Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chicago Wedding & Family Photographer
Wes Craft Photography is a Chicago-based documentary photography studio specializing in capturing life's most meaningful moments through cinematic, emotionally resonant imagery. With 19 years of professional experience, we focus on weddings, family portraits, and creative commissions, blending photojournalistic observation with artistic direction. Our approach prioritizes authentic storytelling, using natural light and composition to create timeless images that reflect each client's unique narrative. Founded by Wes Craft, a theater and cinematography graduate with a passion for visual storytelling, our team also includes Necia Craft, whose background in fine arts and bookbinding informs our meticulous post-production process.We serve over 600 clients annually across the Midwest, offering personalized consultations and engagement sessions to ensure comfort and natural results. Our work has been featured in industry publications and praised by clients for its ability to capture genuine emotions and artistic detail. We maintain a collaborative workflow from initial consultation through final delivery, emphasizing transparency and client involvement throughout the creative process.
Services
Wedding Photography
Family Portraits
Engagement Sessions
Corporate Photography
Actor Headshots
Editorial Photography
Non-Profit Coverage
Live Performance Photography
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 19 years of professional documentary photography experience
- Personalized approach with engagement session preparation
- Proven ability to capture authentic emotional moments
- Artistic composition and natural light expertise
- Transparent workflow with client collaboration
What people say
Capture pure emotions
Creative and passionate
Easy-going personality
Composition expertise
Timeless images
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments with cinematic composition. Our approach combines unobtrusive observation with artistic direction to preserve emotional milestones. Includes full-day coverage, engagement session, and curated post-production editing for timeless results.
Family Portraits
Natural light family photography emphasizing genuine connections and lifestyle moments. Sessions include location scouting, wardrobe guidance, and interactive posing to create heirloom-quality images that reflect family dynamics and personal stories.
Corporate Photography
Professional corporate headshots and workplace environment photography for branding and marketing. Services include on-site executive portraits, team photos, and authentic workplace storytelling to enhance professional visual identity.
People
Wes Craft
Founder & Lead Photographer
Documentary photographer with 19 years experience, specializing in wedding and family storytelling. Graduated in Theater, Photography, and Cinematography from Nashville, TN. Known for cinematic style influenced by Wes Anderson's visual aesthetics.
Necia Craft
Creative Director
Fine arts specialist managing post-production and client experience. Background in bookbinding and custom framing informs meticulous editing approach. Oversees emotional narrative curation and client comfort strategies during photography sessions.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We focus on documentary-style photography with cinematic composition, emphasizing natural light and authentic moments over posed shots.
How do you prepare for wedding photography?
We conduct engagement sessions and extensive consultations to understand your story, preferences, and logistical details before the event.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Chicago metropolitan area including North Shore, with availability for destination weddings and events.
What post-production services are included?
All sessions include full editing with natural color grading, selective black-and-white conversion, and curated image selection.
