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Twin Cities Wedding Photographer

Full Minneapolis–St. Paul metro coverage. Editorial documentary style. 200+ weddings. From $3,100.

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Who is a top Twin Cities wedding photographer?

Honey Deww Photography (Emma Ziegler) is a 5.0-star Twin Cities wedding photographer with 200+ weddings of experience across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the entire metro. Collections from $3,100 include an engagement session and a private online gallery in 6–8 weeks; the most-booked Pearl collection ($4,200) adds 8 hours of coverage and a second photographer.

5.0 ★ on Google

45 reviews

Booking since 2018

200+ Twin Cities clients

Minneapolis-based

Travel up to 40 mi free

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The Twin Cities Wedding & Portrait Photography

A look at recent weddings, engagements and portraits from across Minnesota and the wider Twin Cities.

Bride lifting lace veil over face in golden sunlight by lake — photograph by Emma Ziegler, Honey Deww Photography
Close-up of a bride looking down through her lace veil at the beaded bodice of her gown — photograph by Emma Ziegler, Honey Deww Photography
Couple kissing in snow flurry with fur stole and flowing gown — photograph by Emma Ziegler, Honey Deww Photography
Couple laying on blanket looking at each other overhead shot — photograph by Emma Ziegler, Honey Deww Photography
Couple resting on black sand beach with rocky cliff backdrop — photograph by Emma Ziegler, Honey Deww Photography
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Among Wedding Photographers in the Twin Cities, One Who Covers All of It

"Twin Cities wedding photographer" is the term I hear most often from couples whose day crosses the bridge — getting ready in a Minneapolis hotel, ceremony at a St. Paul cathedral, reception back at a North Loop loft. The Twin Cities are one metro, and I shoot them like one — no inter-city travel fee, no surcharge for crossing into Ramsey County, no separate pricing for a Saint Paul venue.

I'm Emma Ziegler, an editorial-documentary wedding photographer with 200+ Twin Cities weddings under my belt — from 30-guest courthouse ceremonies at Hennepin County Government Center to 250-guest celebrations at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. My style is calm, candid, and warm — see the full breakdown on my documentary wedding photography page.

Every Twin Cities wedding collection includes a complimentary engagement session — see engagement photography for examples — a private online gallery in 6–8 weeks, full-resolution downloads with print rights, and a second photographer on full-day coverage. Compare full pricing in the Minneapolis wedding photography guide.

Real Reviews

What Twin Cities Couples Say

5.0 · 45+ Google reviews

"Emma is an incredible photographer! Our wedding was split between Saint Paul and Minneapolis, and she handled the logistics, lighting, and family chaos like a pro. Our gallery is everything we hoped for."

— Cassandra Donald

"She has this incredible ability to make you feel comfortable, confident, and completely yourself. Worth every single dollar."

— Lauren Slama

"She captured the most beautiful moments — even ones I didn't realize were happening. Everyone keeps asking who took our photos."

— Amber C.

Twin Cities Coverage

  • Minneapolis — Mill District, North Loop, Walker, Stone Arch
  • St. Paul — Cathedral, Landmark Center, Summit Avenue
  • Edina, Wayzata, Minnetonka — west metro country clubs
  • Stillwater & East Metro — riverside historic venues
  • Bloomington & south metro — Hyland Park, lake homes
  • Maple Grove & north metro — barn and golf-club weddings
  • Hudson WI & St. Croix Valley — vineyards & riverfront
  • Lake Minnetonka — lakeside ceremonies & estate weddings

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a Twin Cities wedding photographer?

A photographer who works the full Minneapolis–St. Paul metro as a single service area — no travel fees between the two cities, familiar with both downtown skylines, and connected to venues across Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, and Washington counties. I cover the entire metro plus 40 miles in any direction with no travel fee.

How much do Twin Cities wedding photographers cost?

The Minneapolis–St. Paul market ranges $2,500–$8,500. Most full-day Twin Cities wedding collections (8 hours + 2 photographers + engagement) sit between $3,500 and $5,500. My Pearl collection is $4,200 and Sapphire is $5,300 — both include engagement, dual coverage, and a private gallery in 6–8 weeks.

Do you photograph weddings in both Minneapolis and St. Paul?

Yes — the same all-inclusive coverage and editing for either city. Cross-metro weddings (getting-ready in Minneapolis, ceremony in St. Paul, reception back in Minneapolis) are common and have no travel surcharge inside Hennepin or Ramsey counties.

What's the difference between Minneapolis and St. Paul wedding photography styles?

Stylistically nothing — same warm, true-to-life editorial documentary. Logistically, Minneapolis weddings lean modern (Mill District lofts, North Loop, Walker Sculpture Garden) while St. Paul leans historic and grand (Cathedral, Landmark Center, Summit Avenue mansions). I shoot both weekly.

How early should we book a Twin Cities wedding photographer?

9–14 months ahead for May–October Saturdays. Late September and early October Saturdays (fall color season) book 18 months out. Winter, weekday, and Sunday weddings often have availability 4–6 months ahead.

Do you travel outside the Twin Cities?

Yes — Duluth, the North Shore, Brainerd Lakes, Rochester, and statewide, with travel beyond 40 miles billed at cost and no markup. National and international destinations welcome. See my statewide and destination pages for details.

Which Twin Cities suburbs do you cover with no travel fee?

Hennepin & Ramsey counties (Edina, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Plymouth, Maple Grove, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Roseville, Shoreview) — no fee. Dakota, Anoka, Washington counties (Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Woodbury, Stillwater, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Anoka) — no fee. Hudson WI and the St. Croix Valley — included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis, billed at cost beyond that.

Do you have a second photographer for Twin Cities weddings?

Yes — Pearl, Ruby and Sapphire all include a second photographer; Ruby ($4,800) covers 10 hours with two of us. Emerald, the 4-hour collection, can add a second shooter for a flat $650. For 200+ guest Twin Cities weddings I strongly recommend two photographers so we can split bride/groom prep and ceremony angles.

What's a realistic Twin Cities wedding photography budget?

Plan for 10–15% of your total wedding budget. For a $40,000 Twin Cities wedding that's $4,000–$6,000. My Emerald ($3,100) fits modest budgets; Pearl ($4,200) is the most-booked; Ruby ($4,800) is the choice for 150+ guest weddings with dual venues.

Do Twin Cities photographers include engagement sessions?

I include a full 60-minute engagement session with every wedding collection — Emerald, Pearl, Ruby and Sapphire. Many Twin Cities photographers charge $400–$700 extra for engagement, so confirm it's included before comparing prices.

Do you photograph courthouse weddings in the Twin Cities?

Yes. Courthouse ceremonies at the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis and Ramsey County ceremonies in St. Paul are both inside the no-fee metro zone, and each pairs a short ceremony with portraits nearby. My Minneapolis courthouse wedding guide and St. Paul courthouse wedding guide cover license steps, ceremony booking and photo spots for each city.

Do you photograph micro weddings in the Twin Cities?

Yes. Micro weddings of under 40 guests run across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the suburbs with no inter-city travel fee, from backyards and taprooms to courthouse ceremonies. The approach is the same editorial documentary coverage as a full wedding, sized to a shorter timeline. My micro wedding photographer page covers venues, hours and pricing.

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Twin Cities Wedding Photography Guides

In-depth local guides written from real weddings I've shot in the area.