Ready to lock in your videographer?
I’m Chad Populis, a New Orleans wedding videographer creating cinematic, true-to-life films with clean audio and story-first editing.
If you’re ready to hire, I’ll make it easy: fast replies, clear packages, and a smooth booking process.
From second lines to candlelit vows, your film will look and sound like your day.
Check
Your
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My Wedding Day Process
What We Film
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Full wedding days, elopements, and micro-weddings
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Rehearsal dinners and welcome parties
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Second lines, church ceremonies, and cultural traditions
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Destination wedding videography in New Orleans for out-of-town couples

Cinematic: Lush visuals, thoughtful pacing, curated sound design
Documentary: Real moments, full audio of vows, letters, and toasts
Classic: Timeless color and clean edits your family will love decades from now
Night portraits: Cinematic lighting and city ambiance after dark
Film Styles You Can Choose
Wedding
Videography
Packages
(fully customizable)
Ask for the full pricing guide. Photo + video bundles available.
Teaser + Highlight
45–60 second teaser within a week and a 5–8 minute highlight film with licensed music and key audio moments (vows/toasts).
Feature Film
Everything in Teaser + Highlight plus a 10–15 minute feature for deeper storytelling, extended vows, letters, and scene-setting details.
Documentary Add-Ons
Clean, multi-camera edits of full ceremony, full toasts, and formal dances with professionally recorded audio.
Elopement & Micro-Wedding
Streamlined coverage focused on vows, portraits, and a short, narrative highlight—ideal for intimate celebrations.
Destination Weekend in New Orleans
Rehearsal dinner coverage, second line film, venue and permit guidance, and a day-after session in the French Quarter or City Park.

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Second line coverage and route planning
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Social-first vertical cuts (15–60 seconds)
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Raw footage archive
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Drone footage (where permitted)
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Super 8/film-look segments
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Photo + video bundle for cohesive storytelling
Popular
Add-ons
Quick & Easy
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! pre-wedding planning begins.
Typical delivery timelines
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Teaser: 3–7 days
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Highlight: 6–10 weeks
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Feature + documentary edits: 8–12 weeks Rush options available seasonally.
Why couples book Chad
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Clear, warm audio: discreet lav mics and backup recorders for vows and toasts
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True-to-life color: skin tones that look like you; NOLA hues that feel right
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Story-first editing: pacing that breathes and brings the day back to life
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Low-profile coverage: present for the moments, never in the way
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Local expertise: light, timing, and logistics for courtyards, churches, and second lines
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Inclusive approach: experience with multicultural and LGBTQ+ celebrations
Signature NOLA moments and venues
Second lines, courtyard first looks, candlelit vows, and classic streetcar scenes. Frequent venues include Race & Religious, Il Mercato, The Chicory, Marigny Opera House, Pharmacy Museum, Hotel Peter & Paul, Elms Mansion, Degas House, Longue Vue, Audubon Clubhouse, and City Park—plus sunrise walks through the French Quarter, Bywater, Tremé, and the Garden District.
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Multi-camera ceremony coverage for multiple angles
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4K capture, professional lenses, and stabilized movement
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Off-camera lighting for receptions and night scenes
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Licensed music and tasteful sound design
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Redundant on-site backups and secure post-production workflow
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FAA-compliant drone operations where allowed
If you’re searching for Destination wedding videography in New Orleans You’re in the right place.
Technical Approach You Can Trust
Common Questions Answered!
Q. Do you travel beyond New Orleans?
A. Yes—across Louisiana, & the Gulf Coast as well as international destinations.
Q. Do you offer photo + video?
A. Yes—bundled coverage for a cohesive look and streamlined planning.
Q. Can you record vows, letters, and live music?
A. Absolutely—multiple audio sources for clean, reliable sound.
Q. Drone usage?
A.When legal, safe, and approved by venue and city regulations.
Q. How do you handle low light?
A. Fast lenses and discreet lighting for clean, cinematic night footage.
Q. Second line coverage?
A. Yes—mobile coverage, route planning, and audio considerations.
Q. Raw footage?
A. A raw archive is available as an add-on.
Q. Music licensing?
A. Fully licensed tracks included in edited films.
Next Steps
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Check availability and request packages
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Schedule a quick consult to finalize your coverage
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Ask about photo + video bundles
Service areas
New Orleans, French Quarter, Garden District, Warehouse District, Bywater, Marigny, Tremé, Metairie, Kenner, the Northshore, Baton Rouge, and Gulf Coast destinations.