Black-and-white double-exposure portrait of a couple embracing on a sandy beach, blended with a coastal cottage, ocean waves, and cloudy sky.
Black-and-white wedding photo of a bride in a lace gown holding white roses while a person adjusts her dress.
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documentary wedding photography & senior portraits

minneapolis, Minnesota, midwest & destination weddings

Polaroid Photo of Gretchen Hunt, Documentary Wedding Photographer in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hi, I'm Gretchen!

Minnesota-based wedding and senior photographer

My passion for weddings began long before I ever picked up a camera. From a young age, I was immersed in the world of weddings through my mom, who was one of the area’s top wedding planners. Her passion for creating beautiful, meaningful celebrations was unmatched, and being surrounded by that left a lasting impression on me. When I knew I was meant to be in the creative world in high school and started photography, the wedding industry felt like where I was always meant to be.

As I have grown as a photographer and as a person, I continuously strive to create images that reflect the beauty in the simplest moments that make life so special. Capturing moments that are often fleeting, but showcase the time and place we are in is an art that I will never take for granted. It is my joy and honor to do that for each and every person that I serve here at Gretchen Hunt photo. I cannot wait to connect with you and document your story!

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Capturing your real romance and your heartfelt memories 

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When looking at your wedding photos, you deserve for them to feel authentic and genuine to the two of you and the love you have created together. You deserve to feel them in a way that brings you right back to this moment, this day that you both cherish so fondly. I strive to never lose focus on the reason friends and family are united, and how precious these memories being documented are. I focus on capturing your personalities, the details, the ambiance, and the perfectly imperfect to help bring you right back to this day.

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Authentic senior portraits for a season worth remembering

Senior portrait against hydrangea plants in Minneapolis, Minnesota

I believe that Senior photos should be a whole experience. I strive to build a real connection with each senior I photograph so that all nerves can subside, allowing me to capture your genuine and authentic self! My hope is that every senior feels like they know me personally, and can let their personality shine when we are together.

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Senior Portrait in wildflower field in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Love Notes

  • “I had so many guests get in touch with me afterwards with nothing but amazing things to say about her work.”

    Gretchen has a bubbly personality that made us feel extremely special and well cared for throughout the entire process. There is so much that goes into wedding photography and Gretchen is on every detail from the prep to the timeline to the day of to the gallery delivery and everything in between! I had so many guests get in touch with me afterwards with nothing but amazing things to say about her work and how she was that day. She gave me sneak peeks so unexpectedly fast I was crying in the car reliving all the moments so soon after the day. I felt like anyone who wasn’t at our wedding would know exactly how the day went and feel the same emotions we felt by looking through our final gallery.

    — Kendra and Danny

  • “The wedding day flew by, but seeing her photos let us relive every special moment.”

    Our friends and family raved about Gretchen after our wedding and said she did an amazing job and was so much fun to interact with. The wedding day flew by, but seeing her photos let us relive every special moment. Her attention to detail is truly impressive, and every photo reflects this. Our wedding photos are something we will cherish for the rest of our lives. I could not recommend Gretchen enough! A few words that I would describe her are- hardworking, talented, bubbly, supportive, and the best cheerleader. We are so so grateful she captured our big day!

    — Caela and Tony

  • “She didn’t just take photos—she brought our memories to life in the most stunning way.”

    Gretchen was absolutely amazing as our wedding photographer! She has such a remarkable vision and an eye for capturing the essence of each special moment. It was so easy to trust her, and she made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the day. She didn’t just take photos—she brought our memories to life in the most stunning way. Every shot reflects her talent and dedication. We could not recommend Gretchen and her services more highly; she truly made our wedding day unforgettable.

    — Abby and Jacob

LET’S CAPTURE YOUR LOVE STORY

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