Business Details
27 Years
experience
Award-Winning Custom Portrait Photography in Concord, CA
Since 1999, Gretchen Adams Photography has been dedicated to creating custom portraiture that celebrates the unique stories of families, pets, and individuals across the San Francisco Bay Area. Our cottage studio near Concord combines artistic vision with technical excellence, earning recognition as 'Best Portrait Photographer' by Diablo Magazine six times and 'Best Portrait Studio' by Parent's Press. We specialize in heirloom-quality portraits designed to harmonize with your home's aesthetic, ensuring each session is both enjoyable and stress-free.Our process begins with a personalized design consultation to understand your style, whether you prefer formal architecture, natural landscapes, or urban settings. With over two decades of experience, we prioritize client comfort and satisfaction, making every portrait a timeless piece of art that reflects your life's most cherished moments. Our commitment to excellence has fostered lasting relationships with clients who return year after year, trusting us to document their evolving stories with authenticity and care.
Services
Family Portraits On Location
Family Portraits At Home
Pet Portraits
Graduating Seniors
Business Headshots
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in custom portraiture since 1999.
- Our personalized design consultations ensure portraits match your home's aesthetic.
- Award-winning recognition from Diablo Magazine and Parent's Press for excellence.
- We specialize in making portrait sessions comfortable and stress-free for all ages.
- Heirloom-quality artwork designed to become family heirlooms for generations.
What people say
Brought joy and happiness
Amazing work
True artist
Stress-free process
Timeless portraiture
Services
Family Portraits On Location
Custom family portraits captured in natural or urban outdoor settings. Designed to reflect your family's personality and style through professional lighting and composition. Ideal for creating dynamic, storytelling images that showcase your relationships in meaningful environments.
Family Portraits At Home
Intimate portraits created in your personal living space. Focuses on natural interactions and cherished belongings to document your family's story authentically. Perfect for capturing everyday moments with artistic refinement and emotional depth.
Pet Portraits
Professional portraits celebrating your beloved pets. Utilizes specialized techniques to capture animals' unique personalities and expressions. Creates gallery-quality images that honor the special bond between pets and their families through timeless compositions.
Business Headshots
Corporate headshots designed to enhance professional branding. Includes wardrobe consultation and strategic location selection to create polished, confident images. Focuses on capturing authentic professionalism while maintaining artistic quality for business profiles and marketing materials.
Graduating Seniors
Custom portraits celebrating graduation milestones. Combines traditional and contemporary elements to reflect individual personalities. Designed to create lasting memories through artistic compositions that highlight achievements and personal style in meaningful locations.
People
Gretchen Adams
Owner & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 24 years of experience creating heirloom portraits. Recognized six times by Diablo Magazine for excellence in portraiture. Specializes in capturing authentic moments with artistic vision and technical precision.
Questions
What types of portraits do you specialize in?
We specialize in family portraits (on location and at home), pet portraits, graduating senior portraits, and professional business headshots.
How do you ensure portraits match our home decor?
Our personalized design consultation discusses your style preferences and home aesthetic to create portraits that complement your space.
Are your sessions suitable for children and pets?
Yes! We specialize in making sessions comfortable for all ages and animals, with experience handling fussy babies to grumpy teenagers.
What awards have you received?
We've been named 'Best Portrait Photographer' by Diablo Magazine six times and 'Best Portrait Studio' by Parent's Press.
Do you offer location flexibility?
Yes! Sessions occur in diverse settings from vineyards to urban areas based on your preferred aesthetic.
