There’s going to be a handful of important changes to Wendy Zook Photography in 2019 — things I’m doing to make my client experience even better from start to finish and things that will help me better balance my work, family, hobbies and big, new dreams.

Among those changes is my plan to limit the number of sessions I take during my busiest months especially.

It’s safe to say that The Rising Tide Society has had perhaps the greatest impact on me in 2019 as far as my weekday 9-to-5 life goes. It has been the biggest surprise to my world and has made me grow so much as a person and as a businessperson.

It’s safe to say that Diany and her family — husband Robbie and daughter Lili — are some of the most important people to us. We’ve started a nonprofit organization together — Friendship by LiliZach, a 501(c)3 in Frederick County that supports families with a diagnosis of Down syndrome. We’ve even vacationed together this past […]

I’m alright with admitting that most of what I know about photography has not been taught in classes or classrooms. While I have taken many workshops, webinars, mentorships and much research throughout my seven years of professional photography, that is not where the most of my knowledge has come from. In reality, the things I […]

I believe in a world where we cheer one another on and we don’t see any other entrepreneur as a competitor. (It’s why I love the Rising Tide Society so much!) I love when I see other business owners support one another and I can’t possibly count all of the times I’ve been inspired or […]

In September, we had an incredible family adventure to New York City. While the trip’s main purpose was for me to photograph the National Down Syndrome Society’s Buddy Walk in NYC, my family joined me for what became a super-memorable and exciting trip. I grew up just outside of New York City and it has […]

Little Leila has been in front of my camera twice now and her big blue eyes and fun personality are such a joy to capture. Her parents have joked with me in the past that she can be a little serious at times, even when she’s having a great time. In our first session, we […]

There are few “jobs” in this world as difficult — and as rewarding — as being a parent. Life and destiny hand you a small human and an unpredictable 18 to 85 years, God willing, to create a kind person and to lay down the foundation for a future that is full of potential and […]

I LOVE snowy days. My biggest gripe with the wintertime are the days that are cold but unattractive — low temperatures and gray everywhere. But on those days when the little flakes start falling from the sky, I immediately feel cozy, safe and happy. I really love snow days. Last year, I embraced some snowy […]

Thanksgiving is our holiday. And by that, I mean we host every year (about a decade and counting) and try to surround our loved ones with gratitude, comfort, ease and love. It’s about more than just food and a delicious meal (although that definitely plays a big role in it all). I can remember our […]