Red Wing Wedding Photographer
St. James Hotel, Round Barn Farm, Mississippi National Golf, Sorin's Bluff. Collections from $2,700.
Quick Answer
Who is the best Red Wing wedding photographer?
Honey Deww Photography (Emma Ziegler) is a 5-star Red Wing MN wedding photographer with 200+ Minnesota weddings since 2018. Shoots at the St. James Hotel, Round Barn Farm, and Mississippi National Golf. Collections from $2,700 — travel from the Twin Cities included.
Serving Red Wing and the surrounding greater Minnesota
Red Wing sits about 1 hours from Minneapolis, out in greater Minnesota. I photograph weddings in Red Wing and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks that come with the greater Minnesota area.
Red Wing's St. James Hotel and Barn Bluff give couples a Mississippi-bluff wedding day 60 minutes from Minneapolis — a proper destination without flights.
Couples choosing a Red Wing wedding photography photographer usually weigh up neighbouring towns too — Hastings, Lake City, Cannon Falls, Frontenac, and I travel to all of them. Travel beyond the metro is quoted up front, so the number you see when you book is the number you pay.
Red Wing landmarks I shoot around
Portraits in Red Wing lean on St. James Hotel, Round Barn Farm, Mississippi National Golf Links, Sorin's Bluff. 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 — and with the drive built into the timeline rather than bolted on.
Areas served near Red Wing
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the greater Minnesota. These are the Red Wing-adjacent Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs I cover most often — every city links to a dedicated local guide.
- Hastings
- Lake City
- Cannon Falls
- Frontenac
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
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Quick answers about Red Wing wedding photographers
How much does a Red Wing wedding photographer cost?+
Red Wing 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 Red Wing?+
Red Wing is about 60 minutes from Minneapolis, so a small travel fee applies for weddings over 6 hours. It's a flat rate quoted up front, never per mile.
How far in advance should I book a Red Wing wedding photographer?+
Book 12–18 months out for peak Saturdays (June–October) in Red Wing. Off-season dates (November–April) and Fridays or Sundays can often be booked 3–6 months out.
What is your wedding photographer style in Red Wing?+
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 Red Wing 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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Recent work
Red Wing Wedding & Portrait Photography
A look at recent weddings, engagements and portraits photographed around Red Wing and the wider Twin Cities.
What the day includes
Ceremony, Reception & Portrait Coverage in Red Wing, 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 Red Wing, 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 Red Wing, MN and across the wider Twin Cities area.
Red Wing Venues I Shoot
- St. James Hotel
- Round Barn Farm
- Mississippi National Golf Links
- Memorial Park / Sorin's Bluff
- Colvill Park
- Barn Bluff
- Historic downtown Red Wing
- Frontenac State Park (nearby)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you shoot Red Wing weddings?
Red Wing favorites include the St. James Hotel, Mississippi National Golf Links, Round Barn Farm, Memorial Park atop Sorin's Bluff, and historic downtown for portraits along Bush and Main.
Do you charge travel fees for Red Wing?
Red Wing is about 55 minutes southeast of the Twin Cities. I include up to 1 hour of travel one-way in every collection — no add-on for Red Wing weddings.
How much is a Red Wing wedding photographer?
Packages begin at $2,700 for a 4-hour day, $3,900 for 8 hours with a second shooter, and $4,600+ for full-day documentary coverage. A complimentary engagement session and 2–3 week sneak peeks come standard.
Have you shot at the St. James Hotel?
Yes — the St. James is one of my favorite Mississippi River venues. The brick details, the rooftop river view, and the historic ballroom give every wedding gallery a timeless, editorial feel.
Best Red Wing engagement spots?
Sorin's Bluff / Memorial Park overlook of the river, Barn Bluff trail at sunset, the historic downtown brick streets, Colvill Park along the Mississippi, and Frontenac State Park just south.
Do you charge travel to Red Wing, MN?
No — Red Wing is inside my 75-mile Twin Cities travel-included radius. No hotel, mileage, or per diem added.
Have you shot at the St. James Hotel Red Wing?
Yes — the St. James is one of my favorite historic MN wedding venues. The Victorian lobby, riverfront balconies, and the Port of Red Wing restaurant make for gorgeous prep and portrait coverage.
Can you shoot a Red Wing bluff elopement?
Yes — I offer a 3-hour Red Wing elopement collection at $1,800 covering ceremony on Barn Bluff or Memorial Park, portraits along the Mississippi, and a downtown post-ceremony walk. Popular with couples eloping from the Cities.
Best time of year for Red Wing wedding photos?
Late September through mid-October — the bluff foliage lights up in gold, orange, and red, and the river reflects it. Mid-May and June are close seconds for green bluffs and blooming wildflowers.
How do you handle bluff-top ceremony wind?
I shoot with weather-sealed bodies and bring a windscreen for audio if there's a videographer. For portraits I plan windward angles so veils and dress fabric flow toward the camera instead of into your face.
Do you know Red Wing wedding vendors?
Yes — I've worked with most Red Wing planners, florists, and DJs. Ask for my vetted vendor list; I hand it to every couple booking a Red Wing wedding.
Book Your Red Wing Wedding
Now reserving 2026 and early 2027 weddings — summer Saturdays typically book 10+ months out.
Check AvailabilityRed Wing Wedding Locations
Red Wing sits 55 minutes southeast of Minneapolis on the Mississippi River bluffs. My favorite venues here are the St. James Hotel (historic 1875 riverfront), Round Barn Farm, and the Hobgoblin Music barn. I also shoot bluff-top elopements at Barn Bluff and Memorial Park with sweeping river views.
Travel & Timing for Red Wing
Red Wing is inside my no-travel-fee radius (75 miles of Minneapolis). I arrive 90 minutes early to scout light on the bluffs and typically build a portrait loop that hits Levee Park, the Sheldon Theatre exterior, and a bluff overlook — all within 10 minutes of downtown.