About Wendy

Nothing has the power to deliver calm and literally bring us down to earth from our busy lives, like Mother Nature. I’m reminded of this each time I’m in the great outdoors and aim to carry some of that tranquility and stillness into my work. 

"I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles".

Anne Frank

Wendy Coombes

My favourite themes are solitary landscapes like in Untamed, a series of Nordic Wilderness Landscapes and Floral Still Lifes like Forever Summer.

I grew up in The Netherlands near the tulip fields and the world’s largest flower auction where as a young girl I sold flowers in my local neighbourhood. In a kind of full circle moment I completed my certificate 3 in floristry in 2022.  All the floral arrangements in my photos are of my own creation. 

Sydney has been my home since 1991 (but for a 4 year stint in London). I share my life with my partner and our two beautiful (rescue) dogs.

In September 2023 my work “Roam” was a finalist in the Look! Prize and is currently on display at the Museum of Australian Photography. 

Click here for a further list of recognition of my work.