Lauren & Shaun // Chalk Hill Winery Healdsburg

Gretchen Gause, what can I say about this marvelous individual? I can tell you that she is someone who makes you feel incredibly comfortable and natural, even if you are awkward with photos like me. I can tell you that she truly cares about each one of her clients and puts her heart and soul into capturing the sweet moments that you will look back on and cherish forever. I can tell you that she is one of the MOST creative and artistic people I've ever met - who continuously produces artwork after artwork regardless of the occasion or setting. I can tell you that if you are looking for a basic photographer this really isn't the photographer for you. If you are looking for someone who has a unique eye and great ability to capture layers of depth and beauty though the lens - you have come to the right place!

Hiring Gretchen as our engagement and wedding photographer was by far one of the best decisions we ever made. Your wedding day really does pass by, in the blink of an eye. I am so truly grateful that every time we look at our wedding photos we are able to relive the magic and beauty throughout the day. And when I say "relive" I mean it! Gretchen doesn't just capture the moment but also the feelings, the love, the atmosphere, the complexity, and the magic.

If it was possible to leave more than 5 stars I would! 2020 was such a painful year for so many people. For us, it was the year we had to postpone our wedding and push out till 2021. Then we found out we were having a baby! Then the wedding was back on! We had to make so many adjustments around this. As if that wasn't enough, we also moved to a different city. There were so many changes that happened over the course of the past two years. Having Gretchen through out this time has been a life saver. She has been so supportive and understanding through out the process and worked with us each step of the way, reducing our stress and keeping our spirits high. Gretchen, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!