Photographer. Web Designer. Multimedia Creative. With 12+ years of experience in visual storytelling, I bring together photography, design, and front-end development to build little worlds that are expressive, interactive, and full of personality. I enjoy collaborating with teams who value curiosity and playful problem-solving, and I’m always excited to learn new tools and techniques that help bring ideas to life.…

Susan Goodwin

Photographer. Web Designer. Multimedia Creative. With 12+ years of experience in visual storytelling, I bring together photography, design, and front-end development to build little worlds that are expressive, interactive, and full of personality. I enjoy collaborating with teams who value curiosity and playful problem-solving, and I’m always excited to learn new tools and techniques that help bring ideas to life.…

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Photographer. Web Designer. Multimedia Creative.
With 12+ years of experience in visual storytelling, I bring together photography, design, and front-end development to build little worlds that are expressive, interactive, and full of personality. I enjoy collaborating with teams who value curiosity and playful problem-solving, and I’m always excited to learn new tools and techniques that help bring ideas to life.

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Skills

Experience Level

Photo
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Squarespace
Expert
CSS
Expert
HTML5
Expert
Brand Identity
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Branding
Expert
Figma
Expert

Language

Work Experience

Web Developer at LT Creative
August 2, 2021 - October 27, 2023
In my role as a Remote Web Developer, I translated design comps and wireframes into responsive, visually stunning web pages using CMS platforms like WordPress, Squarespace, and Showit. I enhanced user interactions through CSS styles and JavaScript, and managed domain acquisition, website hosting, and updates to ensure optimal performance. I collaborated closely with clients and design teams to meet project requirements and deadlines while adhering to best practices for mobile-first and responsive design.
Photographer & Retoucher at Susan Goodwin Photography
January 9, 2012 - Present
I create lifestyle, branding, and product images for small brands, entrepreneurs, and creatives, capturing their unique identities and visual stories.
Web Designer at Self
August 3, 2020 - Present
I design and develop captivating, high-converting websites for creatives and small businesses, emphasizing both visual appeal and functionality. By collaborating closely with clients, I tailor web solutions using CMS platforms like Squarespace and Showit to meet their specific needs. Additionally, I create lead magnets and newsletter signup forms to enhance visitor engagement and update existing websites to maintain optimal performance and functionality. I also enjoy partnering with fellow designers to bring their design comps to life.

Education

Bacherlor of Fine Arts in Photography at Savannah College of Art & Design
September 2, 2003 - June 1, 2007

Qualifications

Skillcrush Designer Fast Track
June 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
I completed a comprehensive certification program covering essential web and visual design skills, including color theory, typography, and mobile-first design. I gained hands-on experience creating wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, logos, and icons using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. The program also emphasized UI design patterns, identity design, sitemaps, and style guides to ensure cohesive branding and user experiences. Additionally, I developed proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3, enabling me to transform design concepts into functional, responsive websites.
Skillcrush Front-End Developer Fast Track
February 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
The Skillcrush Front End Developer Fast Track certification is an immersive program designed to equip professionals with the essential skills to build responsive, interactive websites. The program covers foundational web development technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, as well as tools like Git/GitHub, Chrome DevTools, and modern frameworks. Through hands-on projects, I gained experience in responsive design, dynamic user interfaces, and best coding practices, preparing me to collaborate with designers and developers to create polished, functional web experiences.

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Other
    uniE621 Walker's Bourbon Product Stop Motion Video
    This personal stop-motion project features Walker's Bourbon, combining animation, photography, design, and storytelling. From technical challenges to creative experimentation, it was a fun journey that pushed me to explore new ways to bring products to life. Excited to continue creating in this medium! Tools Used: Dragonframe, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe After Effects https://youtu.be/xrjXnTVtwDA?feature=shared…
    uniE621 Homepage Design for a Photography Website
    I designed a clean, image-focused homepage that showcases the photographer's work while maintaining their brand identity. Handling both the web design and branding, I created a strategic layout that enhances user experience and drives potential clients to take action. Role: Lead Designer on project Platform: Squarespace Skills Used: Figma, Custom Fonts photo branding webdesigner designer…
    uniE621 CSS Text Animation for Squarespace Website
    Created a playful text animation for a Squarespace website with custom CSS, adding a sprinkle of fun and personality to the user experience. Role: Lead developer and designer on project Platform: Squarespace Skills Used: CSS, Animation webdesigner designer logo VIEW PROJECT IN LOOM: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 Squarespace Website Development for Events Company
    For this project I developed a custom Squarespace site from a design comp provided by the designer and optimized it for mobile. I installed custom fonts, used custom CSS to create all of the text variations, and a bit of JavaScript to move the header navigation below the image on the Homepage as envisioned in the design comp. Client: Cala Lane (designer) via Lavender Turtle Role: Lead developer on project Platform: Squarespace Skills Used: CSS, JavaScript VIEW PROJECT: https://www.twine.net/signin squarespace webdeveloper…
    uniE621 Custom Squarespace Website Development for Luxury Bridal Beauty Company
    I teamed up with another developer to bring the designer's vision to life. Using JavaScript, the header navigation was positioned beneath the homepage image and with some CSS magic, we styled every text variation as per the design specs to create a cohesive website that's a spot-on match to what the designer dreamed up. Client: Cala Lane (designer) via Lavender Turtle Role: Part of development team (Home & About Page) Platform: Squarespace Skills Used: JavaScript, CSS Integrations: HoneyBook VIEW PROJECT: https://www.twine.net/signin webdeveloper squarespace…