New Orleans French Quarter Photo Shoot & Walking Tour

Walk the French Quarter While Someone Photographs You Properly

You walk through the French Quarter's most photographed landmarks, St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street, Preservation Hall, and more, while a local photographer captures you in each spot. Small groups mean personal attention, and you receive 15–20 edited photos within ten business days. No experience needed. Just bring yourself and comfortable shoes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. St. Louis Cathedralpassing by
2. Preservation Hall5m
3. Bourbon Street10m
4. Court of Two Sisters10m

Photo shoot in French Quarter

• Meet at French Quarter
• Walk around neighborhood
• Photo shoot at St. Louis Cathedral
• Photo shoot and tour at Café du Monde
• Photo shoot at Steamboat Natchez
• Photo shoot at Marie Laveau's House
• Photo shoot at Pirate Alley
• Photo shoot at Preservation Hall
• Photo shoot and story at Bourbon Street
• Photo shoot and story at Court of Two Sisters
• Receive photo recommendations and tips

The experience

You know that problem where you visit New Orleans, take a hundred phone photos, and none of them look like the place actually felt? This fixes that. A photographer meets you in the French Quarter and walks you through the neighborhood's most recognizable spots, St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street, the Court of Two Sisters, Preservation Hall, while actually composing shots instead of just pointing and clicking. The whole thing moves at a relaxed pace, so it doesn't feel like a rushed tour or a stiff photo session. You get to hear the history of each location as you're standing in it, which is how you actually remember places.

Groups stay small, capped at four people, so there's no waiting around while someone else gets their turn. If you're booking solo or with one other person, you'll be paired with another small group, but you still get your own edited photos, not group shots, individual ones. The photographer's been doing this for years and has been featured in local publications, so they know which angles work, where the light hits best at different times, and how to make you look like you belong in New Orleans instead of just visiting it. You walk maybe two hours total, covering as much ground as the group's pace allows, stopping at each spot long enough to get a few good frames.

Fifteen to twenty edited photos land in your inbox within three to ten business days. They're yours to keep, print, share: the kind of souvenir that actually reminds you why you went in the first place. The French Quarter photo shoot works whether you're traveling solo, with a partner, or with a small group. It's accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, and there's no fitness requirement. You just show up and let someone who knows the city handle the composition.

What’s included

• Your session includes a guided walk through the French Quarter with stops at St.
• Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street, the Court of Two Sisters, Preservation Hall, and other historic landmarks.
• The photographer shares the history of each location while composing shots of you at each spot.
• You receive 15–20 professionally edited photos delivered digitally within 3–10 business days.
• Small groups of up to four people keep the experience personal, and if you're booking with fewer than four people, you'll be paired with other small groups but still receive your own individual photos.

Information

Lasts 1h, runs every day, 7 start times, from US$ 69.99 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (21 to 80 years) · Senior (81 and older) · Youth (18 to 20 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Beauty Photoshoot New Orleans

Is this one for you?Book this if you want professional photos of yourself in New Orleans without arranging a separate photographer or spending hours editing phone pictures: the small group size and local guide's knowledge of the best light and angles are what make the difference between a souvenir and a photo you'll actually frame.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 to 20 years); Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the photo shoot?

Roughly two hours of walking and shooting, depending on how fast the group moves and how many stops you want to linger at.

What if I'm traveling alone?

You'll be paired with other small groups to keep the experience personal, but you still receive your own individual edited photos, not group shots.

When do I get the photos?

The photographer sends 15–20 edited images digitally within 3–10 business days after the session.

Is this accessible for people with mobility issues?

Yes, the French Quarter photo shoot is wheelchair accessible and suitable for strollers. Infants and small children can ride in a pram.

What locations do you stop at?

You'll visit St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street, Royal Street, Café du Monde, the Court of Two Sisters, Preservation Hall, Marie Laveau's House, and Pirate Alley, depending on the group's pace.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Do I need photography experience?

No. The photographer directs poses and handles all the technical work. It's designed for travelers of any experience level.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential. Wear whatever makes you feel confident. The photographer will help you find poses that work with your outfit.