Sáng Visuals was founded in 2019. Our small video production team specializes in creating visually stunning and unique videos that help businesses stand out. Partnering with diverse marketing teams, small businesses, and fellow production teams, we bring a personal touch to every project, ensuring your vision is realized and shines brightly. From brand overviews to social media content to product commercials and more, we help businesses make an impact with visually engaging videos that tell their story. 

Our Team

  • Hieu Luu

    Director of Photography and Founder

    Hieu was born and raised in Springfield, IL. Hieu got his B.A. in Psychology and minored in Visual Arts at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Hieu started his career in Visual Arts in 2013. Before starting Sáng Visuals, Hieu was a behavioral therapist for children with autism. In 2019, he founded Sáng Visuals.

  • Sara Jacobs

    Photographer and Lighting Assistant

    Sara was born and raised in Springfield, IL. She received her B.A. in Spanish from American University and her M.A. in Oral History from Columbia University. Sara joined the team in 2021. In addition to her role with Sáng Visuals, she is a paralegal for Mariposa Legal.

Sáng is the Vietnamese word for light.

Testimonials

  • "The BEST video promotional experience . Hieu’s work speaks for itself and his professionalism, talent and eye for details really helped for the promo video for my tattoo story. I’ve already seen a massive increase in interest because of the unique way Hieu tells stories and captures for his clients. Let him do his job and the most amazing things are possible!"

    Good Heart Tattoos

  • Hieu is a pleasure to work with and produced amazing content in such little time! We are able to get the final result back way quicker than we’d imagined and the results speak for itself! Definitely my go to guy in the future for anything related to photography or videography

    Empire Korean Steakhouse

  • I cant speak highly enough about Hieu and his team. They do amazing work and make sure each video tells a personal story. Deadlines, updates, proofs, you name it, their team keeps you informed throughout the entire process. Honestly the best videographer I've ever used.

    Justice Collins, Heartland Coca-Cola

  • Working with Hieu has always been seamless. He is not only professional, but creative. When it comes to the finished product, I was blown away with what he created AND in a timely manner. Communication before, during, and after the shoot is second to none. I highly recommend. Next time I need a video shot, you bet I’m calling Hieu!

    Ken Murphy, AMP Professionals

  • "Hieu is one of the best of the best, his eye when it comes to detail is remarkable and you will not be disappointed! There are shots that he takes that will stun you! On another note, Hieu truly cares about his clients and the work he creates! If you're looking for a great videographer, look no further because he is the BEST"

    Lauren Ashley Studios

  • I had the pleasure of working with Hieu from Sang Visuals on a project and I couldn't be happier with the results. Hieu is an incredibly talented cinematographer and is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that every shot is perfect and to my expectation. What I loved the most about working with Hieu was his attention to detail and his willingness to work with me to bring my vision to life. He was very open to feedback and suggestions, and he always made sure that the final product exceeded my expectations. He was very easy to work with and always made sure that the final product was exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend Sang Visuals to anyone looking for a top-notch videographer. ​

    Michael Nguyen Photography

  • We hired Hieu for a food photography shoot and to film a Tasty-esque video. He went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience and outcome. For example, he did practice rounds on his own time to test out the best pacing, lighting, and movements for the video climbed on top of furniture and tabletops for the perfect shot of ingredients and meticulously edited the photos and video to ensure the color, contrast, and framing were perfect. He is a talented photographer and videographer and a wonderful collaborator. We will certainly use him again and recommend him to all my friends!

    Soup Explorers

  • Hieu went above and beyond with this project. He did an amazing job! We would highly recommend him for any product photography project. The quality of photos (both studio and lifestyle) was well photographed and well-edited. Great job Hieu!"

    Super Lotus

  • "Hieu has taken beautiful photos and a promo video for our restaurant which have helped our social media engagement tremendously. I would recommend him to any business owner for any sort of advertisement, he is professional, prompt and a joy to work with!" ​

    Jourdan Kitchens, Osaka Japanese Restaurant