New Orleans Photographer for Weddings, Headshots, Events & Portraits
I photograph weddings, headshots, boudoir, portraits, personal branding sessions, corporate events, private parties, and photo booth experiences across New Orleans and South Louisiana.
My process is simple: clear communication, calm direction, professional lighting, clean edits, natural skin tones, and easy gallery delivery. Whether you need full-day wedding coverage, polished team headshots, private boudoir portraits, personal branding images, or event coverage with a photo booth setup, I help make the process smooth from inquiry to final gallery.
Quick Answers
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Service area: Based in the New Orleans metro area, serving New Orleans, Gretna, Metairie, Kenner, the Westbank, the Northshore, Baton Rouge, and South Louisiana. Travel is available for weddings, events, and destination coverage.
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Turnaround: Portrait previews are typically delivered within 7 days. Wedding galleries are typically delivered within 2–4 weeks, depending on event size, coverage, and editing needs.
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What’s included: Planning guidance, guided posing, timeline support, clean edits, online gallery delivery, and clear communication before and after your session or event.
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Starting prices: Wedding photography starts at $2,500. Photo booth rentals start at $300. Custom quotes are available for weddings, events, headshots, boudoir, portraits, personal branding sessions, team photography, and photo booth packages. Limited video add-ons may be available by request.
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Next step: Send your date, venue or location, service type, and a few details about what you need covered. For events, include your approximate guest count. I’ll confirm availability and recommend the best coverage option.
Trusted by Clients Across Weddings, Portraits, Boudoir, and Events
Highly rated by clients on Zola, WeddingWire, Google, and other review platforms.
Clients often mention the same things after working with me: calm direction, professionalism, comfort on camera, fast communication, strong value, and clean final images they’re proud to share.
You can view recent reviews before booking, then send your date to confirm availability.
Darryl Thomas -
“Great photographer! I’ve used Chad for pictures since my first baby shower in 2014 and all of my events after! He catches everything, even the moments people aren’t paying attention to. Love to look back on the memories!”
Rico Young -
“Best experience I’ve ever had taken family! Chad got the job done although we were a little late and was very professional. I will definitely go back, and I will recommend to anybody else who needs their family photos taken!”
Sasha Cruz -
“I recently had the most incredible boudoir photography experience, and I cannot recommend it enough! From start to finish, everything about the session was thoughtfully curated to ensure comfort, confidence, and fun.”
Popular Services
Based in New Orleans, I photograph weddings, engagements, proposals, boudoir sessions, headshots, portraits, and events across the city and surrounding areas, including the French Quarter, Garden District, CBD, City Park, the Lakefront, Marigny, Bywater, Gretna, Metairie, and the Westbank.
I also travel throughout South Louisiana and beyond for couples, professionals, families, and brands who want clean edits, natural skin tones, calm direction, and images that feel polished without looking forced.
With nearly a decade of professional experience, I help clients feel comfortable, prepared, and confident from the first message to the final gallery. My work focuses on clean photography, natural skin tones, calm direction, and a clear process for weddings, portraits, headshots, boudoir sessions, events, branding, teams, and photo booth experiences.
Services & Starting Prices
Wedding Photography — Starting at $2,500
Full wedding-day coverage for ceremony moments, portraits, family photos, reception coverage, detail shots, and a polished online gallery.
Personal Branding Photography — Starting at $450
Personal branding sessions for entrepreneurs, creatives, coaches, consultants, and professionals who need polished images for websites, social media, press, and marketing. Sessions can include headshots, lifestyle portraits, workspace images, detail shots, and content-style photos.
Photo Booth Rentals — Starting at $300
Choose from iPad selfie booth, DSLR mirror booth, 360 video booth, and cold spark machine options based on your event style, venue, and guest experience.
Headshots — Starting at $250
Professional headshots for LinkedIn, business profiles, company websites, executive bios, speaker pages, actor portfolios, entrepreneurs, executives, and teams.
Boudoir Photography — Starting at $600 in-home / $750 studio
Private, guided boudoir sessions with flattering posing, clean edits, natural skin tones, and respectful delivery.
Event Photography — Starting at $200/hr with a 3-hour minimum
Coverage for birthday parties, corporate events, private parties, galas, conferences, Mardi Gras events, trade shows, and milestone celebrations.
Team & Office Photography — Custom Quotes Available
On-site headshots, team photos, office candids, leadership portraits, and branded workplace images for companies, clinics, firms, agencies, nonprofits, and small businesses.
Why Clients Book Chad Populis Photography
You want polished photos without a stressful process. My approach is calm, clear, and guided, so you are not left guessing what to do with your hands, where to stand, or what happens next.
Clients often book because they want:
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Wedding coverage that captures real moments without slowing down the day
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Headshots that look professional, current, and natural
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Boudoir sessions that feel private, respectful, and confidently guided
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Event photography that covers people, energy, decor, and key moments
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Photo booth rentals that are easy for guests to use and simple for hosts to enjoy
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Clear pricing, honest communication, and help choosing the right package
What You Can Expect
I document weddings, portraits, headshots, boudoir sessions, and events with a candid approach, calm direction, and clean, consistent edits. I’ll guide you when needed, keep the process clear, and make sure you know what to expect from planning to final delivery.
What You Get
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Clear communication and planning support
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Timeline guidance for weddings and events
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Guided posing that still feels natural
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Clean edits with natural skin tones
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Polished online galleries
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Easy downloads and sharing options
Wedding Photographer - New Orleans, Louisiana
Candid coverage + calm direction + consistent skin tones in mixed lighting.
About Chad Populis Photography
I’m Chad Populis, a New Orleans photographer serving weddings, portraits, headshots, boudoir sessions, personal branding clients, teams, events, and photo booth rentals across the city and surrounding areas.
My approach is candid, calm, and guided when needed. I’ll help with posing, timing, and direction without making the day feel stiff or overly staged. You’ll get clean, consistent edits, natural skin tones, and a clear process from the first message to final delivery.
A Smooth Process Includes
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Clear communication and planning support leading up to your session, wedding, or event
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Timeline guidance so portraits feel efficient, not rushed
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Guided posing that still feels natural
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Clean, polished edits with natural skin tones
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An online gallery to view, share, download, and order prints
I also photograph engagements, proposals, elopements, boudoir sessions, and professional headshots. Photo booth rentals are also available for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and other celebrations.
Second Line Coverage
I can cover your full second line from the send-off through the parade route, including wide shots of the crowd, guest reactions, movement, energy, brass band moments, and key interactions along the way.
Have a date in mind?
Email photography@chadpopulis.com or call (504) 577-6410 to check availability.
Serving New Orleans and surrounding areas, with travel available upon request.
New Orleans Wedding Venues, Event Spaces & Photo Locations
I regularly photograph weddings, portraits, and events across New Orleans and South Louisiana, including venues and neighborhoods where timelines move fast, lighting changes quickly, and you need someone who can adjust without slowing down the day.
Recent + frequent locations include: NOPSI Hotel • Hilton Riverside • New Orleans Marriott • Treme Market Branch • NOLA Skyline Event Center • Firehouse Loft • Champagne Palace • Sully Mansion • The Roosevelt • The Lakehouse • City Park • Audubon Park • French Quarter • Warehouse District • Garden District • Metairie • Kenner • Covington • Mandeville
NOLA Boudoir Photography Experience
Comfort-first guidance, refined edits, private delivery.
Boudoir should feel private, respectful, and comfortable from start to finish. I guide each session with calm posing direction, flattering lighting, and a pace that helps you feel confident without pressure.
The goal is to create clean, natural images that feel like you — polished, flattering, and personal without feeling overly staged.
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A private, guided session with natural posing direction
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Clean, refined edits with attention to natural skin tones and texture
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A respectful process that helps you feel comfortable on camera
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Ideal for bridal boudoir, anniversaries, confidence sessions, and personal milestones
Professional Headshots in New Orleans
Studio or on-location, guided posing, natural retouching.
You need a headshot that looks polished, current, and professional without feeling stiff. I photograph headshots for LinkedIn profiles, company websites, executive bios, speaker pages, business cards, actor portfolios, entrepreneurs, and full teams.
Sessions are simple and guided, so you are not left guessing how to pose, where to look, or what expression works best. I’ll help with posture, angles, lighting, and small adjustments so the final image feels confident and natural.
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Studio-style or on-location headshots based on the look you need
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Clean lighting, natural retouching, and consistent edits
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Professional images that still look like you
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Simple options for individuals, executives, teams, and companies
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Private gallery delivery with easy downloads
Personal Branding Photography in New Orleans
Brand photos for entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, creatives, and service-based professionals.
Personal branding sessions are built for entrepreneurs, creatives, coaches, consultants, speakers, and service-based professionals who need more than one good headshot.
These sessions give you a full set of polished, natural images you can use across your website, social media, email marketing, press features, course pages, ads, and business profiles. The goal is to create useful images that show who you are, what you do, and how clients experience your brand.
I help with simple direction, professional lighting, clean edits, and a relaxed process so your photos feel confident without looking forced. Sessions can include lifestyle portraits, workspace images, behind-the-scenes content, detail shots, service visuals, and images with space for text or graphics.
Available for personal brands, lifestyle professionals, coaches, consultants, small business owners, and creatives across New Orleans, Gretna, Metairie, the Westbank, and South Louisiana.
Event Photography
From corporate events and conferences to private parties, milestone celebrations, fundraisers, and community events, I provide clean, reliable event photography with a focus on the moments that matter and the details that help tell the full story.
Coverage can include guest arrivals, candids, speakers, décor, group photos, branded details, awards, performances, and key interactions throughout the event. I work with a calm, professional approach, stay aware of the schedule, and deliver a final gallery that is easy to download, share, and use.
Available for events across New Orleans, the CBD, French Quarter, Metairie, Gretna, the Westbank, and surrounding South Louisiana areas.
Headshot Lounge for Events, Conferences & Company Gatherings
The Headshot Lounge gives guests a polished professional headshot without needing to book a full individual session. It works well for conferences, networking events, corporate activations, staff appreciation days, professional organizations, and business gatherings.
I bring professional lighting, a clean setup, guided posing, and a smooth flow so each person can step in, get directed, and leave with a strong image. The setup can be adjusted based on your event space, schedule, and guest count.
Team and Office Photography
Team and office photography is designed for companies that need professional images of their people, workspace, and day-to-day brand presence. This can include staff headshots, team photos, office candids, environmental portraits, leadership images, and branded workplace details.
I make the process simple for busy teams with clear planning, efficient setup, guided posing, and consistent lighting. Whether you need updated headshots for the website, a team photo for a proposal, or a full set of office images for marketing, the goal is to create polished but natural photos that feel professional and useful.
Available for offices, clinics, firms, agencies, nonprofits, and corporate teams across New Orleans, Metairie, Gretna, the Westbank, and South Louisiana.
Photo Booth Rentals in New Orleans for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events
Fast setup, high participation flow, instant sharing + print options.
NOLA Photo Booth Rental Services
Add an easy, fun guest experience to your wedding, party, corporate event, conference, or brand activation with photo booth rentals designed for clean lighting, smooth guest flow, and fast sharing.
Choose the booth experience that fits your event:
360 Video Booth
Best for weddings, birthday parties, brand activations, graduations, and high-energy events where guests want fun social media videos.
DSLR Mirror Booth
Best for weddings, galas, formal events, and parties where printed keepsakes and a polished booth setup matter.
iPad Selfie Booth
Best for corporate events, conferences, expos, casual parties, and digital sharing with a quick setup.
Cold Spark Machines
Best for grand entrances, first dances, send-offs, stage moments, and dramatic wedding or event highlights.
Booth availability depends on your event date, rental length, venue layout, and setup needs. Send your date, venue, guest count, and preferred booth style, and I’ll recommend the best option for your event.
New Orleans Videographer for Weddings and Events
Your wedding video should feel natural to the day — not overly staged or forced. I film the real movement, audio, reactions, ceremony moments, and reception energy so you can look back and remember how everything actually happened.
Video coverage is planned around your photo timeline, ceremony schedule, and key moments, so the day stays organized and the coverage feels smooth.
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Highlight film options with natural pacing and clean audio when available
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Coverage built around your ceremony, vows, first looks, speeches, dances, and reception energy
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A good fit for couples who want candid coverage with a clean, polished final video
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Photo and video coverage can be coordinated together for a smoother wedding-day experience
Recent Work & Planning Tips
Explore recent weddings, venue features, photo location ideas, and session guides to help you plan with more confidence. These posts are built to answer common questions, show real examples, and give you a better feel for how the process works.
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Venue guides and photo location ideas for smoother timelines
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Real wedding galleries to preview lighting, posing, and editing style
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Tips for outfits, session planning, and what to expect before your shoot
Serving New Orleans, the Westbank & South Louisiana
I’m based in the New Orleans metro area, and I serve weddings, portraits, headshots, boudoir sessions, events, personal branding clients, teams, and photo booth rentals throughout New Orleans and surrounding communities.
I regularly work in New Orleans, Gretna, Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, Harvey, Westwego, Algiers, the Westbank, the French Quarter, Downtown/CBD, the Garden District, City Park, the Lakefront, Marigny/Bywater, the Northshore, Baton Rouge, Houma, the River Parishes, and South Louisiana.
Most sessions and events are handled by appointment on-location, at venues, in homes, at rented studios, or at outdoor portrait locations.
Have a date or session in mind?
Send your location, service type, and event or session details to check availability.