Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Indianapolis Studio for Artistic Photography & Timeless Memories
Gronde Photography, founded by husband-and-wife team Chris and Brandy Gronde, is a full-service studio specializing in impactful wedding, senior, portrait, and commercial photography. With over a decade of experience, we combine cinematic storytelling, cutting-edge techniques, and personalized service to create art that captures authentic moments and elevates personal and brand identities. Our approach blends edgy creativity with emotional depth, ensuring clients feel confident and seen while producing heirloom-quality images suitable for both personal and professional use.Recognized with national certifications and awards, including a Bronze Medal at the 2024 World Photographic Cup, we prioritize direct collaboration with clients to deliver unforgettable experiences and results that transcend ordinary photography.
Services
Wedding Photography
Senior Portraits
Headshots
Drone/Aerial Photography
Sports Photography
Engagement Sessions
Commercial Photography
Family Portraits
Event Coverage
Real Estate Imaging
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We hold a national certification as professional photographers with 10+ years of experience.
- Our team earned the Bronze Medal at the 2024 World Photographic Cup for excellence.
- Clients work directly with founders Chris and Brandy Gronde, not associate photographers.
- We offer full-service packages including styling, hair/makeup, and design services.
- Tailored sessions prioritize client comfort and confidence for authentic, magazine-quality results.
Associations and certifications
- World Photographic Cup Bronze Medalist
What people say
Incredible photographers
Cherish memories
Unforgettable experience
Jealous friends
Artistic excellence
Services
Wedding Photography
Gronde Photography delivers cinematic wedding documentation capturing emotional and ceremonial details. Packages include dual photographers, engagement sessions, and heirloom albums. Clients receive high-resolution images and personalized guidance, ensuring memories remain vivid for generations.
Senior Portraits
Fashion-forward senior photography combines editorial styling and dynamic posing to create magazine-quality images. Sessions prioritize individuality, with options for urban, high-fashion, or lifestyle aesthetics. Includes hair/makeup services and professional styling consultation for standout results.
Headshots
Corporate and personal branding headshots emphasize authenticity and confidence. Sessions include wardrobe consultation and retouching for polished digital deliverables. Designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, and performers seeking distinctive online presence materials.
Drone/Aerial Imaging
FAA-licensed drone services provide high-resolution aerial photography and video for real estate, commercial, and event documentation. Capable of capturing dynamic perspectives for marketing materials, property showcases, and cinematic storytelling purposes.
Sports Photography
High-impact sports photography highlights athletic prowess through composite imagery and action shots. Tailored for teams, schools, and individual athletes seeking dynamic promotional materials that showcase intensity and dedication to their sport.
People
Chris Gronde
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with a cinematic style specializing in weddings and sports. Finalist on 'The Creator Series' reality show and 2024 World Photographic Cup Bronze Medalist. Focuses on storytelling through bold visual compositions.
Brandy Gronde
Creative Director
Style expert and client experience lead with a background in fashion and posing. Specializes in senior and portrait photography, guiding clients through styling and emotional storytelling to create empowering imagery that builds confidence.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We blend cinematic storytelling, editorial fashion, and authentic documentary styles to create artistic yet genuine imagery across weddings, portraits, and commercial projects.
Do I work directly with the photographers?
Yes! Clients collaborate exclusively with Chris and Brandy Gronde throughout the process, from planning to final delivery, ensuring consistent vision and personalized attention.
What areas do you service?
Based in Brownsburg, Indiana, we photograph weddings and events across the Midwest and globally, with senior sessions primarily serving the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages start at $3299 and include two lead photographers, engagement session, heirloom album, digital negatives, and customizable add-ons for full-service documentation.
How do you handle bad weather for outdoor shoots?
We adapt creatively to weather conditions and have indoor studio options. Extreme weather contingency plans ensure sessions remain productive and safe without compromising quality.
Do you offer group or corporate sessions?
Yes! We provide tailored headshot sessions for teams, corporate groups, and organizations with on-location setup options for offices or events in the Indianapolis area.
