Top 5 Photo Sessions in New Orleans

1.New Orleans Private Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer

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

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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2.Walking Instagram Photo Tour in the French Quarter New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · from $29Best value

Join a licensed guide for a two-hour walking photo tour through New Orleans’ French Quarter. You’ll visit 8 to 10 photo spots, including Jackson Square, Cafe du Monde, and Canal Street, while getting pose and angle tips. Guide Jason is praised for taking plenty of photos and sharing local food and drink advice.

“Tour guide was not where we were supposed to meet. Found him close by, no tour attire, at a restaurant counter, 15 minutes after tour was supposed to start, not even looking for his group. Had to convince him to start tour even though 3 others were missing. We had to stRead more”

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3.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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4.Private Photography Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $90

Spend one hour walking through New Orleans with a photo guide such as Christian, posing at murals, street art, and colorful homes in Bywater and Marigny. You receive unlimited photos and videos, one outfit, snacks, and alcoholic drinks, with the exact route sent 24 hours before your visit.

“Christian was an amazing person, we talked a lot during the sessio and she took really good pictures that I loved so much”

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5.New Orleans Instagram Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $95

Meet your private host at 2231 St Claude Ave for a one-hour photo walk through Faubourg Marigny. You will visit colorful homes and graffiti-lined streets while your host takes unlimited photos, videos, and Boomerangs. Water, snacks, NOLA soda, music, WiFi, and drinks for those 18 and older are included.

“We had the best time and highly recommend this photo walking tour. You’ll Have fun and the memories (and social content) to provide it!”

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