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Katherin Wermke es una fotógrafa alemana de reconocimiento internacional con más de 25 años de experiencia profesional, especializada en fotografía comercial, corporativa y de retrato. Formada en el Institut d’Estudis Fotogràfics de Catalunya y con estudios avanzados en fotografía de moda en Nueva York, trabaja entre Barcelona, Berlín y Nueva York para clientes prestigiosos como Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC, Deutsche Bank, Nestlé y Wall Street Journal Europe. Más allá de su trabajo comercial, Katherin se dedica a la fotografía documental con ONG, imparte cursos avanzados de fotografía en IEFC y ELISAVA, y es cofundadora de Photo Utopia en Barcelona. Comprometida con la narración visual, captura emoción y detalle en cada proyecto mientras apoya a fotógrafos emergentes y explora nuevas perspectivas alrededor del mundo.
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Katherin Wermke is an internationally recognized German photographer with over 25 years of professional experience, specializing in commercial, corporate, and portrait photography. Trained at the Institut d’Estudis Fotogràfics de Catalunya and furthering her expertise in fashion photography in New York, she works across Barcelona, Berlin, and New York for prestigious clients including Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC, Deutsche Bank, Nestlé, and Wall Street Journal Europe. Beyond her commercial work, Katherin is deeply involved in documentary photography with NGOs, teaches advanced photography courses at IEFC and ELISAVA, and co-founded Photo Utopia in Barcelona. With a strong commitment to visual storytelling, she captures emotion and detail in every project while supporting emerging photographers and exploring new perspectives across the globe.

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camera

Canon EOS R

lens

Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 | Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 | Canon 50mm f/1.4 | Canon 85mm f/1.8 | Canon 16-35mm f/2.8


Portrait

Event

Real Estate

Product

Team & Office

Fashion

Travel

Commercial

Industrial

Kinder

More about Katherin W....

What do you love about your job?

Why I Love My Job as a Photographer
Photography has been my world for more than 25 years, taking me across continents and into the heart of countless cultures. From bustling city streets to remote villages, I’ve had the privilege of working in diverse countries, each with its own rhythm, colors, and stories.

What I love most is the people—their expressions, gestures, and moments that speak volumes without a single word. My camera allows me to be both present and invisible, to witness and preserve emotions as they unfold naturally. Every click is more than an image; it’s a fragment of history, a truth frozen in time.

I thrive on the unpredictability of my work. One day I might be photographing a traditional festival in South America, the next documenting a quiet, intimate scene in Europe. These experiences keep me curious, humble, and constantly inspired.

Photography, for me, is not just a profession—it’s a way of seeing, of connecting, of honoring life’s fleeting beauty. To stand in the middle of a moment and know that I’ve captured it forever is a privilege I never take for granted.

What types of shoots have you done and how did you make them special?

As a commercial photographer, my work spans a wide range of shoots — from portraits and events to industrial projects, product campaigns and interior projects. I work both on location and in my own Barcelona based studio, adapting my approach to each environment. I embrace every assignment as a fresh challenge, an opportunity to explore new perspectives, enrich my skills, and grow creatively. What makes each shoot special is the way I seek out its unique character — finding the light, mood, and details that bring the subject to life and tell its story in the most authentic way possible.

Awards, honors, and recognitions received

3 Black & White Spider Awards honorable mentions in the categories People and Children of the World

And as a documentary filmmaker we got awarded this year with the documentary ´Following in the Footsteps of my Ancestors´ Best Woman Filmmaker at the Stockholm City Film Festival.

A fun fact about this photographer

At 19, I brought energy and joy to audiences as part of a tourist animation team at a hotel in Fuerteventura, in the Canary Islands. Not long after, I stepped in front of the camera, hosting a German television program — an experience that taught me how to connect with people, think on my feet, and embrace the unexpected.

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