South | Albert Lea Wedding Photographer

This past Friday Graddy Photography covered April & Ryan's wedding at Wedgewood Cove in Albert Lea, Minnesota.  Right from the start I was met with a warm welcome from April and her bridesmaids which was very nice.  The outdoor ceremony was simply beautiful.  The day was planned and perfected by that of Nicole of b.inspired events out of the Twin Cities.  Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans.  You guys were just awesome to work with and I wish you guys nothing but the best!

Reel Luv | Brainerd Wedding Photographer

Last Saturday Graddy Photography covered April & Joe's wedding in Little Falls, Minnesota.  It was a perfectly cool day to shoot and the couple was in high spirits.  We had a great time working with the couple and their families.  We can't thank you enough for choosing Graddy Photography as your wedding photographer.  Graddy Photography covers weddings in the Twin Cities area and is available for select destination weddings each year.

Smirk | Lakeville Newborn Photographer

This past week has been a lot of fun especially this session with baby Hadley!  She's so beautiful and we are glad to have finally met her.  We are super thrilled to be working with Ryan and Emily once again, thanks guys!  They will be going with one of our Milestones packages so we will be getting to know Hadley and watch her grow.  We are very happy for you both and know that you will make just amazing parents.  Thanks once again for choosing Graddy Photography!

Goofs | Maple Grove Family Photographer

This past week  The Gytri family made it into Graddy Photography for their family pictures.  They were a referral from our friend Amanda who's wedding we did a couple years ago.  She was also referred by the Dreier Family who has their family photos done every late August.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography and we hope to see you again in the future!

Cheeks | Northfield Family Photographer

Last week Emersyn made it into Graddy Photography for her one year pictures.  It is amazing how fast time flies, seems like just a few months ago we were doing her newborn photos.  Emersyn always does great at her sessions and today was no different.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography.  We hope you had a great experience!

Ella & Jon | Prior Lake Family Portraits

Yesterday Ella and Jon made it into Graddy Photography for their six month session.  We haven't seen them since their newborn session.  We had a great time and got some great smiles.  Thanks so much for coming in and we'll see you in six months!

Poruwa | Twin Cities Wedding Photojournalist

Gretchen & Asitha were married this past Saturday at Oak Ridge Conference Center in Chaska.  Their ceremony was a traditional Sri Lankan wedding.  What a perfect wedding for a perfect couple.   The couple did an amazing job planning this wedding it it certainly showed.  Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans.  Have a great honeymoon!

Humbled | Best Minnesota Wedding Photographer

July 11th was a huge day for Graddy Photography as we won our second consecutive "Best Photography" award from Minnesota Bride magazine.  Words cannot express our joy and gratitude for the award and what it represents.  We sincerely would like to thank all our faithful followers for voting. The celebration took place at the Swedish Institute of Minnesota and was hosted by media file other than the amazing Bill Hermann of Bill Hermann Entertainment who did a fantastic job!  It was great to see all of you from Minnesota Bride magazine, you guys always do such an amazing job!

Thank you to our friends, family, peers, and fans.....without you guys we wouldn't be where we are at today!   We would also like to congratulate all the other amazing Minnesota vendors that we nominated and those who won in their respective categories.  Minnesota has an amazing wedding industry comprised of many respectable businesses that are dedicated to their professions.  We were super-thrilled to see some of our good friends win awards as well including Sarah Trotter of Lasting Impressions Wedding & Event Coordination, Frank, Maggie , & Cindy of Grand View Lodge for Best Honeymoon Destination, Matt & Jacob and the rest of the guys at Traveling Photo Booth (always a good time!),  The Wedding Shoppe for Best Wedding Gowns on a Budget (less than $2,000), Mary Jo over at the St. Paul Hotel for Best Wedding-Night Hotel, and Jackie Just of Just Bloomed for Best Florist for the second year in a row!  Also, who could forget Buttercream and Instant Request DJ-both are top notch in our books!

Cork | Spill The WIne Wedding Photos

This past Saturday Graddy Photography had the honor and privilege of covering Abby & Brian's wedding in Golden Valley.  The day started at the church and then soon headed off to downtown Minneapolis for some wedding party photos.  The Stone Arch Bridge provided the perfect backdrop for the photos of the couple.  From there, it was onto Spill The Wine in Minneapolis.  This was our first time shooting at Spill The WIne and it was a neat venue and I'm sure we'll be there again in the future.  Well thanks again guys, it was a great wedding and we had a good time.  It was nice to see some familiar faces in the crowd and both your families were more than accommodating and nice!  Have a great honeymoon and we wish you guys nothing but the best!

Eternal | Mississippi Dunes Wedding Photos

This past Sunday Graddy Photography covered Noelle & Luke's wedding at Mississippi Dunes Golf Links in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.  Once again, HOT!  What a summer it has been for hot & humid weather.  It didn't deter us from getting some great shots.  The outdoor ceremony setting at Mississippi Dunes, along the Mississippi River, is very picturesque.  Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans and we wish you guys the very best!  Jeff Fuchs of Northern Lights Video provided video coverage which I'm sure will be amazing as well!

Sunset | Panola Valley Gardens Wedding Photos

Well it was yet another HOT wedding day for Andja & David's beautiful wedding at the amazing Panola Valley Gardens in Lindstrom, MInnesota.  I am surprised I have never shot here, the place is seriously amazing.  It rival that of Trellis in Stillwater and equally nice.  This is a perfect setting for an outdoor wedding....great job on picking out this venue.  Thanks once again guys and we wish you the best!

Stormy | Carlson Rotunda Wedding Pictures

This past Friday Graddy Photography once again had the privilege of shooting at Carlson Rotunda with a great couple.  Jessica & Ryan had their wedding ceremony outdoors despite a little weather delaying the start.  Check out the amazing uplighting by media file other than Minnesota Bride "Best DJ" in 2012 Instant Request.  The amazing linens by Minnesota Bride "Best Rental & Decor" in 2012 Linen Effects and finally Marah Cole Designs with the outstanding floral arrangements.  An All-Satr cast made this wedding really come together and we are thankful to work with such great clients as Ryan & Jessica.  Thanks once again fro choosing Graddy Photography and have a safe move to Arizona!

Peacock | Landmark Center Wedding Pictures

This past weekend Graddy Photography covered Amanda & David's wedding in St. Paul, Minnesota.  The day was once again warm but not in the mid-90's so really no complaining here.  The ceremony took place at Irvine Park in St. Paul with the reception to follow at the Landmark Center right next to Rice Park in downtown St. Paul.  It was nice to see some familiar faces of former clients, Andy & Robin!  It was also a blast to work alongside Adam of Virtuoso Video.  Virtuoso Video is my opinion is one of the very best videographers in the Twin Cities area and is a no-brainer when it comes to hiring a videographer.  Also, with Bill Hermann of Bill Hermann Entertainment being the Master of Ceremonies, it was a grand wedding all around.  Of course the wedding couple was amazing to work with and we enjoyed every minute of it!  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography.  Have a great honeymoon!

Perfect | Minneapolis Editorial Photographer

The Avett Brothers rocking out at the Basilica Block Party!  Far & away one of my favorite bands and if you're not familiar with their music be sure to check them out.  I jumped at the opportunity to shoot them performing live and was lucky enough to know some people who got me some press passes......so thank you very very much (you know who you are).  They are one of the best live acts you'll ever see.  Thanks so much for coming to Minnesota Avett Brothers!  Graddy Photography is quickly becoming recognized as one of the leading event and editorial photographers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.  Be sure to check out more of their work at www.graddyphotography.com

 

Best | Enchanted Barn Wedding Photos

This past Friday Graddy Photography covered Eric & Regan's wedding at the amazing, award-winning Enchanted Barn in Hillsdale, WI.  The venue certainly lived up to the hype.  It is one of the most picturesque country backdrops for a wedding and we are glad to have finally shot there.  Eric & Regan were an absolute blast to work with and made me feel right at home.  The day was of course very hot but the barn was well ventilated and was a nice reprieve from the blistering sun.  Hats off to the amazing staff and owner.  I had a great time meeting and working with all of you.  Kimberly, you guys rock and are definitely on top of your game!  A big pat on the back for all the other vendors involved as well.  The Enchanted Barn recently won Best Outdoor Reception Site by Wisconsin Bride magazine.  What a perfect match for a perfect venue......thanks so much Eric & Regan for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans.  Have a great honeymoon!

Rooftops | Basilica of St. Mary's Wedding Photos

What an amazing day for a wedding!  Graddy Photography covered Chandra & Mike's wedding this past Saturday working alongside the brilliant John Hoel of Vibrant Films.  The day started off with getting ready photos at Chandra's sister's house in Minneapolis then onto the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.  Needless to say the church and service were amazing.  From there, we headed over to Loring Park for some wedding party shots.  Then it was onto the Women's Club of Minneapolis.  Ohh almost foot, a quick stop off to the new Oceanaire in downtown Minneapolis for a couple drinks to cool off from the 90 degree heat.  Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day.  You guys rock and we wish you the very best!

Shores | Glensheen Mansion Wedding Photos

This past Friday Graddy Photography covered Kyle & Molly's wedding at the historic Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, Minnesota.  What an amazing setting and great couple to work with.  Despite all the flooding a week prior, it really wasn't a problem to make it up there and everything went according to plan.  Graddy Photography covers a few north shore weddings each year and this wedding was our first at the Glensheen and I'm sure it won't be our last.  Thanks so much for including Graddy Photography in your wedding day plans.  We had a blast and wish you guys nothing but the best!

Yellow | Hillcrest Golf Club Wedding Photos

This past weekend Graddy Photography covered Heather & Mark's wedding in Roseville, MN with the reception to follow at Hillcrest Golf Club in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography as your wedding photographer and thanks for including us in your amazing day!  It was a great time and the weather couldn't be any better.  Now go have fun on your honeymoon!

Fellows | Carlson Towers Event Photos

This week Graddy Photography headed up to  Minnetonka to the Carlson Towers Rotunda do cover an event for Event Lab-Minneapolis.  The decor was stunning as always and the preparation that went it to the awards was precise.  Thanks for having Graddy Photography as your event photographer here in Minneapolis.  We look forward to the next awards ceremony or event!

Twilight | Brackett's Crossing Wedding Photos

This past Friday Graddy Photography covered Corinne & Brent's wedding at Hosanna Church in Lakeville with the reception to follow at Brackett's Crossing in Lakeville.  Corinne & Brent were such a great couple to work with.  Love your families as well.  Thanks so much for choosing Graddy Photography and congrats once again!  Enjoy Mexico....jealous!