Hi, I am Gretchen Edwards.
I am a photographer in Northern Virginia and I want to thank you taking the time to visit my website!
Just a little about me....I am a mom (to three very active children), a physician assistant, a self taught photographer, a coffee lover, a sports fanatic, a runner, and a visual story teller.
I would love the opportunity to tell your story, and freeze your memories in time. I consider myself a lifestyle and documentary style photographer, meaning your photo session will be less posed and more natural; organic and with natural light. Real connections, real smiles or tears (we know how kids can be-lol).
I offer different types of family sessions; a session at your house capturing a typical weekend, at park while you all play, on hike preserving your adventures.
If you’re ready to book or need more information please contact me!
Testimonials
“As someone nervous about having my picture taken, having our photos done with Gretchen was a wonderful, calming experience. We were very much at ease with her during the shoot, which allowed our personalities to come out and be expressed in her lovely photos. She arrived with shots in mind and was open to capturing moments that were meaningful to us. She was a pleasure to work with, and I can't wait to work with her again in the future!”
—Anne & David
“Gretchen did our family photos and 1 year cake smash during such a difficult time. She was so incredibly understanding to our comfort level and drove well out of her way to take our photos in our back yard. Our kids took to her quickly as she was super causal and conversational. She went above and beyond when I asked her to take graduation pictures of my daughter at the last minute. Thank you for special memories for me family during this time.””
—Burris Family
“I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical”
—Trent Parke