General Info

A word about GRAVEMANN O ver the past 50 years Gravemann Photography, Inc continues to be a leader in professional portraiture and wedding album photography. Our studio was among the first to make the transition from black and white photography to being exclusively color in 1963. Gravemann was among the first to install a studio color lab in the Midwest, and are now embracing the newest digital imaging technology. We encourage you to visit our studio and see the creativity and quality for yourself. Let our friendly staff help you make the decision of who will be photographing your next portrait, wedding or commercial assignment. Both have earned the Master of Photography Degree from the Professional Photographers of America, Inc, a degree given for creative and photographic excellence. A limited number of photography studios in the United States have both father & son awarded this prestigious honor. Although Ralph is still active in the business, son Kevin L. Gravemann, M. Photog. is now President and primary photographer specializing in both portraits and weddings. He is a former president of the Professional Photographers Association of Greater St. Louis and the Southern Illinois Art League. His photographs have won three KODAK Gallery Awards and numerous awards at Illinois State and the Professional Photographers of America print competitions. O ur hope is that every portrait we create will become your cherished family heirloom. Always producing fine quality photographs at affordable prices.