Burnsville Photographer
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Who is your Burnsville photographer?
Honey Deww Photography photographs weddings, engagements, couples and family sessions in Burnsville, a south-metro city on a bluff above the Minnesota River and inside the 40 miles of included travel from downtown Minneapolis. Portrait sessions start at $300 and wedding collections at $3,100. The Bicentennial Garden in Civic Center Park has a water feature the city itself describes as a backdrop for photo shoots, and Lac Lavon Park and Alimagnet Park add lake, prairie and trail settings. Weddings here range from the Buck Hill Event Center, at the city's ski hill, to the Wyndham Minneapolis South ballroom and the Ames Center.
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Who are the best photographers in Burnsville, MN?
Honey Deww Photography, led by Emma Ziegler, covers Burnsville and the surrounding Twin Cities metro 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
Replies in 24 hrs
Mon–Fri
Do you photograph weddings, portraits and families in Burnsville?
Yes. Burnsville sits in the south metro of the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. I photograph weddings, portraits and families in Burnsville and plan each day around the venue, the light and the timing that come with this corner of the Twin Cities.
Burnsville sits on a bluff above the south bank of the Minnesota River, with Buck Hill's ski-area event spaces, the city-run Ames Center and Nicollet Commons Park in its Heart of the City district.
Clients choosing a Burnsville photographer can book the nearby suburbs on the same terms — Eagan, Bloomington, Savage, Apple Valley, Lakeville, with travel included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis. If your session is in Burnsville 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 Burnsville?
Local places to plan a Burnsville day around include Buck Hill, Ames Center, Nicollet Commons Park, Bicentennial Garden. 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 Burnsville and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Which cities near Burnsville do you cover?
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the Minneapolis–St. Paul south metro. These are the towns next to Burnsville, plus Minneapolis and St. Paul; the linked ones have their own local guide.
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
Engagement photos too? The Burnsville engagement photographer page covers local spots, permits and timing.
Local details
What licenses, permits and park rules apply in Burnsville?
Burnsville is in Dakota County, and its park buildings and shelters are priced differently on weekdays and weekends — a weekday ceremony costs noticeably less.
- Which Burnsville park buildings hold a wedding-sized group?
- Neill Park, Terrace Oaks West Park and Vista View Park each hold 50 to 100 and cost $170 Friday to Sunday for residents ($191 for non-residents), or $127 Monday to Thursday ($148). Every building carries a $310 damage deposit. Source: Burnsville park building and shelter reservations
- Is there an outdoor shelter in Burnsville for a larger group?
- Lac Lavon Park's shelter holds 100 and costs $153 Friday to Sunday for residents or $186 for non-residents. Most of the city's other shelters hold 30. Source: Burnsville park building and shelter reservations
- What happens if you cancel or it rains?
- Bookings open up to a year ahead. Cancelling 30 or more days out costs $10; between 29 and 14 days, half the fee; inside 13 days, nothing is refunded. The city states that bad weather does not qualify an event for a refund, so settle your rain backup before you book. Source: Burnsville park building and shelter reservations
- Where do you get a marriage license for a Burnsville wedding?
- Dakota County issues it. The Western Service Center in Apple Valley (952-891-7144) is one office; the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul (651-554-6531) and the Administration Center in Hastings (651-438-4312) also issue licenses. Complete the online application, then reserve an appointment; walk-ins are accepted. The fee is $125, or $50 with 12 hours of premarital education and a signed Statement of Premarital Education, payable by cash, check, money order or card (2.49% card fee). The license is valid six months, and there is no waiting period. Source: Dakota County marriage licenses
Checked against each authority’s own page in September 2026. Fees change — confirm before you budget.
Burnsville Photography Portfolio
Where can you hold a wedding in or near Burnsville?
- · Buck Hill Event Center
- · Wyndham Minneapolis South/Burnsville
- · Ames Center
- · Royal Cliff (Eagan)
- · Crystal Lake Golf Club (Lakeville)
- · Valleywood Golf Course (Apple Valley)
Rates, capacities and rules for each: Burnsville wedding venues.
Where are the best photo locations in Burnsville?
- · Bicentennial Garden (Civic Center Park)
- · Nicollet Commons Park
- · Lac Lavon Park
- · Alimagnet Park
- · Crystal Lake
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Quick answers about photographers in Burnsville
Do you travel to Burnsville?+
Yes — Burnsville is in the south 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.
Burnsville Photography FAQ
Can you photograph our wedding at Buck Hill or the Ames Center?
Yes. Both are in Burnsville, inside the 40 miles of included travel. The Buck Hill Event Center seats up to 200 for a plated dinner, and the Ames Center is the city's performing arts center with banquet and reception space. Every collection includes a 1-hour engagement session and timeline assistance, so the photo schedule is planned around your venue's timing.
How much does a Burnsville photographer cost?
Portrait sessions in Burnsville 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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