Blossom | Best Minneapolis Event Photographer

This past April was Grand View Lodge's second annual Distilled Craft Spirits & Artisan Meats weekend.  Last years first annual Distilled event was a major success and subsequently was awarded for Best Marketing Event by ILEA Minneapolis at the Star Awards.  So this award-winning weekend kicks off with the Friday evening welcome dinner featuring a special guest speaker as well as a featured distiller pouring coordinating drinks to match the five course dinner.  Saturday kicks off with demonstrations and classes then break for lunch while the bartender challenge is going on.  Then onto a few afternoon classes which lead right into the Grand Tasting.  This is an excellent opportunity to sample different spirits from many different vendors and also ask questions and brush shoulders with many of the owners of all these fabulous in-state vendors.  We would like to thank Grand View Lodge for placing their trust in Graddy Photography as their Minnesota resort photographer, always a blast!

Forward | Round Barn Farm Wedding Photographer

This past week Graddy Photography made our way down to the Round Barn Farm in Red Wing, Minnesota.  It has been a few years since we were last here but now they are under new ownership and looking to expand on their operation.  It serves as a bed & breakfast in the rolling bluffs of Red Wing and Lake Pepin, an absolutely beautiful setting for a wedding or for a weekend away!  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minnesota resort photographer.....wishing you guys all the best!

Soar | Colorado Resort Photographer

Here's the final installment of photos from Graddy Photography's recent trip to Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, Arizona.  Of course this trip wasn't complete without a mexican fiesta dinner with a live mariachi band.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography once again as your editorial photographer.  We will see ya'll again soon!

Brilliant | Grand View Lodge Resort Photos

We had a great time once again at the one and only Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota.  Grand View Lodge once again had us back to cover some more of their commercial photography of the resort.  I hope your as happy with these as we are, they turned out amazing!  Thankfully the weather and skies couldn't be much better.  This is the third time this year we have been asked to shoot commercial photography for Grand View Lodge.  We look forward to our next adventure with you guys.  Thanks once again Frank for placing your trust in Graddy Photography.

Fireworks | Grand View Lodge Wedding Photos

This past Saturday was an eventful day to say the least.  Graddy Photography was up bright and early and ready to go to shoot Jennifer & Cris's wedding at the amazing Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota right next to Brainerd.  Grand View Lodge is one our favorite places to shoot weddings.  As a matter of fact we will be shooting four weddings up there next year as of now.  Jennifer & Cris planned their wedding perfectly with a little help from the accomplished Nicole Sellers of Mother of the Bride event planning.  It always nice working with such a consummate professional who keeps everything on time and is always relaxed and calm.  The couple wrapped up with dinner by inviting their guests down to the beach for a little surprise......a fireworks show!  Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans, we are so thankful.  Also thanks to Nicki & Sarah, friends of mine from high school who referred their cousin Jennifer to us.

Twilight | Madden's Resort Wedding Photos

This past Saturday Graddy Photography covered Nicci & Marc's wedding at Madden's Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota.  What a perfect setting for a wedding!  The couple and wedding party were an absolute blast to work with.  The day was pretty warm for a September wedding.  The weather was 85 and sunny and not a cloud in the sky.  It stayed like that all weekend!  Just hope it stays that way in the coming weeks.......  We will be back in the Brainerd area the middle of the month to cover Jennifer & Cris's wedding.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography and we wish you guys the very best!  Thanks Madden's Resort for the hospitality as well.

Watersports | Twin Cities Commercial Photographer

Well another tough day on the job for Graddy Photography!  The weather was an amazing 81 degrees and bright blue skies and also perfect glass for water-skiing.  We had an amazing time shooting and hope we got what your looking for.

Beach | Minnesota Editorial Photographer

WOW!  What an amazing weekend we spent at the one and only Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota.  Truly an unforgettable trip with a little business and pleasure mixed in!  Graddy Photography has long been guests of Grand View Lodge and have shot a wedding or two there with many more upcoming this year and next.  We were personally invited back once again to photograph some key products of Grand View Lodge.  We were last up in April to cover all of the Glacial Waters Spa photography as well as The Grand Dining Room and CRU stock photography.  What an honor seriously.....especially with the prestige and beauty that only Grand View Lodge offers.  We are so thankful to work with such amazing staff and leadership starting with Frank who is the Marketing Director for Grand View Lodge.  Frank, you're an absolute genius at what you do, no denying and we thank you for your friendship and placing your trust in us.  A huge thanks as well to the wonderful staff, you know who you are....especially Melissa & Colette.  Whenever you guys are around fun always shows up right after!  We look forward to seeing you all again in the future......Cheers!!!

Northwoods | Brainerd Wedding Photography

Last Saturday Graddy Photography covered Stacy & Reed's wedding in Little Falls, Minnesota.  Believe it or not this isn't our only wedding in Little Falls this summer (April's wedding in August).  Also, we have a few weddings this year in the Brainerd Area at resorts such as Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake in Nisswa and Madden's Resort in Brainerd.  If you are interested in booking your north woods destination wedding be sure to check with Graddy Photography for availability for we only reserve a few dates each year.  Reed & Stacy's wedding actually took place in Staples with the reception to follow at the Falls Ballroom in Little Falls.  Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans.  We had a great time.  Enjoy your honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic!

Cru | Twin Cities Product Photographer

This past week Graddy Photography was invited up to Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota to cover all the commercial photography for Glacial Waters Spa at Grand View Lodge along with Cru at Grand View Lodge.  Cru is a French wine term meaning great growth and is used to refer to an area of incredible harvest. As Grand View Lodge's newest dining venue, the restaurant features worldly wines and small plates with local and regional flavors. At Cru, rich decor creates an intimate atmosphere, providing the perfect dining experience for a romantic dinner or special get-together with friends.  I personally had a chance to try all the dishes and WOW!.....top notch.  The expert cooks do an extraordinary job in cooking and presenting the one-of-a-kind plates.  You can't not try the Pasta Carbonara and the Grilled Lamb Sliders, both are bursting with flavor and texture.  Be sure to check out some of the newer menu items being added this year at Cru.  I am proud to say we had the opportunity to shoot the stock photography for all theses outstanding cuisines.  Graddy Photography specializes in wedding photojournalism and commercial/editorial photography.  Graddy Photography is located in Minneapolis and travels all over the state and abroad to cover events and weddings.