Your wedding film should feel natural, emotional, and timeless. As a New Orleans wedding videographer, I create cinematic wedding films that capture real moments, meaningful connections, and the full atmosphere of your celebration. From quiet getting-ready moments to the energy of the reception, every film is crafted to tell your story in a way that feels authentic and lasting.
Cinematic, story-first wedding films with clean audio, intentional pacing, and consistent color—captured across New Orleans and South Louisiana.
Second lines, receptions, and full ceremony coverage—planned with a clear timeline and delivered digitally.
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.
If you want a wedding film that feels like your day—not a staged production—my approach is documentary-first with light direction when it helps. I prioritize audio, authentic moments, and clean composition so your film holds up years later. From getting ready through the reception, you’ll get calm coverage, a clear timeline, and a final delivery that’s easy to watch and share.
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Filming Weddings Across New Orleans
From historic French Quarter venues and Garden District mansions to modern downtown celebrations and traditional second-line parades, New Orleans weddings carry a rhythm and culture unlike anywhere else. Wedding films are created to reflect the atmosphere of the city—its music, architecture, emotion, and celebration—so every couple’s story feels connected to the place where it began.
Cinematic Wedding Films in New Orleans
Wedding videography is more than documenting events—it’s preserving movement, sound, and emotion in a way photography alone cannot. Each film is crafted through intentional composition, clean audio capture, and thoughtful editing that allows the story of your day to unfold naturally.
Couples who value authentic storytelling, elegant visuals, and meaningful detail choose cinematic wedding videography to remember not only the moments they saw, but the moments they felt.
What
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Receive
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Highlight film (story-driven recap)
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Full ceremony edit (when included)
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Reception moments (first dances, toasts, key events)
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Clean audio for vows and speeches (when available/possible)
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Digital delivery via private online gallery
Experience You Can Trust
Wedding videography requires calm presence, technical precision, and the ability to anticipate meaningful moments as they happen. With extensive experience filming weddings and working alongside professional planners, venues, and photography teams, each celebration is approached with preparation, professionalism, and respect for the importance of the day.
The result is a refined film delivered with care, clarity, and lasting emotional value.
Second lines move fast, so coverage has to be intentional—wide establishing shots, crowd energy, reactions, and clean audio where possible. I’ll plan coverage around your route and timeline so the film captures the feeling without missing key moments.
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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
Thoughtful Coverage From Beginning to End
Coverage is designed to document the full rhythm of the wedding day—from preparation and ceremony to portraits, reception, and celebration. Professional audio recording preserves vows and speeches, while cinematic editing shapes the final film into a cohesive story that can be shared and revisited for years to come.
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)
To explore coverage options, film styles and lengths, and collection details, view the complete wedding video packages and pricing designed for New Orleans celebrations. 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
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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.
Q. How far in advance should videography be booked?
A. Most couples reserve wedding videography several months in advance to secure availability for their date.
Q. How long is a wedding highlight film?
Most highlight films range from 4–8 minutes, with optional extended edits available.
Q. Do you capture audio from vows and speeches?
Yes. Professional audio recording is used to preserve vows, toasts, and meaningful moments clearly.
Q Is wedding videography available throughout New Orleans?
A. Coverage is available across New Orleans, surrounding parishes, and destination locations.
Begin Planning Your Wedding Film
If you’re searching for a New Orleans wedding videographer who values authentic storytelling, timeless visuals, and meaningful emotion, you’re invited to explore coverage options and begin the conversation.
View New Orleans wedding videography packages & pricing to compare coverage options and deliverables.
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
Gretna, LA 70056
Tel: 504-577-6410
Service areas
New Orleans, French Quarter, Garden District, Warehouse District, Bywater, Marigny, Tremé, Metairie, Kenner, the Northshore, Baton Rouge, and Gulf Coast destinations.