New Orleans Photographer
I’m Chad Populis, a New Orleans photographer serving couples, professionals, brands, and organizations across the city. I photograph weddings, proposals, headshots, events, portraits, and boudoir with a calm, guided approach and consistent, polished results.
Whether you need coverage for a major event, updated photos for your business, or a session that feels personal and relaxed, I keep the process simple from the start. You do not need to know how to pose or have everything figured out before reaching out. I’ll help guide the process so your photos feel clean, comfortable, and true to you.
Photography Services in New Orleans
You may already know what type of session you need, or you may just know you need a photographer in New Orleans and want to start in the right place. Below is a quick overview of the services I offer, with direct links to each page for more details.
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Candid coverage, guided portraits, and steady timeline support for couples who want polished images without a stressful process.
Proposal Photography
Discreet proposal coverage with planning help, location guidance, and natural portraits right after the moment. New Orleans proposal photographer
Engagement Sessions
Relaxed engagement photos with simple direction and a location that fits the look you want. New Orleans engagement photographer
Elopement Photography
Small wedding day coverage with clear guidance, clean storytelling, and an easy process from start to finish. New Orleans elopement photographer
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Private, respectful boudoir sessions designed to feel calm, guided, and confidence-building.
Polished headshots for professionals, creatives, and personal brands who want to look confident and approachable.
Corporate Team Headshots
Efficient on-site headshots for teams, leadership groups, conferences, and companies that need a consistent look. Corporate Headshots in New Orleans
Natural portrait sessions for birthdays, graduations, personal milestones, and lifestyle photos.
Reliable coverage for conferences, private events, festivals, galas, and brand activations with clean, usable images delivered on time.
A Calm, Guided Photography Experience
You want polished photos, but you do not want the process to feel awkward, rushed, or unclear. That is where I focus most.
I keep sessions organized and easy to move through, whether I’m photographing a wedding day, a proposal, a headshot session, or a live event. You’ll get clear communication before the session, direction when you need it, and a steady approach that helps you stay present instead of worrying about what to do next.
My goal is simple: make the experience feel smooth, and deliver images that look natural, flattering, and consistent.
What clients can expect
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Clear communication before the session
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Guided posing that still feels natural
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Clean, consistent editing
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Professional delivery and dependable turnaround
Serving New Orleans and Surrounding Areas
I photograph across New Orleans and nearby areas, including the French Quarter, Garden District, Uptown, the CBD, City Park, Mid-City, the Lakefront, and surrounding South Louisiana locations.
Some clients want iconic New Orleans architecture and street character. Others want something quieter, cleaner, or more private. I help you choose a location that fits the type of session, the level of privacy you want, and the overall look you’re after.
If you already have a location in mind, I’m happy to work with it. If you need help deciding, I can guide you toward options that make sense for timing, light, access, and comfort.
Featured Photography Work
My work covers a range of photography needs across New Orleans, from weddings and proposals to headshots, events, boudoir, and portraits. The common thread is a clean, polished look and a process that feels steady and manageable from the first conversation through final delivery.
Why Clients Book Chad Populis
Most people are not looking for a complicated process. They want someone who communicates clearly, shows up prepared, gives helpful direction, and delivers polished work without making the experience feel heavy.
That is the standard I bring to every session.
Whether you are planning a wedding, organizing an event, updating your headshots, or booking a more personal session, you can expect a calm presence, straightforward communication, and photos that feel clean, natural, and easy to use.
Clients often book for:
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Fast communication
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Guided posing and direction
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A calm, professional presence
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Natural-looking final images
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Reliable turnaround
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Private, easy online delivery
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FAQs
What types of photography do you offer in New Orleans?
I offer wedding photography, proposal photography, engagement sessions, elopements, professional headshots, team headshots, event photography, boudoir photography, and portrait sessions.
Do you help with locations and planning?
Yes. I help clients think through location options, timing, lighting, privacy, and the kind of final look they want. You do not need to have all of that figured out before reaching out.
Do you help with posing?
Yes. Most people want photos that look natural but still want guidance. I direct as much as needed so you feel comfortable and know what to do without the session feeling forced.
How long does it take to receive edited images?
Turnaround depends on the type of session and the amount of coverage. I’ll give you clear expectations before booking so you know what to expect.
Do you photograph outside New Orleans?
Yes. I work throughout the New Orleans area and nearby parts of South Louisiana. Reach out with your date and location, and I’ll let you know what is possible.
How do I book?
Start by reaching out with your date, location, and the type of photography you need. I’ll point you to the right service, answer any questions, and walk you through the next step.
Meet Chad Populis – Your NOLA Photographer
More About Chad
Hey! I’m Chad—an African-American photographer from South Louisiana, based in Gretna, just outside my hometown of New Orleans. I’m a proud husband, dad to two amazing boys, and a huge Saints, Pelicans, and LSU fan who loves hanging out and cracking up with friends.
I've been into creating images for as long as I can remember—starting with drawing comics and graffiti as a kid, and later moving into graphic and web design. All those years playing around with images taught me a lot about editing photos and videos, and really knowing my gear. Things got serious in 2016 when friends kept asking me to shoot their events—so I turned my hobby into my career. Now, I get to do what I love for a living, capturing everything from weddings and boudoir shoots to headshots and real estate photography.
My approach is a mix of candid and classic styles, focusing on capturing real emotion with a genuine vibe, whether it’s the joyful chaos at a wedding, the laughter at a family event, or candid moments during a corporate shoot. I believe the best photos happen naturally, not just in posed setups, and I’m dedicated to making sure every image tells a real story—your story.
I’m all about personal service and making sure your photos feel authentic and timeless. I’d love to create images and videos you’ll look back on forever—those shots that get a special place on your wall and in your heart.
Check out my portfolio to see my work, and swing by my booking page for package info. Let’s work together to create something unique, meaningful, and totally you. And in case you’re wondering, I shoot exclusively on Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras—awesome in all lighting and perfect for both photos and video.
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