Hastings Wedding Photographer

LeDuc Historic Estate, Hastings Country Club, Spiral Brewery, Levee Park, Vermillion Falls. Collections from $3,500.

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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 $3,500 and metro travel is included.

Serving Hastings and the surrounding east metro

Hastings sits in the east metro — roughly 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and inside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. I photograph weddings across Hastings weekly and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks unique to 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 also compare nearby suburbs — I regularly shoot in Cottage Grove, Prescott (WI), Denmark Township, all covered by my metro-wide flat rate with no travel fees. If your ceremony is in Hastings but your portraits are downtown Minneapolis or on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, that's a routine day for me, not an add-on.

Hastings landmarks I shoot around

Portraits in Hastings lean on LeDuc Historic Estate, Hastings Country Club, Spiral Brewery, Vermillion Falls. Whether you're aiming for a classic east 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 Hastings and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.

Areas served near Hastings

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.

Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.

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Quick answers about Hastings wedding photographers

How much does a Hastings wedding photographer cost?+

Hastings 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 Hastings?+

No — Hastings 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 Hastings wedding photographer?+

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

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 Hastings 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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Hastings Venues I Shoot

  • 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 $3,500 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 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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    Hastings Wedding Photographer

    I'm Emma Ziegler, a Hastings-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 Hastings, transparent pricing, and answers to the questions couples ask most.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much does a Hastings wedding photographer cost?

    My Hastings 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 Hastings for weddings?

    Yes — Hastings 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 Hastings 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.