specializing in

BEAUTY

With guided wardrobe selection and professional hair and makeup you will love the whole experience and the portraits that we capture together.

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HEADSHOTS & BRANDING

Start to build that know, like, and trust factor with your clients before you ever meet them with amazing branding images that showcase your personality.

BOUDOIR

Boudoir photography is about more than just capturing images; it’s about fostering self-love, body positivity, and embracing your inner goddess.

FAMILIES & COUPLES

Capture your family now, time goes by so quickly and little ones grow up in an instant.

LIFE BEGINS AT 40 PROJECT

The purpose of the project is to encourage women to celebrate themselves, break the stigma around aging, and build confidence.

SENIORS

What an exciting time in your life! Let’s capture it with a session custom tailored to you and your interests.

What can you Expect?

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You are going to love your photographic experience!

From our initial style consultation, photography session, falling in love at first sight with your portraits, selecting the ones you will treasure for a lifetime, all the way through to the delivery of your portraits and the installation of your wall art.

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This is going to be an unforgettable experience!

products

I offer many options from matted prints, folio boxes, and heirloom albums to wall art and painted portraits. I am happy to help you pick out the perfect pieces.

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its about how I made you feel

Gemma was an absolute pleasure to work with! From the beginning of the process, to the consult and the day of my session, Gemma was in contact and communicated along way. The day of my session was amazing…from hair and makeup to the super fun environment, Gemma made me feel comfortable and we had so much fun! Gemma has an amazing eye for making every shot compliment you. We were able to meet a few days later to review and choose my prints and wall art. All my pieces were delivered to me less than two months later. I am so grateful for the memories that Gemma captured of my mom and I and my husband and I. I would highly recommend Gemma Schaefer Photography.

MICHELE

The session was so self-affirming. Gemma helped me pick out outfits from my closet, and made suggestions that I would not have thought of. She found the LBD in my closet, encouraged me to pose in that, and that ended up being my favorite portrait!
My portraits are me—meaning that what is portrayed— the personality and features—reflect me, not a dressed-up stranger.
Gemma installed my portrait in my dining room, and I feel sassy when I look at it.
Thank you, Gemma! You make me notice and appreciate my beauty!
One more thing: the quality of her work is exceptional. This is a cut above. Her product is extraordinary.
I highly recommend booking a session with Gemma.

KATHY

Gemma is a true professional. She is precise and thorough in every detail of her work from beginning to end, beginning with communication to installation. Her true talent lies in her ability to take beautiful photos while helping her subjects to be comfortable and have fun with the process! We also appreciate that she gives generously back to our local community. We highly recommend Gemma for anyone wanting individual or family photos that are keepsakes of a lifetime.

BRENDA