Alexandria Photographer
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Who is your Alexandria photographer?
Yes, Honey Deww Photography photographs weddings, engagements, couples and portraits in Alexandria and around its chain of lakes. Emma Ziegler travels up from the Twin Cities; Alexandria is beyond the 40 miles of included travel, so travel is billed at cost, with no markup, and quoted before you book. Portrait sessions are $300 for 30 minutes or $500 for an hour, engagement sessions are $450, and wedding collections run from $3,100 to $5,300. Lake Darling, Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake Agnes put water in most frames, and downtown's brick storefronts and Big Ole Central Park give portraits a second setting.
Looking for photographers in Alexandria, MN?
Honey Deww Photography photographs weddings, engagements, couples, maternity, newborns and families, so one studio covers every stage. For weddings, compare the four wedding photography collections or start with the Minneapolis wedding photographer homepage.
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Who are the best photographers in Alexandria, MN?
Honey Deww Photography, led by Emma Ziegler, covers Alexandria, travelling from the Twin Cities, for weddings, engagements, couples, maternity and family sessions. The studio has photographed 200+ weddings and 500+ sessions since 2018 and holds a 5.0 rating on Google from 49 reviews. Portrait sessions start at $300 and wedding collections at $3,100. Travel within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis is included; beyond that it is billed at cost, with no markup.
5.0 ★ on Google
49 reviews
Booking since 2018
200+ weddings
Minneapolis-based
Travel up to 40 mi free
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Do you photograph weddings, portraits and families in Alexandria?
Yes. Alexandria sits about 2.2 hours from Minneapolis, out in greater Minnesota. I photograph weddings, portraits and families in Alexandria and plan each day around the venue, the light and the timing that come with the greater Minnesota area.
Alexandria sits inside a chain of lakes, so most outdoor portraits here can put water somewhere in frame, and downtown's brick storefronts give a second, non-lake setting close by.
Clients choosing an Alexandria photographer can book the neighboring towns on the same terms — Carlos, Garfield, Osakis, Nelson, Miltona, and I travel to all of them. Travel beyond 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis is billed at cost, with no markup, and quoted before you book.
Where do you take portraits in Alexandria?
Local places to plan a Alexandria day around include Big Ole Central Park on Lake Agnes, Alexandria City Park on Lake Agnes and Lake Henry, Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Legacy Gardens, Runestone Museum. 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 — and with the drive built into the timeline rather than bolted on.
Which cities near Alexandria do you cover?
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across greater Minnesota. These are the towns next to Alexandria, plus Minneapolis and St. Paul; the linked ones have their own local guide.
- Carlos
- Garfield
- Osakis
- Nelson
- Miltona
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
Local details
What licenses, permits and park rules apply in Alexandria?
In Alexandria the Douglas County Recorder issues marriage licenses with no waiting period, and City Park's two reservable shelters are alcohol-free.
- Where do you get a marriage license in Douglas County?
- The Douglas County Recorder at 305 8th Ave West, Alexandria, issues marriage licenses. You can complete the application ahead of time at moms.mn.gov, but both applicants must appear in person with valid photo ID and should come together to sign the form under oath. There is no waiting period, the license is valid for six months, and the fee is $125, or $50 with at least 12 hours of premarital education and a notarised or sealed educator's statement. Source: Douglas County marriage licenses
- How do you reserve a shelter at Alexandria City Park?
- City Park at 130 City Park Road has two reservable areas, the Upper Shelter and the Bandstand Gazebo with the Lower Shelter, taken from April 1 to October 31. The non-refundable fee is $50.00 plus tax ($53.69) per day per shelter, and it must be paid online within 48 hours or the request is cancelled. Park hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and no alcoholic beverages are allowed. Source: City of Alexandria park shelter reservation
- What needs a permit in Douglas County parks?
- Douglas County's park ordinance requires a permit for exclusive use of park areas, buildings or facilities, for any liquor (with approval from the Director and the Douglas County Sheriff), and for a public address system. Permits must be requested from the Director during business hours at least one working day ahead. The ordinance covers county parks including Rotary Beach and Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach. Source: Douglas County park and trail ordinance
Checked against each authority’s own page in September 2026. Fees change — confirm before you budget.
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Where can you hold a wedding in or near Alexandria?
- · Arrowwood Resort (Lake Darling)
- · Alexandria City Park shelters (city rental, no alcohol)
- · Private lake homes on the Alexandria chain
Where are the best photo locations in Alexandria?
- · Lake Darling
- · Lake Le Homme Dieu
- · Lake Carlos State Park
- · Big Ole Central Park on Lake Agnes
- · Central Lakes Trail
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Do you travel to Alexandria?+
Yes — Alexandria is about 2.2 hours from downtown Minneapolis by car, in greater Minnesota. 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.
Alexandria Photography FAQ
Where should we take engagement photos in Alexandria?
Big Ole Central Park on Lake Agnes and the downtown blocks around it are the easiest in-town choice, and Lake Carlos State Park adds woods and open water north of town. Lake Carlos is a Minnesota state park, so every vehicle needs a state park permit, and the DNR requires a photography permit if the shoot involves props, a set, compensated models or a drone. An engagement session is $450, and one is included with every wedding collection.
Can you photograph our wedding at Arrowwood in Alexandria?
Yes. Arrowwood hosts weddings on the shore of Lake Darling. Book your date with the resort first, then the timeline is planned around the ceremony site, lakeside portraits at golden hour and the reception. Every collection includes a 1-hour engagement session, timeline assistance and a private online gallery.
How much does a Alexandria photographer cost?
Portrait sessions in Alexandria are $300 for 30 minutes or $500 for an hour, with every edited image in a private online gallery. Engagement and maternity sessions are $450. Wedding collections run from $3,100 (Emerald, 4 hours, one photographer) to $5,300 (Sapphire, 12 hours, two photographers), and each includes a 1-hour engagement session. Travel within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis is included; beyond that it is billed at cost, with no markup.
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