Katie@GreenEarthPhotography.com | 303-588-7446

Meet Your Photographer

Hi I’m Katie Warnke (pronounced VARN-kuh), and I’m thrilled that you’re here!

I specialize in professional headshots and portraits for savvy business people, actors, families and high school seniors in Denver, Colorado, my hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin and Sacramento, California, too! Sometimes people think of headshots as a painful, 3-minute process and you’re done. Headshots like all genres of photography, take finesse. Yes, it’s possible to get a good headshot in the first few minutes, but why not stick around a few more and see how it goes? I also photograph business portraits. These could be showing current and potential clients all aspects of who you are, what you do and where you do it. It gives people a better sense of who they’ll be working with. They’ll feel like they know you when they come to do business with you. These sessions combine my headshot and portrait skills with my photojournalism background. I really enjoy them. See images of those on my Instagram. I also photograph family portraits and high school senior portraits. We discuss your session in advance to figure out how you feel in photographs, who you’d like to be photographed with, if there are certain images you have in mind and design your session to make sure it is just what you’re looking for and maybe even more than you ever dreamed of.

When I moved to Denver in June of 2009, from Boca Raton, Florida, my sister flew in from France, to drive across the country with me. The year before she asked for a date so she could plan her schedule. Without giving it much thought, I said, June! You know, mid year, nice weather. Turns out that’s the most popular time of year to move, of course. So moving trucks and all things move are priced at a premium. When we pulled into our destination, our cousin’s place in Highlands Ranch, my odometer said 2222.22!!! My favorite number many times over. This was a sign. I knew I was in the exact right place for me at this time in my life.

I restarted my photography business here. One of my first jobs was photographing a series of headshots. Word got out and I was asked to do about 20 more for Denver’s Small Business Development Center. I realized there was a market for headshots to publish on websites, LinkedIn, annual reports, speaking engagements, resumes and social media. I began photographing more and more headshots until it became my niche.

I’ve since expanded to include portraits as well. We can start with your headshots and portraits and then add in your family or significant other. We’ll design the right session for you. We can photograph both in my studio and venture out into the wilds (outdoors or other spaces) to find just the right spot for you and what you have in mind.

My studio is located in the RiNo Arts District, or I can come to you, your office, your family’s favorite park in Colorado, Wisconsin, Sacramento or wherever you are.

Please contact me or click on the Book Your Session button and I’ll call you. I’m looking forward to discussing what you have in mind for your upcoming session and together we’ll create just what you’re looking for. ❤️

Katie@GreenEarthPhotography.com | 303-588-7446

More about me . . .

I love to hike with my dog, Rosie. I rediscovered cross-country skiing and hope to enjoy that more in the winter. When it’s not cold out, you’ll find me in the garden most weekends. I love yoga. I love to dance - it’s a happy way to exercise, and hang with friends.

I received my Bachelors of Science in Visual Communication (photojournalism) from Ohio University in 1995. My first job out of college was at the News-Press in Fort Myers, Florida. Before that I interned at my home town newspaper, the Milwaukee Journal in Wisconsin. It was so cool to be back home as a professional photographer putting my new skills to work. My first internship was at the Chronicle-Telegram in Elyria, Ohio. That’s where I cut my teeth as a staff photographer photographing sports, spot news, features, portraits, headshots! Throughout my career, I have photographed historical moments; presidential campaigns; the 1999 Broncos win at Super Bowl XXXIII for USA Today; the World’s Fair in Lisbon, Portugal; wildfires from a helicopter; jet ski races from above on a parasail; private moments of celebration, loss and mourning. I am thankful for each of these experiences and for the awards and honors I have received along the way.

I was the 2020-2022 president of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) Colorado chapter. Before that I was the Events Chair from 2018-2020. ASMP’s core mission is to advocate, educate and provide community for image makers, to promote thriving careers and a strong sense of professional ethics. As president, I lived by these values and fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment for all photographers, meaning every race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, ability and religion. If you’re a photographer and would like more information about ASMP, go to the national website here. There are some 38 chapters, so you can find community on a local level. As a business owner I also foster a welcoming environment for all, meaning every race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, ability and religion. My home studio is filled with love and respect for all living beings.

If you really made it this far, thank you for your interest! There will be a quiz at our photo session. =)