Travel Photographer Dennis Cox markets stock photography through his agency ChinaStock/WorldViews.
Dennis has traveled in over 125 countries on all continents and leads photo tours worldwide as Photo Explorer Tours, is the Official Photographer for AllThingsCruise.com and Director of Photography for StrideTravel.com, has art photo galleries at FineArtAmerica.com, and designs women's travel fashions for his personal collection at ShopVida.com.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1978.
What is your primary product or service?
I'm an award-winning travel photographer who has traveled to over 125 countries and all 50 U.S. states, including over 50 trips to China since 1976. WorldViews/ChinaStock is a stock travel photo agency that I own which markets my photography and photos by Chinese professionals. s owner of Photo Explorer Productions I operate custom photography tours worldwide as Photo Explorer Tours and publish custom photo books. I'm also a designer of women's fashions for The Dennis Cox Collection at shopVIDA.com, is the Official Photographer and occasional writer for AllThingsCruise.com, and Director of Photography and a Destinations Expert at StrideTravel.com. I have galleries that sell prints and other products featuring my photos at FineArtAmerica.com. I also design business cards for PrintBusinessCards.com.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I first became a professional photographer and occasional writer for magazines on speculation when I began traveling in the 1970s. I later did regular assignments for magazines such as U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and Midwest Living, but discontinued doing them after 2000 when I concentrated on marketing stock photos, leading photo tours, and doing book projects.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
My competition is worldwide and based on meeting clients photo needs with quality work.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
My location is wherever I happen to be at the moment. I take my hard drive on the road and can transmit requested photos same day.
Provide detailed directions to your location
E-mail me.
What type of payments do you accept?
Checks. Direct payments to bank. PayPal.
Which areas do you service?
Worldwide.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Dennis Cox, President.
What are your hours of operation?
E-mails accepted 24 hours per day.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Repeat business. Publicity in national magazines.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"May all your journeys be carefree and all your days be filled with wonder." --Old Irish Wish that I made up.