Apple Valley Wedding Photographer
Minnesota Zoo, Bogart's, Valleywood Golf, and south-metro favorites. Collections from $3,500.
Quick Answer
Who is the best Apple Valley wedding photographer?
Honey Deww Photography — led by Emma Ziegler — is a top-rated Apple Valley MN wedding photographer with 200+ Twin Cities celebrations since 2018. Frequently shoots the Minnesota Zoo, Bogart's Entertainment Center, and Valleywood Golf Course. Collections begin at $3,500 with metro travel included.
Serving Apple Valley and the surrounding south metro
Apple Valley sits in the south metro — roughly 22 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and inside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. I photograph weddings across Apple Valley weekly and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks unique to this corner of the Twin Cities.
Apple Valley couples often want the Minnesota Zoo or Lebanon Hills as a portrait backdrop — both are 10 minutes from any Apple Valley reception venue.
Couples choosing a Apple Valley wedding photographer usually also compare nearby suburbs — I regularly shoot in Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount, Lakeville, Farmington, all covered by my metro-wide flat rate with no travel fees. If your ceremony is in Apple Valley but your portraits are downtown Minneapolis or on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, that's a routine day for me, not an add-on.
Apple Valley landmarks I shoot around
Portraits in Apple Valley lean on Minnesota Zoo, Bogart's Entertainment Center, Valleywood Golf Course, Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Whether you're aiming for a classic south metro country-club look or something more editorial, I map out the day's schedule so you get the best 15 minutes of light at each stop — no rushing between Apple Valley and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Areas served near Apple Valley
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the Minneapolis–St. Paul south metro. These are the Apple Valley-adjacent Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs I cover most often — every city links to a dedicated local guide.
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
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Quick answers about Apple Valley wedding photographers
How much does a Apple Valley wedding photographer cost?+
Apple Valley wedding photographer collections start at $3,500 for 6 hours of coverage and include an engagement session, online gallery, print release, and full high-resolution downloads. Most couples book the 8-hour package at $5,500, which adds a second photographer.
Do you travel to Apple Valley?+
No — Apple Valley is inside my standard Minneapolis–St. Paul metro service area, so travel is included in every collection. No mileage, parking, or setup fees.
How far in advance should I book a Apple Valley wedding photographer?+
Book 12–18 months out for peak Saturdays (June–October) in Apple Valley. Off-season dates (November–April) and Fridays or Sundays can often be booked 3–6 months out.
What style of wedding photographer are you in Apple Valley?+
Editorial documentary — I direct just enough for polish (posture, hands, chin) then step back and let the day happen. Warm, true-to-life color; no orange-and-teal filters or heavy retouching.
How long until I get my Apple Valley wedding photos?+
A sneak-peek gallery of 30–50 images lands in your inbox within 48 hours. The full gallery (600–1,000+ edited images) is delivered in 4–6 weeks via a private, downloadable online gallery.
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42+ reviews
Booking since 2021
200+ Twin Cities clients
Minneapolis-based
Travel up to 60 mi free
Replies in 24 hrs
Mon–Fri
Apple Valley Venues I Shoot
- Minnesota Zoo
- Bogart's Entertainment Center
- Valleywood Golf Course
- Lebanon Hills Regional Park
- Kelley Park bandshell
- Alimagnet Park
- Apple Valley Community Center
- Cobblestone Lake Park
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you shoot Apple Valley weddings?
Apple Valley favorites include the Minnesota Zoo (a stunning all-weather ceremony venue), Bogart's Entertainment Center, Valleywood Golf Course, Lebanon Hills Regional Park trails, and Kelley Park bandshell for outdoor ceremonies.
Do you charge travel fees for Apple Valley?
Nope, no travel fees. Apple Valley falls within my regular metro coverage area. Every collection includes unlimited travel, parking, and setup time at no extra cost.
How much is an Apple Valley wedding photographer?
Coverage runs $3,500 for 6 hours, $5,500 for 8 hours with a second photographer, and $7,500+ for full-day documentary storytelling. Engagement session and 2–3 week previews are included at no charge.
Have you shot at the Minnesota Zoo?
Yes — the MN Zoo's tropics dome, aquarium, and outdoor amphitheater each have specific lighting windows I plan ceremony and portrait timing around. It's one of the most underrated wedding venues in the metro.
Best Apple Valley engagement spots?
Lebanon Hills Regional Park (autumn especially), the Minnesota Zoo's tropics dome in winter, Alimagnet Park lakeside, and Kelley Park for clean architectural backdrops.
Book Your Apple Valley Wedding
Currently booking 2026 dates and select early-2027 weekends; peak-season Saturdays fill nearly a year in advance.
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