Wedding Photographer Jobs in New Orleans, LA
We are building our roster of wedding photographers in New Orleans and nearby Metairie, Mandeville, Slidell, Baton Rouge ahead of opening bookings. Apply now to be first in line.
Building roster
About the role
We are accepting applications from wedding photographers in greater New Orleans. Applicants here are contacted first when our companies begin booking weddings in this market. Photograph the full day, direct portraits and family formals, and deliver a complete, well-exposed gallery.
Weddings in the New Orleans area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in March–May and October–November. Summer heat pushes most couples to spring and fall, with plenty of winter weekends too. Our venue data covers 97 wedding venues across 5 cities in this market.
What you'll do
- Photograph preparation, ceremony, portraits, family formals and reception
- Direct couples and wedding parties with confidence and warmth
- Work flash and natural light in every kind of venue
- Keep to the timeline and shot list from our planning team
- Upload organized, culled-ready files within 48 hours
What you bring
- At least two seasons photographing weddings, with full galleries to show
- Two professional full-frame bodies, fast lenses and off-camera flash
- Reliable transportation within about 60 miles of your home market
- Comfort leading family formals and large groups
New Orleans venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 97 local venues:
- Muriel's Jackson SquareNew Orleans
- House of Blues New OrleansNew Orleans
- Fillmore New OrleansNew Orleans
- ColumnsNew Orleans
- The Civic TheatreNew Orleans
- Southern OaksNew Orleans
- Degas HouseNew Orleans
- Generations HallNew Orleans
- Renaissance Baton Rouge HotelBaton Rouge
- WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph CollectionBaton Rouge
- Red Stick SocialBaton Rouge
- The Balcony BallroomMetairie
Areas covered
New Orleans (60), Metairie (1), Mandeville (2), Slidell (2), Baton Rouge (32). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in Louisiana
For context, photographers in Louisiana earn a median of $36,830 a year, with most earning between $19,180 and $70,310 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Louisiana pay guide.
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Wedding Photographer jobs in New Orleans: FAQ
How much do wedding photographers make in New Orleans?
Our rate for this role is flat rate per wedding, shared on your intro call. For context, the BLS median for photographers in Louisiana is $36,830 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in New Orleans?
The busiest months are March–May and October–November. Summer heat pushes most couples to spring and fall, with plenty of winter weekends too.
How far will I travel?
Most of our New Orleans weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Metairie, Mandeville, Slidell, Baton Rouge. Longer trips are optional and paid separately.
Is this a contractor role?
Yes. This is an independent contractor (1099) position. You choose the dates you are available and accept the weddings you want.
Photograph weddings in New Orleans.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.