Marian Kraus invites exploration by capturing pure subjects, free from manipulation, superfluous enhancements or cropping. Every image is a pure reflection of the energy of the moment: the light, shadow, color and balance of the photo is entirely its own. Commercial projects benefit from this uncommon approach because Kraus' skilled eye captures each subject's essence; the end result awakens the curiosity and expands the vision of the observer.

Since 1999, after departing his corporate career, Marian Kraus has provided photography services to a variety of industries and markets such as architecture, advertising, corporate, editorial and fine art. His clients include Crate & Barrel, Truefitt & Hill N.A., Chicago Double Decker Company, The City of Naperville, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc and his images have appeared in several magazines, including North Shore Magazine, West Suburban Living Magazine, Mobile Entertainment, and Mobile Electronics, as well as DuPage County's book, Economic Powerhouse, The Chicago Tribune and The Wall Street Journal. He lives with his wife Jennifer and their daughter Stella in Naperville, IL.