I recently got engaged (more on that soon) and while we don’t plan on getting married until Spring 2023, I am starting to slowly check some things off the list. First up, is booking and venue and scheduling engagement photos. I’ve been doing a ton of research on the best local engagement and wedding photographers and figured I’d share some of the best I found!
Alyssa Fisher
Alyssa Fisher beautifully documents the emotions of every moment shooting weddings, portraits and mini-sessions in and around New Orleans. Mini-sessions and portraits start at $250.
Dark Roux Photographers
Dark Roux is run by a couple, Heather and Jamie. They do engagement and wedding photography in both New Orleans and Houston and and known for candid storytelling and emotionally honest photography.
Aperture Photos
Josh and Kirsten of Aperture Photos are another photography duo that shoot fun couples, weddings, portrait and family sessions. Aperture photographers couple sessions start at $600.
Gabrielle Hail
Gabrielle specializes in wedding and lifestyle photography as well as portrait, and boudoir sessions. Gabrielle’s portrait rates start at $450.
Jen Menard
Jen photographs weddings and portraits in a honest, joyful manner. Her style is candid and creative, with an emphasis on natural light.
September Company Photographers
September Company is a couple that works to take heartfelt images for the modern romantic. Portrait sessions start at $850.
Greer Gatuso
Greer specializes in lifestyle, engagement and wedding shoots that capture the beauty of real life. She’s been featured in Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings and InStyle as one of the South’s best photographers.
Nae Yao
Nae Yao photographs weddings, elopments and portraits in New Orleans and around Louisiana. Her photos are equally as fun and stunning.
Rare Sighting Photography
Devonte Williford of Rare Sighting Photography is a New Orleans based portrait and wedding photographer crafting timeless, emotion-filled images.
Kristen Soileau
Kristen Soileau gets to know every couple she photographs which is evident in her work. Her modern take on photography brings out the beauty of those being photographed.
