I’m Katie — a 20-something, coffee & carb-obsessed senior and lifestyle photographer based in Madison, Wisconsin. Photography started as a fun creative outlet that helped me stay busy and pay for college, and little did I know it would grow into my full-time career. My journey began after high school when I photographed my first class of seniors, juggling shoots between classes, internships, and late-night editing sessions.
Five years later, after graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2019, I went full time. It’s the hardest yet most fulfilling job I’ve ever had, and as a self-taught photographer, I’m always inspired to keep learning and growing — for myself and my clients. I can’t wait to meet you!
Your joyful friend and life cheerleader
about katie
we specialize in
Serving clients through a joyful, confidence-led photography experience.
Serving Madison, Wisconsin
More than Just Photos
Photographs are quite literally a moment captured in time. Years and years to come, these pictures often hold so much more meaning than ever expected and will be held by generations to come. I never realized how valuable a photograph could be until I lost my dad to cancer when I was 13. The ability to look back on these photos and let memories trickle into my mind, fills mine and my family's hearts with joy. Who knew that physical printed photos could bring someone so much comfort. As a professional photographer now, my goal with every client I work with is to capture authentic, genuine moments, so that for years to come through life's up's and down's they can reflect on their photos and feel joy they felt in that moment.
Photography is so much more than just pretty photos. I truly embrace capturing my clients exactly as they are, their everyday beauty and authentic personalities. I always encourage my clients to be present and embrace the moments we have while taking photos. Embrace the beautiful chaos! Capturing present moments are the most memorable ones in my opinion. A nice family photo with everyone looking at the camera is always great, but the photos with the kids laughing and making funny faces, is life's reality, and captures exactly who they are!
Time flies by, so there is no time to waste. Embrace the chaos, take the photo, get in the photo and print your photos.
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While most of the time I feel like I am constantly behind the camera or computer, there is a lot more to me than just being a photographer! During my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my high school sweetheart turned Husband, Lucas. I love traveling, baking and cooking, growing fresh flowers and cheese curds at the farmers market, trying new restaurants and attending Badger football games!
On a weekend off you can find me grabbing my go to latte at the local coffee shop, catching up on my favorite shows and daydreaming about our future house or our next big trip as I scroll through Pinterest!
In my Free Time
Favorite Things
here are just a few of my...
My go-to coffee order
Iced Vanilla Latte w/ Oat Milk
favorite places to shop
Abercrombie & Target
FARMERS' MARKET FIND
Fresh Flowers
Adult drink
Wine Please!
FAVE AFTER SESSION MEAL
Chipotle
Favorite season
Fall
A Look Back at the Past Decade...
I took my first photography class and loved it! Which led me to get my first digital camera, from Costco! lol. That summer I spent my free time photographing everything! Nature, my friends, my little sister, anything & everything!
2012
I upgraded to my first DSLR & prime lens! I graduated High School, started a Business Facebook Page and started booking High School Seniors (AH)! That fall I started college and continued to grow my business in between classes, college jobs and during summer break!
2014
I graduated from college, was working full time at Target and wasn't finding a job that aligned with me and my goals. This is when I realized that I could & wanted to run my photography business full time! I started taking some photography business courses and started to prepare to go full time!
2019
2014
Katie Ann Photography was officially born, in the beginning of a pandemic - ha. What a crazy time. I pushed through and we had another year of wonderful clients. I started to think more critically about where I wanted my business to grow and what the future looked like!
2020
And here we are today! I have officially photographed 400+ High School Seniors since starting just after I finished my senior year! KAP continues to grow and add new team members, and I couldn't be more grateful that this is my career!
2026
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