Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Family Photographer in Naperville, IL
Wes Craft Photography is a Chicago-based family and wedding photography studio founded on the belief that every story deserves to be told with authenticity and artistry. With 19 years of professional experience, we specialize in capturing decisive moments, natural light, and meticulously crafted compositions that preserve the emotional essence of life's most meaningful events. Our approach blends documentary-style storytelling with cinematic direction, ensuring clients feel both comfortable and inspired during sessions. We prioritize building relationships through engagement sessions and personalized consultations, allowing us to anticipate and immortalize the unique dynamics of each family or couple.Our work has been celebrated for its vibrant color palettes, timeless black-and-white conversions, and ability to transform fleeting moments into heirloom-quality images. As a husband-and-wife team, Wes and Necia bring complementary creative perspectives rooted in theater, cinematography, and fine arts. We serve clients across the Midwest while maintaining a global network of trusted collaborators for destination events. Our commitment to technical excellence is matched by our dedication to client experience, from seamless coordination to delivering high-resolution digital files and handcrafted Italian albums within industry-leading turnaround times.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Family Portraits
Corporate Photography
Actor Headshots
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 19 years of professional experience capturing weddings and families
- Cinematic style combining decisive moments with artistic composition
- Documented over 600 weddings with global documentary expertise
- Includes second photographer and handcrafted Italian albums in collections
- Proven ability to create natural, emotive images in challenging lighting
What people say
Capture pure emotions
Phenomenal photographer
Stunning images
Comfortable in front of camera
Timeless and classy
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service documents ceremonies and celebrations with a documentary approach enhanced by cinematic direction. We capture authentic moments while guiding couples through portrait sessions that feel natural and unposed. Every collection includes 8-10 hours of coverage with two professional photographers, high-resolution digital files, and a custom-designed album. Our expertise in challenging lighting conditions ensures quality images regardless of venue.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions create lasting memories while building comfort with our photographic style. These sessions help couples develop posing confidence and provide valuable experience working with our team before the wedding day. Sessions include professional direction, location scouting assistance, and high-resolution digital files suitable for save-the-date materials or social media sharing.
Family Portraits
Family photography sessions focus on capturing genuine interactions in natural environments. We specialize in newborn photography, multi-generational portraits, and milestone celebrations. Sessions include personalized planning to highlight family dynamics, with guidance on wardrobe coordination and location selection to ensure timeless, emotionally resonant images.
Corporate Photography
Corporate photography services include executive headshots, team portraits, and event documentation. We create professional images that reflect brand identity while maintaining approachable authenticity. Sessions incorporate lighting expertise for consistent results in office environments or corporate event spaces, with post-processing focused on natural skin tones and clean compositions.
Actor Headshots
Actor headshot sessions emphasize authentic expression and marketable versatility. We work with performers to create images that align with their typecasting while maintaining artistic integrity. Sessions include lighting setups that highlight facial features, wardrobe consultation, and multiple outfit changes to produce a diverse portfolio of professional-quality images.
People
Wes Craft Photography
Lead Photographer
Professional photographer since 2005 with 19 years of experience in wedding, family, and corporate photography. Former Creative Director at major Chicago studio. Specializes in cinematic compositions and natural light capture. Holds theater and photography degrees from Nashville institutions.
Necia Craft
Business Partner
Co-founder with background in bookbinding, custom-framing, and fine art. Manages album design and client coordination. Provides second photography expertise while leveraging artistic skills from international upbringing and Midwest-based creative practice.
Questions
How long have you been photographing weddings?
Wes Craft has been a professional photographer since 2005, documenting over 600 weddings and hundreds of other assignments including international documentary work.
What's included in your wedding collections?
All collections include Wes Craft as lead photographer, a second photographer, high-resolution digital files, and optional engagement sessions or custom Italian albums.
Do you travel for weddings?
We shoot weddings across the Midwest without travel fees within 50 miles of Naperville, IL. Out-of-state or international bookings require lodging and travel arrangements.
What's your editing style?
Our post-processing emphasizes natural color and timeless black-and-white conversions. We avoid trendy filters to ensure images remain classic and enduring.
How many photos do you deliver?
The number varies by event length, but we guarantee comprehensive coverage with multiple angles and key moments captured by our two-photographer team.
Can we request specific photo styles?
Yes! Our cinematic approach incorporates client preferences while maintaining our signature style of decisive moments and artistic composition.
