Success | Twin Cities Business Headshots

A few weeks back Graddy Photography made it down to Bridal Accents Couture in Burnsville to cover owner Michelle's business headshots for an upcoming publication.  We are so happy for Bridal Accents Couture for all their continued success in the wedding industry and we consider them great friends.  We look forward to hopefully seeing some of these shots in the magazines.  Have a super successful year and see you soon!  Thanks for choosing Graddy Photography as your Minneapolis editorial photographer.

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!

Walleye | Twin Cities Food Photographer

Three hour drive for a picture of what?……ohh Tater Tot Hot dish, I guess we’ll be there ha!  Yes it’s true Graddy Photography drove to our new adopted home of Nisswa to do a piece for an upcoming publication…..fingers crossed it gets some good press!  Aside from photographing a few food menu items, our primary focus was  a Minnesota favorite, the Tater Tot Hot dish.  By the looks of this hot dish it could only come from Grand View Lodge.  Grand View Lodge time and time again continues to raise the bar of eccentric homestyle cooking “northwoods style”.  What a treat this was!  Seriously, if you are a foodie and want a culinary adventure you have to take a trip to Grand View Lodge and try their numerous dining facilities.  Thanks once again Grand View Lodge, you have once again exceeded our expectations and we’re sure you will do so for many who will soon visit!

Outlaws | Twin Cities Editorial Photographer

Here's the Outlaws!  The kids program at Tanque Verde Ranch is top notch and all the kids have the time of their lives all riding together.  Way to go guys, you are all so awesome!  Thanks to Tanque Verde Ranch and Grand View Lodge once again for choosing Graddy Photography as your resort photographer!

Lime | Arizona Resort Photography

Last week Graddy Photography covered some commercial food photography for Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, Arizona.  This was our second time down there this year and it was a ton of fun!  Believe it or not it was actually spring somewhere!  The weather was in the mid 80's with a slight desert breeze.....absolutely perfect!  Graddy Photography has been covering commercial and editorial photography for Grand View Lodge in Minnesota and Tanque Verde Ranch in Arizona for a year now.....can't believe how fast a year goes by.  Thanks once again Grand View Lodge for everything and thanks for choosing Graddy Photography!

Mesquite | Scottsdale Resort Photographer

Here's some great food photography from a recent shoot that Graddy Photography did down at Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, Arizona.  It's always fun working with food and matching them with the local sights, colors, and textures.  Graddy Photography specializes in commercial and editorial photography and is based out of the Minneapolis metro area.  If you are looking to revamp your dinner menu or just create a hot new look altogether be sure to check our availability.  We typically take on 6 destinations travels per year as to provide our clients with a hands on experience with impeccable personal customer service.  Graddy Photography is sneaking up on our ninth year and business and continues to raise the bar amongst professionals and peers alike.  Thanks so much Tanque Verde Ranch for choosing Graddy Photography as your destination resort photographer.

Sprung | Colorado Commercial Photographer

This past week Graddy Photography made it down to Tucson, Arizona to Tanque Verde Ranch.  Tanque Verde Ranch is located right in Suguaro National Park right in the mountains.  We had an amazing time capturing all that makes the resort so special particularly the desert in bloom.  If you have never seen the desert in bloom, it's certainly a bucket list item!  Graddy Photography covers most of the commercial photography that you will soon see being implemented at the Arizona resort in their emails, newsletters, literature, and website.  Thanks so much to all the amazing staff that made this shoot such a success.  A personal thanks to my friend Chip and the Grand View Lodge marketing department for making this possible.  We look forward to many great years of continued success and friendship...cheers!

Chimney | Arizona Commercial Photographer

This past week Graddy Photography headed down to Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, Arizona.  What a nice two day break from the ugly Minnesota weather.  The weather was sunny and 82 degrees with a nice gentle spring breeze.  It was insanely beautiful seeing the Saguaro National Park in bloom......so many colors and fragrances!  This was our second time to Tanque Verde Ranch and will be a trip that we will always remember.  Our primary focus on this trip was to capture some of the accommodations as well as the food being served by the amazing chefs at Tanque Verde Ranch.  Thanks so much once again Tanque Verde Ranch and Grand View Lodge for choosing Graddy Photography as your advertising photographer once again.  We look forward to the next adventure!

Cheesecake | Minnetonka Food Photographer

This past week Graddy Photography was invited to Carlson Towers to photograph their food menu.  What a great selection of appetizers, meals, and desserts.  We of course had to sample a few....and the winner in our books was the wrapped asparagus.  Thanks so much Dawn and Kirsten for including Graddy Photography.....it was a blast as always.  Cannot wait to see the food photography in print!

Rolls | Twin Cities Food Photographer

Here's a few shots of some of the amazing items on the dinner menu at Cru which is located in the Gull Lake Center of Grand View Lodge.  Cru Restaurant and Wine Bar features a vast cellar of over 2,000 bottles of worldly wines and offers over 20 wines by the glass. Cru’s unique fare uses local and regional flavors, prepared by the talented Chef de Cuisine Paul Fitzpatrick. At Cru, rich decor creates an intimate and relaxing atmosphere, providing the perfect dining experience for a romantic dinner or a casual get-together with friends.  We absolutely love the food here and they are doing things right!  Pictured below is the Wild Acres Duck Breast as well as the Orecchiette which is housemade italian sausage with swiss chard, white wine, & parmesan.....need we say more.  Thanks once agin for choosing Graddy Photography for your commercial photography needs.  See you all again soon!

Retreat | Northern Minnesota Winter Resort

This past week Graddy Photography made it up to the Brainerd area of lakes for a photo shoot at Grand View Lodge.  The weather was perfect, in the 20's and no wind.  The night before there was a fresh snow which froze right to the trees making it perfect for photos.  We covered snowmobiling, romantic sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, and other winter activities.  Hopefully next time we will be able to do the dog-sledding.  Well, it was an amazing experience as usual and we look forward to the next time we're there.

Slide | Minnesota Resort Photography

Who doesn't love a little snow tubing and snowboarding?  Graddy Photography made it over to Ski Gull on Gull Lake in Nisswa, Minnesota to cover some of the activities they have to offer.  Next time you make your way up to Grand View Lodge make sure to check out Ski Gull for a great time!

Sleigh | Grand View Lodge Winter Photos

This past week Graddy Photography set out to catch some winter activities at the spectacular Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota.  Nisswa is located in the Brainerd area of lakes in central Minnesota.  Graddy Photography was very excited at the opportunity to provide our photography services to Grand View Lodge once again.  This was such an awesome experience shooting the sleigh ride.  This excursion couldn't have worked out more perfectly.  With rainy weather in the Twin Cities, we hurried up north to catch the last remnants of winter.  To our surprise, about 15 miles south of Brainerd, the rain had turned into snow which stuck directly to all the branches making it perfect for photos.  Grand View Lodge and Cru Restaurant (located at Grand View) have joined together to bring you this one of a kind winter experience!

Tailgate | Minneapolis Editorial Photographer

This past week Graddy Photography covered the tailgate party for Blattner Energy at the Hilton in Minneapolis.  This is actually my second time shooting for Blattner Energy.  Thanks much to Event Lab Minneapolis for choosing Graddy Photography once again and we look forward to a lot of great events in 2013!

Leather | Minneapolis Executive Photographer

This past week Graddy Photography covered Minnesota Lawyer's Top Attorney's of 2012 at the Capital Grille in downtown Minneapolis.  We have been very involved with the editorial photography for Finance & Commerce and love working with them.  We look forward to next week when we finish with the rest of the executive portraits.  Thanks to Capital Grille as well for being such great hosts!  Graddy Photography specializes in commercial and editorial photography.  They have been in business 8 years and continue to portray photographic excellence with everything they do.

Throwback | Minneapolis Event Photographer

This past Friday Graddy Photography covered an event for Carval.  It was their annual Christmas party and this year it took place at The W in Minneapolis.  The party was themed around the year 1987.  Katie from Event Lab said she bought most of the memorabilia on Ebay and said she lost a lot of bids.  Never knew how one could be so devastated after losing a bid on a picture of Billy Idol....ha!  Thanks Event Lab - Minneapolis, see you all again in the coming year!

Prickly | Minnesota Editorial Photographer

Here's the final installment of photos of Tanque Verde Ranch.  Thanks so much for having Graddy Photography down to your amazing ranch.  We will hopefully be back for some more Prickly Pear & Hellfire Margarita's!

Saguaro | Arizona Commercial Photographer

This past week was spent down at the amazing Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, Arizona.  Graddy Photography was asked to cover all their commercial photography which we gladly obliged.  What a cool experience this was, to be riding on horseback at sunset from one ridge line to the next to get some of these unreal shots.  I am very pround of the editorial shots we got of the lead archers and guests with their horses.  Thanks so much once again Grand View Lodge, Tanque Verde Ranch, & Cote Family Companies for placing your trust in Graddy Photography.

Cactus | Arizona Editorial Photographer

Here are some more amazing pictures captured this past week at Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, Arizona by Graddy Photography.  A lot of horseback riding, some food shots, and even some mountain biking.....enjoy!  Graddy Photography is a commercial & editorial photography studio available for travel.  To request a quote feel free to call or email Graddy Photography at graddyphotography@yahoo.com

Desert | Arizona Resort Photographer

This past week was an unbelievable trip down to Tucson, Arizona to cover a commercial shoot for Tanque Verde Ranch.  Thanks so much for allowing us the privilege to document your amazing establishment.  We are so thankful to work with the Cote Family and the amazing marketing team.  A personal thanks to Frank (marketing director) for placing your trust in Graddy Photography, we are forever thankful.  Secondly, it was great to meet so many great staff at Tanque Verde Ranch, you guys made us feel right at home from the get go.  We look forward to teaming up again in the future to bring you amazing visual photography and one-to-one service that you will only find with us here at Graddy Photography.  We look forward to a long standing relationship and can't wait to see "ya'll" again!