Weddings
ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS
ONE TO TWO HOURS · ONE OR MULTIPLE LOCATIONS · NEW ORLEANS OR ANYWHERE YOU LIKE
An engagement session is not only an opportunity to get great photos of you and your fiancée, it's also an opportunity to vibe with your photographer and truly get excited about the big day coming up.
Sessions run an hour or two, usually across one or a few locations chosen because they mean something rather than because they are photogenic — the street you live on, the bar where it started, a stretch of levee at the end of the afternoon. Late light, 1 to 1.5 hours before sunset, can be magical, so start times move with the calendar.
The direction is minimal: a place to stand, something to do with your hands, and then you're encouraged to just be you and enjoy your partner's company for the camera. Yes, most images are posed, but there's a lot of flexibility and encouragement to have fun within that posing.
Engagement portrait photography sessions usually lead to images used in save-the-dates, website and press images, and — more usefully — as a shared reference for what you both like and what you do not, which makes the wedding day faster.
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Before You Ask
ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
- What happens if it rains?
- New Orleans rain is usually short, violent and then gone. Every session gets a rain plan built in advance: an interior portrait location or a covered location option. Umbrellas photograph well, and a courtyard after a storm is actually prettier than a courtyard before one.
- WHERE SHOULD WE SHOOT OUR NEW ORLEANS ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION?
- Anywhere you'd like. We can shoot indoors or outdoors, at the Marc Pagani Photography studio, at a location or locations that have meaning to both of you, or you can leave it up to us to pick out the most photogenic spots.
- HOW LONG UNTIL WE SEE OUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS?
- We usually send out a few faves within 3 days of the shoot, then the fully edited, color-corrected gallery is sent out 2-3 weeks after the engagement photography session.
- WHAT SHOULD I WEAR FOR A NEW ORLEANS ENGAGEMENT PHOTO SESSION?
- We encourage people to wear what makes them feel good about themselves and to wear what feels comfortable. For location sessions, we are usually walking around for at least an hour, so wearing comfortable shoes or wearing your fancy shoes for the photos and changing into walking shoes between location is encouraged
Reviews
What Clients Say
“He was an amazing photographer and captured the moment of my engagement seamlessly, I will def reccomend him to others.”
“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”
“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 a wonderful job capturing the vibe of our destination wedding in NOLA. He was on time and went above and beyond. I highly recommend!”
“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.”
“Used Marc on several occasions. My favorite, by far, was when he took my bridal photos. Very professional, great artistic eye, excellent communication, and overall just a nice guy! Will do business with again!”