NOPA Photographer Directory

I’m a freelance photographer with over 20 years of professional experience photographing portraits & events. Since moving to New Orleans 10 years ago I’ve also found a love for capturing the essence of a place, and all of the landscapes, architectural shots, and candid portraits of the people that make it unlike anywhere else.

I have been working in photography off and on since 1995. For my photography, I use the computer as my darkroom. I have no formal education in photography and my work leans towards fine art instead of commercial. I might be considered an amateur photographer, but I have produced some wonderful works over the years.… Read More »Studio Caillouette

I am a freelance photographer based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, always searching for a unique angle on the world around me. When I frame an image, I hope to seize upon those fleeting transcendent moments when raw emotions become visible. Whether fine art or street photography shot in black-and-white, color, or film, my best photographs… Read More »Stacey Pearson

Rita Harper is a visual journalist from Atlanta, Georgia. A quiet child, she grew interested in imagery and observing her surroundings – both skills that have greatly benefited her work. With no formal art education, she began to take to the streets of Atlanta and discover a style of her own. She quickly realized the… Read More »Rita Harper

Alfred Coleman III is a self-taught fine art photographer from New Orleans, known for his vibrant, cinematic portraits. His work blends documentary and fine art styles, using rich color and composition to evoke both intimacy and narrative depth. Through his photography, Coleman creates visual dialogues that challenge conventional portrayals of Black life, offering nuanced perspectives… Read More »Alfred Coleman III

Brooks Dierdorff is an artist exploring the ways media like photography and video shape our cultural imagination of environmental collapse. His work serves as an interface between political, ecological, and artistic spheres.

My life’s work has been to capture character in the human face, provide truthful still images, utilize available light and employ a photojournalistic conversational approach. When Charles bought his first Nikon SLR the resulting studies were of derelict architecture, machinery and also street photography – a genre that the New York Times has called “…shots… Read More »charles crain

As a photographer in New Orleans I try and set myself apart by not showing destruction, but by showcasing the amazing human spirit that exists here. I shoot both digital and film and love working with new and unusual clients. Nothing is too strange unique or challenging, get in touch! 

I am a freelance photographer who has worked covering events in New Orleans, Western New York and Southern Ontario, the Muskoka Lakes Region of Ontario. Enjoying being out and about people are receptive and comfortable with my camera and enjoy the interaction while capturing of the time we are together.

Magdalena Saliba is an interdisciplinary artist, art historian, and activist. Her work continually asks, and attempts to answer, questions regarding healing and trauma. Though primarily a lens based artist, Magdalena finds necessity in physical touch with everything she creates. Her projects also call for constant collaboration and discussion with other survivors, creatives, and queer folks… Read More »Magdalena Saliba

I am a visual artist that uses photography to narrate and construct identity in self portraiture and experimental florals, to delve into the abstract, and to capture interplay of details and color in the realm of emotion. Drawing inspiration from my theatrical and vocal performance background, I strive to explore and connect psyche, spirit, ego,… Read More »Leanne Trivett S.

Jessie Marie Beals was born and raised in the Washington D.C. metro area and after many years living throughout the United States she has planted her roots in New Orleans. She graduated from Corcoran College of Art and Design in 2004 with a Bachelor of Fine Art in Photography. Her diverse portfolio includes abstract color… Read More »Jessie Marie Fine Art

I began to make multiple images of a nude in a grid in 1967 while beginning my MFA Thesis in Photography at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The thesis was an exploration of Set Theory math. In grids of 5×5, 8×8 or 10 by 10, I found numeric rules to order the… Read More »Dan McCormack

Lily LaGrange (b. 1997) is an artist working with photography, sculpture, text, and installation. Her work explores magic, power, and access to/mastery of the supernatural. lillianlagrange@gmail.com https://lilylagrange.com

My name is Miles B. Jordan. I am a New Orleans native and recently completed an MFA in photography at the University of Alaska. My current showcasing work, “504-907,” is a daily comparison of South Louisiana and Interior Alaska using the diptych form to compare the two directly. I have also showcased works from my… Read More »Miles B. Jordan

I’m an editorial and commercial photographer based in New Orleans. After spending the first 15 years of my career living abroad, I moved back to the south to be near family, and to engage in stories closer to home. aaron.joel.santos@gmail.com https://aaronjoelsantos.com

I attempt to capture how I see the world – meditative moments; fragments of narratives – snapshots of what I think of as the poetry of daily life – often overlooked or only glimpsed by many. I think of myself less as a Photographer and more as a documenter whose sight is influenced by years… Read More »Thomas Schirtz

I had a forty year career in photography in my hometown of Detroit, Michigan, working in newspaper photography, corporate/industrial, and as a photography instructor at a community college. In 2009 I relocated to New Orleans. In the last fifteen years I have given my attention to street photography and the occasional studio/portrait work. As a… Read More »Joseph Crachiola Photography

Kristie Cornell is a self-taught photographer living and working in Lafayette, LA. She works mostly in black and white, medium and large format film photography. Her work explores her relationship to the natural and cultural landscapes of her native Louisiana and the South, as well as connections made to places she explores while traveling. kristiecornell@hotmail.com… Read More »Kristie Cornell

Melinda Gilmore Photography, located in Morgan City, Louisiana, specializes in fine art maternity, newborn, and child portraiture. Photographer Melinda Gilmore leads the studio, capturing the beauty and essence of life’s significant moments. A personalized approach and commitment to excellence ensure clients receive timeless and emotive images they’ll cherish forever. The studio offers services and high-quality… Read More »Melinda Gilmore Photography

Victoria (“Vi”) Conway is a New Orleans-based photographer. They find inspiration in candid human connection, and they are fascinated by the vulnerability of being known. Their photos capture concerts, portraits, and moments in life.

A born and raised New Orleans photographer who enjoys showing a different side of New Orleans than what most people are accustomed to seeing. Albeit my New Orleans at Night “series” or images of everyday Nola life that sometimes get lost in the shuffle, this is Nola.

Born in Ecuador, raised in Brooklyn, and now based in the city of New Orleans. Growing up, I’ve always nurtured an interest in taking photos, and officially launched my photography business in 2010. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with companies such as Hotaling & Co, Tales of the Cocktail, and more. I’ve also had… Read More »Carlos M. Silva Photography

George has vast experience photographing events of all kinds. Architecture, aerials, editorial, and the industrial and maritime industries are favorite subjects with particular focus on people at work. Discreet and respectful, George works well with architects and designers, meeting planners, celebrities and CEOs. He loves great design, smart technology, and people who work hard. He’s… Read More »George Long Photography

I am DONALD DAVIS, better known as Kricket. I am from small town Roseland, Louisiana. I am a self-taught portrait/documentary photographer, and photography has been my passion for seven years. I capture love, peace, fun times, and sometimes poverty through the lens of my camera. Life’s sweetest moments are captured in black and white through… Read More »Donald Davis

I see the world around me as picture possibilities. Subject matter, light and composition are constantly being played out in my mind. When the subject is right I photograph it. Collection of these images are the source material for my work. My “Winter Sun” series began as image captures during morning hikes in the Hudson… Read More »Peter Tilgner

Craig Mulcahy is a British photographer currently living in New Orleans, Louisiana and specializes in portrait focused and entertainment photography.

I’m a full-time freelance writer and photographer, living in New Orleans. I spend half the year in Southeast Asia, mostly Bangkok, and I’ve been working in these fields for more than two decades. My work is represented by Where Y’Art Gallery, and I currently have exhibitions in Cafe Carmo and The Old 77 Hotel. In… Read More »Jenny Adams Freelance

Casey Joiner is a photographer in New Orleans, LA. Her work is based in the documentary practice and is informed by her affection for places full of peculiar nonsense and deep struggle, slow things, longstanding traditions, and growing up in the Deep South.

Much of my creative work over the past two decades relies on collaboration and cooperation. I am a founding member of Southerly Gold, an all-female photography collective, and also a performer in the vocal ensemble Serpentine, who use sound and activated spaces to promote transformation and healing. After Hurricane Katrina, I co-founded One Bird/The New… Read More »Ariya Aladjem Wolf