Louisiana & New Orleans Wedding Photographer
Your wedding day is one of the biggest moments of your life — and it deserves photography that feels authentic, emotional, and refined. I’m Chad Populis, a Louisiana wedding photographer specializing in luxury visuals with soulful storytelling.
Why Couples Book Me
Experienced New Orleans wedding photographer
Skilled with diverse skin tones as a black wedding photographer
Luxury aesthetic without the stiffness
Professional, calm, stress-free direction
Seamless photo/video workflow
Destination wedding experience
The Luxury Wedding Style
My couples want photos that feel both real and editorial — a true blend of documentary moments and magazine-worthy portraits. You can expect:
Clean, timeless editing
Expert lighting for all skin tones
Emotional candids
Natural posing
Elegant color palettes
Images that feel like you
Chad captured our wedding day perfectly—every moment felt alive and full of joy.
Maya & Eli
The headshots Chad took made me feel confident and truly myself.
Jared K.
★★★★★
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Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions can be elegant, romantic, or fully editorial. Popular locations include:
City Park
French Quarter
Bywater
Longue Vue House
Lakefront
Audubon Park
Perfect for save-the-dates or wedding websites.
Wedding Day Coverage Includes
Pre-ceremony prep
First look & portraits
Ceremony coverage
Family photos
Reception highlights
Night portraits
Optional after-party coverage
Photo and/or video delivery in a premium online gallery
Ready to Begin?
Destination Weddings
As a destination wedding photographer, I travel throughout the U.S. and internationally for couples who want refined storytelling anywhere in the world.
Caribbean • Mexico • Europe • Luxury resorts • Private estates
Let’s create the images that your family will cherish forever.