Whether used for stills photography or filmmaking, a camera offers the user a unique opportunity to tell a story. Here at Wex, we recognise the value of those stories and believe they all deserve to be heard, as they provide an insight into the spectrum of human experiences lived across a nation of creative people.

Our #ChangeTheImage campaign showcases a selection of talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, exploring the benefits of photography as a tool to provide therapy, raise awareness and drive social change.

Photography as a Therapeutic Tool

With these creatives, #ChangeTheImage sheds light on the often-unseen struggles of mental health in creative industries. The photographers ask us to listen, to speak openly, and to understand photography not only as an art form but as a lifeline and a therapeutic tool.

Featured Artists:

Louis Quail

Louis harnesses photography’s restorative power. His calming, mindful images encourage reflection and healing, offering you a visual path to emotional well-being.

Trevor Sherwin

Trevor uses the photographic process as a tool for self-expression and release. His honest imagery offers comfort, allowing both photographer and viewer to confront challenges and find moments of calm.

Leonie Hampton

Leonie’s work is rooted in intimacy and care; her sensitive documentation of family and personal spaces highlights photography’s ability to process emotion, nurture resilience, and create healing dialogue.

Abbie Trayler-Smith

Abbie captures deeply personal stories with compassion; her empathetic approach gives subjects space to share their vulnerabilities, positioning photography as a pathway toward self-acceptance and therapeutic storytelling.

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Celebrating Individuality

Through this project, #ChangeTheImage carves out a safe, unapologetic space for LGBTQ+ storytellers to share their truths. By centring lived experience and creative expression, the campaign reminds us that photography is at its most powerful when every identity can step into the frame without fear, and when stories once hidden are embraced with pride.

Featured Artists:

Emil Lombardo

Emil creates intimate, candid images that invite trust. His work captures authentic, unscripted moments, granting subjects a sense of safety and self-expression through the lens.

Ron Timehin

Ron’s photography promotes emotional honesty; his relaxed, open approach encourages subjects to share their story, making every image feel quietly powerful.

Vic Lentaigne

Vic specialises in sensitive portraiture, building rapport to reveal depth and vulnerability; her photographs serve as a compassionate mirror for personal narratives.

Laura Seward

Laura’s portraits are a tribute to personality; she uses nuanced lighting and composition to highlight what makes each person distinct and compelling.

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Women in the Industry

#ChangeTheImage celebrates extraordinary female creatives shaping photography and film, confronting the systemic barriers within the industry, and working within male-dominated subject matters. It isn't just about representation - it is about rewriting the narrative, celebrating creatives from all backgrounds, and demanding a future where women are given equal chance to thrive in photography and film.

Featured Artists:

Elisa Iannacone

Elisa advocates for female visibility behind the lens. Confident and dynamic, her images convey empowerment, inspiring other women to embrace their professional narratives in photography.

Lydia Goldblatt

Lydia documents the female perspective with quiet strength and authenticity. Her thoughtful images underscore women's roles in shaping visual culture.

Jillian Edelstein

Jillian spotlights women’s stories with clarity and respect. You'll see that her engaging portraits help normalise and celebrate women’s presence in the photography world.

Anna Neubauer

Anna’s work blends sensitivity with bold visual language - her portraits challenge stereotypes and advocate for inclusivity, celebrating women’s role in shaping a more diverse and representative photographic landscape.

Celebrating Cultural Diversity

These photographers create work that challenges and educates viewers on a breadth of cultural misunderstandings, histories, and traditions through visual storytelling. #ChangeTheImage challenges the industry’s perception of projects about culture, and instead elevates diverse voices that illuminate the beauty of difference. From Paris to Japan to factories in China and Vietnam - photography has always been a global creation.

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