Ranked among the top wedding photographers in Rochester
The Best Wedding Photographer in Rochester, MN
Emma Ziegler is a 5-star Rochester wedding photographer covering Mayowood Stone Barn, Assisi Heights, and the Kahler Grand. Editorial documentary coverage, all-inclusive from $3,500.
Quick Answer
Who is the best wedding photographer in Rochester?
Honey Deww Photography (Emma Ziegler) is one of Rochester MN's best-rated wedding photographers — 5.0★ Google-verified with Mayowood Stone Barn, Assisi Heights, and Southeast Minnesota estate experience. Editorial documentary style, all-inclusive from $3,500 including Minneapolis travel.
5.0 ★ on Google
42+ reviews
Booking since 2021
200+ Twin Cities clients
Minneapolis-based
Travel up to 60 mi free
Replies in 24 hrs
Mon–Fri
Serving Rochester and the surrounding greater Minnesota
Rochester sits in the greater Minnesota — roughly 90 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and inside the greater Minnesota. I photograph weddings across Rochester weekly and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks unique to this corner of the Twin Cities.
Rochester's Mayowood Stone Barn is the anchor venue here — an hour and a half from the Twin Cities and worth every mile.
Couples choosing a Rochester wedding photographer usually also compare nearby suburbs — I regularly shoot in Byron, Oronoco, Stewartville, Pine Island, all covered by my metro-wide flat rate with no travel fees. If your ceremony is in Rochester but your portraits are downtown Minneapolis or on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, that's a routine day for me, not an add-on.
Rochester landmarks I shoot around
Portraits in Rochester lean on Assisi Heights, Plummer House, Mayowood Stone Barn, Silver Lake. Whether you're aiming for a classic greater Minnesota 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 Rochester and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Areas served near Rochester
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the greater Minnesota. These are the Rochester-adjacent Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs I cover most often — every city links to a dedicated local guide.
- Byron
- Oronoco
- Stewartville
- Pine Island
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
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Quick answers about Rochester wedding photographers
How much does a Rochester wedding photographer cost?+
Rochester 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 Rochester?+
Rochester is about 90 minutes from Minneapolis, so a small travel fee applies for weddings over 6 hours. It's a flat rate quoted up front, never per mile.
How far in advance should I book a Rochester wedding photographer?+
Book 12–18 months out for peak Saturdays (June–October) in Rochester. 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 Rochester?+
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 Rochester 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.
Why Couples Rank Me Among Rochester's Best
- 5.0★ reviews across Google, The Knot, and WeddingWire (200+ weddings)
- Editorial documentary style — warm true-to-life color, no orange-and-teal filters
- Full private gallery in 4–6 weeks; sneak-peek preview within 48 hours
- Transparent pricing, no fees, engagement session included in every collection
Rochester Wedding Venues I've Shot
- Mayowood Stone Barn
- Assisi Heights
- The Kahler Grand
- International Event Center (IEC)
- Whitewater State Park (nearby)
- Willow Creek Golf Course
Wedding Collections
Pearl
8 hours · engagement session · 600+ edited images · 4-week gallery turnaround
Sapphire
8 hours · engagement + bridal portrait · 700+ edited images · heirloom album credit
Diamond
10 hours · second photographer · engagement + bridal · 1,000+ images · printed album included
Microwedding / Elopement
3 hours · courthouse or intimate ceremony · 200+ edited images
Best Wedding Photographer in Rochester — FAQ
Who is the best wedding photographer in Rochester MN?
Honey Deww Photography (Emma Ziegler) — 5.0★ with Mayowood Stone Barn, Assisi Heights, and Southeast MN estate experience. Editorial documentary style, all-inclusive from $3,500.
Do you shoot Mayowood Stone Barn weddings?
Yes — Mayowood is one of my favorite barn-plus-estate venues. Ceremony on the terrace, portraits in the surrounding oak grove, reception under the string-lit rafters.
How much is a Rochester wedding photographer?
$3,000–$6,500 typical range. My collections start at $3,500 all-inclusive with a small flat travel fee for Rochester dates.
Can you photograph Assisi Heights weddings?
Yes — the arched hallways and chapel light at Assisi Heights are stunning; I know the interior movement paths that avoid disrupting Mass or contemplative prayer times.
Do you cover Mayo Clinic-affiliated destination weddings?
Yes — a large share of my Rochester bookings are Mayo residents and out-of-town couples getting married while family is in town. I plan compressed timelines when needed.
How does travel from Minneapolis work?
Flat travel fee covering gas and drive time (about 90 minutes each way). Quoted transparently at booking; no lodging fee for same-day returns.
Best Rochester engagement locations?
Silver Lake, Quarry Hill Nature Center, and the downtown skyway sunset windows at Peace Plaza.
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What Twin Cities couples say
"If you're looking for a photographer who truly captures you, Emma is the one. She has this incredible ability to make you feel comfortable, confident, and completely yourself in front of the camera."
— Lauren Slama
"Emma is an incredible photographer! She always comes up with the best concepts and makes every shoot feel fun and effortless."
— Cassandra Donald
"She was amazing! Can't wait for my next shoot."
— Amber C.