Minnehaha Falls Engagement Photographer
A 53-foot waterfall inside the city, a stone bridge, a wooded creek and formal gardens — Minnehaha is Minneapolis's most iconic engagement location, and the one that needs a permit. I handle it. From $450.
Quick Answer
Who is the best Minnehaha Falls engagement photographer?
Honey Deww Photography (Emma Ziegler) is a Minneapolis engagement photographer who shoots Minnehaha Falls year-round — the falls overlook, the stone bridge, the creek trail and Longfellow Gardens — and handles the Park Board permit. 200+ Twin Cities weddings since 2018. Sessions from $450.
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Where Minnehaha Falls Engagement Photos Happen
- The falls overlook and upper viewing area
- The stone bridge above the falls
- The creek trail below the falls
- The stairs down into the gorge
- Longfellow Gardens
- The Wabun picnic area and oaks
- The frozen falls in deep winter
- The pergola near the pavilion
The Falls in Every Season
Minnehaha is one of the few places in the Twin Cities that is genuinely different in each season: full roar in April and May, a green gorge in summer, gold and orange in October, and a frozen column of ice in January that people drive across the state to see. Whichever you pick, the falls are the anchor and the creek, bridge and gardens fill out the session.
It's popular for a reason, and that means crowds at the main overlook on summer weekends. I know the angles that keep other visitors out of frame and the times of day when the overlook empties.
The Permit — Handled
Minnehaha is a Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board regional park, and professional photo sessions there need a Park Board photography permit. Every year I meet couples at the falls who had no idea. It's free for small groups under 25 people, with a fee for larger or ceremony-sized groups, and I apply for it and fold it into your session so it's never your problem.
My permit guide covers Minnehaha alongside the Stone Arch Bridge, Como and the other Twin Cities spots that require one, if you'd like the full picture before you choose a location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a permit for engagement photos at Minnehaha Falls?
Yes. Minnehaha is a Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board regional park, and professional photo sessions need a Park Board photography permit — free for small groups under 25 people, with a fee for larger groups. I apply for it and include it in your session.
How much do Minnehaha Falls engagement photos cost?
Engagement and couples sessions start at $450, with the full hour at Twin Cities locations, all edited images, and a private online gallery in 2–3 weeks. Minnehaha is inside Minneapolis, so there is no travel fee, and the permit is handled.
When is the best time for Minnehaha Falls engagement photos?
For the loudest falls, April and May. For colour, the second and third weeks of October. For something no one else has, January when the falls freeze. In summer, come on a weekday evening — the overlook is far quieter than weekend afternoons.
Can we go down into the gorge below the falls?
The stairs and creek trail below the falls are open most of the year and give the best straight-on view of the water. In winter and after heavy rain the Park Board sometimes closes sections for safety; I check conditions before your session and plan around them.
Can we combine Minnehaha with another location?
Yes — the falls, the creek and Longfellow Gardens are usually enough for a full session on their own, but Lake Nokomis and the Mississippi River gorge are minutes away if you want water and skyline in the same session.
Book a Minnehaha Falls Engagement Session
Spring high-water and October colour weekends go first. Tell me your dates and I'll pull the permit.
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