Gretchen Kelley Photography

I’ve been acting professionally now for nearly 20 years. The headshots I’ve just had taken with Gretchen are by far the best I’ve ever had. The 15 minute free consultation before the session was invaluable, and went far longer than 15 minutes! Gretchen is a true professional and now a friend. You will not be disappointed, I promise! More...

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Gretchen helped us take the most fabulous headshots for my 9 year old daughter who had just signed with a new agent. She allowed us to use multiple outfits and we had so many great pics to choose from it was mind boggling! She has a great eye.

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Gretchen Kelley is not only an amazing photographer who captures every shot elegantly, but she is an amazing person! She made me feel so comfortable when I took pictures with her for my head shots. I got a lot of attention with her photos! If you are an actor, artist, anyone should use Gretchen Kelley photographer! You won't be disappointed! More...

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Gretchen knows her artistry well, and can easily translate her client's needs/desires into the product and vision they are hoping to capture. Her eye is sharp and collaborative! Most importantly, her aesthetic promotes artistic freedom and expression! More...

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I’ve worked with a lot of great photographers in Chicago. Gretchen was genuinely interested in understanding my personality and captured that on film. I haven’t seen the end product yet but I saw the previews on the camera and they were terrific. More...

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What a great experience shooting with Gretchen. Her honesty and guidance put me at ease immediately and am extremely happy with the results. The positive feedback on the two shots I choose is exactly what I was hoping for. Great working with you Gretchen. More...

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First time getting professional photos. Gretchen made the experience easy and fun. I like that her photos have a more natural look. Really happy with the results.

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Gretchen is wonderful! A fantastic photographer and a lovely human. I've tried several headshot photographers but I felt the most comfortable with Gretchen and that is definitely reflected in my shots. I would highly recommend her!

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Gretchen was so great! Very reasonably priced as far as headshot photographers go, and I was so happy with how they came out. She did a great job listening and discussing what I was looking for, and made me feel very comfortable during the shoot. More...

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Gretchen is a fantastic photographer. I got my headshots done with Gretchen and she made the process super straightforward and easy. She's really pleasant to work with and my I've gotten so many compliments on the head shot already! I cannot recommend Gretchen enough - I'm really happy with the whole experience! More...

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I had a great experience working with Gretchen! She helped work with me through all the steps, and she had a great turn around for the proofs. I would recommend her for first head shots and touch ups! More...

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Go with Gretchen! She made the scary process of getting headshots done effortless and fun. She’s very easy going and I was able to relax and focus on the camera and not my nerves. She went above and beyond, fixing my hair anytime it fell out of place and giving gentle direction to create a range of shots from serious to smiling. My edits came back quickly and they are professional and natural looking. So glad I had the opportunity to work with her. More...

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Gretchen created fantastic corporate headshots for our new website and we can't recommend her enough! Gretchen came to our office and made us all feel relaxed during the shoot and was so friendly and easy to work with from our very first meeting. The photos look beautiful and she really captured the personality of everyone on our team. More...

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It had been ten years since I had headshots done...my friend and makeup/hair guru had her headshots done by Gretchen and they were AMAZING! ! I contacted Gretchen and she worked around my schedule and it really was "lightning in a bottle"....the photo shoot was seamless-I felt super comfortable and free to ask for what I needed!! The shots turned out amazing-I had so many to choose from!! I'm so grateful to Gretchen for her remarkable work!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Gretchen!! Thank you again for making me feel beautiful and capturing me!!! More...

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Headshots can be a young actor's nightmare but Gretchen made this experience a breeze. She made me feel like I had a friend behind the camera and gave the perfect amount of direction. Not only am I satisfied with the final product but I had a hard time deciding from the proofs because they were so versatile!! Thank you, Gretchen! More...

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Gretchen did promo photos for our band, and we couldn't love her more. She suggested locations and outfits, was super-flexible, and made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She got proofs to us at lightning speed and we got tons of great shots. Also, you will love hanging out with her. Thank you Gretchen!!! More...

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Gretchen is amazing! Her direction brings out the best images and I felt totally relaxed throughout the shoot. She knows exactly what you need based on your acting goals (commercial, theatre, film etc). You can trust you'll come away with the best! More...

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I had a truly amazing experience with Gretchen Kelley Photography. The session I booked was relaxed and casual, and provided some professional quality head-shots. I am very happy with the results and I highly recommend her for anyone looking for some fantastic photography. More...

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Gretchen is absolutely fabulous! I highly recommend her work to anyone! Gretchen is so accommodating and kind. I have had several headshot sessions with her, and I had a blast each time!

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Gretchen was awesome to work with. She took the time to understand the types of images I needed and even took charge rearranging my space to capture the perfect shot. I was very happy with my final photos and will definitely use Gretchen Kelley again. More...

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I was very lucky to have a flash session with Gretchen, she has a very positive energy and knows exactly how to take the right picture. She makes you feel very comfortable and really pays attention to detail. She really listens to you and, as the session progresses, she makes sure she is getting different shots to show you and get some feedback until you get THE ONE. Having your headshot taken can be very stressful, you have to find the right person to guide you and make you feel at ease, and the right person is Gretchen; she makes it feel super easy and effortless! It was a beautiful collaboration. I would definitely recommend her and go back to her in the future. More...

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I could not be happier with Gretchen, the session, and the final result! So many excellent shots to choose from. I actually selected six looks which I know will serve me well in all the days ahead. Every bit of feedback has been Wow! Who took these? They're terrific! Thanks Gretchen!!! More...

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Gretchen Kelley was amazing! She was warm and welcoming, and very knowledgeable about what she was doing. She was able to give me great direction during the shoot, and I was really happy with the results. I would absolutely work with her again in the future! More...

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She gave me such great shots in a very small amount of time! Amazing!

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Very professional and personable. Gretchen's did a great job in pulling out looks and giving me the space to explore. Thank you.

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Gretchen cultivated a warm & welcoming environment, trying to set me up for success. We talked before the shoot about how she approaches the goal from the photographers side and what I, as an actor, would be bringing to the table. Proofs came fast and I was very happy with my final selections! Two thumbs up! More...

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Always impressed by Gretchen's work and professionalism.

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Gretchen is professional, kind, creative, and provides a comfortable and exciting environment to shoot in. Top notch babayyy!

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Gretchen is a hoot and a gem. Her photography is stunning, capturing the true essence of her subjects. LOVE HER.

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Gretchen's photography can be classic or quirky, whichever suits the tone of the shoot. Her work is artistic and interesting. And SHE is one in a million. Our whole family loves her! More...

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Flat out best photographer I have ever worked with. She came to our home in the suburbs for an extra $25 (well worth it, IMO) and was very friendly and easy to talk to. The resulting photos from our session, however, were beyond great - I have received countless compliments on these photos from friends. She does great things with color in the photos and brings out the best in the people and settings. Highly recommend! More...

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Gretchen photographed our family recently and did a fantastic job. She captured some great candid and posed moments. She has a knack for framing shots beautifully too! She met us at a location of our choice, which was so much more relaxed than a formal studio, and she was great with kids! Overall we were very pleased with her work and the photos. Thanks! More...

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