Terry Gydesen Photography

Terry Gydesen is a freelance photographer based in Minneapolis.  Her passion for documenting political campaigns started in 1988 when she was hired by Jesse Jackson to document his Presidential campaign.   With the support of various grants and fellowships, Terry has documented political campaigns both locally and nationally for the last 20 years.  Terry’s book Twelve Years and Thirteen Days, Remembering Paul and Sheila Wellstone, documents a political journey that is a timeless testament to one of Minnesota’s most compelling political activists.

Besides, politics, Terry has worked on a variety of projects including moving stories of refugees of the civil war in El Salvador, women and children living in a homeless shelter in Minneapolis, women in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, and gay, lesbian, transgender community and their struggle for equal rights.

Prince hired Terry in 1993 to document his New Power Generation Tour in Europe which resulted in the book, Prince presents the sacrifice of Victor.  She was one of twelve photographers commissioned by the Minnesota History Center to document life in Minnesota at the turn of the 21st century.  Her “Snowbirds” project followed Minnesota’s retired seniors during their winter life in Flordia and Arizona.

Most recently, Target corporation commissioned Terry for their story telling campaign, showing how Target’s contributions make a difference in communities across the country.   Her work has also been published in various publications including the New York  Times, Newsweek, and the Washington Post.   Terry is a three time recipient of the McKnight Photography fellowship.  She has also received grants from the Minnesota State Arts board, the Jerome Foundation, and the NEA.  For further information contact Terry through her website or email her at terrygydesen@earthlink.net.