Chicago Event Photography That Shows Your Mission at Work
Professional event photography that gives organizations marketing content they can use all year.
✔ Up to 4 hours of event coverage
✔ Authentic moments captured
✔ Professionally edited photos
Your event was a success. Now, let’s keep the story going.
Your event was a success. The room came together, your guests showed up, and meaningful moments happened throughout the day. Now you have images that can help tell that story long after the event is over.
The right images can live in your annual report, grant applications, next year’s invitation, social media, newsletters, donor communications, and more, giving your marketing and communications team authentic visual content to keep sharing.
I will be the event photographer your team can count on. I don’t just document what happened—I capture the energy, emotion, people, and moments that make your event worth remembering. My goal is to create images that make your audience feel like they were there, while giving your team authentic content to communicate your story and engage the people you want to reach. See how I capture the moments that make people feel like they were there.
U.S. Navy Veteran
Global service that shaped a respectful, cross-cultural approach on set.
M.A. Digital Media & Storytelling
Loyola University Chicago. B.A. in Advertising & Public Relations.
2025-2026 Student Emmy Nominee
Windy City Watch Newscast, graphics producer; Love Fridge PSA video
2022 ICPA Award
2nd place, sports photography, Illinois College Press Association.
INTEGRITY
COLLABORATION
EXCELLENCE
EMPATHY
AUTHENTICITY
INTEGRITY COLLABORATION EXCELLENCE EMPATHY AUTHENTICITY
CORE VALUES
Event Media Services
The Event Photography Package
EVENT COVERAGE + ADD-ONS TO TELL YOUR STORY
starting at $1,000
Pre-Event Planning
Up to 3 Hours of Coverage
Professional Editing
High-Resolution Images
10 Next-Business-Day Social Images
Private Online Gallery
Future Events
Use authentic images from this event to promote the next one.
Social Media
Keep the momentum going after the event.
Fundraising + Partnerships
Show donors, sponsors and stakeholders the people and impact behind your organization.
Marketing + PR
Build a professional image library for websites, newsletters and media outreach.
Every client has different photography needs. Custom quotes are tailored to your event’s scope, location, deliverables, and turnaround
FUNDRAISERS
BANQUETS
LUNCHEONS
RETIREMENTS
RETREATS
ORGANIZATION ANNIVERSARIES
MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
PROGRAM EVENTS
BOARD MEETINGS
NETWORKING MIXERS
GALAS
FUNDRAISERS BANQUETS LUNCHEONS RETIREMENTS RETREATS ORGANIZATION ANNIVERSARIES MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS PANEL DISCUSSIONS PROGRAM EVENTS BOARD MEETINGS NETWORKING MIXERS GALAS
Why organizations book with me
The images are yours to use
You get FULL COMMERCIAL USAGE RIGHTS: web, print, grant applications, and annual reports. No re-licensing conversations 8 months from now when you need a photo for a board deck.
Ethical storytelling. Always
Every person in front of the camera is treated as a partner in sharing their story. I preserve their safety, agency, and dignity. This is the cura personalis principle of my business: care for the whole person.
I capture the story behind the moment
I understand your mission, audience, and goals before I pick up my camera. I capture authentic, on-brand moments that build credibility, connect audiences, and show impact.
I know what your team needs
With 5+ years in nonprofit communications and donor relations, I understand which people and moments matter to your organization. I capture the speakers, donors, volunteers, and interactions your team can use across communications, fundraising, and marketing.
“As a photographer, I can tell you that sharing a room with a videographer doesn't always go smoothly. Two people with cameras trying to get their shots can easily end up stepping on each other's toes. Wes was the opposite of that. He filmed alongside my photo shoot so seamlessly that it felt like we had worked together for years. He read the room, stayed out of my frames without ever being asked, and still got everything he needed. He was professional, warm, and genuinely fun to have on set. And then the footage came back quickly and it was incredible. He is so talented and I feel lucky to have found him. I truly loved working with Wes and I'm already looking forward to the next project we can do together.”
—EMILY CUMMINGS
LOCAL GUIDE & PHOTOGRAPHER
How we work together
Discovery & Strategy
We talk through your event, campaign, audience, and goals to identify the stories and moments your team needs captured.
Plan & Prepare
Once your date is secured, we map out logistics, locations, coverage details, and a custom shot list through your Google Drive client portal—so everyone knows what to expect before the shoot.
Capture & Deliver
I capture your event authentically and with your mission in mind. You’ll receive 10 sneak-peek photos within 24 hours, with your complete high-resolution gallery delivered within 5–7 business days.
Kind words from my clients
View my work
Get professional event photography for fundraisers, galas, networking events, luncheons, program events, anniversaries, and more—capturing photos that communicate your mission clearly and authentically while supporting your marketing and communications goals.
Questions organizations ask
about event photography
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Phone photos are great for quick content, and the goal here is not to replace that. What this package gives you is high-quality, evergreen assets for your website and major campaigns: the kind that build instant credibility, engage donors, and help your organization stand out.
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Fundraisers, special events, banquets, luncheons, retirements, retreats, major organization anniversaries, milestone celebrations, panel discussions, program events, board meetings, and networking mixers.
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You do. Once the final edits are approved and delivered, you receive full commercial ownership of your high-resolution photos. Use them on your website, social media, newsletters, print bulletins, grant applications, annual reports, and donor presentations, permanently.
As the creator, I retain the standard right to show snippets of finished work in my portfolio and marketing. To protect the safety and privacy of your community, I strictly do not use any photos featuring minors for my own promotional purposes unless your organization grants explicit permission.
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The package includes 1 ready-to-post social video clip: a high-energy 9:16 vertical video highlighting the best moments of your event. It is built for the platforms your audience is already scrolling.
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Both. This package is a standalone booking for organizations that need coverage of a single event. For teams that want a reliable pipeline of fresh content delivered every month, I offer monthly media retainers for organizations, corporations, agencies, and Catholic parishes.
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10 sneak-peek photos arrive within 24 hours, followed by your complete high-resolution gallery within 5–7 business days—so your team can share the moment now and use the full gallery to tell your story across your channels.
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Yes. You do not need a shot list or a plan ready before you reach out. I handle the pre-production work of aligning shoot day with your marketing goals, helping identify the stories inside your organization that matter most, and planning coverage so every image serves a clear purpose for your mission.
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The Essential Photography Package starts at $800. Booking starts with a discovery call. After that, you receive a single secure HoneyBook link with your creative brief, Statement of Work, contract, and invoice. Sign digitally, submit your deposit, and your date is locked in.
Ready to talk about your next event?
Let's review the details for your next event and the images your team will still be using a year from now. You’ll get photos back in 72 hours, and they’re yours to use however your mission needs them.