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We can meet in-person, virtually, or by phone call to talk about your vision for your wedding and your photography needs, or we can communicate through email... whatever is best for you!

Let's Talk!

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Booking can easily be completed online. Once you've signed the contract and paid the retainer, the date is yours!

Thank You For Choosing Me!

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I highly recommend doing an engagement portrait. This casual and fun session gives us an opportunity to work together before the wedding, helping you get used to being photographed, and provides images for you to use for save-the-dates, signing book, etc.

Engagement Portrait

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I send a wedding worksheet to you about two months before the event, and we'll subsequently discuss any details that need further clarification. If you have a coordinator, put us in touch.

Planning

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If you are doing a bridal portrait session, it should be scheduled for about a month or two before the wedding, to ensure time for you to have a framed enlargement made for display at the reception if you choose.

Bridal Portrait

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I'll arrive at the first location well in advance to be prepared to begin at our start time.

The Big Day!

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About a week after the wedding, sneak peeks are posted on my blog and instagram.

Photo Previews

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About 3-4 weeks later, editing is completed, the full gallery is posted, and your wedding photographs are on the way to you!

Gallery

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If your package includes an album, let's get started! After you make your image selections, the design process takes a few weeks. Once approved by you, production takes about a month.

Album

THE PROCESS
Timeline Overview

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

Deluxe Package

$4925 / $5675*

investment

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

Questions?

How far in advance should I book?

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!

How long have you been a photographer?

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.

How many photographs will I receive?

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.

Is hiring a videographer a problem?

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.

Are you insured?

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.

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