5 New Orleans Photo Shoots Tours to Build a Day Around

1.New Orleans French Quarter Photo Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Walk the French Quarter with a photographer such as Talon, Jasmine, Elizabeth, or Tyson, stopping at landmarks including Bourbon Street, Royal Street, Café du Monde, and St. Louis Cathedral. Expect relaxed posing help, brief local stories, and 15 to 20 edited digital photos sent after the session.

“Talon did an excellent job of taking us around the French Quarters and getting a ton of great shots of my whole family together, my kids together and separately even though it was so crowded. He was able to maneuver us around so other people weren’t in our shots or at least not in front of us. Great job and all around great experience.”

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2.New Orleans Private Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend about an hour walking the French Quarter with a private photographer such as Talon, Elizabeth, or Mike. You’ll stop at scenic corners near Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral for posed and candid photos, while the photographer helps with locations and direction.

“Our photographer, Talon, was on time, friendly and super creative. We enjoyed our time and couldn't be happier. We cannot wait to see our photographs. Thank you Talon!”

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3.French Quarter Photo Shoot and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 1 hour · from $50

Walk the French Quarter with a local photographer such as Talon, Colin, or Mike, stopping at St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street, and Royal Street for guided portraits. Choose a private or small-group session, learn easy poses, and receive 15 to 20 edited digital photos within 5 to 10 days.

“This was a fantastic experience! My husband and I were celebrating our honeymoon and I found this tour which I was so excited about. I must say that it lived up to every expectation and more! Our photographer Talon made us feel comfortable right away and the meeting instructions were clear and easy to follow. Talon took us to some fantastic spots for the photos and I’m so thrilled with the results. I would 1000% recommend this experience!”

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4.60-minute Tremé Walking Tour & Photo Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $15Best value

Join Hollis for a private 60 to 90 minute walk through Tremé and old Storyville. You’ll hear local Black history, visit the Mardi Gras Museum, explore photo spots, and get help taking better pictures. The tour is in English and costs $15 per person.

“Our tour guide, Hollis, is an absolute gem. So knowledgeable and immediately made my boyfriend and I feel at home. Personally if I'm booking a tour in a city I want it to be delivered by someone who comes from there and can give the real story of what took place there. Too often local stories and experiences are stolen or repackaged to be more marketable/digestible and the profits aren't benefiting the local community. When you book this tour just know youre getting the real and the money spent will directly benefit the community youre touring. The incorporation of audio from different documentaries and discovering some local food spots were…”

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5.New Orleans VIP City Tour w/ a Jazz Musician + Pro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $66

Spend four hours touring New Orleans in a small group of up to seven with local jazz musician Quay or another English-speaking guide. Ride between the French Quarter, Garden District, cemetery, City Park, Musicians Village, and Bywater while stopping for murals, photos, and three Cafe Du Monde beignets.

“My family and I (Vera Davis) went on a tour on October 12, 2025. Our tour guide, Quay, was awesome! Quay was so knowledgeable which was a big reason we went on the tour to learn the history. He was professional and courteous and the best tour guide! The tour was very beneficial in that it gave us ideas on what we wanted to do the remainder of the week. I definitely highly recommend the tour at the start of your trip if possible.”

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