Purpose-Driven Films that Connect with Your Audience
A media partner who comes fully prepared, works within your timeline, and delivers evergreen content that your team can use across your marketing channels.
✔ Strategic pre-production planning ✔ Content built around your goals ✔ Ready-to-use storytelling assets
Give your audience a story that connects, inspires, and moves them to act.
When you’re responsible for your organization’s marketing, communications, or brand, every production should serve a purpose. Your messaging, visuals, people, timeline, and deliverables need to align with your mission, goals, and audience before the camera rolls.
I lead every project with Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion, and Excellence, working with you to understand your campaign goals, target audience, key messages, and content needs. From pre-production and filming through post-production and final delivery, I manage the details while keeping you involved in the creative direction.
With more than five years of experience in nonprofit communications and donor relations, I understand that effective storytelling needs more than beautiful imagery. Your message needs clarity, your story needs a strong arc that takes your audience on a meaningful journey, and your call to action needs to give them a reason to respond.
Every project is approached with intentional planning, creativity, thoughtfulness, and stewardship to create content that helps your audience feel, connect, and act.
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.
2-Time Student Emmy Nominee
Windy City Watch Newscast, graphics producer; Love Fridge PSA video
2022 ICPA Award
2nd place, sports photography, Illinois College Press Association.
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EXCELLENCE
COMPASSION
INTEGRITY COLLABORATION EXCELLENCE COMPASSION
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4 Options: Film & Video Production
Event Film & Media Production
Every story has a purpose. Whether you’re building awareness, launching a campaign, connecting with your audience, or making more of the footage you already have, I create polished video content designed around your goals. From full-scale brand and campaign production to social content and post-production, each project is thoughtfully crafted to tell your story and give you content you can put to work across the channels that matter most.
Brand & Campaign Video Production
Starting at $4,500
For brand stories, promotional campaigns, launches, initiatives, fundraising, recruitment, etc.
Website-level inclusions:
Pre-production planning
Professional production
Core video
Teaser
Social cutdown
Core Brand Video + Social Content
Starting at $3,500
A more streamlined option.
A polished hero video plus social-ready content designed to give organizations more value from a single production.
One primary video
Two social cutdowns
Editing & Post-Production
Starting at $3,000
Already have the footage? I can turn existing video assets into polished, audience-ready content (2 short video and a social cutdowns).
Editing
Audio
Color
Music
Multi-format delivery
Social Media Content
Starting at $700
Repurpose existing content.
Turn existing footage into short-form content designed for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and other social channels.
3 Options: Monthly Media Retainer
Designed for organizations looking to maintain a consistent, evergreen, and professional content cadence.
Every month, you receive a full multi-asset media suite with these deliverables:
✔ Strategic Teaser Trailer (15–30 sec)
A high-energy video created to hook and capture the attention of your audience and drive traffic to your main content.
✔ Core Impact Film (2–4 Minutes)
A powerful narrative storytelling for recruitment, donor updates, testimonials, or gala/fundraising events and more.
✔ Vertical Social Media Clip
1 short-form edits optimized for Instagram Reels, LinkedIn TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
✔ Dedicated On-Site Production
Up to 4 hours of professional video or photography coverage.
✔ High-Resolution Photo Library
Professional edited photos ready for newsletters, annual reports, press, social media and more.
✔ Full Commercial Licensing
You retain full ownership and usage rights for every asset we deliver.
Compare monthly media retainer options
Partnership scopes can be customized around your organization’s goals, content needs, and production schedule.
The Campaign Sprint
$3,500/month
3-month partnership
What it is: A short-term, 90-day partnership to jumpstart your marketing.
Best for: Organizations launching a specific seasonal campaign, testing out new video ideas, or wanting to try our services without a long-term commitment.
The Big Benefit: You get immediate, high-quality content to boost your online presence right when you need it most.
The Strategic Growth
$3,250/month
6-month partnership
What it is: A half-year partnership to build your marketing visual assets.
Best for: Communications and Marketing departments that want fresh marketing material every month without having to plan everything last minute, or deal with the stress of a slow, delayed editing process.
The Big Benefit: Build six months of consistent, strategic content that supports your marketing goals and keeps your audience engaged.
The Ultimate Legacy
$3,000/month
12-month partnership
What is it: A 12-month media retainer providing your organization with a dedicated, ongoing pipeline of evergreen video and photography assets, to fuel your marketing channels all year long.
Best for: For organizations looking for a long-term media partner to consistently capture their stories, strengthen their brand, and build a lasting content library.
The Big Benefit: You gain a dedicated storyteller and partner who knows your mission inside and out, providing the consistent content you need to grow your impact while saving your organization over $8,000 annually.
Consistent content. Intentional storytelling.
I don’t just capture events; I tell the stories that drive your mission forward. When your organization needs ongoing content creation, I provide a complete media suite tailored specifically to your organization’s important marketing goals.
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
BUSINESSES
NONPROFITS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESSES
Why organizations rely on me
Committed to your timeline.
Delivery dates are set during pre-production. Photos arrive in 5–7 business days, and final-cut videos are delivered within 2–4 weeks.
I’ve walked in your shoes.
With 5+ years in nonprofit communications, marketing, and donor relations, I create visual content that helps support your mission, fundraising, and marketing goals.
Strategic vision for your project.
You don't need a script shot list or master plan. If your story is still unfolding, we'll shape the vision together during pre-production.
Thoughtful pre-production planning.
Coverage details, logistics, shot lists, and interview questions are mapped out, reviewed, and approved before the shoot begins.
You own the final assets.
You receive full commercial ownership of your final, high-resolution photo and video assets for use across your marketing, communications, and campaigns.
Ethical storytelling. Always.
Every person's story matters. I protect their safety, agency, and dignity, and never use footage of minors in my portfolio without explicit permission.
“Wes was great to work with! He was able to bring our agency's vision to life through thoughtful interviewing, professional production, and openness to feedback on edits. We would absolutely utilize Wes' talents on future projects!”
—LOGAN LUKACS, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
How we work together
Discovery Call
We talk through your upcoming campaigns, events, target audience, and goals. Together, we identify the stories you want shared and map out a clear plan for your content.
Secure Your Dates & Plan Your Production
Once your project is approved, you’ll receive a secure link to review your agreement, sign, and submit your deposit. Once your dates are locked in, we move into pre-production, mapping out locations, coverage details, custom shot lists, interview questions, and your delivery timeline.
Shoot, Edit, & Hand Off
I capture and edit your story with your goals in mind. Final-cut video is delivered through a private Vimeo link within 2–4 weeks, ready for your team to download and share across your marketing and communications channels.
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Frequently asked questions
About film & media production
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Your photo gallery arrives within 5-7 business days. Final-cut videos arrive within 2 to 4 weeks.
High-resolution photos are delivered by secure Dropbox link. Final videos are shared through a private, high-quality Vimeo link. Both are ready to download and share.
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Once the final edits are approved and delivered, you receive full commercial ownership of your high-resolution photos and videos, for your website, social media, newsletters, print, and donor presentations, forever. I retain the standard right to show snippets in my portfolio, and I never use footage or photos of minors for my own promotion unless your organization gives explicit permission.
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You do not need a script, a shot list, or a master plan before you reach out. I handle the heavy lifting of pre-production and align shoot day with your overarching marketing goals using a strategic framework.
That means helping you identify your organization's most useful stories, structuring your interview questions, mapping out the B-roll, and planning every shot down to the minute. Every piece of content captured has a clear purpose attached to it.
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Both. If you have a one-time project or event that needs coverage, I’ve got you covered. If you’re looking for a steady pipeline of fresh content throughout the year, a monthly retainer gives us the opportunity to plan content around your marketing goals and calendar. I’m happy to find the approach that best fits your needs.
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I practice ethical storytelling. Every individual’s story is valued and respected, including their journey, safety, agency, and dignity. Before filming, I make sure each person has consented to being on camera.
My 5+ years working in nonprofit communications and donor relations shaped this approach. I understand how to capture the substance of a mission respectfully, without disrupting daily operations or putting participants in an uncomfortable position for the sake of a shot. I also follow your organization’s guidelines and obtain the appropriate permissions before filming.
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Phone content is great for quick, in-the-moment posting, and I have no interest in replacing it.
What I provide is high-quality, evergreen assets for your website and major campaigns: the material that builds instant credibility, engages donors, and makes your organization stand out in a crowded feed.
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I’m based in Chicago and serve clients throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, with availability for projects across the United States. Not sure if your location works? Let’s talk about it on a call.
Ready to share your story?
Let’s talk about your campaign calendar, upcoming events, and content needs. I will create visual content that supports your marketing goals and brings your vision to life.