Other than saying "I Do", choosing Gretchen to be our photographer was the best decision I made on our wedding day.
— Kate, BRIDE
WHAT TO EXPECT
THE ART OF EASE
My hope is that you feel fully in your wedding day - present, comfortable, and cared for. I’ll guide you gently into beautiful light and soft connection, keep a watchful eye on important moments as they unfold and document the day with an artful, timeless sensibility.
Unhurried. Grounded. Fully present.
Less timeline stress, more celebration.
Gentle guidance, with an eye for light and flow.
Winecountry Weddings
SONOMA & NAPA COUNTIES
Sonoma and Napa are home for me, and I still don’t get over the light here. Coastal air rolling through the vineyards, foggy mornings, warm summer nights under the oaks, and dinner under bistro lights, it’s pure magic. If you’re traveling in, I’m happy to share thoughtful, local recommendations, from your dream engagement location to creating your perfect vendor team.
Wherever You Gather
Destination & Domestic
If you have a destination wedding being planned for a magical spot on the globe outside of Northern California please reach out. My work has given me so many opportunities to visit new parts of the world and I'd love to document your day, or your weekend, with those you love most. Travel fees vary.
We are absolutely over the moon in love with our images. We'll cherish them forever.
— Brian, Groom
KIND WORDS
Thank you from the very bottom of our hearts, Gretchen.
Your infectious joy and incredible care made the entire shoot such a wonderful experience. You made these moments happen in the best way possible, and we love you so much for it! —Brian & Nick
01/05
"Not only are our photos absolute perfection- I truly cannot stop looking at them, but Gretchen is the most wonderful human."
My husband and I are forever grateful to have such special images to relive our day through.
—Allison & Zander
02/05
Gretchen is a bright gem in the dizzying world of choosing wedding vendors.
We have nothing but accolades for this genius! She has a way of making you forget that you're being photographed and instead it feels like you're hanging out with a friend. —Christine & Emmett
03/05
We will cherish these precious photos forever.
To say that her talents blew us away is an understatement. She effortlessly captured the big moments, intimate ones with our friends and family, and all the fine, aesthetic details in-between. —Ferdalyn & Bernard
04/05
Gretchen, we know you hear this quite often but what you shared with us was truly special.
You captured every emotion, each subtle pause of joy, and endless amounts of love; You made us look like mafia bosses in one picture and Romeo and Juliet in another! The world needs more Gretchen’s.
— Philippa & Matthew
05/05
Frequently asked questions
1. BOUNDARIES & INCLUSIVITY
My commitment to championing inclusivity, respect, and equality is unwavering. I am dedicated to creating an environment that upholds these core values in my business and in the world. Therefore, I want to make explicitly clear that I do not work with organizations or individuals who are members of any hate group or whose values align with them.
2. Have you shot at my venue? Do you need to do a walkthrough with us?
Walkthroughs beforehand are usually unnecessary. If you have a particular set of circumstances that require beforehand knowledge and would like to book a walkthrough we can work together to do so. Walkthroughs begin at $500.
3. Do you have travel fees?
Travel fees depend on where I’m traveling to. Within the vicinity of Sonoma, Napa, Marin &, Alameda, San Francisco & South Mendocino Counties there are no travel fees. I'm happy to create a custom quote based on your travel request.
4. I know you focus on true moments but can you talk about formals?
I’m more than happy to follow a list of formals. I totally understand that having a deliberately shot photo of you and your grandmother matters. I ask that you create your shot list of family formals before the wedding so that you can let those folks know when to be where and I can cross those images off as we shoot them.