On weekdays, Joe Brandmeier directs dozens of people on the set of video productions. On the weekends, he can be found alone, camped out in front of a bear den.
His wife, Joan Steffand, the former KARE 11 anchor, says Brandmeier will bring the same commitment he has for producing and directing to his camping and focusing on quality photographs during his stakeouts.
“I’ve heard stories of him sitting in front of a bear den for days,” Steffand says. “I couldn’t imagine him sitting in our living room for three days. Being in nature and knowing that there is the possibility of a good shot, he has a patient and a peaceful feeling. I think it balances his life out.”
Between projects with the likes of Prince, Garrison Keillor, The Fugees and others, Brandmeier has compiled a photo and quotation book called Up North: Reflections, Moments & Memories.
Read about how this hardcover book came together, and get to know the man behind it, in the June issue of Edina Magazine (available June 1 at edinamag.com). Until then, check out his work on his website. or get some details about his book from him on Youtube.
