Wedding photographers are one of the most important aspects of your wedding, and choosing the right person can be a challenge. Luckily, we’ve compiled some information to help make the process easier for you!
Photojournalists
A photojournalist is a photographer who captures events in a candid manner, focusing on the people involved rather than staging them or creating false poses. A wedding photographer, on the other hand, creates staged photos that are usually posed and directed by the client.
A photojournalist will work with you to create an environment where your wedding guests feel comfortable interacting naturally with each other, which results in beautiful real moments captured during your special day. They’ll also capture shots that help tell your story throughout different stages of life—from engagements to weddings to first birthdays—so you don’t have to worry about doing it yourself over time.
Photojournalists aren’t just limited to capturing moments during your wedding ceremony; they can also document things like bachelorette parties (or “hen parties”), rehearsal dinners and more!
Reception Photos
While the ceremony is certainly important, the reception is where things really get rolling. It’s a time for family members to dance and celebrate together. A photographer can capture these beautiful moments in still photos—from bride and groom dancing with their parents to bridal party shots. These are some of my favorite kinds of photographs to take because they capture not just what happened but also how those involved felt during it.
Bridal Portraits
Bridal portraits are taken on the day of the wedding and are taken with the bride, groom and their wedding party. These photos are a great way to capture a relaxed moment before the ceremony starts. Bridal portraits can be taken at any location of your choice, whether it’s your home or somewhere in New Orleans. These photographs will make sure you have memories from this special time in your life forever!
Engagement Portraits
Engagement portraits can be thought of as a kind of pre-wedding photo shoot. It is generally an opportunity for you to get comfortable with your photographer and vice versa, so that the couple can feel more at ease during their wedding day. For example, if you’re not used to being in front of the camera, it might be helpful for you to have some practice beforehand!
The average engagement portrait session lasts anywhere from one hour up through several hours depending on how many locations are chosen. Engagement sessions usually take place during daylight hours; however if you have specific needs or requirements (such as wanting photos taken after sunset), this should be talked about prior to booking any dates/times for your session(s). Most photographers will suggest shooting at least one location that is outside since this allows them more freedom when choosing which angles will look best depending upon lighting conditions as well as natural backgrounds like trees or tall grasses which are easy enough for clients but also provide depth without being distracting (so long as they don’t move).
Wedding Portraits
Wedding portraits are taken after the ceremony and before the reception. The photographer will want to capture as many different groups as possible, including:
- The bride and groom together
- The bride with her family
- The groom with his family
- Closeups of each individual member of the wedding party (bridesmaids, groomsmen)
The average cost of a wedding photographer in New Orleans ranges between $2,000 and $3,000.
However, this is only an average—it doesn’t mean that every photographer will charge this amount. A lot of photographers offer different packages and services so that you can choose what suits your needs best. The price point is determined by the number of hours booked and the experience level of your photographer. There are many factors that determine your wedding photography package price and you should be aware of what they are before booking so that you can get the most for your money.
The best way to get an idea of how much it will cost for your photographer is by checking out their website and speaking with them about their packages. If you want to be sure that your photographer has experience photographing weddings in New Orleans then ask for references from other couples who have used them before!