New Orleans Wedding Photographer
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here!
I can’t wait to hear all about your vision.
I’m not just a wedding photographer - I’m your newest friend, I’m the person who will make sure your glass stays full, I’ll help you bustle your dress, I’ll get to know your mom, I’ll probably cry during your vows, and I’ll definitely dance with your krewe at your reception. I combine editorial photography with photojournalism for a dynamic wedding experience. This isn’t a hobby, it’s a passion and an art. Every image is created with love.
There are not enough words in the world to begin to say all the wonderful things about Ashley from Nola Darlings. First of all, she is absolutely the most wonderful human. Super joyful, fun and easy to be around, and in her work, has a great mix between giving helpful suggestions of poses and just letting you be exactly who you are as a couple. Ashley was originally hired by my wife to take pictures of our actual engagement. She was so wonderful then that we hired her to take engagement photos as well as our wedding. Due to COVID we had a small ceremony this year and will have the "big wedding" next year and we literally would not do it all without Ashley. Our photos are absolutely breathtaking, our family loved her and her energy (we told them they would!) and she is so easy going and go with the flow. Because it was a small wedding, timing wasn't exactly perfect, so we ended up walking across the street to the hotel for a drink with our family before going to dinner and Ashley came right in, switched out some camera pieces, and took some of our favorite pictures inside that small bar. Not to mention our photos were back to us in 2 weeks! She's literally the best - run, don't walk - to hire her for all of your photography needs. We will truly never hire anyone else ever again! - Kelly M.
~ Over 100 Real Weddings and Couples Photographed ~
Frequently Asked Wedding Photography Questions
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My favorite way to talk about packages and pricing is face-to-face. Every wedding is different and what’s more important for you may be different than what’s most important for other folks. My hourly rate is $550 and I do offer packages too.
Weddings can be paid in increments leading up to the wedding. A 20% retainer locks in your date.
(I don't want anyone to feel like they can't have the wedding or session of their dreams because of their financial circumstance. Don't hesitate to reach out and let’s see if we can make it work!)
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Yes, they can be very valuable, especially if you’re having a large wedding. If you would like a second photographer for your wedding day, I have a few vetted and trusted photographers I work with regularly. It costs $150 an hour for a second photographer with a minimum of 3 hours of coverage.
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Absolutely! I love what I do and it's my full-time job. If I have the time and availability I'll make it happen. Of course, Saturdays tend to be the busiest but never hesitate to reach out!
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Yes, I have a few cameras that shoot 35mm, I have a retro polaroid, and an Instax mini or wide. I can add rolls on to your package for an additional fee. The fee varies based on what kind of film you’d like and how many rolls.
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By default, I send my clients invoices that are payable by debit or credit card. I can also accept PayPal, venmo, Cash App, cash, or Zelle on request.
Any cash payments are eligible for a 5% discount.
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No! I’m a huge fan of travel and will happily travel to wherever love takes you. I love a fun destination wedding. I am frequently in Orlando and Asheville. I might even be able to offer a discount on travel depending on the location.
There is no travel fee for weddings that are within an hour of the New Orleans area.
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100% yes!!! I am a queer female photographer and my number one goal is to create a safe space for you and your partner(s). I also strive to only work with other queer-friendly spaces/vendors.
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Lock your date down baby!!! As soon as you have a set wedding date lock in your day. No stress, no fear of someone else booking your day, and one more thing off the list.
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After your wedding images are ready, I will create a personalized online gallery for you. You can easily download images from your gallery and so can anyone you share your link with.
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I look at every photo I take. Every single one of your photos will be personally hand-corrected & edited for color, exposure, and temperature. Before uploading them to your gallery, I want every photo to be perfect and ready to share.
I don't believe in altering someone's appearance without consent (you are beautiful just the way you are!) so I will never do this unless you make a specific request.
Extra editing is available for an extra charge per photo! I've got those Photoshop magician skills so if you want something removed from the background or any other changes reach out and I will see what I can do.
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My contract includes a print release. This means you have to option to order prints from your wedding gallery but you don’t have to. You can order prints anywhere you’d like. Keep in mind I can’t guarantee the quality of other printing services.
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Yes, I have a simple digital photo booth and various background options available as an add-on.
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