Machine Shop Wedding Photographer

Northeast Minneapolis industrial venue — steel beams, arched windows, mezzanine. From $3,500.

Quick Answer

Who is the best Machine Shop wedding photographer?

Honey Deww Photography (Emma Ziegler) shoots regularly at Machine Shop in Northeast Minneapolis. 200+ Twin Cities weddings since 2018. Collections from $3,500 — no travel fee.

Best Photo Spots at Machine Shop

Mezzanine balcony first-look
Arched-window ceremony
Steel-beam reception
Brick alley exterior
Rooftop skyline twilight
Bridal suite editorial
Off-camera flash dance floor
2nd Street NE portraits

Frequently Asked Questions

Have you shot weddings at Machine Shop?

Yes — Machine Shop in Northeast Minneapolis is one of the most distinctive industrial venues in the city. I plan around the original 1900s machine-shop steel beams, the massive arched windows, the mezzanine first-look spot, and the brick alley exterior off 2nd Street NE.

How much is a Machine Shop wedding photographer?

My Machine Shop collections start at $3,500 for 6 hours and $5,500 for 8 hours with a second photographer. Northeast Minneapolis is in my home metro — no travel fee.

Best photo spots at Machine Shop?

The mezzanine balcony first-look, the arched-window ceremony aisle backlight, the steel-beam reception, the brick alley exterior, and the rooftop view of the Minneapolis skyline at twilight.

Machine Shop lighting strategy?

Massive west-facing windows mean ceremony light is dreamy at golden hour. For reception I bring 2 off-camera flashes to balance the industrial darkness, plus video light for the dance floor.

Do you carry Machine Shop vendor insurance?

Yes — $2M liability with Machine Shop added as additional insured on request. Sent 30 days before your date with no extra fee.

How many Machine Shop weddings have you photographed?

16 weddings at Machine Shop since 2019 across every season including 2 winter weddings with snowfall through the arched windows.

Do you shoot Machine Shop elopements?

Yes — a 3-hour Machine Shop micro-wedding at $1,950 covers ceremony on the machine floor and 45 minutes of Northeast portraits.

Is Machine Shop photographer-friendly?

Yes — venue staff gives full-floor access for portraits and lets us shoot on the mezzanine, loading dock, and rooftop as long as we coordinate with the day-of coordinator.

Where do guests park at Machine Shop?

Free parking on 2nd Street NE plus a small on-site lot; rideshare is easy from downtown Minneapolis 8 minutes away.

Can we shoot at Boom Island Park from Machine Shop?

Yes — Boom Island is 5 minutes by car with skyline sunset views. Great sneak-away portrait spot during cocktail hour.

Book Your Machine Shop Wedding

2026 Saturdays at Machine Shop book 12+ months out. I send 2–3 real galleries on request.

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Northeast Minneapolis Portrait Loop

Machine Shop sits on 2nd Street NE surrounded by the Nordeast arts district. I build a 25-minute portrait loop that hits the Grain Belt sign, the Sample Room brick alley, the Solar Arts Building steel exterior, and the Mississippi Riverfront overlook off Boom Island — all in a 4-block radius from the venue front door.

Timeline for a Machine Shop Wedding

For a 5:30pm ceremony, I recommend first look at 3:00pm on the mezzanine balcony, portraits 3:30–4:30pm on Northeast streets and the alley, family formals 4:45pm inside on the machine floor, ceremony 5:30pm, cocktail hour with sneak-away sunset portraits at 6:15pm on the loading dock, and reception under the arched windows by 7:15pm.