BEHIND THE LENS

E. E. Walker is a self-taught, multi-disciplinary artist born and raised in Eastern Iowa. She owns a creative studio, Cellar Door art & design, that offers a variety of freelance services. Her range of mediums include artificial and natural light photography, special effects makeup, graphic design, web design, and mixed media illustration. 

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As a volunteer, Walker has worked alongside several animal shelters including Last Hope Animal Rescue of Cedar Rapids, IA to photograph animals up for adoption (see Shelter Stories) in an effort to find them permanent homes. After her term on the boards of PFLAG Cedar Rapids and CR Pride, she continued as an event photographer of the annual pride festival. In 2020, Walker joined the board of Lavender Legal Center as a founding member and Chair until the end of her 4 year term. In 2023, Walker helped to launch Mediaverse Studios, a local film production company, where she works as a makeup artist, graphic designer, and BTS photographer. Last year, Walker accepted the opportunity of Executive Director at the Amana Arts Guild; a local nonprofit known for its diverse programing and activities that include a wide range of cultural experiences in all areas of the arts. At the beginning of 2026, she chose to step down from her position to pursue solely freelance work.

 

Walker's artistic projects span across multiple mediums, each infused with her personal experiences and commitment to social justice. She would like to use her platform to amplify the voices of resilience and advocacy. Her work is deeply rooted in women's and LGBTQ+ rights as she seeks to create a space where vulnerability leads to empowerment; encouraging others to speak out and share their stories.