Capturing life's precious moments, one portrait at a time.
At Gretchen Adams Photography, we specialize in creating custom, heirloom-quality portraits that are designed specifically with your home in mind. Our cottage studio, located near Concord, California, has been named "Best Portrait Photographer" by Diablo Magazine multiple times, and we are proud to offer our clients the highest level of service and quality.
Our Story
Gretchen Adams has been creating custom portraiture for clients all around the San Francisco Bay Area since 1999. We are known for providing the very highest level of service and quality, making the process of obtaining heirloom quality portraits an easy and enjoyable experience. Our goal is to create artwork that will be cherished for a lifetime.
The Custom Experience
Every portrait we create is a special commission made specifically with our client's family and home in mind. We design our artwork to reflect family connections, personalities, style, and to enhance the home in which it will hang. Our custom experience includes:
- Portrait design: We work closely with our clients to create a concept that reflects their family's unique style and personalities.
- Wardrobe assistance: We offer personalized wardrobe assistance to ensure that our clients look their absolute best in their portraits.
- Interior space planning: We take into consideration the interior design of our client's home to create a portrait that complements their space.
- Custom framing: We assist our clients in selecting the perfect frame to complete their beautiful portrait.
Our Services
We specialize in custom portraiture of the people and pets you love, designed specifically with your home in mind. Our services include:
- Family portraits on location
- Family portraits at home
- High school and college senior portraits
- Business headshots
- Pet portraits
What Sets Us Apart
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of service and quality. We take the time to get to know our clients, understand their vision, and work closely with them to create a portrait that exceeds their expectations. Our goal is to create artwork that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Overview of Gretchen's Photography Services
Gretchen's photography services have received overwhelmingly positive reviews from her clients. The reviews highlight her exceptional talent, professionalism, and ability to capture beautiful, classic, and joyful moments.
Praise for Gretchen's Photography Style
Clients have praised Gretchen's photography style, describing it as classic, timeless, and not overdone or showy. She has a talent for presenting families in a genuine way, capturing precious moments, and creating beautiful, high-quality images.
Professionalism and Personality
Gretchen's professionalism, artistic eye, and ability to make her clients feel comfortable have been consistently praised. Clients appreciate her attention to detail, mastery of lighting, and ability to work efficiently.
Flexibility and Versatility
Gretchen has worked with clients of all ages, from newborns to adults, and has taken photos for various occasions, including family portraits, senior portraits, headshots, maternity shots, and more. Her flexibility and versatility have been praised by clients who appreciate her ability to adapt to their needs.
High-Quality Results
Clients have been thrilled with the high-quality results Gretchen has delivered, often exceeding their expectations. Many have praised her attention to detail, talented eye, and ability to capture beautiful, natural-looking photos.
