Walter Novak Photographer and Photo Editor

1. Walter Novak
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Phone: 917.612.2097
Website: www.walternovak.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/walter/novak
PHOTOGRAPHER AND PHOTO EDITOR
Award-winning, internationally acclaimed photographer blending artistry and technology
to create impact for any occasion. 35 years of professional experience. Actualizes value
for clients by combining talent with efficiency and state-of-the-art photographic
equipment and software tools.
HIGHLIGHTS
 Permanent exhibition of 40 works on display, Sono Music Centrum, Brno, Czech
Republic
 13 First Place Awards from Ohio Excellence in Journalism
 4 solo photography exhibitions; most visited exhibition in Brno, Czech Republic
 14 years as staff photographer for periodic publications
 International clients including newspapers, magazines, motion picture studios,
and broadcast television
NOTABLE SELECTED CLIENTS
The New York Times, Der Spiegel, The Boston Globe, Cleveland Magazine, Ohio
Magazine, Revolver, Sunday Mirror, The Telegraph, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros.,
Mollie Makes the UK, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Prague Post, Cleveland Plain
Dealer, and Discovery ID TV.
SOFTWARE
Adobe Photoshop CS 6 and Lightroom 5
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER Cleveland, Ohio
2014- Present
Cleveland Magazine
 More than 30 assignments with multiple covers

2. Praise for Walter Novak’s work at Cleveland Magazine:
“Walter is a strong, consistent, creative photographer who always sees a subject with a fresh eye.” - Erick
Trickey
Oberlin College
 Variety of artists, venues, landscapes, reunions, student gatherings, interviews with
famous musicians and professors, and more
PHOTOGRAPHER AND PHOTO EDITOR Prague, Czech Republic
2009-2014
The Prague Post
The Prague Post was an English-speaking newspaper in Prague.
 Outdoor Dining Guide, circulation about 10,000 copies
 Luxury Hotel Guide, circulation about 10,000 copies
 Weekly paper with circulation of 6,000-7,000 papers
 Managing photographer overseeing other photographers, website, interns, and
translating between Czech and English
 Acted as liaison with photo banks, Reuters, and other agencies
Praise for Walter Novak’s work at The Prague Post:
“… a perfect news photographer, and a photographer with universal talent. He is dependable and well-
equipped professional, devoted to his job.” – Pavel Kritz
PHOTOGRAPHER AND PHOTO EDITOR Cleveland, Ohio
1998-2007
Cleveland Scene Magazine
Cleveland Scene is a weekly local culture and events publication
 Won more journalism awards than any other staff member between 1998-2007
 Supported 16 writers, the Art Department, and Sales
 Collaborated with the Art Director and Editor-in-Chief to create compelling covers
Praise for Walter Novak’s work at Cleveland Scene:
“Whether he was capturing the details of a restaurant dish, the power of a rock concert, or the nuances of
a human interest story, Walter's sensitive and revealing photography was always an essential part of
Scene's weekly coverage. He repeatedly proved himself a true pro, with impressive drive, endless
creativity, and a commitment to completing assignments by deadline that complemented his photographic
artistry.” - Elaine T. Cicora
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
“He’s Back 2”
July- indefinitely, 2015
Bop Stop Music Club

3. Cozy exhibition featuring more than 40 premier pieces
“He’s Back”
January-March, 2015
Space: ROCK, Cleveland, Ohio
Exhibition celebrating the return of Walter Novak to Cleveland, featuring some of his most
famous works.
“The Legend of Rock and Roll by Walter Novak”
April-May 2007
Galerie Hadivadlo, Brno, Czech Republic
Largest rock and roll show in the Czech Republic, featuring 150 photographs of more than a
dozen artists
“Hello Cleveland”
August-November 2004
Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, OH
Rock and roll photography exhibition featuring more than 150 photographs
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
Sono Music Centrum, Brno, Czech Republic
Work displayed under glass on the stairs, 40 premier works, and more decorating the interior,
incorporated into the façade of the building
PUBLICITY
“The Sound of Applauds”
National Public Radio (NPR)
Dee Perry at The Idea Center
February 19, 2015
NPR featured Walter Novak as a radio show guest to a national audience
AWARDS
Ohio Excellence in Journalism
1st
Place Awards
General Feature Photo: 2000
Photojournalism: 2001-2003; 2005; 2008
Pictorial: 2000
Portrait: 2005; 2006
Studio Photography: 2005-2007
Tablesetting: 2001
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Brno

4. Brno, Czech Republic
Photography
1975-1979