Excelsior Photographer
Natural, authentic photography for your most meaningful moments
Your Excelsior Photographer
Excelsior is one of the most charming lake towns in Minnesota, nestled on the shore of Lake Minnetonka. The quaint downtown, lakeside boardwalk, and stunning water views make it a dream location for photography. If you need a photographer near me in Excelsior, let's capture your story against this beautiful backdrop.
Photographers in Excelsior, MN
Looking through Excelsior photographers? I shoot weddings, engagements, couples, maternity, newborns and families across the Twin Cities metro — one photographer for every stage, so you are not starting over with someone new each time. Planning a wedding specifically? Start with my Excelsior wedding photographer page.
Quick Answer
Who are the best photographers in Excelsior, MN?
Emma Ziegler of Honey Deww Photography covers Excelsior and the surrounding Twin Cities metro shooting weddings, engagements, couples, maternity, newborn and family sessions since 2018. 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
45 reviews
Booking since 2018
200+ Twin Cities clients
Minneapolis-based
Travel up to 40 mi free
Replies in 24 hrs
Mon–Fri
Serving Excelsior and the surrounding west metro
Excelsior sits roughly 25 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, inside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. I photograph weddings, portraits and families in Excelsior and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks that come with this corner of the Twin Cities.
Excelsior has the best walkable downtown on Lake Minnetonka — Water Street storefronts, a public commons on the water, and the historic docks all within three blocks of each other.
Clients choosing an Excelsior photographer usually weigh up nearby suburbs too — Deephaven, Shorewood, Chanhassen, Tonka Bay, Greenwood, all covered by my metro-wide flat rate with no travel fees. If your session is in Excelsior but your portraits are downtown Minneapolis or on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, that's a routine day rather than an add-on.
Excelsior landmarks I shoot around
Portraits in Excelsior lean on Excelsior Commons, the Excelsior Docks, Water Street, the Steamboat Minnehaha. 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 Excelsior and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Areas served near Excelsior
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the Minneapolis–St. Paul west metro. These are the Excelsior-adjacent Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs I cover most often — every city links to a dedicated local guide.
- Deephaven
- Shorewood
- Chanhassen
- Tonka Bay
- Greenwood
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
Local details
Licences, permits and park rules in Excelsior
Excelsior is in Hennepin County, and the city issues a separate wedding permit for ceremonies on city property along Lake Minnetonka, including the pavilion on The Commons.
- How many guests can an Excelsior wedding permit cover?
- The wedding permit covers weddings that use city property and Lake Minnetonka, including the pavilion, with capacity for 150 at a seated ceremony or 100 at a seated dinner. Source: City of Excelsior event permits
- How far ahead do you need the permit?
- Event permits must be submitted at least 30 days before the date, or 60 for larger events. Any event with amplified sound or alcohol needs a permit regardless of guest count. Source: City of Excelsior event permits
Checked against each authority’s own page in September 2026. Fees change — confirm before you budget.
Excelsior Photography Portfolio
Popular Excelsior Wedding Venues
- · Excelsior event spaces
- · Lake Minnetonka venues
- · Bayside Event Center
- · Historic downtown
Best Photo Locations in Excelsior
- · Excelsior Commons
- · Lake Minnetonka shoreline
- · Port of Excelsior
- · Mitten Park
- · Downtown boardwalk
People also ask
Quick answers about photographers in Excelsior
Do you travel to Excelsior?+
Yes — I photograph sessions in Excelsior. 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.
What is your photography style in Excelsior?+
Editorial documentary — I direct just enough for polish (posture, hands, chin) then step back and let the moment happen. Warm, true-to-life color; no orange-and-teal filters or heavy retouching.
Excelsior Photography FAQ
Can you do lakeside sessions in Excelsior?
Absolutely! Excelsior Commons and the Lake Minnetonka shoreline are stunning for golden-hour sessions. The downtown boardwalk is also beautiful.
Who are the best photographers in Excelsior, MN?
I'm Emma Ziegler of Honey Deww Photography — a Twin Cities photographer covering Excelsior and the surrounding Twin Cities metro since 2018. I shoot weddings, engagements, couples, maternity, newborn and family sessions, so the same photographer can cover every stage. 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.
How much does a Excelsior photographer cost?
Portrait sessions in Excelsior — couples, maternity, newborn, family — start at $300 and include every edited image in a private online gallery. Wedding collections start at $3,100 for four hours and scale to full-day, two-photographer coverage. Travel within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis is included; beyond that it is billed at cost, with no markup.
Also Serving Nearby Areas
Explore More
Book Your Excelsior Photographer
Ready to capture your story? Let's chat about your vision and create something beautiful together.