Corporate Event Photography in New Orleans
Your event deserves coverage that’s polished, reliable, and on brand. Let’s create a clean image library that works for press, sponsors, and your team—delivered when you need it.
For event coordinators ready to schedule
I’m Chad Populis, a New Orleans photographer specializing in corporate event photography for conferences, conventions, trade shows, brand activations, and executive celebrations.
My team and I capture clean, on-brand images with a streamlined workflow—so your marketing, PR, and internal teams get exactly what they need, fast.
Request the Event Rate Card (hourly, half-day, full-day, multi-day)
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Date
Availability
Content
Your Team Needs
What We Cover
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Business conferences and general sessions
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Conventions and trade shows (exhibit halls, booths, activations)
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Keynotes, panels, breakouts, workshops, networking
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Sponsor signage, branding, and attendee experience
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VIP arrivals, grip-and-grins, step-and-repeat photos
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Award ceremonies, galas, receptions, and team celebrations
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Executive portraits and on-site headshot lounges
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PR moments, ribbon cuttings, product launches, and media events
Who We Serve
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Corporate communications and marketing teams
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Event producers and destination management companies
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Associations and nonprofit conferences
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Exhibitors, sponsors, and experiential agencies
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Hotels, venues, and CVBs
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Executive assistants planning private celebrations and retreats
Familiar With New Orleans Venues & Load-In
I’m familiar with New Orleans venue logistics—loading docks, credential check-ins, exhibitor access, and tight turnaround workflows. Coverage is available at the Convention Center and major hotels across the CBD, Warehouse District, and French Quarter.
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Same-day and next-day selects for social and press
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2-hour press gallery for major announcements (on request)
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24–48 hour highlight gallery for recaps and sponsor reporting
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Complete, fully edited gallery within agreed timeline
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Organized folders by session (keynote, breakout, expo, reception)
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Multiple crops for web, social, print, and screens
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Web-optimized and high-resolution files with consistent color
Add-On Services
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On-site headshot station with staff scheduling link and instant selects
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Step-and-repeat coverage with branded lighting
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Photo booth (pro lighting, brand overlays)
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Live event slideshow and same-day recap for screens
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On-site editor for immediate delivery to PR and social teams
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Short event b-roll video clips for social (when booked)
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Multi-day convention coverage teams and volume pricing
Deliverables
And
Turnaround
Delivery Options (Built for PR + Sponsors)
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Same-day selects for social and press (when requested)
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24–48 hour highlight gallery for recap posts and sponsor reporting
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Organized folders by session (keynote, breakouts, expo, reception)
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Web + high-resolution exports with consistent color and multiple crops
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Full edited gallery delivered within the agreed timeline
Packages
And
Pricing
To keep quoting fast and accurate, I offer a simple rate card for: hourly, half-day, full-day, and multi-day convention coverage—plus optional headshot lounge and rush delivery.
Request the full pricing guide and tell me your date, venue, estimated attendance, and key deliverables.
Hourly coverage:
Ideal for press events and VIP receptions
Half-day and full-day coverage:
Most popular for conferences and trade shows
Multi-day convention packages:
Consistent team coverage with on-site editor options
Headshot lounge add-on:
Per-person or day-rate pricing
Nonprofit and association pricing available:
Request the rate card for detailed options, travel, and rush delivery.
Add-On Services
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On-site headshot lounge (staff scheduling + consistent lighting)
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Step-and-repeat coverage with branded lighting
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On-site editor for immediate PR/social delivery
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Short b-roll clips for social (when booked)
Add a Photo Booth to Your Party or Event
Photography captures the key moments, but a photo booth gives your guests something fun to do during the event. For birthdays, corporate parties, school events, graduations, holiday parties, and private celebrations, a photo booth can help keep guests engaged while also giving them instant memories to share.
Chad Populis Photography offers photo booth rental options for different event styles, including iPad digital photo booths, DSLR mirror booths, and 360 photo booths. Each option creates a different experience depending on your space, guest count, and the type of content you want your guests to walk away with.
An iPad photo booth is a clean, compact option for digital sharing. A mirror booth gives guests a more polished, interactive experience and can include prints. A 360 booth adds movement, energy, and social-media-friendly video clips.
If you are already booking event photography, adding a photo booth is a simple way to give your guests more interaction while keeping your photo and video coverage focused on the important moments.
Professional Headshot Lounge for Corporate Events
For corporate events, conferences, networking mixers, and business gatherings, a headshot lounge can add real value for your guests. Instead of only capturing candid event photos, a headshot station gives attendees a professional image they can use for LinkedIn, company websites, speaker bios, business profiles, and marketing materials.
A headshot lounge works well at professional events because it gives guests something useful to take home. It can also make your event feel more polished, organized, and business-focused.
Chad Populis Photography can set up a clean, efficient headshot station with guided posing, flattering lighting, and a smooth workflow for multiple attendees. This is a great option for corporate events, association meetings, real estate events, medical events, law firm gatherings, conferences, and professional networking events.
For larger groups, the setup can be designed to move people through quickly while still giving each person a professional result. The goal is to make the process simple, comfortable, and useful for both the guests and the event host.
Clean, editorial event coverage with true-to-life color
Strategic storytelling that highlights people, branding, and scale
Discreet presence during sessions; efficient direction for posed moments
Inclusive, flattering coverage for every skin tone and body type
Consistency across multiple photographers and days
Style
And
Approach
Technical
Reliability
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Dual-camera coverage with fast lenses for low light
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Off-camera flash and remote strobes for stages and receptions
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Quiet, no-distraction shutters during keynotes
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Redundant on-site backups and secure post-production workflow
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Fully insured; venue COIs and vendor onboarding handled
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Comfortable with union venues and back-of-house rules
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Mobile studio with seamless backdrop and professional lighting
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Individual coaching for confident, natural expressions
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Tethered capture for instant selection
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Light retouching included; bulk delivery for HR/IT naming
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Flexible footprints for expo floors, sponsor booths, and lobbies
Headshot
Lounge
Details
What
We
Prioritize
People and moments:
speakers, attendees, leadership, and team interactions
Brand presence:
sponsor signage, logos, stage design, and activations
Scale and energy:
wide room shots, crowd engagement, and ambiance
Content utility:
horizontal and vertical framing for all channels
Certificates of Insurance, W-9, and vendor onboarding
NDA-friendly and embargo-aware workflow
Background checks and safety trainings when required
Familiar with venue docks, load-in, and security procedures
Use Cases for Event photos
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Real-time social and media coverage
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Post-event recaps and newsletters
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Sponsor reports and sales decks
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Websites, brochures, and proposals
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Annual reports and internal communications
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Recruiting, onboarding, and culture content
Personal and executive celebrations
Milestone birthdays, retirements, holiday parties, and off-sites
Intimate dinners and hospitality suites
Discreet VIP coverage with tight turnarounds for same-day sharing
If you’re searching for:
Corporate event photography New Orleans
Conference photographer New Orleans
Convention and trade show photography New Orleans
Brand activation photographer NOLA
Corporate gala and awards photographer
You’re in the right place!
Compliance
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Logistics
Common Questions Answered!
Q. How fast can we get images?
A. Press selects in as little as 2 hours; highlight galleries within 24–48 hours. On-site editor available.
Q. Can you match our brand style?
A. Yes—share guidelines and references; we align lighting, color, and composition.
Q. Do you provide licensing?
A. Standard commercial usage for your organization’s marketing, web, social, and PR is included. Extended/agency use available.
Q. Can you cover multiple concurrent rooms?
A. Yes—scalable team coverage and coordinated shot lists.
Q. Do you travel beyond New Orleans?
A. Yes—Greater NOLA, the Northshore, Baton Rouge, Gulf Coast. Travel quoted in advance.
Q.What about video?
A.Short social b-roll add-ons available; full video teams can be booked through us
Q. Attire and professionalism?
A. Business attire, show-appropriate footwear, and radio-friendly, low-visibility gear.
Next Steps
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Request a quote and rate card
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Check availability for your dates and venue
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Book a 10-minute planning call
Gretna, LA 70056
Tel: 504-577-6410
popular Service areas
New Orleans CBD, French Quarter, Warehouse District, Garden District, Bywater, Marigny, Tremé, Metairie, Kenner, the Northshore, Baton Rouge, and Gulf Coast. Conference coverage available at the Convention Center and major hotels.