Hi, I'm Cassondra.


Most of my friends call me Cass or Cassie, but I've also been known to answer to "hey, you". If you're on this page, it's because I've sent you my information in the hopes that you'll hire me to photograph for or with you. 


I photographed my first wedding in June of 2013 with a Canon Rebel, a speedlight, and a lot of hope. Thankfully, it was for a cousin who didn't know any better and I didn't charge her for it. Since then, I've been photographing weddings for Duca Studios, other photographers, and myself.


I still work with Canon cameras - I currently have two Canon R6s that I shoot with and a 5DMkIV as back up - and I prefer zoom lenses for their versatility. I have a 28-70, a 70-200, and an 85 prime for when the 70-200 gets to be too heavy. I mostly use on camera flash when I'm seconding - I use Godox V1cs - but I have two AD200s that live in my case, too.

Photographer wearing black jumpsuit and glasses holds professional camera while posing against light background.

Bodies & Lenses

2 Canon R6 bodies

1 Canon 5DMkIV body

Canon RF 28-70mm/2.8

Sigma EF 70-200mm/2.8

Canon EF 85mm/1.8

2 Canon EF to RF adapters

Flashes

3 Godox V1Cs

2 Godox AD200

2 Godox Wireless Flash Triggers

Accessories

2 MagMod Grids/Boobs

1 MagMod 24" Softbox

Godox V1 flash accessories

Yongnuo Video Light

24" Reflector

PrismLensFX adapters (Halo, Center Split, Kaledioscope/Starburst, Macro Effects)

Etc.

2 10ft Light Stands

2 8ft Light Stand

Too Many Rechargeable Batteries

Battery powered string lights

Handheld Mirror for reflections

Ribbon and Ring Boxes for Flat Lays

Cool, but why should I hire you?


I'm reliable and dependable. I have a great blend of dark humor and sarcasm that keeps the groomsmen laughing and the right amount of "yaaaas girl" that the bridesmaids love. I know how to bounce a flash in a hotel room to make it look like we're getting ready in natural light and I'm comfortable with OCF. I'm not afraid to rearrange furniture. I will fix the train for you as many times as we need to. I will read off family member lists and go searching for them when need be.


Don't feel like climbing into a bush to get a cool shot with greenery in the foreground? I got you. Need someone to hold your light stand at a crazy angle? Done. I will run around cocktail hour and take grip-and-grin photos of guests, table shots during the reception, and grab you snacks from cocktail hour if you'd like them. I'll also probably have snacks, scissors, or a screwdriver in my bag. I've been known to put the couple's drinks in my pocket during portraits. During the reception, I'll get on the dance floor, sing along with guests, teach someone how to do the Cupid Shuffle, and check in with you to make sure we're covering all of our bases. I'll even grab you dessert and refill your water if you need me to.


Mostly, you should hire me because I'm an overachiever and I'm fun. Plus, if we have time, I'll show you cool photos of my dog or from trips I've taken.

A photographer wearing a brown tank top and dark jeans sits casually on a light colored couch with a plant in the background.

Okay, let's see some galleries.

If galleries aren't your thing, here's a handful of my favorites from second and associate shooting over the last two years.

Images below shot alongside Duca Studios, Femina Photography + Design, Native Oak Studios, heydreday, Katie Tamaro Photography, Chloe Dawson Photography, and Ray of Sunshine Photography.

A romantic wedding couple walking together on grass with greenery in the background during a fall or winter day.
Traditional Indian wedding attire featuring a bright red sari with gold embellishments and cream sherwani against stone wall.
Black and white close-up of hands wearing wedding rings against white fabric showing an intimate moment.
An elegant wedding photograph featuring a white lace gown with flowing veil in a warmly lit indoor setting with stone walls.
Elegant wedding dress preparation scene with table lamp, patterned curtains and fireplace in warm-lit bedroom.
A sun-lit apartment building exterior with beige walls and gold curtains visible through a window on the upper floor.
Newlyweds walk hand in hand across a lush green lawn with tall trees in the background.
A romantic wedding ceremony moment under a floral arch draped with white fabric and roses in an outdoor garden setting.
Couple embracing on a suspension bridge during their wedding day.
A romantic black and white wedding photograph showing a couple in silhouette kissing against a city backdrop.
A couple share a romantic moment together on a suspension footbridge in their wedding attire.
Wedding couple shares an intimate moment under an umbrella with twinkle lights in the background.
A person in a white lace dress stands in a garden setting with a bouquet by a wooden fence and gate.
A wedding couples veil blows in the wind above a sea of umbrellas during a rainy outdoor ceremony.
A couple shares their first kiss as newlyweds under a large oak tree in a scenic countryside setting.