Everything you need to know about wedding photography in New Orleans!
Weddings
Wedding Photography
Pricing
$1975
investment
Same great photography, without the extras!
5 hours
1 Photographer covering your wedding
All images on USB flash drive & archival M-DISC
Gallery for sharing
Essentials
Package
investment
6 hours
2 Photographers covering your wedding
Engagement or bridal portrait session
10×10 30-page album
All images on USB flash drive & archival M-DISC
Gallery for sharing
Deluxe Package
$4925 / $5675*
investment
7 hours
2 Photographers covering your wedding
Engagement and bridal portrait session
12x12 40-page album
Additional copy of album
All images on USB flash drive & archival M-DISC
Gallery for sharing
ULTIMATE
Package
$3725 / $3975*
Wedding Package Add-Ons
Additional wedding day coverage
$300/hr
Engagement, bridal, or post-wedding portrait session
$300
Second photographer (for entire coverage time)
$500
Rehearsal dinner coverage (2 hours)
$875
Although my packages have been designed based on my experience with what works best for most weddings, custom packages can be created to accommodate the special needs of events that do not readily fit with my regular packages.
The most common and simple adjustment is to add coverage time. In other words, you don't necessarily need to book a higher package if you just need additional coverage time, you can add more time to any package. Additionally, if you will not be utilizing an engagement and/or bridal portrait session included in a package, you can substitute an additional hour of wedding day photography.
Other Photography Pricing
Portrait session (engagement, bridal, or family) without wedding booking
$500
Weekday elopement (1.5 hours)
$650
Intimate wedding (2 hours)
$1175
(limited availability)
*Album packages have two options to choose from, a Coffee Table Book (which is the less expensive of the two) and a Flush Mount Album. See this page for photos and descriptions of these two types of albums.
Wedding Photography FAQs
As with all of your wedding vendors, you should book your photographer as early as possible to help ensure you are able to secure your first choice, and for most couples, the photographer is the second thing booked right after the wedding venue is confirmed. On average I book about 8-10 months in advance, with some popular dates (such as Saturdays in the Spring or Fall) tending to fill up earlier. But even if your date is only a few months or even just a week or two away, it still doesn't hurt to inquire about my availability, as I may have an opening... I book several weddings every year that are just a few months out (or less), and so far my record is one that, incredibly, was booked a mere three days before!
I am one of the most experienced wedding photographers in New Orleans. I've been shooting professionally for over 20 years, and have personally captured well over 800 weddings since I started my business in 2005.
As a very rough and broad estimate, for an average 6 hour wedding, you should expect to receive 600-1200 images (a bit more if your package includes a second shooter). Every wedding is different, and various factors can influence how many pictures are captured, but there is no predetermined limit.
Absolutely not! Thankfully, the vast majority of videographers in the New Orleans area are respectful of the fact that you have invested a significant amount of money in a photographer, just as I am regarding the investment you've made in your videographer, and we will work together in a cooperative manner to beautifully document your wedding.
Yes, my business does maintain appropriate liability insurance, which is a requirement that many wedding venues impose on vendors who are providing services there. If your venue requires that they be named on a certificate of insurance, I can provide this upon request.
Marilyn & Ben
Gallery Venue at Tomas
Michael was a fantastic choice for us. His photos were beautiful, his communication was fast, and he was very professional.
Gina & Hugo
Board of Trade
We received our photos within a reasonable time frame after the wedding. We were impressed with the quality and quantity of photos. The pictures are perfect and we will cherish them for years to come. He exceeded our expectations!
Alexis & Dontaye
Riverview Room
The shots that Michael captured were nothing short of breath-taking! Every single guest has told us how they look like something out of a magazine.
Kathryn & Scott
Roosevelt Hotel
He was so professional and made us feel comfortable throughout what can be a very nerve-racking day! The pictures turned out so beautifully, and he was responsive and extremely helpful through the whole planning process.
Lauren & Will
Southern Oaks
My favorite part of the experience was him perfectly coordinating our "first look". From him suggesting the first look location in the French Quarter, to arranging where both parties were to meet- the entire process was flawless!
Madeleine & Lenny
Westin Canal Place
We even had guests come up to us after the wedding (even before seeing any photos!) complimenting his style and how wonderful it was to have such a skilled photographer navigating the event.
