Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Family Photographer in Chicago
Founded in 2005, Wes Craft Photography is a Chicago-based studio specializing in cinematic, heartfelt wedding and family photography. Led by Wes Craft and his wife Necia, our team brings 19 years of professional experience and a unique blend of photojournalistic and artistic approaches to every project. We draw creative inspiration from our clients' life stories, cinema, travel, and our own marriage to create timeless images that capture genuine emotions. Our documentary-style photography focuses on decisive moments, natural lighting, and impeccable composition, while our post-processing maintains rich, authentic colors.With over 600 couples and families served, we prioritize building personal connections through engagement sessions and extensive consultations to ensure relaxed, natural results. Our work has been praised for its emotional depth and storytelling quality by both clients and industry professionals.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Family Portraits
Corporate Photography
Non-Profit Photography
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 19 years of professional photography experience with over 600 satisfied couples
- Documentary-style approach capturing authentic emotions and spontaneous moments
- Personalized service including engagement sessions and detailed consultations
- Award-winning cinematic imagery with natural lighting and composition focus
- Proven expertise in challenging lighting conditions and diverse venues
What people say
Capture pure emotions
Stunning compositions
Personalized experience
Professional expertise
Timeless quality
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding coverage capturing authentic moments through cinematic storytelling. Our approach combines photojournalistic techniques with artistic composition to preserve emotional milestones. Clients receive high-resolution digital files and optional handcrafted albums.
Engagement Sessions
Creative pre-wedding photography sessions that build comfort with the camera while creating memorable imagery. These sessions help establish rapport and develop personalized storytelling techniques for the wedding day.
Family Portraits
Natural, heartfelt family photography sessions conducted in-home or outdoor settings. We specialize in capturing genuine interactions and creating timeless images that reflect family dynamics and relationships.
Corporate Photography
Professional corporate headshots and event coverage that balances authenticity with polished presentation. Services include branding photography and executive portraits with customizable lighting and composition.
Non-Profit Photography
Visual storytelling services for non-profits capturing mission-driven work through authentic imagery. Our documentary approach highlights organizational impact and human interest stories with emotional resonance.
People
Wes Craft
Lead Photographer
Professional photographer since 2005 with 19 years of experience. Former Creative Director at major Chicago studio. Specializes in wedding and documentary photography with cinematic storytelling approach.
Necia Craft
Business Partner
Co-founder with background in bookbinding and fine art. Collaborates on creative direction and client experience. Provides second photographer support for weddings and events.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in wedding photography, engagement sessions, family portraits, corporate photography, and non-profit documentation with a cinematic storytelling approach.
How would you describe your photographic style?
Our style combines documentary photojournalism with cinematic composition, focusing on natural light, decisive moments, and authentic emotional capture.
What's included in your wedding photography packages?
Packages include 8-10 hours of coverage with two photographers, high-resolution digital files, engagement session, and custom Italian-crafted album options.
Do you travel for photography assignments?
We photograph weddings throughout the Midwest without travel fees within 50 miles of Naperville, IL, and offer international services with negotiated travel arrangements.
What post-processing techniques do you use?
We maintain natural color palettes with selective black & white conversion, avoiding trendy filters to ensure timeless, classic image quality.
