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Gretje Ferguson      (Carol MacGregor photo)

About Gretje

For years I have loved using my camera as a translator for my world view, which seems to be a combination of optimism, drama and humor. As a portrait photographer, I collaborate with my clients to create a special moment that reflects the reality of who they are. Whether I am photographing a baby or child, a family, a business headshot or a headshot for a performer or author, my goal is to capture the inner life and spark that emanates from the people in front of my lens.

I have always been drawn to people who live their lives with a profound appreciation for each moment. My special projects reflect this. In photographing people confronting cancer, my goal is to show how those affected by this devastating disease may actually see their lives emotionally enriched as they find new resources they never knew they had. My photographs of gay dads and their kids show the wonderful dynamic existing in alternative families.

One of my favorite types of photography is the Relationship Portrait, which explores the interaction between people who care about each other. Both the lighting and backdrop are extremely simple, which helps to focus on the emotion. I learned this approach from a workshop with photo guru Tim Walden, who is an inspiration to photographers all over the world.

Call me with any kind of portrait idea that you have, and we will explore the possibilities!

More about Gretje

Gretje's passion for people, the Arts and the human condition has fueled her photographic journey for more than 25 years. She has photographed hundreds of Canadian and U.S. artists and business executives, has been published in more than 50 international magazines, and has shown her work in one-woman exhibitions across Canada and the Eastern United States.

Gretje is the photographer for the "Wall of Hope" at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, and for the "Portraits of Inspiration" wall at the Lahey Clinic Sophia Gordon Cancer Center. These photographs highlight the strength and optimism shared by many people undergoing cancer treatment. Her project "Gay Dads and their Kids" shows the warmth and commitment of alternative families.

She has documented galas that included Stevie Wonder, Elton John and the King and Queen of Sweden, and photographed productions of Law & Order, award-winning films Intermezzo and Palookaville, plus hundreds of symphony and theatrical performances. Her portraits of prominent cinematographers have appeared in international full-page color ads for Kodak motion picture film. She was the only media photographer permitted to document the making of the United Nations 50th Anniversary portrait of 186 diplomats.
 
She has two grown children and lives with her husband in Dedham, where she runs a portrait studio.

Education

Publications (partial list)

Exhibitions

Subjects (partial list)

Peter Wolf, Aaron Copland, Little Joe Cook, Harry Belafonte, Jose Ferrer, David Maysles, James Ingram, Jerry Orbach, Itzhak Perlman, Frederick Wiseman, Jose Greco, Van Cliburn, and Lily Tomlin.