Forest Lake Wedding Photographer
Castlewood Country Club, Forest Hills Golf, Lakeside Memorial Park, William O'Brien State Park. Collections from $3,100.
Quick Answer
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 $3,100 with no travel fees in the north metro.
Do you photograph weddings in Forest Lake?
Yes. Forest Lake sits roughly 35 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, inside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. I photograph weddings in Forest Lake and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks that come with 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 weigh up nearby suburbs too — Hugo, Lino Lakes, Wyoming, Columbus, with travel included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis. If your session is in Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake?
Portraits in Forest Lake lean on Castlewood Country Club, Forest Hills Golf Club, Lakeside Memorial Park, Forest Lake shoreline. 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 Forest Lake and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Which cities near Forest Lake do you cover?
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.
- Hugo
- Lino Lakes
- Wyoming
- Columbus
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
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How much does a Forest Lake wedding photographer cost?+
Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake?+
Yes — Forest Lake is roughly 35 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car, in the north 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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Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake, MN?
Every Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake, MN as anywhere in the Twin Cities area.
Local details
What licences, permits and park rules apply in Forest Lake?
Forest Lake is in Washington County, and Lakeside Memorial Park on the lake has a gazebo and shelters the city rents by the reservation.
- What does the Lakeside Memorial Park gazebo cost?
- Under the 2025 fee schedule, four hours or less is $100 for residents and $130 for nonresidents; a full day is $140 and $170. Electricity is available if requested, but no tables or chairs are provided. Source: City of Forest Lake gazebo rental
- What about a shelter for the reception?
- Park Shelter A is $45 for two hours for residents and $20 for each hour after; nonresidents pay $60 and $25. Source: City of Forest Lake shelter rental
Checked against each authority’s own page in September 2026. Fees change — confirm before you budget.
Which Forest Lake venues do you photograph?
- 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 $3,100 for a 4-hour day, $4,200 for 8 hours with a second shooter, and $5,300+ 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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