MEET KATIE.
Katie Lewellyn has established herself as one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most versatile and sought-after photographers. With 18 years of experience, an Emmy honorable mention, a photojournalism degree from San Francisco State University, and numerous industry accolades, Katie’s reputation is built on her exceptional skill and relentless passion for her craft. Her infectious enthusiasm and unmatched talent have made her the go-to photographer for musicians, venues, and companies across the region and beyond. Whether capturing intimate moments or large-scale events, Katie’s ability to connect deeply with her subjects adds a unique layer to her work, elevating her photography to an art form. In recent years, she has channeled her boundless energy into photographing local breweries, piercing shops, and the metal music scene, further diversifying her portfolio and expanding her influence within these creative industries.
Katie’s work as a brand photographer for Mare Island Brewery is one example of how she’s been able to bring her unique vision to the local craft beer scene, generating striking content for the company’s three locations throughout the North Bay. She has also expanded her reach to New York’s luxury piercing market, collaborating with Nine Moons Piercing to capture high-fashion portraits of the studio’s talented staff and clients. Her curated imagery has enhanced the brand's visual identity, capturing the essence of BVLA jewelry and warm, inviting atmosphere.
But it’s in the music industry where Katie truly stands apart. Her journey into music photography began in 2021 when she received a photo pass from Trevor Strnad to shoot The Black Dahlia Murder, one of her favorite death metal bands. That experience ignited a new passion, and since then, Katie has been traveling the concert circuit, immortalizing the raw energy of live performances for top-tier outlets like Heaviest Of Art, Scary Monsters Music Inc., Metal Injection, Another Planet Entertainment and Goldenvoice. Her photography not only documents these moments but amplifies them, creating dynamic, powerful images and video content that resonate with both fans and artists alike.
For bands, venues, or brands looking to elevate their visual identity, Katie Lewellyn is the photographer who can take your project to the next level with images that don’t just speak — they roar.
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“I had the pleasure of advising Xpress magazine in Fall 2015 and working with some great student editors, including Katie who served as photo editor.
She was the best photo editor that the magazine has had in the 15 years I've been a professor at San Francisco State. She worked very hard to develop improved communication between photographers and writers, something that has been an ongoing issue in all the time I've been there.
The results were great photos that really drew in readers and helped tell the story. Congrats Katie on such good work.”
Venise Wagner
Associate Professor of Journalism, San Francisco State University