Forest Lake Wedding Photographer
Castlewood Country Club, Forest Hills Golf, Lakeside Memorial Park, William O'Brien State Park. Collections from $2,700.
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 $2,700 with no travel fees in the north metro.
Serving Forest Lake and the surrounding north metro
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 photography photographer usually weigh up nearby suburbs too — Hugo, Lino Lakes, Wyoming, Columbus, all covered by my metro-wide flat rate with no travel fees. 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.
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 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.
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.
- 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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Quick answers about Forest Lake wedding photographers
How much does a Forest Lake wedding photographer cost?+
Forest Lake wedding photographer collections start at $2,700 for 4 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 $3,900, 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 is your wedding photographer style 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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Recent work
Forest Lake Wedding & Portrait Photography
A look at recent weddings, engagements and portraits photographed around Forest Lake and the wider Twin Cities.
What the day includes
Ceremony, Reception & Portrait Coverage in Forest Lake, MN
Bridal portraits
Before the ceremony I set aside 20–30 minutes for bridal portraits — full-length, three-quarter and detail frames of the dress, veil and bouquet. In Forest Lake, MN that usually happens in the getting-ready suite or a quiet corner of the venue grounds, using window light rather than flash so the images match the rest of the gallery.
Candid, documentary coverage
Most of the day is photographed candidly. I direct just enough for posture and light, then step back and let things happen — the toast that lands, the parent who turns away, the friends reorganising the dance floor. It is documentary work with editorial finishing, not a shot list worked through in order.
Ceremony and reception
Ceremony coverage runs from the processional through the recessional, shot from two positions so you get both the vows and the faces watching them. Reception coverage carries through speeches, first dances and the open floor, with off-camera light once the room goes dark. Collections start at $2,700 for four hours in Forest Lake, MN and across the wider Twin Cities area.
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 $2,700 for a 4-hour day, $3,900 for 8 hours with a second shooter, and $4,600+ 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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