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About TinTin Wynn
From Accidental Photographer to Award-Winning Professional
Hi, I'm TinTin Wynn , but you can call me TinTin.
In a world where many photographers discover their passion early in life, TinTin Wynn's path to professional photography began with an unused Christmas present. "My wife kept asking for a 'nice camera' because she didn't like her cell phone photos," Wynn recalls with a smile. "When the camera sat untouched after her birthday in May 2020, I couldn't bear to see it collecting dust."
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But success hasn't changed the foundation of family and faith that grounds both his life and work. Together with his wife Cherielyn, Wynn heads a vibrant blended family of six children ranging from 4 to 23 years old. The family is deeply involved in their local church, where Wynn serves on the photography team and particularly enjoys documenting the annual FUSE Ministries Camps. "It's an honor to capture and tell the stories of so many life changes that happen at these retreats," he says.
When he's not behind the camera, Wynn used to be found at local IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) matches, though his burgeoning photography business has largely replaced that hobby. "Nowadays I only have time for one kind of shooting," he jokes, "but I love pushing the camera button just as much as pulling the trigger on the pew-pews."
What started as a simple desire to put good equipment to use quickly rekindled a long-dormant passion. Wynn had taken photography classes in high school three decades earlier, and as he reacquainted himself with the craft through YouTube tutorials and practice sessions, he found himself falling in love with the art form all over again.
The transition from hobby to profession happened organically. In early 2021, Wynn began offering free family photo sessions, gradually building his portfolio with mini-sessions advertised on Facebook. The real turning point came in March 2021, when two fellow church members asked him to photograph their weddings. "I said 'YES!' without hesitation," Wynn remembers, "then spent the next two months learning everything I could about wedding photography."
Those first weddings proved to be the catalyst for what would become a thriving business. Now in his fourth year as a professional photographer, Wynn's dedication to his craft has earned him recognition as one of the three best wedding photographers in Frisco, Texas, by Three Best Rated—an unsolicited honor that came just two and a half years into his journey.
The Journey of TinTin Wynn
📸: Jennifer Chavez Photography
Wynn dreams of opening his own studio and possibly making photography a family affair. "I hope some of my children might want to work beside me and hang out with their father," he shares. It's a fitting aspiration for someone whose own journey into photography began with family and has grown into something far beyond what he could have imagined when he first picked up his wife's unused camera.
With a growing portfolio, industry recognition, and an unwavering passion for his craft, TinTin Wynn's story is a testament to the power of following unexpected opportunities. His journey shows that sometimes the best paths in life are the ones we discover by chance—and have the courage to pursue wholeheartedly.
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