Oakdale Wedding Photographer
Oak Marsh Golf, Tartan Park, Walton Park, Pine Tree Apple Orchard, Lake Elmo. Collections from $2,700.
Quick Answer
Who is the best Oakdale wedding photographer?
Emma Ziegler (Honey Deww Photography) covers Oakdale weddings with a documentary-editorial style, 200+ Twin Cities weddings since 2018, and consistent 5-star reviews. Shoots at Oak Marsh Golf Course, Tartan Park, and Pine Tree Apple Orchard. Investment starts at $2,700, metro travel included.
Serving Oakdale and the surrounding east metro
Oakdale sits roughly 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, inside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. I photograph weddings in Oakdale and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks that come with this corner of the Twin Cities.
Oakdale is one of the closest east-metro cities to downtown St. Paul — 12 minutes on I-694, and no venue-market crowds.
Couples choosing an Oakdale wedding photography photographer usually weigh up nearby suburbs too — Maplewood, Lake Elmo, Woodbury, North St. Paul, all covered by my metro-wide flat rate with no travel fees. If your session is in Oakdale but your portraits are downtown Minneapolis or on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, that's a routine day rather than an add-on.
Oakdale landmarks I shoot around
Portraits in Oakdale lean on Oak Marsh Golf Course, Tartan Park, Walton Park, Pine Tree Apple Orchard. 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 Oakdale and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Areas served near Oakdale
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the Minneapolis–St. Paul east metro. These are the Oakdale-adjacent Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs I cover most often — every city links to a dedicated local guide.
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
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Quick answers about Oakdale wedding photographers
How much does an Oakdale wedding photographer cost?+
Oakdale wedding photographer collections start at $2,700 for 4 hours of coverage and include an engagement session, online gallery, print release, and full high-resolution downloads. Most couples book the 8-hour package at $3,900, which adds a second photographer.
Do you travel to Oakdale?+
No — Oakdale is inside my standard Minneapolis–St. Paul metro service area, so travel is included in every collection. No mileage, parking, or setup fees.
How far in advance should I book an Oakdale wedding photographer?+
Book 12–18 months out for peak Saturdays (June–October) in Oakdale. Off-season dates (November–April) and Fridays or Sundays can often be booked 3–6 months out.
What is your wedding photographer style in Oakdale?+
Editorial documentary — I direct just enough for polish (posture, hands, chin) then step back and let the day happen. Warm, true-to-life color; no orange-and-teal filters or heavy retouching.
How long until I get my Oakdale wedding photos?+
A sneak-peek gallery of 30–50 images lands in your inbox within 48 hours. The full gallery (600–1,000+ edited images) is delivered in 4–6 weeks via a private, downloadable online gallery.
5.0 ★ on Google
45 reviews
Booking since 2021
200+ Twin Cities clients
Minneapolis-based
Travel up to 60 mi free
Replies in 24 hrs
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Recent work
Oakdale Wedding & Portrait Photography
A look at recent weddings, engagements and portraits photographed around Oakdale and the wider Twin Cities.
What the day includes
Ceremony, Reception & Portrait Coverage in Oakdale, MN
Bridal portraits
Before the ceremony I set aside 20–30 minutes for bridal portraits — full-length, three-quarter and detail frames of the dress, veil and bouquet. In Oakdale, MN that usually happens in the getting-ready suite or a quiet corner of the venue grounds, using window light rather than flash so the images match the rest of the gallery.
Candid, documentary coverage
Most of the day is photographed candidly. I direct just enough for posture and light, then step back and let things happen — the toast that lands, the parent who turns away, the friends reorganising the dance floor. It is documentary work with editorial finishing, not a shot list worked through in order.
Ceremony and reception
Ceremony coverage runs from the processional through the recessional, shot from two positions so you get both the vows and the faces watching them. Reception coverage carries through speeches, first dances and the open floor, with off-camera light once the room goes dark. Collections start at $2,700 for four hours in Oakdale, MN and across the wider Twin Cities area.
Oakdale Venues I Shoot
- Oak Marsh Golf Course
- Tartan Park
- Walton Park
- Tanners Lake Park
- Pine Tree Apple Orchard
- Lake Elmo Park Reserve
- Gateway State Trail
- Granada Park
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you shoot Oakdale weddings?
Oakdale favorites include the Oak Marsh Golf Course clubhouse, Tartan Park (formerly 3M's private retreat), Walton Park's lakeside ceremony spots, Pine Tree Apple Orchard for fall weddings, and Lake Elmo Park Reserve just minutes east.
Do you charge travel fees for Oakdale?
Zero travel fees. Oakdale is inside my standard Twin Cities coverage zone. You won't see travel, parking, or setup fees on the invoice; they're baked into every collection.
How much is an Oakdale wedding photographer?
Investment ranges from $2,700 (4-hour coverage) to $3,900 (8 hours + second photographer), with $4,600+ full-day documentary options. Includes a complimentary engagement session and 2–3 week sneak peek gallery.
Have you shot at Oak Marsh Golf Course?
Yes — Oak Marsh's covered patio and pond views are great for both ceremonies and cocktail-hour portraits. Their late-afternoon tee window opens up the back nine for golden-hour couple time.
Best Oakdale engagement spots?
Tanners Lake Park, Walton Park, the Gateway Trail, Pine Tree Apple Orchard in autumn, and Tartan Park's wooded paths for adventurous golden-hour sessions.
Book Your Oakdale Wedding
2026, 2027, and 2028 calendars are open. Saturday dates from May–October usually go 10+ months ahead.
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