Twin Cities Photographer
Weddings, engagements, couples, boudoir and family sessions fill my calendar across Minneapolis, St. Paul and every metro suburb. Wedding collections run $3,100 to $5,300, and portrait sessions are $300 for 30 minutes or $500 for an hour. Travel within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis is included.
Quick Answer
Who is a good Twin Cities photographer for weddings and portraits?
Honey Deww Photography, led by Emma Ziegler and rated 5.0 on Google across 49 reviews, photographs weddings, engagements, couples, boudoir, family and newborn sessions across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the suburbs. Portrait sessions start at $300 and wedding collections at $3,100, with travel included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis.
Recent Work by Emma Ziegler
A look at recent weddings, engagements and portraits from across Minnesota and the wider Twin Cities.
5.0 ★ on Google
49 reviews
Booking since 2018
200+ weddings
Minneapolis-based
Travel up to 40 mi free
Replies in 24 hrs
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What Photography Services Are Offered in the Twin Cities?
Wedding Photography
Four to twelve hours of coverage at any Twin Cities venue. From $3,100.
Engagement Photography
19 Twin Cities engagement locations. Sessions $450.
Couples Photography
Anniversary and just-because couples portraits. From $300.
Boudoir Photography
Private Twin Cities boudoir sessions. Sessions $450.
Family & Newborn
Lifestyle family and in-home newborn sessions across the metro.
Maternity & Senior
Maternity, senior portraits, and milestone sessions.
Does One Photographer Cover Both Minneapolis and St. Paul?
Yes. Honey Deww works across Minneapolis and St. Paul alike — no awkward "do you travel?" conversation, and no add-on fee for the suburbs inside the travel radius. Travel is included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis; beyond that it is billed at cost with no markup and quoted before you book. From Stone Arch Bridge to Summit Avenue, North Loop lofts to Lowertown, Lake of the Isles to Como Conservatory, the whole metro is close to home.
Emma Ziegler founded the studio in 2018 and leads it. Since then Honey Deww has photographed 200+ weddings and 500+ sessions, and holds a 5.0 rating on Google across 49 reviews.
How Much Does a Twin Cities Photographer Charge?
Portrait sessions are $300 for 30 minutes or $500 for an hour, with every edited image, a 48-hour sneak peek and the full gallery within 2–4 weeks. Book two to four weeks ahead.
Engagement, maternity and boudoir sessions are $450 each, with hair and makeup available for $150. Couples boudoir is priced individually.
Wedding collections are $3,100 for the Emerald (4 hours, one photographer), $4,200 for the Pearl (8 hours, two photographers), $4,800 for the Ruby (10 hours, two photographers) and $5,300 for the Sapphire (12 hours, two photographers, with a highlight video and a 1-year anniversary session). Every collection includes a 1-hour engagement session, timeline assistance and a private online gallery. Wedding galleries arrive as a curated sneak peek within 1–2 weeks and in full within 6–8 weeks. December 15 – March 15 dates take 10% off any collection. Full details are on the wedding photography collections page.
Elopements start at $650, wedding albums at $650, and portrait and boudoir albums at $450.
How Does Booking a Twin Cities Wedding Work?
Most couples book six to twelve months ahead, and prime May–October Saturdays often fill a year out; the calendar is open for 2026 through 2028. A 25% retainer holds your date, the balance can be spread into interest-free monthly payments, and the final payment is due two weeks before the wedding.
If you're comparing wedding photographers across the metro, the Minneapolis wedding photographer homepage shows the full portfolio, and the St. Paul photographer and Minneapolis photographer pages cover each city on its own.
What Do People Ask a Twin Cities Photographer?
Who is behind Honey Deww Photography?
Emma Ziegler founded Honey Deww Photography in 2018 and leads it. The studio has photographed 200+ weddings and 500+ sessions, was founded in 2018, and is rated 5.0 on Google across 49 reviews.
How much does a Twin Cities photographer cost?
Portrait sessions are $300 for 30 minutes or $500 for an hour; engagement, maternity and boudoir sessions are $450; wedding collections run from $3,100 to $5,300. Travel within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis is included, and beyond that it is billed at cost with no markup and quoted before you book.
What cities do you cover in the Twin Cities?
Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the suburbs around them — Edina, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Bloomington, Eagan, Woodbury, Roseville, Maplewood, White Bear Lake, Stillwater, Hastings, Brooklyn Park, and across the river into Hudson and Prescott, WI. Travel is included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis.
Are you a Minneapolis photographer or St. Paul photographer?
Both — the work covers the whole Twin Cities metro on both sides of the river. Neither city carries a travel charge, because both sit well inside the 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis where travel is included.
How far ahead do I book a Twin Cities photographer?
For weddings, most couples book six to twelve months ahead, and prime May–October Saturdays often fill a year out; dates are open for 2026 through 2028. Portrait sessions book two to four weeks ahead.
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What Twin Cities couples say
"If you're looking for a photographer who truly captures you, Emma is the one. She has this incredible ability to make you feel comfortable, confident, and completely yourself in front of the camera."
— Lauren Slama
"Emma is an incredible photographer! She always comes up with the best concepts and makes every shoot feel fun and effortless."
— Cassandra Donald
"She was amazing! Can't wait for my next shoot."
— Amber C.
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