Gretchen Gause Photography

05/10/2026

For the mothered, the motherless, those who are mothers and those who are not mothers but came from them, for the womb, our Mother Earth, the divine feminine, for Eve and her courageous biting of the apple so that we might have access to knowledge & Persephone’s quest to see the hurt and shame of the world so that we might heal, may this Mother’s Day offer peace.

02/17/2026

Website update!! I always love your thoughts!

Documenting weddings in Healdsburg, Napa and the greater wine country, including the San Francisco, Bay Area since 2009.

02/17/2026

Scanning through my insta app I stumbled through some of my older work that still skips my heart 💕

This season I have been awfully busy - I’ll tell you that! My website has been updated, I have a special weekend coming up, working to build a local non-profit (info to come), I got my real estate license this year (get married - then buy a house? ;), enjoying my deep dives into ai, my daughter lives across the country which means more NY for me, I have an incredibly talented senior in high school and am filling my life with beautiful friends, personal and professional jumps forward and finding myself once again, in this new era of my life.

Apparently run on sentences have picked up the pace in 2026 but I don’t mind :) I’m looking forward to the year, looking for the doors to walk through and feeling the onset of 50 in brand new ways. (Are we supposed to pretend everyone is 35 here?)

Anywho - big hugs to you all - the kind words, the little hearts, seeing your little profile pictures pop up, are all so sweet - don’t stop 💕

02/12/2026

Many of my days have been spent in the hallways, dining rooms and gardens of in Healdsburg. One of my very 1st jobs was as a busser there at 17 :) & over the last 20 years I’ve photographed many a couple on the beautiful grounds.

This year Breana & Peter were married in the , there at The Madrona, in a gorgeous display of authentic adoration and love for one another; truly an extraordinary experience.

Thank you both for including me in a day so beautiful, for sharing your vision and of course, trusting the process. I’m head over heels in love with your wedding day & the magic we created together, Breana & Peter. ✨ What a joy it has been to work with you. You’re such incredible humans.💕

Cheers to this new adventure!

Thank you to & for the beautiful introduction to my work & the kind, supportive sentiments shared with Breana & Peter. I appreciate you beyond words.

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02/11/2026

Ah! I was so happy to share the previous set of images last night that I failed to also share that the beautiful couple also enjoyed a write up in the ! It’s a beautifully written piece about these two, their beginnings & their incredible story of finding their loves.

Lovely little January bonus!

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01/30/2026

January 2026, The Madrona
Field House, Florals
Lauren Freemont, Planning
Painted Ladies Forever, HUMA

Breana Teubner and Peter McGuiness hit it off on their first date. She asked him to name a favorite autobiography. His answer impressed.

10/12/2025

Two words. THAT BOW 🤤

Thank you for sharing your wedding day with us, Katie & Chris!!

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06/04/2025

Kendall and John made getting to know their vendors a priority- this meant that nearly everyone there, us support folk too, felt ‘invited’ in a sense; a member of the celebration. It was so special. 🩷

I happen to also be community members with these two, in our little town, and over the course of the months since our first contact we’ve gotten together several times for drinks and deliciousness and beautiful conversations… always incredible conversations. I’m so happy to have these two as friends and & , I’m sure looking forward to some summer wine with you. I’m so happy that you chose me to be your photographer 💘

To the incredible team, 🥂 - you’re all incredible!! you are always incredible to work with!! 🩷

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