Authentic & immersive cinematic content for heritage brands.
INTERNATIONAL WINE & WHISKEY PHOTOGRAPHER
GRETCHEN
REESE
GRETCHEN REESE
brand photography & storytelling
YOU DESERVE IMMERSIVE, CAPTIVATING CONTENT FOR YOUR BRAND.
let me help you create it.
You want content that captures the real essence of your brand.
The kind that make people want to reach through the screen and grab a glass, or join in the moment from wherever they are in the world. That feeling is what I take pride in helping you create in every single image. But that's not even close to covering it all...
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YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
MEET GRETCHEN
I'm a cinematic wine, whiskey & editorial photographer who loves telling stories through the lens.
I love capturing real, lived-in and immersive imagery for heritage wine & whiskey brands. When it comes to creating content, consider me your go-to gal for capturing the cinematic, unscripted moments that grab attention and create connection.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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SCENES.
BEHIND THE
From the blog...
If there's one thing you need to know about me, it's this: I'm OBSESSED with the small details & cinematic storytelling. I love sharing my favorite grab & go tips, all the gear and even the littlest things that help me get the job done. Really, this isn't your average photography blog.
If there's one thing you need to know about me, it's this: I'm OBSESSED with the small details & cinematic storytelling. I love sharing my favorite grab & go tips, all the gear and even the littlest things that help me get the job done. Really, this isn't your average photography blog.
Your brand isn’t just a moment—it’s a journey, a collection of experiences, and a story that evolves with every chapter. My work is designed for brands that want to go beyond snapshots and storytelling, diving deep into the essence of who they are, where they’ve been, and where they’re going next.
Your brand isn't just seen.
It's felt.
A gal on the go:
LIFE IN ITALY
LIFE IN ITALY
A Romantic Birthday at Marchesi Antinori
LIFESTYLE
How to Create an Italian Aperitivo at Home
WINE
My Top 5 Rosé Wines for 2025
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I'm a Minnesota gal with a European heart. And although I'll always feel at home amongst the pines in Northern Minnesota, life has brought me to Puglia to start putting down roots near sunshine and sea. I'm not into gatekeeping around here; so if you're into learning more about the hidden gems in the Apulian countryside, wanting to find the PERFECT red wine or you just want the travel hacks that come with the territory, this is your spot.
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I love sharing random stories mixed with an educational twist, unsolicited wine & whiskey opinions, and a few other odds & ends too. Get on the list to be first to hear all about it!
ps. I don't sell or distribute your info. that's not cool.
@gretchen_reese
Life can take you anywhere. Even places you never expected. From Minnesota to Puglia and back again, travelling the world with a wine glass in hand - this is where you'll get the stories of my life behind the lens.
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