Prior Lake Wedding Photographer

The Wilds Golf Club, Legends Club, Mystic Lake Center, Lakefront Park, Cleary Lake. Collections from $3,500.

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Who is the best Prior Lake wedding photographer?

Honey Deww Photography's Emma Ziegler is a five-star Prior Lake wedding photographer. Over 200 Twin Cities weddings since 2018 and regular coverage at The Wilds, Legends Club, and Mystic Lake Center. Collections from $3,500 — no metro travel fees.

Serving Prior Lake and the surrounding south metro

Prior Lake sits in the south metro — roughly 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and inside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. I photograph weddings across Prior Lake weekly and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks unique to this corner of the Twin Cities.

Prior Lake has the metro's best lakefront ceremony sites outside Lake Minnetonka — Lakefront Park sunsets are unreal in July.

Couples choosing a Prior Lake wedding photographer usually also compare nearby suburbs — I regularly shoot in Shakopee, Savage, Lakeville, Credit River, all covered by my metro-wide flat rate with no travel fees. If your ceremony is in Prior Lake but your portraits are downtown Minneapolis or on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, that's a routine day for me, not an add-on.

Prior Lake landmarks I shoot around

Portraits in Prior Lake lean on The Wilds Golf Club, Legends Club, Mystic Lake Center, Lakefront Park. Whether you're aiming for a classic south metro country-club look or something more editorial, I map out the day's schedule so you get the best 15 minutes of light at each stop — no rushing between Prior Lake and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.

Areas served near Prior Lake

I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the Minneapolis–St. Paul south metro. These are the Prior Lake-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 Prior Lake wedding photographers

How much does a Prior Lake wedding photographer cost?+

Prior Lake wedding photographer collections start at $3,500 for 6 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 $5,500, which adds a second photographer.

Do you travel to Prior Lake?+

No — Prior Lake 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 a Prior Lake wedding photographer?+

Book 12–18 months out for peak Saturdays (June–October) in Prior Lake. Off-season dates (November–April) and Fridays or Sundays can often be booked 3–6 months out.

What style of wedding photographer are you in Prior Lake?+

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 Prior Lake 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.

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Booking since 2021

200+ Twin Cities clients

Minneapolis-based

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Prior Lake Venues I Shoot

  • The Wilds Golf Club
  • Legends Club
  • Mystic Lake Center
  • Lakefront Park
  • Sand Point Beach
  • Cleary Lake Regional Park
  • Watzl's Pavilion
  • Prior Lake VFW

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you shoot Prior Lake weddings?

Prior Lake favorites include The Wilds Golf Club, Legends Club, Mystic Lake Center, Lakefront Park along the lake itself, and Cleary Lake Regional Park for outdoor ceremonies.

Do you charge travel fees for Prior Lake?

No — Prior Lake is inside my standard Twin Cities metro radius. Every booking bundles travel time, parking, and site setup at zero extra cost.

How much is a Prior Lake wedding photographer?

Rates begin at $3,500 for 6 hours and $5,500 for 8 hours with a second photographer, up to $7,500+ for full-day documentary coverage. Every wedding includes a free engagement session plus 2–3 week sneak peeks.

Have you shot at The Wilds?

Yes — The Wilds is one of my favorite south-metro venues. The clubhouse ballroom and the lakeside ceremony lawn photograph beautifully through late spring and early fall.

Best Prior Lake engagement spots?

Lakefront Park pavilion, Sand Point Beach at sunset, the Mystic Lake walkway, and Cleary Lake Regional Park trails just to the south.

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Availability open for 2026 and early 2027. Summer Saturdays fill fastest — often 10–12 months out.

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    Prior Lake Wedding Photographer

    I'm Emma Ziegler, a Prior Lake-area wedding photographer capturing warm, editorial documentary imagery for couples across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Every collection includes an engagement session, full private gallery in 4–6 weeks, and print-ready high-resolution downloads. Below you'll find a look at how I photograph weddings in Prior Lake, transparent pricing, and answers to the questions couples ask most.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much does a Prior Lake wedding photographer cost?

    My Prior Lake wedding collections start at $3,500 for 8 hours of coverage, an engagement session, and full-resolution gallery. Most couples invest between $3,500 and $6,500.

    Do you travel to Prior Lake for weddings?

    Yes — Prior Lake is inside my no-travel-fee zone throughout the Twin Cities metro. All local travel is included in every collection.

    How far in advance should we book?

    Peak Saturdays in May–October book 9–14 months out. Fall color weekends fill 15–18 months ahead. Winter and weekday dates often have last-minute availability.

    What's included with every Prior Lake wedding collection?

    Every collection includes an engagement session, a sneak peek within 48 hours, full gallery delivery in 4–6 weeks, professional editing, and a personal-use print release for the full-resolution files.