Cassandra is a Sydney based photographer with over a decade of photographic experience, specialising in events for news editorial agencies and PR agencies throughout Australia. Her event photography delivers the energy and creativity required by media outlets, ensuring she is a highly sought after photographer. Her current clients include Getty Images and she has worked extensively with the ABC.
Cassandra is also a sought after portrait photographer. Her natural inclination to people-watch has led her to understanding personal subtle nuances, which gives her the ability to draw out the true essence of individuals. Cassandra’s highly regarded portraits include Ricky Ponting, Wayne Coyne and Waleed Aly.
In 2014 Cassandra presented a critically acclaimed solo exhibition on the Western Broad Walk of the Sydney Opera House, charting the personal journeys of The Merrymakers Australia, a dance troupe with a difference as it is entirely made up of dancers with a disability. The exhibition took place on International Day of People with a Disability.
Whether capturing the anarchic frenzy of live music festivals or the gentle intimacy of vulnerable subjects, Cassandra’s strength is her ability to connect with her subjects, enabling her to reflect the raw life within them. This has led to her work being published globally.
Projects
- Boundless Spirit - A Public Exhibition '‘Boundless Spirit’ with Merry Makers Australia. A photo exhibition celebrating International Day of People with Disability. Celebrate International Day of People with Disability with Sydney's finest dance troupe with a difference - Merry Makers Australia. The Merry Makers are a dance troupe made up entirely of people with a disability and volunteers. With tireless support, dedication and hard work, this amazing dance troupe stormed their way onto the Joan Sutherland Theatre stage for a triumphant Gala Performance earlier this year. Follow the Merry Makers’ journey from studious hard work to complete, unfiltered joy and excitement through a series of images by photographer Cassandra Hannagan, that documents their story. A story that did not lie in being hindered by their limitations but in breaking through them to experience a performance at the Sydney Opera House – the dream of dancers the world over. Bask in their boundless spirit and re-ignite your own! View the exhibition on the Western Boardwalk from 26th November 2014 - 12th December 2014, to coincide with International Day of People With Disability on 3rd December 2014
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Work history
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PhotographerSelf employed photographer
Sydney, AustraliaFreelance
Stringer - Contributing Editorial Photographer
Shooting Editorial News, Entertainment, Music, Events and Corporate Jobs for Getty Images
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PhotographerSelf Employed
Sydney, AustraliaFreelance
Cassandra is a Sydney based photographer with over a decade of photographic experience, specialising in events for news editorial agencies and PR agencies throughout Australia. Her event photography delivers the energy and creativity required by media outlets, ensuring she is a highly sought after photographer. Her current clients include Getty Images and she has worked extensively with the ABC.
Cassandra is also a sought after portrait photographer. Her natural inclination to people-watch has led her to understanding personal subtle nuances, which gives her the ability to draw out the true essence of individuals. Cassandra’s highly regarded portraits include Ricky Ponting, Wayne Coyne and Waleed Aly.
In 2014 Cassandra presented a critically acclaimed solo exhibition on the Western Broad Walk of the Sydney Opera House, charting the personal journeys of The Merrymakers Australia, a dance troupe with a difference as it is entirely made up of dancers with a disability. The exhibition took place on International Day of People with a Disability.
Whether capturing the anarchic frenzy of live music festivals or the gentle intimacy of vulnerable subjects, Cassandra’s strength is her ability to connect with her subjects, enabling her to reflect the raw life within them. This has led to her work being published globally.
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Skills
- Photography
- Event Photography
- Photography Portraiture
- Product Photgraphy
- Advertising Photography
- Lifestyle Photogaphy
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Photoshop
- Capture One
- Photo Editing
Education
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Certificate 4 PhotographyTAFE NSW
- Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia