Destination Wedding Photographer from Minneapolis
Italy, UK, Colorado, Arizona, California, Florida. All-in pricing from $5,500.
Quick Answer
Who is the best Minneapolis-based destination wedding photographer?
Honey Deww Photography (Emma Ziegler) travels worldwide from Minneapolis. Past destinations include Lake Como, Cotswolds, Rocky Mountain National Park, Sedona, Big Sur, and Tulum. All-inclusive destination collections from $5,500 with flights and lodging baked in.
Recent Work by Emma Ziegler
A look at recent weddings, engagements and portraits from across Minnesota and the wider Twin Cities.
5.0 ★ on Google
45 reviews
Booking since 2018
200+ Twin Cities clients
Minneapolis-based
Travel up to 40 mi free
Replies in 24 hrs
Mon–Fri
Destinations I've Shot
- 🇮🇹 Lake Como & Tuscany, Italy
- 🇬🇧 Cotswolds & Lake District, United Kingdom
- 🏔️ Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
- 🌵 Sedona & Antelope Canyon, Arizona
- 🌊 Big Sur & Napa Valley, California
- 🏝️ Florida Keys & Tulum, Mexico
- 🤠 Hill Country, Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you travel for destination weddings?
- Yes — I have shot weddings in Colorado, Texas, Arizona, California, Florida, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Travel within the continental US is included in collections $5,500+. International is a flat $1,800 add-on for flights + lodging.
- How much does a destination wedding photographer cost?
- My collections are the same wherever the wedding is, from $3,100 for the 4-hour Emerald to $5,300 for the 12-hour Sapphire with a second photographer. Travel — flights, hotel and ground transport — is quoted separately as a flat add-on with no markup.
- What destinations have you shot?
- Lake Como (Italy), Cotswolds (UK), Rocky Mountain Park (Colorado), Sedona (Arizona), Big Sur (California), Hill Country (Texas), Florida Keys, and Tulum (Mexico). Full destination galleries on the destinations page.
- Do you bring backup gear internationally?
- Two camera bodies, four lenses, two flashes, dual SD cards per slot, surge protectors, and international power adapters. Gear is hand-carried, never checked.
- How far in advance should I book a destination wedding?
- 9–12 months out is ideal — that locks in flights at the lowest rate and reserves the venue dates. I take 4 destination weddings per year max so dates fill up.
- Do you shoot destination weddings from Minneapolis?
- Yes — 8–15 destination weddings per year. Collections start at $3,100, the same as a Twin Cities wedding, and travel is a flat add-on quoted per trip with no markup.
- Where have you shot destination weddings?
- Costa Rica, Tulum, Cabo, Italy (Tuscany, Amalfi), Colorado (Aspen, Telluride), California (Napa, Big Sur), Puerto Rico, Charleston, and Nashville. Full portfolios on request.
- Do we cover your travel separately?
- No — all travel is baked into the destination collection quote. One flat price, no hidden per-diems, no post-wedding travel invoices.
- Do you carry travel insurance and gear insurance internationally?
- Yes — $2M liability plus international gear insurance and travel-disruption coverage. Every destination client gets a certificate of insurance for their resort/venue.
- How far in advance should we book destination?
- 12–18 months for peak destinations (Costa Rica dry season, Italy May–October). International flights and villa lodging both need lead time. I hold destination dates with just a $500 retainer.
- Do you know planners at the destination?
- For repeat destinations (Costa Rica, Tulum, Italy) — yes, I have a preferred planner and vendor list I share with couples. For new destinations I vet planners with you before booking.
Destination Weddings from Minneapolis
Minneapolis couples increasingly plan destination weddings in Costa Rica, Mexico, Italy, Colorado, and California. I travel from MSP for 8–15 destination weddings per year. Collections are the same as any other wedding, from $3,100 for the 4-hour Emerald to $5,300 for the 12-hour Sapphire. Travel is quoted separately as a flat add-on with no markup, and it varies with flight duration and stay length.
What's Included in Destination Coverage
All travel from MSP (flights, checked gear bags, ground transport, 3 nights lodging), 8–10 hours wedding-day coverage, second photographer for larger events, sunrise or sunset engagement session at destination, welcome-event or rehearsal-dinner add-on optional, and 6-week gallery delivery.