Forest Lake Wedding Photographer

Castlewood Country Club, Forest Hills Golf, Lakeside Memorial Park, William O'Brien State Park. Collections from $3,500.

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Who is the best Forest Lake wedding photographer?

Honey Deww Photography (Emma Ziegler) is a 5-star Forest Lake MN wedding photographer with 200+ Twin Cities weddings since 2018. Shoots at Castlewood Country Club, Forest Hills Golf, and Lakeside Memorial Park. Collections from $3,500 with no travel fees in the north metro.

Serving Forest Lake and the surrounding north metro

Forest Lake sits in the north metro — roughly 35 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and inside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. I photograph weddings across Forest Lake weekly and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks unique to this corner of the Twin Cities.

Forest Lake gives north-metro couples a lakefront reception with full country-club service — an unusual combination inside the metro belt.

Couples choosing a Forest Lake wedding photographer usually also compare nearby suburbs — I regularly shoot in Hugo, Lino Lakes, Wyoming, Columbus, all covered by my metro-wide flat rate with no travel fees. If your ceremony is in Forest Lake but your portraits are downtown Minneapolis or on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, that's a routine day for me, not an add-on.

Forest Lake landmarks I shoot around

Portraits in Forest Lake lean on Castlewood Country Club, Forest Hills Golf Club, Lakeside Memorial Park, Forest Lake shoreline. Whether you're aiming for a classic north 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 Forest Lake and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.

Areas served near Forest Lake

I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the Minneapolis–St. Paul north metro. These are the Forest Lake-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 Forest Lake wedding photographers

How much does a Forest Lake wedding photographer cost?+

Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake?+

No — Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake wedding photographer?+

Book 12–18 months out for peak Saturdays (June–October) in Forest Lake. 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 Forest Lake?+

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 Forest Lake 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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200+ Twin Cities clients

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Forest Lake Venues I Shoot

  • Castlewood Country Club
  • Forest Hills Golf Club
  • Lakeside Memorial Park
  • Downtown Forest Lake
  • William O'Brien State Park (nearby)
  • Wyoming Conservation Park
  • Stacy & Wyoming barns
  • Carlos Avery WMA

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you shoot Forest Lake weddings?

Forest Lake favorites include Castlewood Country Club, Forest Hills Golf Club, Lakeside Memorial Park on the lake itself, and barn-style venues just north toward Wyoming and Stacy.

Do you charge travel fees for Forest Lake?

No — Forest Lake (about 35 minutes north of downtown Minneapolis) is included in my standard Twin Cities metro radius. Travel, parking, and setup are always included.

How much is a Forest Lake wedding photographer?

Packages begin at $3,500 for a 6-hour day, $5,500 for 8 hours with a second shooter, and $7,500+ for full-day documentary coverage. A complimentary engagement session and 2–3 week sneak peeks come standard.

Have you shot at Castlewood Country Club?

Yes — Castlewood's ceremony lawn and the long willow-lined cart path are two of my favorite golden-hour spots in the north metro.

Best Forest Lake engagement spots?

Lakeside Memorial Park boardwalk, the historic downtown brick storefronts on Lake Street, Wyoming Conservation Park, and William O'Brien State Park along the St. Croix just east.

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Now reserving 2026 and early 2027 weddings — summer Saturdays typically book 10+ months out.

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    Forest Lake Wedding Photographer

    I'm Emma Ziegler, a Forest Lake-area wedding photographer capturing warm, editorial documentary imagery for couples across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Every collection includes an engagement session, full private gallery in 4–6 weeks, and print-ready high-resolution downloads. Below you'll find a look at how I photograph weddings in Forest Lake, transparent pricing, and answers to the questions couples ask most.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much does a Forest Lake wedding photographer cost?

    My Forest Lake wedding collections start at $3,500 for 8 hours of coverage, an engagement session, and full-resolution gallery. Most couples invest between $3,500 and $6,500.

    Do you travel to Forest Lake for weddings?

    Yes — Forest Lake is inside my no-travel-fee zone throughout the Twin Cities metro. All local travel is included in every collection.

    How far in advance should we book?

    Peak Saturdays in May–October book 9–14 months out. Fall color weekends fill 15–18 months ahead. Winter and weekday dates often have last-minute availability.

    What's included with every Forest Lake wedding collection?

    Every collection includes an engagement session, a sneak peek within 48 hours, full gallery delivery in 4–6 weeks, professional editing, and a personal-use print release for the full-resolution files.