Savage Wedding Photographer

The Refuge Golf Club, Stonebrooke Golf, Valley Park, Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. Collections from $3,500.

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Who is the best Savage wedding photographer?

Emma Ziegler (Honey Deww Photography) covers Savage weddings with a documentary-editorial style, 200+ Twin Cities weddings since 2018, and consistent 5-star reviews. Shoots at The Refuge, Stonebrooke Golf, and Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. Investment starts at $3,500, metro travel included.

Serving Savage and the surrounding south metro

Savage sits in the south metro — roughly 25 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and inside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. I photograph weddings across Savage weekly and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks unique to this corner of the Twin Cities.

Savage sits right between Burnsville and Prior Lake — most weddings pair a Refuge or Stonebrooke ceremony with Murphy-Hanrehan portraits.

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

Savage landmarks I shoot around

Portraits in Savage lean on The Refuge Golf Club, Stonebrooke Golf Club, Valley Park, Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. 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 Savage and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.

Areas served near Savage

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

How much does a Savage wedding photographer cost?+

Savage 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 Savage?+

No — Savage 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 Savage wedding photographer?+

Book 12–18 months out for peak Saturdays (June–October) in Savage. 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 Savage?+

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 Savage 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

42+ reviews

Booking since 2021

200+ Twin Cities clients

Minneapolis-based

Travel up to 60 mi free

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Savage Venues I Shoot

  • The Refuge Golf Club
  • Stonebrooke Golf Club
  • Savage Sports Center
  • Hidden Valley Park
  • Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
  • Credit River downtown
  • Cleary Lake (nearby)
  • Dakotah Sport & Fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you shoot Savage weddings?

Savage favorites include Stonebrooke Golf Club just across the line, The Refuge Golf Club, Savage Sports Center, Valley Park, and Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve for woodsy outdoor ceremonies.

Do you charge travel fees for Savage?

Zero travel fees. Savage 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 a Savage wedding photographer?

Investment ranges from $3,500 (6-hour coverage) to $5,500 (8 hours + second photographer), with $7,500+ full-day documentary options. Includes a complimentary engagement session and 2–3 week sneak peek gallery.

Have you shot at The Refuge Golf Club?

Yes — The Refuge's pondside ceremony spot and the clubhouse balcony work beautifully for golden-hour portraits. It's a favorite spring and early-fall pick in the south metro.

Best Savage engagement spots?

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve trails, Valley Park, Credit River walkway downtown, and Cleary Lake just south for sunset on the dock.

Book Your Savage Wedding

2026 and early 2027 calendars are open. Saturday dates from May–October usually go 10+ months ahead.

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    Savage Wedding Photographer

    I'm Emma Ziegler, a Savage-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 Savage, transparent pricing, and answers to the questions couples ask most.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much does a Savage wedding photographer cost?

    My Savage 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 Savage for weddings?

    Yes — Savage 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 Savage 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.