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New Orleans Wedding Photographer Chad Populis
If you’re ready to hire a New Orleans wedding photographer—and want a Black Louisiana wedding photographer who blends candid, editorial, and classic wedding photography—let’s lock in your date. I’d be honored to photograph your day.
Ready to lock in your photographer?
I’m Chad Populis, an African-American New Orleans wedding photographer serving NOLA and all of Louisiana.
If you’re ready to hire, I’ll make this simple: clear packages, quick communication, and beautiful photographs that feel like your day—candid, editorial, and classic.
From second lines to candlelit courtyards, I’ll guide the process and deliver images your family will love for years.
Check
Your
Date!
My Wedding Day Process
What I Photograph
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Full wedding days, elopements, and micro-weddings
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Engagement sessions and “Just Married” portraits in the French Quarter, City Park, and the Garden District
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Welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and second lines
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Destination weekends for couples traveling in to celebrate in New Orleans
How I Work
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Calm, prepared, present: Direction when you want it; documentary coverage when moments unfold.
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True-to-life color: Lighting and editing that honor every skin tone and New Orleans’ warm hues.
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Local expertise: Locations, timing, and rain plans—handled.
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Efficient timelines: Family photos that move quickly; steady, reliable coverage in any light.
Candid wedding photography styles: Real moments and honest emotion
Editorial wedding photography: Clean, modern portraits with creative light
Classic wedding photography: Timeless compositions and family formals
Black-and-white storytelling: for emotional highlights
Night portraits with off-camera flash: for moody, cinematic images
Wedding Photography Styles
Wedding
Photography
Packages
(built for how you celebrate)
Ask for the full pricing guide. Most couples choose 8–10 hours of coverage with options to add a second photographer, rehearsal dinner coverage, and an album.
Classic Day
Signature wedding-day coverage with a balanced mix of candid, editorial, and classic images. Timeline planning, online gallery, and sneak peeks within days.
Editorial Portraits
Extra time for creative portraits, multiple locations, and an album credit. Ideal if you love a fashion-forward, editorial look.
Documentary Micro
Intentional coverage for elopements and intimate weddings. Minimal posing, big on feeling.
Destination in New Orleans
Designed for out-of-town couples. Venue and permit guidance, trusted vendor referrals, weekend coverage (welcome party, second line), and a day-after session. Your go-to New Orleans destination wedding photographer.
Engagement sessions
Second line coverage
Heirloom albums and parent books
Extra hours of coverage
Payment plans
What’s included with every collection
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Pre-wedding planning call and timeline support
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Shot list guidance for family formals
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Next-day or quick sneak peeks
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Private, shareable online gallery with print options
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True-to-life color and natural skin tones across all lighting situations
Always Available
Add-ons
The 48-Hour Booking Process
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Check your date and get the packages + pricing.
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10-minute consult to confirm coverage and logistics.
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E-sign agreement + retainer to lock in your date.
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You’re booked! We’ll fine-tune the timeline closer to your day.
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Dual-camera setup and fast lenses for low light
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Off-camera flash for receptions and night portraits
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Redundant backups on the day and a secure post-production workflow
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Fully insured; venue certificates available
What couples say
“The second line photos feel like music—you can see the joy.”
“As a Black couple, skin tones mattered to us. Chad delivered beautifully.”
“Calm, kind, and organized. We were fully present, and our gallery feels like us.”
Popular NOLA backdrops and venues
Race & Religious, Il Mercato, The Chicory, Marigny Opera House, The Pharmacy Museum, Hotel Peter & Paul, Elms Mansion, Degas House, Longue Vue, Treme Market Branch, NOLA Skyline Event Center, Audubon Park and Clubhouse, City Park, and sunrise walks through the French Quarter, Bywater, Tremé, and the Garden District.
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For destination weddings in New Orleans
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Quick video consults and honest timeline advice
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Location scouting, permits, and backup plans
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Vendor recommendations I trust
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Travel-friendly schedules and easy gallery delivery
If you’re searching for a New Orleans destination wedding photographer who keeps it effortless, I’ve got you!
Professional Details You Can Count On
Common Questions Answered!
Q. Do you travel beyond New Orleans?
A. Yes—across Louisiana, & the Gulf Coast as well as international destinations.
Q. Film or digital?
A. Primarily digital with film-inspired edits.
Q. How many images do we receive?
A. Enough to tell the full story—quality over quantity.
Q. Turnaround?
A. Sneak peeks within a few days; full gallery follows and is easy to share and print.
Q. LGBTQ+ weddings?
A. Absolutely—every couple is welcome.
Q. Second line coverage?
A. Yes—route tips, timing, and mobile gear are covered.
Q. What if it rains?
A. Smart backup locations and creative rain-friendly portraits.
Let’s Work Together
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Check your date (fast reply)
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Request the wedding photography packages + pricing
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Book a 10-minute consult to finalize your collection
Gretna, LA 70056
Tel: 504-577-6410
Service areas:
Based in New Orleans and serving the French Quarter, Garden District, Warehouse District, Bywater, Marigny, Tremé, Metairie, Kenner, the Northshore, Baton Rouge, the Gulf Coast and all domestic and international destinations.
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