Meet Wendy Cox

We were lucky to catch up with Wendy Cox recently and have shared our conversation below.

Wendy, so excited to have you with us today. So much we can chat about, but one of the questions we are most interested in is how you have managed to keep your creativity alive.

At times, portrait photography can feel very stifling. Everyone wants a “good” picture of themselves or their family, where everyone is smiling and looking at the camera. There is nothing wrong with that type of photo, but I found that I wanted more and wanted to be able to give more than that. I wanted the photographs I deliver to families to be more than just a pretty picture. I want them to be a priceless memory that takes them back to what it felt like to be in that moment, and that stage of life. I found educators that could teach me how to photograph in a more emotive way, and I practiced a lot. I learned that what inspires me is shooting outdoors and in natural environments. When I put people in these types of locations, they are able to be more themselves. I have found that shooting to capture a personality instead of a pose helps me expand, not limit, my creativity.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I am primarily a family photographer. I especially love capturing mothers with their children, because that is a relationship that often goes unphotographed since mom is typically the one behind the camera. When I started having children, the thing I wanted to remember the most was not only what they looked like at each and every stage of their lives, but also what my relationship with them looked like. I love being able to show kids the way their mothers look at them, hold them, and love them.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Three qualities that were most impactful in my journey are education, practice, and patience. I learned so much from photographers who were farther ahead on their journey than I was at the time. Their words of wisdom and expertise opened my eyes to so many things that helped me understand how to be a better photographer. I also had to actually pick up my camera and attempt to put skills into practice many times in order to feel comfortable with what I was doing. Hands on learning in photography is extremely important! I definitely didn’t get everything the way I wanted it the first time, or even the tenth or fiftieth time, but I kept being patient with myself until I got the outcome I was looking for.

Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?

My ideal client is someone who is not afraid to get dirty, literally! I want families that will jump in the mud together, play in the sand together, or run wild in the wind together. If you’re comfortable being barefoot with windblown hair, we’re probably a good fit. Another attribute of my ideal client is someone who is not afraid to be vulnerable in front of the camera. Don’t feel the need to hide the tears, the scraped knees, or the imperfection in your family. There is so much beauty in the imperfect.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.wendycoxphotography.com
• Instagram: @wendycoxphotography
• Facebook: @wendycoxphotography