Hopkins Wedding Photographer
The Hutton House, Meadowbrook Golf, Shady Oak Beach, and Mainstreet Hopkins. Collections from $2,700.
Quick Answer
Who is the best Hopkins wedding photographer?
Emma Ziegler of Honey Deww Photography is a five-star Hopkins wedding photographer with 200+ Twin Cities weddings documented since 2018. Regular venues include The Hutton House, Meadowbrook Golf Course, and Shady Oak Beach. Packages start at $2,700 and metro travel is included.
Serving Hopkins and the surrounding west metro
Hopkins sits roughly 18 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, inside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. I photograph weddings in Hopkins and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks that come with this corner of the Twin Cities.
Hopkins is quietly one of my favorite Twin Cities venue markets — the Hutton House alone drives most of the wedding traffic here, and I've shot it dozens of times.
Couples choosing a Hopkins wedding photography photographer usually weigh up nearby suburbs too — Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, Edina, Eden Prairie, all covered by my metro-wide flat rate with no travel fees. If your session is in Hopkins but your portraits are downtown Minneapolis or on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, that's a routine day rather than an add-on.
Hopkins landmarks I shoot around
Portraits in Hopkins lean on The Hutton House, Meadowbrook Golf Club, Shady Oak Beach, historic Mainstreet Hopkins. 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 Hopkins and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Areas served near Hopkins
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the Minneapolis–St. Paul west metro. These are the Hopkins-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 Hopkins wedding photographers
How much does a Hopkins wedding photographer cost?+
Hopkins 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 Hopkins?+
No — Hopkins 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 Hopkins wedding photographer?+
Book 12–18 months out for peak Saturdays (June–October) in Hopkins. Off-season dates (November–April) and Fridays or Sundays can often be booked 3–6 months out.
What is your wedding photographer style in Hopkins?+
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 Hopkins 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
Hopkins Wedding & Portrait Photography
A look at recent weddings, engagements and portraits photographed around Hopkins and the wider Twin Cities.
What the day includes
Ceremony, Reception & Portrait Coverage in Hopkins, 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 Hopkins, 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 Hopkins, MN and across the wider Twin Cities area.
Hopkins Venues I Shoot
- The Hutton House
- Meadowbrook Golf Course
- Shady Oak Beach
- Mainstreet Hopkins
- Hopkins Center for the Arts
- Burnes Park
- Minnehaha Creek Greenway
- Pinstripes Edina (nearby)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you shoot Hopkins weddings?
Hopkins favorites include The Hutton House, Meadowbrook Golf Course, Pinstripes Edina nearby, downtown Hopkins Mainstreet for urban portraits, and Shady Oak Beach for lakeside ceremonies.
Do you charge travel fees for Hopkins?
No — Hopkins is essentially Minneapolis-adjacent and inside my standard metro radius. All packages include travel, parking, and gear setup at no additional charge.
How much is a Hopkins 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 The Hutton House?
Yes — The Hutton House's restored 1916 mansion is one of my favorite west-metro venues. The grand staircase and library backdrops are signature spots I plan portrait timing around.
Best Hopkins engagement spots?
Downtown Hopkins Mainstreet for vintage brick storefronts, Shady Oak Beach at golden hour, Minnehaha Creek along the Hopkins greenway, and Burnes Park for clean architectural lines.
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