In 2017, Wes left a 17 year job in a glass factory after being led to pursue photography full time. He has a degree in graphic arts and earned his Certified Professional Photographer certificate through the Professional Photographers of America.  In order to further his skills as a photographer, Wes has been mentored by various professional photographers and desires to do the same for others.

Wes, whose first love is Jesus, married his high school sweetheart 22 years ago, and together they have 7 children, ages 6-21.