Burnsville Wedding Photographer
Buck Hill, Crystal Lake Golf, Ames Center, and south-metro favorites. Collections from $3,100.
Quick Answer
Who is the best Burnsville wedding photographer?
Honey Deww Photography's Emma Ziegler is a five-star Burnsville wedding photographer. Over 200 Twin Cities weddings since 2018 and regular coverage at Buck Hill, Crystal Lake Golf, and the Ames Center. Collections from $3,100 — no metro travel fees.
Do you photograph weddings in Burnsville?
Yes. Burnsville sits roughly 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, inside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. I photograph weddings in Burnsville and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks that come with this corner of the Twin Cities.
Burnsville sits at the crossroads of I-35 and Highway 13 — I can bounce between a Buck Hill ceremony, Crystal Lake reception, and river-bluff portraits in a single day.
Couples choosing a Burnsville wedding photographer usually weigh up nearby suburbs too — Eagan, Bloomington, Savage, Apple Valley, Lakeville, with travel included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis. If your session is in Burnsville but your portraits are downtown Minneapolis or on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, that's a routine day rather than an add-on.
Where do you take portraits in Burnsville?
Portraits in Burnsville lean on Buck Hill, Crystal Lake Golf Club, Ames Center, Cliff Fen Park. Whether you're after something classic or more editorial, I map the day's schedule around the light so you get the best fifteen minutes at each stop, with no rush between Burnsville and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Which cities near Burnsville do you cover?
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the Minneapolis–St. Paul south metro. These are the Burnsville-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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How much does a Burnsville wedding photographer cost?+
Burnsville wedding photography collections start at $3,100 for 4 hours of coverage with one photographer and include an engagement session, online gallery, print release, and full high-resolution downloads. Most couples book the 8-hour Pearl collection at $4,200, which adds a second photographer.
Do you travel to Burnsville?+
Yes — Burnsville is roughly 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car, in the south metro. Travel within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis is included; share your venue address when you inquire so any additional travel costs can be confirmed in your quote.
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Burnsville Wedding & Portrait Photography
A look at recent weddings, engagements and portraits from across Minnesota and the wider Twin Cities.
What the day includes
What does wedding photography coverage include in Burnsville, MN?
Every Burnsville collection covers three parts of the day: bridal portraits before the ceremony, candid documentary coverage throughout, and the ceremony and reception into the evening. Collections start at $3,100 for four hours.
How each part is photographed is explained in my wedding photography style, and it is the same in Burnsville, MN as anywhere in the Twin Cities area.
Still choosing a venue? My guide to Burnsville wedding venues walks through the options in and around Burnsville.
Local details
What licences, permits and park rules apply in Burnsville?
Burnsville is in Dakota County, and its park buildings and shelters are priced differently on weekdays and weekends — a weekday ceremony costs noticeably less.
- Which Burnsville park buildings hold a wedding-sized group?
- Neill Park, Terrace Oaks West Park and Vista View Park each hold 50 to 100 and cost $170 Friday to Sunday for residents ($191 for non-residents), or $127 Monday to Thursday ($148). Every building carries a $310 damage deposit. Source: Burnsville park building and shelter reservations
- Is there an outdoor shelter in Burnsville for a larger group?
- Lac Lavon Park's shelter holds 100 and costs $153 Friday to Sunday for residents or $186 for non-residents. Most of the city's other shelters hold 30. Source: Burnsville park building and shelter reservations
- What happens if you cancel or it rains?
- Bookings open up to a year ahead. Cancelling 30 or more days out costs $10; between 29 and 14 days, half the fee; inside 13 days, nothing is refunded. The city states that bad weather does not qualify an event for a refund, so settle your rain backup before you book. Source: Burnsville park building and shelter reservations
Checked against each authority’s own page in September 2026. Fees change — confirm before you budget.
Which Burnsville venues do you photograph?
- Buck Hill
- Crystal Lake Golf Club
- Ames Center
- Burnsville Performing Arts Center
- Cliff Fen Park
- Nicollet Commons Park
- Black Dog Lake area
- Minnesota Zoo (Apple Valley)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you shoot Burnsville weddings?
Burnsville favorites include Buck Hill, Crystal Lake Golf Club, Ames Center for indoor ceremonies, the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, and Cliff Fen Park for outdoor portraits. The Minnesota Zoo in nearby Apple Valley is another popular pairing.
Do you charge travel fees for Burnsville?
No — Burnsville is inside my standard Twin Cities metro radius. All collections include unlimited travel, parking, and setup time at no extra cost.
How much is a Burnsville wedding photographer?
Rates begin at $3,100 for 4 hours and $4,200 for 8 hours with a second photographer, up to $5,300+ for full-day documentary coverage. Every wedding includes a free engagement session plus 2–3 week sneak peeks.
Have you shot at Buck Hill or Crystal Lake?
Yes — both. I know how to work the chairlift slopes at Buck Hill for sunset portraits and the lakeside greens at Crystal Lake Golf Club for ceremony orientations.
Best Burnsville engagement spots?
Buck Hill chairlift in fall colors, Cliff Fen Park boardwalks, the Minnesota River bluffs along Black Dog Lake, and Nicollet Commons Park for clean architectural backdrops.
Book Your Burnsville Wedding
Availability open for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Summer Saturdays fill fastest — often 10–12 months out.
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