From Photography to Storytelling: Cheryl Fox’s Artistic Journey

Cheryl “She Fox” on Storytelling Through Photography, A Few Good Women, and Creative Joy

Dr. Louise Stanger hosts her first podcast with photographer and storyteller Cheryl “She Fox,” recalling how they met through a photoshoot with Louise’s daughter Sydney and later collaborated at the Sunset Marquis, where their session led to Louise’s book Reflections on Aging and a signing at Morrison Hotel Gallery. Cheryl discusses her career path from a Hampton University suspension to studying sociology, learning photography in a darkroom, and training at the School of Visual Arts as a mother of two. She describes entering the fine art world with behind-the-scenes hip hop images and working with artists like Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, and Rihanna, while managing difficult sets by removing “outside noise.” Cheryl addresses being underestimated as a woman of color, her “happy heart,” advice to stretch imagination, and plans for A Few Good Women as a second edition and docuseries plus brand partnerships. She also shares illustrating her son Jamani’s children’s books using AI and collaborating with Louise on a “Trauma is your superpower” comic concept.

• 00:00 Meet Cheryl Fox
• 00:48 How We Met
• 02:59 Reflections on Aging
• 03:58 A Few Good Women
• 06:45 Finding Her Lens
• 09:46 From Hobby to Pro
• 11:15 Hip Hop Fine Art
• 15:09 Seeing Beyond Surface
• 18:15 Favorite Celebrity Shoots
• 19:35 Handling Set Drama
• 20:55 Breaking Into Galleries
• 24:13 Morrison Gallery Memories
• 25:00 Sunset Marquis Home Base
• 26:52 Underestimated Photographer
• 28:46 Finding Joy Daily
• 30:53 Creative Storytelling Advice
• 32:11 A Few Good Women Next
• 36:14 AI Kids Books Breakthrough
• 38:12 Trauma Superpower Comic
• 40:01 Closing Thanks Sponsors

Connect with Cheryl:

Website: https://www.cherylfoxphotography.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfoxmorethanaphotographer/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfoxphotography/

X: https://x.com/cfoxphotog

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cfoxmorethanaphotographer

Connect with Dr. Louise:

Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutinterventions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouisestanger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisestanger