Cassidy Walker
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Energetic Photographer with a strong diverse background shooting live programs and events to studio images and portraiture for adiverse clientele. Captures creative, impactful images while maintaining a commitment to themes and client vision. Exhibit a true love for the craft, art, video, and science of photography, along with it's many uses.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracted Event Photographer
Basic and Richmond Makers Market
, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Completing complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Schedule and book photo shoots, working collaboratively with the client.
- Ensuring client satisfaction by providing quality photos.
- Photograph high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Traveling to different locations for on-site photo shoots.
Freelance Photographer and Graphic Designer
01.2023 - Current
- Started an independent enterprise, fostering client relationships.
- Providing top-quality assistance to customers.
- Developing comprehensive schedules tailored to client requirements.
- Consulting with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Composing creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
VACA Workstudy Supervisor
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg , VA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Directed and supervised a team of three employees in task management.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures alongside staff to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff as necessary.
- Monitored employee productivity levels regularly to identify areas of improvement.
VACA Workstudy Student
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg , VA
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials for the VACA (Visual and Communication Arts) department.
- Organized and maintained gallery inventory, including cataloging new shows.
- Developed marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and postcards to promote upcoming gallery exhibitions.
- Planned and hung artwork within the gallery.
- Handled professional-level printing tasks for diverse artistic productions.
- Maintain photography equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, and tripods.
- Supported professors by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Maintained VACA facilities for student use.
Marketing Intern
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg , VA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed content and promotional materials for various campaigns.
- Researched competitors' marketing strategies and tactics.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with marketing team members to develop ideas for campaigns.
- Edit photos using Adobe Lightroom Classic and other software applications.
- Consult with the marketing team to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Photographed special events.
Photography Editor
Weather Vane - Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Reviewed and selected photographs for publication in magazines and newspapers.
- Coordinated with photographers to ensure desired results were achieved.
- Processed photos utilizing Adobe Lightroom Classic software tools.
- Collaborated with other editors to improve workflow efficiency.
- Selected, captioned, and color-corrected photos for productions.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Art, Photography, & Digital Media + Communications
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2025
Skills
- Photography
- Painting
- Editing
- Illustration
- Adobe Suite
- Creative vision
- Marketing knowledge
- Client Relationship Building
- Social Media Promotion
- Excellent workflow management
- Client Relations
Timeline
VACA Workstudy Supervisor
Eastern Mennonite University
08.2024 - 05.2025
Marketing Intern
Eastern Mennonite University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Photography Editor
Weather Vane - Eastern Mennonite University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Contracted Event Photographer
Basic and Richmond Makers Market
07.2023 - Current
Freelance Photographer and Graphic Designer
01.2023 - Current
VACA Workstudy Student
Eastern Mennonite University
08.2021 - 05.2025
Bachelors of Arts - Art, Photography, & Digital Media + Communications
Eastern Mennonite University
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