New Orleans Photo Spots
Easily one of the most recognizable cities in the United States, New Orleans absolutely lives up to the hype when it comes to being a unique, energetic, memorable US destination. In addition, New Orleans is one of the most beautiful places to take photos! šø Whether youāre coming for the beignets, bayou, Mardi Gras, Creole cuisine, distinctive architecture, jazz music, or something else entirely, New Orleans is a dream destination. š·
We canāt talk about New Orleans without at least mentioning … Mardi Gras! š„³ The annual Mardi Gras celebration includes lively parades that originate in the Garden District of Uptown New Orleans along St. Charles Avenue ā¦, but New Orleans is more than just beads and nightlife. New Orleans is filled with culture, beauty, and a rich and diverse history. Whether youāre strolling, cycling, or riding a streetcar, New Orleans is compact and accessible, making it awesome for visitors to see all the city has to offer without too tremendous or arduous an effort.
Read on to learn more about some of our favourite parts of New Orleans ā what to see, what to do, and where the best photo spots are for outstanding photo opportunities in NOLA!š
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Photo: Karla in New Orleans for Flytographer. Mahnoor and partner capture a trip to New Orleans at The French Quarter with a couples photoshoot.
1. The French Quarter
First up, the French Quarter. New Orleansā French Quarter sits on the Mississippi River, and is known as the heart of the city; thereās no doubt when you envision New Orleans, youāre envisioning the streets of the French Quarter. The French Quarter is home to Cafe du Mondeās famous beignets and coffee (cafe au lait!āļø), and herein also lies the famous Bourbon Street with its charming cast iron-adorned balconies. The French Quarter is mysterious and jazzy. Itās romantic and filled with the southern charm you can only find in New Orleans. If you want great photos in one of the most Instagrammable places, look no further than the French Quarter. ā¤ļø
The French Quarter is also New Orleansā oldest neighbourhood, filled with endless entertainment. A favourite French Quarter spot is the Carousel Bar, which lives up to its name: a unique revolving bar that looks like a carousel! š Located in the French Quarterās Hotel Monteleone, the Carousel Bar is a great evening pit stop that doubles as an art installation (the carousel has been revolving to the delight of visitors since 1949).
Photo: Karla in New Orleans for Flytographer. Blair and friends capture a fun day together in New Orleans at The French Quarter with a vacation photoshoot.
2. Jackson Square
A visit to the iconic Jackson Square in the French Quarter is a must. āļø Not only is Jackson Square one of the most recognizable backdrops in New Orleans, itās also a perfect spot to listen to music, watch artists at work, or to just relax and people watch (not to mention, enjoy those beignets you just grabbed nearby). Jackson Square is also a great spot for photos ā although it can get quite busy, it is beautiful, well cared for, and delightfully scenic. Jackson Square is a must-see while youāre in town and one of the best places to take photos in New Orleans.
Photo: Randy in New Orleans for Flytographer. Devin and family capture a fun day together at Jackson Square in New Orleans with a family photoshoot.
3. The Faubourg Marigny
The Faubourg Marigny is a historic, colourful neighbourhood in New Orleans located just next to the French Quarter. Home to beautiful cottages and other preserved landmarks, as well as lovely tree-lined streets, the Faubourg Marigny is also home to hip, funky, cool music and art venues, Cajun bistros, and bars. If youāre looking for an eclectic, bohemian location to see, youāve found the perfect spot. š
Hot tip: the Faubourg Marigny is a favourite off-the-beaten-path route for your Flytographer photo shoot! View photos of some of our favourite photo shoots from the Faubourg Marigny.
Photo: Karla in New Orleans for Flytographer. Lacie and partner capture memories of their trip to New Orleans at Faubourg Marigny with a couples photoshoot.
4. Langles Bridge
The Langles Bridge is a picturesque, tranquil spot in New Orleans City Park. Oozing southern charm, the Langles Bridge is a perfect backdrop for photos, a nice walk, or just a relaxing stroll through some of the greenest greenery and an amazing place to take photos in New Orleans. š³
Hot tip: Langles Bridge is also just steps from the Cafe Du Mondeās City Park location, in case you need to top-up your coffee & beignet cravings. (More powdered sugar please!)
Photo: Jessica in New Orleans for Flytographer. Greta and partner capture memories of their trip to City Park in New Orleans on a couples photoshoot with Flytographer.
5. City Park Grounds
New Orleans City Park is home to botanical gardens, sculpture gardens, an amusement park, carousel, tennis, golf, fishing, playgrounds, boating, biking, and more. š¤© City Park is also home to the New Orleans Museum of Art ā with over 40,000 permanent objects and one of the most important sculpture gardens in the country, the New Orleans Museum of Art is an incredible stop while youāre visiting City Park.
The previously-mentioned Langles Bridge sits charmingly in City Park, which is also one of Americaās largest and most-visited urban parks (City Park is 50% larger than New Yorkās Central Park, if you can even believe it!š±).
City Park is also home to 30,000+ trees, including the oldest grove of mature, live oak trees in the world (estimated at 750 – 900 years old). š³
Photo: Karla in New Orleans for Flytographer. Sheresa and partner celebrate their anniversary at City Park in New Orleans on a couples photoshoot with Flytographer
6. St. Louis Cathedral
Just a 2-minute walk from Jackson Square sits the St. Louis Cathedral ā North Americaās oldest continuous-use cathedral and one of New Orleans most notable backdrops. āŖļø Open for services and self-guided tours, the St. Louis Cathedral is a lovely New Orleans stop for visitors of all beliefs.
Photo: Karla in New Orleans for Flytographer. Amanda celebrates a 30th birthday with friends on a custom route in New Orleans on a photoshoot with Flytographer.
7. Rodrigue Studio
The Rodrigue Studio is an art gallery in one of the French Quarterās most historic buildings, featuring the work of George Rodrigue. Rodrigue was a fantastically talented artist best known for his famous blue dog paintings. š¼ Rodrigue was born and raised in Louisiana, and became one Americaās most successful artists, who spent his life loving and sharing his love of the Cajun culture. For a fun, unique, and and one of the best places to take photos in New Orleans, be sure to add the Rodrigue Studio to your list.
Photo: Jessica in New Orleans for Flytographer. Billy and partner get engaged on a custom route in New Orleans on a proposal photoshoot with Flytographer.
8. St. Patrick Cemetery
The St. Patrick Cemetery was established in 1841, and is comprised of three distinct sections (No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3). The largest section is known as St. Patrick No. 1, and is the oldest and largest of the sections, including almost all Irish family names. The St. Patrick Cemetery is peaceful, beautifully maintained, and full of local New Orleans history. šŖ¦
Photo: Amy in New Orleans for Flytographer. Gloria celebrates a bachelorette party with friends at St Patricks Cemetery in New Orleans on bachelorette photoshoot with Flytographer.
9. Audubon Park
Audubon Park is an urban park filled with mature oaks, lagoons, and massive green space, located just miles southwest of the French Quarter. Audubon Park is a great spot for families, couples, or individuals. It features a zoo, golf course, playgrounds, walking and cycling paths, sporting courts, riding stables, and more. Visiting Audubon Park before or after grabbing brunch is an awesome option while youāre in New Orleans. š
Photo: Amy in New Orleans for Flytographer. Patty and friends capture memories of their trip in Audobon Park in New Orleans on a friends photoshoot with Flytographer.
10. Royal Street
Royal Street in the French Quarter is one of New Orleans original streets, dating back to the early 18th century! Today Royal Street is one of our favourite Instagrammable spots; itās a shopperās paradise, home to antique stores and boutiques, art galleries, and delicious dining options, all just a block from Bourbon Street! š¤³ Royal Street is also a pretty residential stretch, with stunning homes and historical landmarks that arenāt just eye candy for tourists.
Photo: Randy in New Orleans for Flytographer. Brad and partner capture memories at Ritz – Royal St and the French Quarter in New Orleans on couples photoshoot with Flytographer
Capturing memories in New Orleans
While we hope you fill up on history, beignets, and fun while youāre in New Orleans, we also want to make sure you capture your time here! We have an incredible group of super-talented Louisiana photographers ready to help you forever-remember your time in New Orleans. š· With a variety of incredible photo locations (many of which weāve talked about today), the photo opportunities are plentiful, so set aside the selfies and donāt forget to book your very own NOLA Flytographer shoot.
With love from NOLA ā weāll see you soon!
āKarla was exactly what anyone needs for a photographer! She was not only professional, friendly, provided clear instructions, but she was very accommodating and communicated very well! She captured exactly what I wanted for my family and I and the pictures were vibrant and fun! I didnāt realize how much we needed/wanted pictures until I saw our photos!! Thank you a thousand times, Karla!ā
Donna
Karla in New Orleans
āWe were absolutely delighted that Jessica was able to photograph us again. We loved our photographs from last year so much that we wanted Jessica to photograph our friends as their Xmas present from us. Jessica managed to get pictures of our family, their family, and all of us together. We love our pics and will treasure these photographs forever.ā
Lisa
āAmy was fantastic for our babymoon shoot. She knew of great picture spots and was a helpful coach for posing while keeping it natural. She was also sensitive to me being pregnant and offered indoor spots when she noticed that I was looking a little overheated. We really appreciated her attention to detail, and we LOVED our photos!! I’m so glad that we captured some memories this way — huge thanks to Amy!ā
Micquie
Amy in New Orleans
