Hastings Wedding Photographer
LeDuc Historic Estate, Hastings Country Club, Spiral Brewery, Levee Park, Vermillion Falls. Collections from $3,100.
Quick Answer
Who is the best Hastings wedding photographer?
Emma Ziegler of Honey Deww Photography is a five-star Hastings wedding photographer with 200+ Twin Cities weddings documented since 2018. Regular venues include LeDuc Historic Estate, Hastings Country Club, and Spiral Brewery. Packages start at $3,100 and metro travel is included.
Do you photograph weddings in Hastings?
Yes. Hastings sits roughly 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, inside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. I photograph weddings in Hastings and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks that come with this corner of the Twin Cities.
Hastings pairs Mississippi + Vermillion river views with LeDuc's Gothic Revival mansion — a genuinely unique east-metro option.
Couples choosing a Hastings wedding photographer usually weigh up nearby suburbs too — Cottage Grove, Prescott (WI), Denmark Township, with travel included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis. If your session is in Hastings 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 Hastings?
Portraits in Hastings lean on LeDuc Historic Estate, Hastings Country Club, Spiral Brewery, Vermillion Falls. 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 Hastings and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Which cities near Hastings do you cover?
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the Minneapolis–St. Paul east metro. These are the Hastings-adjacent Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs I cover most often — every city links to a dedicated local guide.
- Cottage Grove
- Prescott (WI)
- Denmark Township
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
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How much does a Hastings wedding photographer cost?+
Hastings 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 Hastings?+
Yes — Hastings is roughly 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car, in the east 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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Hastings 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 Hastings, MN?
Every Hastings 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 Hastings, MN as anywhere in the Twin Cities area.
Still choosing a venue? My guide to Hastings wedding venues walks through the options in and around Hastings.
Local details
What licences, permits and park rules apply in Hastings?
Hastings is in Dakota County, and Levee Park on the Mississippi — with the Rotary Pavilion and an amphitheater — is the city's riverfront ceremony site.
- What does Levee Park cost for a wedding?
- The Rotary Pavilion, amphitheater and surrounding green space together are $310 plus tax ($335.19) for residents and $370 plus tax ($400.06) for nonresidents. Source: City of Hastings facilities and rentals
- Can you rent just the Rotary Pavilion?
- Yes. A full day (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) is $160 plus tax for residents or $190 plus tax for nonresidents; a half day (6 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 2:30–10 p.m.) is $90 or $110 plus tax. Enclosed shelters at Lions and Wallin parks are $70 and $80 plus tax. Source: City of Hastings facilities and rentals
- How do you reserve?
- Through the Parks & Recreation office at least two days ahead, first come first served, with the fee paid when the form is submitted. Source: City of Hastings facilities and rentals
Checked against each authority’s own page in September 2026. Fees change — confirm before you budget.
Which Hastings venues do you photograph?
- LeDuc Historic Estate
- Hastings Country Club
- Spiral Brewery
- Levee Park
- Vermillion Falls Park
- Old Mill Park
- Carpenter Nature Center
- Lake Rebecca Park
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you shoot Hastings weddings?
Hastings favorites include the LeDuc Historic Estate, Hastings Country Club, Spiral Brewery for industrial receptions, Levee Park along the Mississippi, the Old Mill Park ruins, and Vermillion Falls Park for golden-hour portraits.
Do you charge travel fees for Hastings?
No — Hastings sits inside my standard Twin Cities metro radius. All packages include travel, parking, and gear setup at no additional charge.
How much is a Hastings 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 the LeDuc Historic Estate?
Yes — LeDuc's Gothic Revival architecture, wraparound porches, and gardens are some of the best portrait backdrops in the south metro. Late-afternoon timing works best for soft light on the east side of the house.
Best Hastings engagement spots?
Vermillion Falls Park, Levee Park downtown, the historic Hastings Bridge at blue hour, Lake Rebecca Park trails, and Carpenter Nature Center for adventurous golden-hour sessions.
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