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GRETCHEN REESE

HEY THERE, I'm Gretchen.

Photographer

Italian Wine Lover

MINNESOTA Native

Personal Branding Nerd

Devoted Cat Lady

It's hard to pull everything together in a short & sweet little list, but hey - that's a good thing right?

I was the gal that spent a decade in the corporate world before deciding to pursue travel writing and photography full time. I love the small details of cinematic photos, and how that first sip of a crisp rosé tastes on the first day of summer. But the best part is getting to do it all with my big orange tabby cat by my side and the folks I love all around me. Want to know me better?


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FREE GUIDE

HOW TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOS ON YOUR PHONE

Snag my best tips for taking better photos from your phone and give your pals some serious Instagram envy.

A gal on the go:

LIFE IN ITALY

LIFE IN ITALY

A Romantic Birthday at Marchesi Antinori

FOOD & WINE

How to Create an Italian Aperitivo at Home

FASHION

What I'm Wearing for an Italian Summer

READ THE REST FILED UNDER: "LIFE IN ITALY" →

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.

IF YOU'RE HERE FOR THE ITALY STUFF, TRY THESE:

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FAVORITE THINGS

There's essentials, and then there's CAN'T LIVE WITHOUTS. From closet heroes to business tools - these are mine. 

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Honeybook quite literally is my do everything tool. In fact, I'd be lost without it. From invoicing to contracts, scheduling to proposals - it's a one-stop shop. BONUS: it also integrates with Quickbooks to make money easy.

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Got the Instagram blues? Grab two of my favorite editing presets for FREE to create the cinematic look and cohesive grid that'll make you swoon.

BRANDING

Are TONIC Templates Worth the Money?

BRANDING

How to Create a Travel Blog That People WANT to Read

MARKETING

30 Blog Ideas for When You Don't Know What to Write

READ THE REST FILED UNDER: BRANDING →

SCENES.

BEHIND THE 

How I get it all done:

If there's one thing you need to know about me, it's this: I'm OBSESSED with story marketing and personal branding. In my opinion, it's the best handshake you'll ever have.

TO GET MY BRANDING TIPS, TRY THESE:

If there's one thing you need to know about me, it's this: I'm OBSESSED with story marketing and personal branding. In my opinion, it's the best handshake you'll ever have.

TO GET MY BRANDING TIPS, TRY THESE:

GRETCHEN x NOMa branding co.

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 @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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