Chad Populis Photography Blog

On October 1, 2026, Chad Populis Photography documented the Intuit IDEAS 3.0 graduation at Vyoone’s in New Orleans, from graduate portraits and reflections to the recognition walk, branded décor and class celebration.

A MetGalaxy-themed employee appreciation event at Hyatt Regency New Orleans featuring documentary-style event photography, awards, group portraits, and a 360 photo booth operated by the Chad Populis Photography team.

Whether you are planning an adult milestone birthday, sweet sixteen, quinceañera, private dinner, backyard party, hotel event, or birthday weekend in New Orleans, photography and photo booth coverage can help you document the celebration and keep guests engaged. A birthday party photographer captures the real moments. A birthday photo booth gives guests something fun to do during the party. Together, they create a fuller record of the event.

A headshot lounge and a photo booth can both add value to a corporate event, but they are built for different purposes. A headshot lounge gives guests a polished professional image they can use after the event. A photo booth gives guests a fun, interactive experience during the event. If you are planning a New Orleans corporate event, conference, networking mixer, holiday party, trade show, or sponsor activation, the best choice depends on the goal of the event.

Professional wedding videography under $3,000 is available in New Orleans. Learn what couples should compare, what may be included, and which features matter most.

Conference headshots can be one of the most useful guest experiences at a professional event. Attendees leave with a polished headshot they can use for LinkedIn, company websites, speaker bios, internal directories, and professional profiles. Sponsors get stronger booth engagement. Event planners add value without creating a complicated experience. But good conference headshots require planning. Here is what to think through before booking on-site headshots for your New Or

For New Orleans conferences, corporate events, trade shows, networking events, and sponsor activations, a headshot lounge can be a strong guest experience because it gives people something valuable without adding pressure to the event. It is not a regular photo booth. It is a small mobile headshot studio built for professional images.

A photo booth gives guests something fun and interactive to enjoy during the event. Event photography documents the actual event: the people, room, details, speakers, family, dancing, reactions, and important moments. If you are planning a birthday party, wedding reception, corporate event, fundraiser, school event, or private celebration in New Orleans, you may be trying to decide between a photo booth rental and event photography. The honest answer is that many events

Comprehensive Beginner Photography Course: Master the Basics and Elevate Your Skills From Beginner to Professional by Chad M. Populis is now available on Amazon in Kindle eBook and paperback formats. This beginner-friendly photography textbook teaches camera fundamentals, manual mode, composition, lighting, editing, photography genres, and business strategies for aspiring photographers ready to build stronger skills.

Your wedding day deserves more than basic pictures. A New Orleans wedding photographer should capture the emotion, style, culture, and celebration that make your day unforgettable.

360 rentals bring energy, movement, and interaction to any event. From weddings and birthdays to corporate events and brand activations, a 360 photo booth gives guests a fun way to create immersive, shareable video moments they will remember long after the celebration ends.

A butterfly-themed quinceañera at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge featuring a mirror photo booth rental with eggplant, lavender, and rose gold details, custom photo booth design, printed keepsakes, and digital delivery for guests.

Chad Populis Photography captured the Revenge of the Nerds graduation party at National Letter Carriers Hall, including honoree arrivals, graduate portraits, performances by J Rock, BOG Vonnie, and Trophy Chocolate, music by DJ Game Ova Hound and guest DJ Elm Boy Peg, dancing, candid moments, and a second line by Da Truth Brass Band.

A New Orleans graduation party deserves more than ordinary snapshots. For this Revenge of the Nerds-themed celebration honoring five Frederick A. Douglass High School graduates, our iPad photo booth rental gave guests a fun, interactive way to create boomerangs, custom framed images, and personal video moments throughout the night.

A smart wedding tech stack isn’t about using everything, it’s about using the right tool at the right moment so decisions feel lighter and the day runs smoother. Think of this as a menu you can mix and match based on your budget, timeline, and comfort level.

Light rain and mist can actually photograph beautifully. Heavy rain, lightning, flooding, or unsafe walking conditions are different. A practical rule: Light rain or steady drizzle: We can usually shoot with a tighter, covered route. Heavy rain, thunder, lightning, or unsafe conditions: We shift indoors with permission or reschedule. Unpredictable weather: We keep the route flexible and stay near covered options.

St. Noir Cafe provided an intimate and welcoming environment for the occasion. Spaces like this work beautifully for book signings because they allow for natural, candid moments between the author and attendees. Throughout the event, the focus was on documenting those genuine exchanges — conversations, signed copies, smiles, and moments of connection around the message of the book.

New Orleans local business owners, engaged couples hosting company celebrations, and first-time business event planners often face the same corporate event challenges: too many moving parts and too little margin for error. Executive meetings and functions can unravel when schedules shift, stakeholders disagree, or the room doesn’t support the goal. Business networking events add another layer, where timing, flow, and the right vendors, especially reliable photographers, deter

Planning a second line for your New Orleans wedding takes more than hiring a brass band. This guide covers permits, police escorts, route planning, timeline coordination, guest comfort, and photography so the celebration feels joyful, organized, and easy to follow.

Rain is part of planning a wedding in New Orleans. The good news is that it does not have to ruin your photos. What matters most is having a simple backup plan before the day starts.