minnesota based - available worldwide
hi darling.
I'm gretchen swenson.
aka, Bygretch photo.
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capturing all that god created, with energy you'd find in a college bar.
hi! I'm Gretchen.
a Minnesota girlie that hates the cold (ya ironic isn't it)
my style? disco-fueled sass mixed with prayer-deep vibes (Jesus chats always welcome). I direct with heart, frame the chaotic dance moves, and catch every quiet truth in the in-betweens.
all crafted to showcase YOU (gallery-wall worthy, but make it "omg stop did we ACTUALLY look like that!?"
what I create is yours. always. no gatekeeping here.
favorite movie category?
marvel or war/crime. I love fbi, police, mystery, action and multiverse. I actually hate horror movies though...
I'm obsessed with
JEsus, vintage/retro thrifting, crafts, tattoos, diet coke with lime, anddddd the vikings
dogs or cats?
dogs! I have 2 :) a belgian malinois and german shepherd. i wouldn't RECOMMEND for a first time dog owner lol
coffee or tea?
depends on the season, currently it's a blueberry, pecan latte from dunkin. but i do drink tea daily
Favorite Food
maybe sushi? idk I'm a wanna-be foodie with a whole food mentatlity. so NOTHING is off limits. except peas.
One of my dreams is
to visit augusta national. My middle name is named after that course, so one could say my love for golf stems from that :)
okay cool enough about me. now, more about us.
yes us. you and me. Take a look at what this whole process looks like.
STEP 01
inquire
After you take a peek through my website and/or social media to see what I offer, fill out my inquiry form or shoot me a DM on instagram! I'll be sure to follow up within a day or two.
STEP 02
Call or meet up
Once I receive your inquiry, I will follow up and we'll schedule a call (or meet up for coffee/happy hour!!) This is just a fun conversation to chat more details, answer any questions you may have, and really just get to know each other and your story.
STEP 03
CONTRACT AND DEPOSIT
If all sounds great when we chat, I'll send over a contract to lock in your date and you'll submit an initial deposit. It's official!! We're gonna be besties!!!
STEP 04
session details
Depending on what kind of session you book with me we will either schedule an engagement session (for weddings) or we'll dive right into prep to get the most out of your session with me.
and that's a wrap!
As soon as I get home, your files are backed up immediately. From there you'll receive your full gallery within 2-3 weeks. Maybe sooner, let's be real I have no work-life balance.
so now you know more about me than my husband.
okay maybe that's a stretch. LOL. send me a message, let's chat.