ABOUT WES

 

 

Wes’ passion for photography began early, inspired by magazines like National Geographic and Rolling Stone. He started his professional journey as a photojournalist in 1997 at the University of Tennessee’s student newspaper and later worked at The Daily Times in Maryville, TN, earning numerous Associated Press awards over nine years.

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In 2000, Wes launched a freelance photography business, eventually leaving newspapers to work full-time with clients including universities, hospitals, creative agencies, and photographed weddings and families all over the Southeast United States.

 

After a break during the post-2008 economic downturn, he spent a decade managing retail businesses while continuing photography as a personal passion.

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In 2023, Wes reignited his career with freelance work for clients like Dollywood and the University of Tennessee. His dream to return to photography full-time became reality in the fall of 2024 when he was hired as the photographer and videographer for Maryville College.

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Need Wes’ creative eye to tell your story? Reach out through the contact form.