Oakdale Wedding Photographer
Oak Marsh Golf, Tartan Park, Walton Park, Pine Tree Apple Orchard, Lake Elmo. Collections from $3,100.
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 $3,100, metro travel included.
Do you photograph weddings in Oakdale?
Yes. 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 photographer usually weigh up nearby suburbs too — Maplewood, Lake Elmo, Woodbury, North St. Paul, with travel included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis. 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.
Where do you take portraits in Oakdale?
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.
Which cities near Oakdale do you cover?
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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How much does an Oakdale wedding photographer cost?+
Oakdale wedding photography collections start at $3,100 for 4 hours of coverage with one photographer and include an engagement session, online gallery, print release, and full high-resolution downloads. Most couples book the 8-hour Pearl collection at $4,200, which adds a second photographer.
Do you travel to Oakdale?+
Yes — Oakdale is roughly 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car, in the east 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.
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Oakdale Wedding & Portrait Photography
A look at recent weddings, engagements and portraits from across Minnesota and the wider Twin Cities.
What the day includes
What does wedding photography coverage include in Oakdale, MN?
Every Oakdale collection covers three parts of the day: bridal portraits before the ceremony, candid documentary coverage throughout, and the ceremony and reception into the evening. Collections start at $3,100 for four hours.
How each part is photographed is explained in my wedding photography style, and it is the same in Oakdale, MN as anywhere in the Twin Cities area.
Local details
What licences, permits and park rules apply in Oakdale?
Oakdale is in Washington County, and the city's Discovery Center rents a community room overlooking the Oakdale Nature Preserve for wedding receptions.
- How far ahead can you book the Oakdale Discovery Center?
- No more than six months. Reservations are first come, first served for events in the next six months only, and just one reservation is taken per day. Half the rental fee is a nonrefundable deposit due at booking; the rest is due two weeks before. Source: City of Oakdale facility rental
- What does it hold and cost?
- The 1,152-square-foot community room holds up to 96. Weekend evenings (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday) are $100 an hour, or $75 for residents, with a three-hour minimum, plus tax; the amphitheater adds $75 with a room rental. Source: City of Oakdale facility rental
- Can you bring your own food and alcohol?
- Groups of 75 or more must use a contracted Discovery Center caterer, and alcohol is allowed only when one of them serves it. Smaller groups can use any licensed caterer, but homemade food is not allowed in the building. Source: City of Oakdale facility rental
Checked against each authority’s own page in September 2026. Fees change — confirm before you budget.
Which Oakdale venues do you photograph?
- 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 $3,100 (4-hour coverage) to $4,200 (8 hours + second photographer), with $5,300+ 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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