Wes Kroninger was raised in Columbus, Ohio where he began his training as a photographer. Since then his career has taken him across the country capturing images for clients as well as teaching his knowledge and love of photography. Wes has a strong passion for the photographic community and for educating. Only a short time out of school Wes was the recipient of the Hy Sheanin Memorial Scholarship through WPPI and from that moment hasn’t looked back. In addition to numerous gallery shows his work has been published in Rolling Stone Magazine, Modern Salon, American Salon, Rangefinder, as well as many trade publications. He has had the opportunity to work for companies like Home Depot, AVEDA, Starmount Insurance, and the Neill Corporation. Wes has taught a Master Class on photographic lighting at the annual WPPI conference in Las Vegas 5 years in a row and also teaches a week long class on advertising photography at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography. He has also received national recognition and honors for charitable contributions as well, including a gold ADDY award for work produced to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina and a Best of Show award for projects for The Children’s Miracle Network.Currently Wes is working on a new business venture along with other photography industry leaders to bringing his expertise to the area of sports team photography.Specialties: Advertising, beauty, portraiture, sports and editorial.