New Orleans Portrait Photographer
Birthday, graduation, senior, and personal milestone portraits with guided posing, location help, clean edits, and an easy-to-share private gallery.
I photograph studio-style and outdoor portrait sessions across New Orleans, with clear direction throughout the shoot so you are not left guessing how to pose.
Portrait Sessions for Birthdays, Graduations and Milestones
I photograph personal portrait sessions for clients who want updated images, are celebrating something important, or simply want a set of polished photos that still feel natural.
Sessions can be photographed outdoors around New Orleans or with a clean studio-style setup, depending on the look you want.
Graduation Portraits
Graduation portraits can include cap-and-gown photos, campus-inspired images, announcements, and more styled portraits around New Orleans. I’ll help you choose a location, plan the timing, and create a mix of clean portraits and more relaxed images.
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Milestone Portraits
Birthday portraits can be clean and simple, colorful, editorial, or more playful depending on your style. These sessions also work well for anniversaries, personal accomplishments, and other milestones you want to document.
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Lifestyle Portraits
Personal lifestyle portraits are for clients who want current photos with more movement and personality than a traditional studio portrait. These images are intended for personal use rather than company websites or business marketing.
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Studio Portraits
A studio-style setup provides controlled lighting, clean backgrounds, and space to create something more styled. This works well for themed sessions, fashion-forward looks, and portraits where lighting and posing are a major part of the final result.
Portrait Packages
Standard Portrait Session — $350
Best for birthdays, graduations, senior portraits, and clients who need a focused set of updated images.
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Up to 60 minutes
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One location
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One to two looks
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Guided posing
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10-image online gallery
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One selected image with detailed retouching
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Additional images available for purchase
Extended Portrait Session — $500
Best when you want more time, additional looks, and greater variety.
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Up to two hours
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Multiple looks
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One or two nearby backgrounds
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Guided posing
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15-image online gallery
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Two selected images with detailed retouching
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Additional images available for purchase
A Guided Portrait Session From Planning to Delivery
Plan the Look
Send the occasion, preferred date, outfit ideas, and the type of background you want. I’ll help you narrow down the location, time of day, and overall direction.
Get Clear Posing Direction
You do not have to arrive knowing what to do. I’ll guide your posture, hands, angles, movement, and expressions while keeping the session relaxed and moving at a comfortable pace.
Receive Your Final Gallery
Your selected images are edited for light, color, exposure, and natural skin tones, then delivered through a private online gallery for downloading and sharing.
Choosing the Right Type of Session
Personal portraits: Birthdays, graduations, senior photos, creative portraits, and personal milestones.
Professional headshots: LinkedIn, executive bios, company websites, medical profiles, acting, and professional directories.
Personal branding: A larger image library for your website, social media, speaking, marketing, workspace, or business.
View Professional Headshots Sessions
How to Prepare for Your Portrait Session
Bring one or two outfits that fit well and match the look you want. Solid colors, clean lines, and simple accessories usually photograph well, but a stronger pattern or statement piece can work when it is intentional.
Remove phones, keys, wallets, and other bulky items from your pockets before the session. Bring any cap and gown, birthday props, meaningful items, or accessories you want included.
Plan to be camera-ready at your scheduled start time. For outdoor sessions, I’ll recommend a start time based on the light, crowds, and location. We will also discuss an indoor backup or rescheduling plan when weather is uncertain.
Recommended Portrait Locations in New Orleans
Choose the vibe that matches your session. These are reliable spots that photograph clean and consistently.
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French Quarter: Historic architecture, ironwork, colorful streets, & recognizable New Orleans backgrounds.
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Garden District: Greenery, oak-lined streets, classic homes, and cleaner backgrounds.
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City Park: Oak trees, natural light, open space, & enough variety for graduation, family, & personal portraits.
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CBD and Downtown: Modern buildings, clean lines, urban backgrounds, and a more editorial look.
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Lakefront: Open skies, sunset light, and a quieter background with fewer architectural distractions.
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Marigny and Bywater: Colorful walls, neighborhood texture, and a more creative local feel.
Send the occasion and the overall look you want—classic, natural, colorful, modern, or creative—and I’ll recommend the best location and start time.
Senior Photo shoots & Graduate Portraits, Personal Image Branding, Birthdays, Holidays, Themed shoots, etc.
Portraits FAQ
Q. How long is a portrait session?
A. Most sessions run 60–120 minutes, depending on the package you choose, the number of outfit changes, and whether we add a second nearby location.
Q. What types of portrait sessions do you offer?
A. I photograph birthday portraits, graduation portraits, senior portraits, lifestyle portraits, personal branding portraits, and other personal milestone sessions in New Orleans.
Q. What’s included in a portrait session?
A. Every session includes guided posing, a relaxed pace, and a polished online gallery to download, share, and order optional prints.
Q. How many images will I receive?
A. Your final count depends on the package you choose. Most sessions are delivered as a curated set of edited images focused on the strongest moments, expressions, and variety.
Q. Can I bring multiple outfits?
A. Yes. For most sessions, 1–2 outfits is realistic. Longer packages can support more variety without rushing.
Q. Can we use more than one location?
Yes. If the locations are close and the timeline allows, we can include a second nearby location for added variety.
Q. Do you help with posing?
A. Absolutely. I’ll guide you with simple prompts and adjustments so your photos feel natural, confident, and flattering—even if you’ve never done a session before.
Q. What should I wear?
A. Solid colors and clean fits photograph best. Avoid large logos and busy patterns. If you’re unsure, bring two options and I’ll help you choose what works best on camera.
Q. What happens if it rains or the weather is bad?
A. If weather is an issue, we can reschedule or pivot to a covered location or indoor option (hotel, Airbnb, or similar) depending on your goals and availability.
Q. What does retouching include?
A. Retouching is natural and professional—minor skin cleanup, flyaways, and small distractions—while keeping texture and a realistic look. Heavier retouching is available on request.
Q. When will I receive my photos?
A. Turnaround varies by season, but you’ll typically receive a preview first, followed by the final edited gallery. If you have a deadline, share it up front and we’ll plan accordingly.
Q. Do I need a portrait session, headshot session, or branding session?
A. A portrait session is best for birthdays, graduations, senior photos, and personal milestones. Professional headshots are intended for LinkedIn, company websites, acting, and business profiles. Personal branding sessions create a larger marketing image library for your website, social media, and business.
Ready to plan your portrait session?
Send your preferred date, the occasion, number of people, and whether you want an outdoor or studio-style session. I’ll confirm availability, recommend a location and start time, and send the portrait package that best fits what you need.
Sessions are available throughout New Orleans, Gretna, Metairie, the Westbank, and surrounding South Louisiana areas.
Want a More Professional Portrait Session?
If you need portraits for your business, personal brand, website, or social media, a personal branding session gives you a more useful image library than a standard portrait session.
The session is guided, polished, and built around how you plan to use the images.
Model & Portfolio Photography
In addition to portrait sessions, I also offer model photography and portfolio development for individuals looking to build or update professional images. These sessions are designed for aspiring and working models who need clean, versatile photos suitable for agencies, castings, social media, and personal branding.
If you’re looking for intentional posing guidance, polished lighting, and images that feel confident and editorial without being overproduced, model photography sessions provide a more focused approach than traditional portraits.