Bold and impactful, yet carrying a quality of quiet strength, Rob's images are perfect for any business that seeks to communicate their brand through iconic, conceptual photography. In addition, his editorial style of portraiture lends itself to consumer and business advertising campaigns and editorial publications.
Rob's photography career started in the mid-80s while attending Valparaiso University. There, he created and customized his degree path and received his associate's degree in photography. During his college years, he worked with several campus departments to photograph events and portraits of University Administrators, including the University President. His education was based on a strong liberal arts education and the graphic design sensibilities of his teacher, who learned photography at the Institute of Design in Chicago.
Photography opened the doors to new realms of life for him, and when he was introduced to the steel mills as a new photographer, he was hooked! A love for portraiture followed as Rob discovered that he enjoyed photographing not just the locations but also the people who inhabited them. Over the years, Rob has built a successful career as a photographer, working with clients who appreciate his visual talent as much as they welcome his excellent customer service.
Service to his community. Rob has served or serves on several professional boards, including the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, ASMP Chicago/Midwest Chapter, Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois, and other Illinois groups. He is currently a member of PPA, PPANI, and APA.
Rob has been a passionate B&W photographer since college. One of his ongoing projects involves creating portraits using a large-format Deardorff view camera and sensitized paper as the recording medium. This slow and meticulous method of creating portraits explores the relationship between the photographer, the camera, and the subject and how it affects the creation and interpretation of the final image. You can see a gallery of this work here.
Rob also has a long-running project using his phone camera to explore graphic composition, various phone-based processing methods, and the interplay of light and motion in creating social media imagery, which helps sharpen his design sensibilities. You can see a sample of his favorite images here.
“Wehmeier Photography is our “go to” partner when we’re in need of excellent corporate photography. Not only are they vastly experienced in their craft, but just as important, they are very considerate in their interactions with our clients.”
Glen Borkowski – Dream Makers Bath and Kitchen of Orland Park
“I think it is important to find a vendor partner that makes the job easier and does not complicate the process. Rob has become a true partner with our organization, professional, organized and always comes back with great photos!”
Beth Halat – Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago
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