How I got where I am today...

Wes Webster Owner, Wes Webster Photography

I FIRST discovered photography when studying for an HND in Graphic Design.

Taking pictures and developing my own film and images in the darkroom became a creative passion which kick-started my career in photography.

After completing my diploma, I decided to pursue a career in the newspaper industry as a photojournalist.

This career path spanned around 15 years leading to me becoming a photographer for The Sentinel.

During my time there I won the Midlands Photographer of the Year award.

In 2011 I decided that I had all the necessary skills and knowledge to start my own photography business, Wes Webster Photography.

How is your business doing?

Business has grown year-on-year and I’m really busy. It’s an exciting time to be a photographer with new advances in technology opening more creative options.

What are you looking to gain from membership of the Chamber?

I’ve joined the Chamber to be part of a business community, to learn from other business owners and to increase my profile.

What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?

Follow your instinct, never give up. Bounce back even stronger, enjoy life to its full and look after those close to you.

Favourites

Food: My wife’s cooking, especially her Japanese dishes.

Drink: A nice whiskey or a cool bottle of Corona with lime.

Book: I love to learn, so anything non-fiction.

Film: I love movies and appreciating the cinematography, the lighting etc. My favourite film would probably have to be The Goonies, as I grew up with it and it reminds me of being young – everyone do the Truffle Shuffle!

Music: I enjoy indie, funk, breakbeat, D&B and I’m currently listening to a lot of Twenty One Pilots.

Team: I’m not a footy or rugby fan but I love whitewater kayaking and my favourite paddler from my homeland South Africa is Steve Fisher.