Color or Black & White Prints/Effects
(If there are 10 people in the booth then we print 11. One is for the scrapbook:)
• Custom Leather Bound Scrapbook
All Inclusive DJ Package includes: $1200
• Professional Talent City DJ w/Back-lit DJ Booth Facade
• State-of-the-art all digital three way sound system with sub woofer
500K song music library at your event & Onsite Downloading
• High Performance Macintosh Laptop with backup
• Online planning program & guest requests
• Wireless microphones
• CD/IPOD backup
• Always on our Suit & Tie!!!
• All packages are up to 6 Hours and include 12 LED Up-lights
• Set up & Tear down included
Check out these Photo Booth Galleries!!!!
2019 Charity Fundraiser
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2019 Auto Show
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| June 28, 2020 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| May 15, 2020 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Graduation |
| December 31, 2019–January 01, 2020 • 9:00pm - 2:00am | New Year's Party |
Chicago, IL 
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