Cassandra Stadnicki is a Chicago-based photographer.  She studied at Columbia College Chicago, graduating with a B.A. in Professional Photography.  Fresh out of college she began working as a creative fashion stylist for URB Magazine, Scene, and Milk but realized that her true purpose could not thrive in the fashion industry.  Cassandra now focuses on her fine art photography work, she explores the personal, emotional and societal struggles of life. She also works in collaboration with other artists on a variety of projects.