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I was raised in South-East Asian countries of Thailand and the Philippines where my parents were missionaries. I went to a large missionary kid school in Manila called Faith Academy where I played basketball until I quit to perform in the theater. I teetered between artsy jerk-off and sensitive amateur athlete through most of my high school days. I ask forgiveness of all the people I was rude and disrespectful to in my insolent youth.
I've got a lot of family in Alabama. I only speak with a Southern accent when I'm tired or around southerners.
I'm a Chicago Wedding Photographer. I'm very into finding great light, finding the setting in that light, and then creating moments in it. It's all about lighting. I shoot over 50 weddings a year. I love to shoot when I travel. I'm also into album art and rock photography.
I'm so thankful. I've been blessed enough to get a regular job with a non-profit organization shooting photos of the countries they are working in and the people positively affected by their work. I've been to Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Burma, Philippines, Kenya and Russia recently. I haven't been to South or Central America. I want to.
I have a guilty pleasure. Halo 3 on Xbox. You can catch me live a couple nights a week. Send a friend request my way. My gamertag is Xavier Krist.
I'm a sucker for romantic comedies, especially with Hugh Grant, Owen Wilson, or John Cusak.
I am drawn to the person of Christ very strongly and have been re-implementing prayer and devotion in my life within the recent months. I'm leaving the wilderness being chased by jackles. There are so many things God has blessed me with. I need His guidance now and purpose. I need prayer and more accountable Christian friends.
I want to thank all who pray for my family on a regular basis.
Let's go get some Indian food and make photos of a frozen city.
I use MSN Messenger frequently. Drop me a line privately for the IM if you like.
Visit my Flickr account to share photos with me and see my new work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wescraftfoto/

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I've already met her and married her

Steve McCurry, My Lord (when the time is right)

Somebody not settling, not buying into conservative or liberal political demarcations, and looking for actual truth. You're compassionate, creative, restless, productive, and not afraid to be humble. This someone would smack me when i'm not being honest and can take a smacking.

People still outraged by injustice but not just cynical pessimists.

My Blog

NEW WEDDING DATE: MARCH 17th, 2007

Necia and I are getting married on Saturday, March 17th, 2007 at 12 noon. The reception will follow the ceremony at the church in Dyer, Indiana, lasting untill 4PM. Then, the bridal party and out of...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:00:00 GMT

Car Wreck on 11/30: We're O.K.

I just wanted to share this story and praise God.On thursday at 3pm Necia and I were broadsided by a woman trying to beat a yellow light. She was going at least 40mph. We were turning left onto Clar...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:57:00 GMT

We're Engaged!

On around October 26th I proposed to Necia. I spoke with her parents to ask their blessing on Sunday, November 5, to greater enthusiasm than I could have guessed. They are as thrilled as we are. Nec...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 22:36:00 GMT

The Morning Stares (First Show Photos)

On August 28th at the Elbo Room the Morning Stares put on a great first show. The group is led by Scott and Bethany Fritz, a husband and wife who can SING and WRITE dynamic music. In the softer mome...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:18:00 GMT

John Shaft has a Birthday.

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Posted by on Thu, 03 Aug 2006 23:26:00 GMT

flickr photosharing link

I just got a flicker account thanks to the Hopeful @ thehopeful.net. I'm using it to house new imagery that I'm excited about as well as a comprehensive portfolio of my best documentary imagery from ...
Posted by on Fri, 12 May 2006 16:04:00 GMT

The Chicago Riots

My friend David wants to get into film, as an extra. He met an agent named Chuck who wants a 15 image portfolio and he called me, thank God. I needed the work. I was also itching to shoot in Chicag...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Mar 2006 19:08:00 GMT

A Testimony of God's Faithfullness in Two Parts: A Reposting of Bulletins

These are Bulletins from 01/18-19/06 extracted and posted here as a testimonial to all who visit. Prayer Request. I'm going into negotiations with a custom car enthusiast and business owner toni...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jan 2006 19:30:00 GMT

Personality Tests Are Bogus

Your Personality Profile You are elegant, withdrawn, and brilliant. (I like that) Your mind is a weapon, able to solve any puzzle. (A water gun maybe) You are also great at poking holes in argument...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Jan 2006 18:16:00 GMT

Chinatown Nights.

Chicago 2006. My friend Jason and I went into the city today. We were going to compare two photo inkjet printers, a Canon and an Epson, side by side. Originally we planed to make photographs in the ...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Jan 2006 00:37:00 GMT