We had the good fortune of connecting with Trés Cox and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Trés, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
I consider my personal and professional relationships to be some of the most valuable influences on my career. My friends, family, and mentors have given me such a unique mix of encouragement and wisdom that has shaped my character, work ethic, and outlook on life. My life is the embodiment of the saying “it takes a village” because I would not be where I am today without everyone who has supported me along the way.
Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My creative journey started as a way to highlight the talented creatives in my community. I’ve been blessed to make a lot of friends who are musicians, dancers, actors, etc., and I wanted to create an outlet that would put a spotlight on their unique talents, perspectives, and personalities. This began as a series known as ‘SEEN.’ (@seenbytres on Instagram) and then progressed into a platform where I would share more work such as live music videos, short films, and portrait sessions. I would consider the ‘SEEN.’ series as the point where I began taking photography and videography past the point of being a hobby and started taking them more seriously as a viable career path. Since then, I’ve started to share more of my work on my personal account (@trescox) and my portfolio website (seenbytres.com). However, I’ve decided to leave the SEEN. series up on the original account as a way to document the beginnings of my creative journey.
My best advice for anyone looking to advance in their field is to continuously pursue healthy, encouraging community, and find new ways to expand and refine their skills.
Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If I had a friend who was coming to DFW for a quick visit, I would take them out on a tour of my favorite coffee spots in Dallas (Wayward, Merit, and Triumph’s), check out the incredible pieces at the Dallas Museum of Art, head over to Babe’s for some delicious chicken fried steak, then cap it all off by dancing the night away to vintage classics at Studio Eighty in downtown Fort Worth.
Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
This shoutout is dedicated to Mom & Dad. They have taught me to stay hopeful amidst hardship, joyful amidst failure, and humble amidst success. Their dedication to faith, service, and ministry has given me a clear example of what it means to sacrifice for the sake of others and to prioritize community above personal gain.
Website: seenbytres.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/trescox
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trescox
Image Credits
Personal Photo by Deanna Lynn Tuttle