MARC PAGANI — NEW ORLEANS PHOTOGRAPHER, PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATOR, AUTHOR.
New Orleans Portrait Photography. New Orleans Headshot Photography. New Orleans Event Photography. New Orleans Commercial Photography. World Travel Photography. 30+ years chasing light across the globe and back home to New Orleans.
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Studio & On-Location · New Orleans, Louisiana
A great headshot has one essential job: to look like you on your absolute best day. In a digital-first world, your headshot is often the first handshake a client, casting director, or employer will ever have with you.
PRIVATE TREMÉ STUDIO · HISTORIC COURTYARDS & CITY STREETS · EDITORIAL & PERSONAL BRANDING · CONTEMPORARY FINE ART
A great portrait should capture more than just what you look like—it should convey who you are. With over thirty years behind the camera photographing people across the globe and throughout New Orleans, Marc Pagani brings a distinct blend of artistic vision, technical precision, and genuine warmth to every session. Whether crafting a quiet, moody study in the studio or an energetic environmental shoot among the city’s architectural textures, the goal is always authentic expression without stiff, artificial posing.
CORPORATE CONFERENCES · NONPROFIT GALAS · AWARD CEREMONIES · FESTIVALS · VIP RECEPTIONS · SAME-NIGHT PRESS DROPS
New Orleans is a world capital for gatherings. Every week, national associations, corporate leadership teams, cultural organizations, and private hosts fill the city’s ballrooms, historic courtyards, convention halls, and riverfront warehouses. From multi-day corporate conferences along Canal Street and the Riverfront to black-tie galas, private second lines, and high-energy music festivals, Marc Pagani brings over thirty years of seasoned documentary expertise to every assignment.
BRAND CAMPAIGNS · ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL · PRODUCT & E-COMMERCE · CORPORATE & HOSPITALITY
Commercial photography clients aren’t buying pictures—they are buying certainty. They need to know the shoot will run on schedule, that the lighting will flatter the product and the brand, that the creative brief will be executed without compromise, and that the deliverables will arrive on time, color-accurate, and licensed for exactly how they’ll be deployed.
New Orleans & Worldwide
New Orleans wedding photography is not just a set of pictures, it is an art form molded by hundreds of years of culture-based traditions that make up a day with a shape — six chapters that each carry moments that cannot be repeated. Only a New Orleans Wedding Photographer with 30+ years of experience and over 1000 weddings shot can anticipate every moment and uniquely capture it with ease, creativity, storytelling, and artistry.
REMOTE EXPEDITIONS · EDITORIAL ASSIGNMENTS · TOURISM & HOSPITALITY · FINE ART ARCHIVE
30+ years of ALWAYS having more gear bags and heavier luggage than the average traveler has led to some fantastic moments away from New Orleans. The travel photography archive below is organized by continent, but the through-line is the same everywhere: beauty of subject first, then light, then composition, then color, then people, then the patience to wait for it all to coalesce and the know-how to turn that moment into a lasting image.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Marc Pagani has photographed New Orleans for more than thirty years — documentary New Orleans wedding photographer coverage in the French Quarter and the Garden District, second lines down Royal Street, corporate events at the convention center, headshots and portraits in the studio, location portraits across the city, and commercial campaigns on location.
The photography studio is based in New Orleans and photo shoots occur throughout the metro area — Metairie, Kenner, the Northshore in Covington, Mandeville, Abita Springs, and Slidell — as well as Baton Rouge and destinations nationwide and worldwide. Every booking is handled personally by Marc, from the first call through delivery of the finished photographs.
New Orleans, LA · (504) 343-5364 · marc@marcpagani.com
Reviews
“We were so incredibly happy with Marc's work as our wedding photographer. He has an amazing artistic eye and was able to capture so many incredible candid moments throughout the wedding. He's also a clear and efficient communicator for portrait shots. He added a wonderful energy that fit in perfectly in our wedding and was always friendly and professional”
“I can't say enough great things about the professionalism and quality of work. I chose Marc for my NOLA wedding with second line from his online portfolio and he delivered. On the day, if I'd been in my right mind I would have pointed out the specific parents and asked for a single group shot at Pat'O Brian's. That said, I had a near perfect day that was stress free and so much fun. In part to Marc's vigilance and assistance (plus none of pics I didn't think to ask for would be wall hanging so it's no real loss). Also my niece who is a photog like myself commented on the quality of the day and night work Marc produced. I told her that's why I chose him and he delivered. Also the portrait of my husband is the best he's gotten done. Thanks for making him look like him. I can't say enough great things about Marc's work and the photos. I highly recommend.”
“Mark was great to work with and was able to get unique, creative and iconic shots of my son’s wedding. An incredible experience! We actually had one of our favorite but now retiredphotographers review several photographers we looked at, and he recommended Marc hands down. We wanted black and white, candid photo journalistic shots, and he delivered big time. Very pleased. A true professional with the eyes an artist.”
“Marc did an outstanding job capturing our corporate meeting in New Orleans! He set up a fantastic headshot lounge, ensuring everyone looked their best, and took incredible detail shots of the venue. His candid photos truly captured the energy and atmosphere of the event. Professional, creative, and a pleasure to work with--highly recommend Marc for any photography needs!”
“Had a great experience with Marc! I asked for professional headshots and frankly, I've been trying to get something I actually like for the last 10 years. Finally got it! He made me feel comfortable and was up for the many outfits I brought to try. I would definitely recommend him for your headshot needs!”
“Exceptional experience with our daughter's senior pictures! We came in from Michigan. Marc immediately made my daughter feel comfortable and took her around to all of the best spots. Great communicator, very responsive to what we wanted. I seriously can't say enough great things. If you are considering Marc as your photographer, DO IT!! You will be so happy you did!”
“Marc shot my parade for our 50th Birthday celebration and it was fabulous! He has such an eye to capture the excitement and the moment that will stay with me forever. He was professional, prompt and marched down the streets of the French Quarter with my group and the band for the entire parade. Thank you Marc for capturing these wonderful moments!”
“There is a reason Marc has a 5 star rating. He is always professional, cares about the final product and experience of those he works with as a photographer. Can't recommend any more highly.”
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