aBOUT
Photographer / ARTIST / Creative Director / MENTOR
WELCOME TO MY SLIVER OF THE INTERNET
I'm Katie Monroe, a seasoned commercial, lifestyle, and brand photographer based in Sonoma, proudly serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area and destination locations
With over 17+ years of experience as a photographer, I've had the incredible opportunity to photograph businesses and entrepreneurs in various industries such as health, fitness, coaching, product, beauty, food, wine, hospitality, and the service-based industry.
Your online presence is more important than ever, and your brand imagery must differentiate your approach, process, or product from others in your industry immediately.
Photography is the first impression that your potential customers get of your brand. And, it’s your first opportunity to set yourself apart. Make it count! Consistent, beautiful, high-end brand photography creates brand trust, recognition, and perceived value.
My collaborative + holistic approach ensures we create brand imagery that converts across all channels, consistently. We will craft a visual narrative that gets you seen, discovered, and connected to the right audience.
Working together means building trust so you radiate confidence and feel empowered and at ease (during the pre-shoot planning AND in front of the camera). Working together means each touch point in your journey counts. I have an approach that will support you and guide you every step of the way!
Working together will result in a comprehensive collection of brand photography that will effortlessly build trust with your target audience, cultivate an immediate connection between your brand + ideal clients, set you apart from your competition (even in a saturated market and economic uncertainty), and lastly….. visually communicate your value. I believe that your brand imagery should support your marketing efforts in a thoughtful, dynamic, and evergreen way.
Building strong client relationships and maintaining open lines of communication are at the core of my work. Your experience will not only be fluid, but it will also be fun.

My Promise to You
HIGH-QUALITY WORK
Variety + Precision
PROMPT COMMUNICATION
A Positive, Empowering Experience
A STAND-OUT BRAND
I’m positive, energetic, and educated in branding, marketing, and strategy. After being a full-time photographer for almost 2 decades, I bring precision to my work.
I bring enthusiasm and earnestness to my clients and work environments.
It’s my top priority that your brand imagery supports all of your marketing efforts and that your experience is empowering and unforgettable.
When I'm not busy on-location shooting, I cherish spending quality time with my husband, 19-month-old baby boy, and my adorable 4-year-old daughter. They keep me going with an open heart through every phase of my life. Hosting epic dinner parties is my jam, and cooking is another creative outlet I love. Surrounding myself with nature, tackling creative projects, and soaking up moments with the people who mean the most to me.
You deserve to be seen & discovered.
Let's work together to capture what sets you apart from the rest.
Let’s collaborate on imagery that works for you, not against you.
FOUNDER, LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
Building strong client relationships and maintaining open lines of communication are at the core of my work…
Your experience will not only be fluid, but it will also be fun. I’m positive, energetic, and passionate. I bring enthusiasm and earnestness to my clients and my work environments. It’s my top priority that your brand imagery supports all of your marketing efforts and that your experience is empowering and unforgettable.
Major Institutions & Global Brands -
Coaches, Consultants, Business Experts, & Entrepreneurs -
Startups, Tech & Agencies -
Health, Wellness, Fitness, Beauty -
Food, Beverage & Hospitality -
Major Institutions & Global Brands - Coaches, Consultants, Business Experts, & Entrepreneurs - Startups, Tech & Agencies - Health, Wellness, Fitness, Beauty - Food, Beverage & Hospitality -
SET YOURSELF APART WITH HIGH-END COMMERCIAL, LIFESTYLE + BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY IN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
client list + publications
Coaches, Consultants, Business Experts, & Entrepreneurs
The Human Reach (ex-Meta)
Breckenridge Consulting (LinkedIn)
Burrell Kagin Law LLC
Jodi Riviera | LUMINLY coaching helps women lead with purpose
Hart Fractional CMO HR Consulting
Weronika Sobolak (Meta) | Executive & Leadership Coach
Denise Dempsey, CHT, MEd | Hypnotherapy and Integrative Coaching
The Brand Incubator | Kate Hughes
AJ Mizes | Coach + Author
Mallory Erickson Executive Consultant
Griff Jack Brand Agency + Fractional CMO
Jami Rodman | Author, Sexuality Educator, & consultant
Inner Resonance Hypnotherapy
Ignite Your Soul Brand
Mind By Design
Luminly
Sally McKillop Marketing
Meghan Stevenson Publishing
Brave Moon Podcasts
Finish Line Moments Consulting
Publications & Media
San Francisco Chronicle
Modern Luxury Magazine
San Francisco Magazine
7x7 Magazine
Sonoma Magazine
Eater SF
Rue Magazine
Dwell Magazine
Dance Magazine
Dance Teacher Magazine
Verité Published
The Essential Guide
Expertise
Major Institutions & Global Brands
UCSF Health
International Rescue Committee
National Endowment for The Humanities | Federal Agency
Doctor on Demand
Sephora Inc.
Strozzi Institute For Somatics
Microsoft | Katy Brown
Freed Ai
Coldwell Banker Real Estate
The de Young Open Exhibition
Compass Real Estate
Strava App
Spacious App
Startups, Tech & Agencies
Nikesh Aurora | CEO of Palo Alto Networks
Titus Investing
Freed Ai
Verity Sonoma
Venuelust
Distinct Locations
Home Studio List
Everscale Ad Agency
Vercel AI, Jen Shumann
Milestone Marketing Group
Heahter Henderson - Tech Recruiter, Speaker, Author
Architecture + Real Estate
Costa Brown Architecture
Compass Real Estate
MCS Construction
Trinity Properties
Haylen Real Estate
Aalto Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Real Estate
The Grubb Co Real Estate
Practitioners, Therapists & Consultants
Empower LEP: Licensed Educational Psychologists
Tamar Dover, Therapeutic Movement + Fitness Coach
Heather Curran | Bloom School of Branding
Cate Sanders, Holistic Wellness
Hannah Maschwitz Nutrition Consulting
Tiffany Myer, Functional Health Practitioner
Sam Garden, Certified Divorce Coach
My Freedom Grove
Meagan Holden, MD, AMFT
Nicole Schroeder, MD – UCSF Medical
Leslie Thorpe, Integrative Health Coach
Health, Wellness, Fitness, Beauty + Coaching
Redwood Empire Skin Care
Integrated Dermatology
Healdsburg Oral Surgery
Indigo Yoga Walnut Creek
Kristen Boehmer | Heal Your Gut
Core Power Yoga
Pure Barre
X Core Pilates
What About the Nurse
The Beauty Spot
Mission Aethlietics Cooling Wear
Average to Elite
Studio Flex Personal Training
Pilates V, Rise Lean
MPX Pilates Silicon Valley
Clear Club Mouth Guards
Omiana Cosmetics
Everviolet Breast Cancer Lingerie
Lash Co
Boujee Beauty Bar
Wise Bride Wellness
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma
El Dorado Kitchen, Sonoma
Clos Du Val Winery, Napa
Double R Ranch Wines, Napa
Park Avenue Catering | Sonoma/Napa
Bricouleur Winery, Sonoma
Great Spirits Baking Company
Sonoma Brothers Distillery
Guayaki Yerba Mate
Double Rainbow Ice Cream, SF
Absolute Extracts
The Empty Plate, Los Angeles
Sally Sanford Wines, Sonoma
Kara Chin | Food Photographer
Calibueno Cannibas + CBD
Creative Sector, Arts & Lifestyle + Non-Profits
Sarah Liz Lawson Interior Design
Alonzo King Ballet LINES
Farm Sanctuary | Non-Profit
Tipping Point Community | Non-Profit
Lea Stafford | Ethos West Collective
Acacia SF
Home Studio List
San Francisco Ballet
Hayes Ceramics
Bestowe Corporate Gifting
Plenty Flora
Heather Day Art
Tricia Rissman Fine Art
Boheme Events
Anywhere Outpost
Rapt Productions
Libra Studios
Storybook Village School
I’m all about…
MY CORE VALUES + WHAT I LIVE BY
01 EMPOWERMENT
02 BALANCE
03 STRATEGY + SYSTEMS
04 LIMITLESS POTENTIAL
05 COMMUNITY
06 MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELL-BEING
Meet your new Photographer, brand Strategist, creative director & hype-girl….Katie Monroe
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BRAND + MARKETING PHOTOGRAPHER
2008 marked the beginning of my long and beautiful journey as a photographer. Cheers to 17 years! Kreate Photography (my baby) expanded to the commercial/brand sector a few years later and I've had a skilled and talented team ever since.
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MAMA, WIFE + LOVER OF CONNECTION
I have a 4-year-old daughter + 1-year-old baby boy who motivate me every. single. day. Nothing has been more motivating in my career than motherhood. Family first, always.
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BUSINESS + BRAND STRATEGY COACH
After I finally cracked the code and discovered the right formulas for running and growing a photography business without perpetual burnout, I began mentoring. I started 1:1 and group mentorship in 2017.
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YOU'RE NEW MARKETING HYPE GIRL
Nothing brings me more JOY than supporting other creative entrepreneurs on their journey. I believe in community over competition, there is enough to go around! I lift others up and cannot wait to learn more about you!
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PROMPT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR PRE-SHOOT CONSULTATION THROUGH PRODUCTION & DELIVERY
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VARIETY, PRECISION + TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
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POSITIVE CLIENT EXPERIENCES ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR SUCCESS
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HIGH-QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHS THAT CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF YOUR BRAND + BUSINESS
WE PROMISE WHAT WE VALUE
OUR PROMISE TO YOU:
We welcome & celebrate ALL races, ALL religions, ALL countries of origin, ALL sexual orientations, & ALL genders expressions here
THE KREATE COLLECTIVE: COACHING + MENTORSHIP
I help photographers build successful + sustainable businesses that thrive
My programs are created for photographers who are seeking a roadmap to habits, systems + workflows that will fuel sustainable growth in their photography business. There is space in this community just for you and I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Our work Is Fueled By experience + Strategy
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