The 10 Best Editorial Photographers in New Orleans

Looking for top New Orleans editorial photographers? That’s great because that’s exactly what we at Peerspace share with you ahead! Famous for its art and music scenes its no surprise that every time we dip into the talent pool of New Orleans, we are blown away by the depth of it. Spanning what seems like every subject imaginable from reportage to fashion shoots, architecture to portraits, the following New Orleans editorial photographers really stood out.

1. Jacqueline Marque

Jacqueline Marque specializes in photographing two things — elegant interiors and personality-packed people. And she does each with a jaw-dropping style honed with over 20 years of experience. Beginning as a staff photographer for The Newport Daily News in Rhode Island and then the bimonthly lifestyle magazine Newport Life, Jacqueline has worked with almost every subject. Think fashion, features, entertainment, and even multiple cover shoots.

This breadth of experience began when she realized that she loved being invited into people’s spaces and seeing what those spaces reveal. Therefore, it’s unsurprising that she’s a regular contributor to the online lifestyle magazine Apartment Therapy. Her work has been widely published and she has a whole host of national and local clients who love her elegant and refined style.

2. Laura Steffan

The list of magazines that have published Laura Steffan’s work is both extensive and distinguished — HGTV, Southern Living, and Hyatt just to name a few. Her interior and architectural work has also been featured in House Beautiful and Apartment Therapy. Laura’s style is pure sophistication. She’s one of the few New Orleans editorial photographers who use bright, natural light highlighting to show what makes a space special.

Plus, her framing gives a real sense of the space while leaving out extraneous or distracting elements. Her outdoor architecture shots are bright and happy cauldrons of color with contrasting florals and trees with the colors and lines of the building giving her shots life and a happy energy. These two styles — of elegance and of vibrance — are also perfectly mixed when she works with people. It all gives their lifestyle portraits a fun yet refined air. Check out more of her breathtaking work on her Instagram!

3. Jordan Hefler

To say Jordan Hefler loves color is a slight understatement. In fact, not only is her work vibrant and lively, so are her personal style and personality. Here is an artist who knows herself and her brand and she has worked with many clients to help them do the same. She gets to know you and your brand and then helps you translate that idea into your editorial images.

We think her creativity is perfect for artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs who want eye-catching marketing materials. She’s also been a cover photographer for inRegister as well as a feature photographer in other local publications. An extremely talented artist, check our Jordan’s work for an extra dose of happy in your life.

4. Edmund Fountain

When we say New Orleans editorial photographer Edmund Fountain is a notable artist we mean it. In fact, he was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2010, along with two other journalists. He also has received awards from the National Press Photographers Association and the Florida Society of News Editors.

He also works with a diverse client list, including GQ, Scientific American, and The New York Times. Edmund’s evocative, photojournalistic style can be seen throughout all of his work. Take a look at his Instagram to see what we mean!

5. Bryan Tarnowski

By his own admission, Bryan Tarnowski loves photography more than anything. And this love of his craft is evident everywhere within his body of work. A talented New Orleans editorial photographer, he works with national publications like Science Magazine and The New York Times to bring visual stories to readers. His work shares narratives like heartache and happiness, yet each shot is a story in itself. Years of experience doing what he loves has made Bryan a singularly talented storyteller.

6. Sara Essex Bradley

Based in New Orleans but available for travel for shoots nationwide, Sara Essex Bradley is a published interiors and architectural phototherapy. If you’ve ever flipped through a home interior magazine and marveled at the beauty of the space, then you’re familiar with her style. It’s full of bright light, clean lines, and a sense of personality. As a cover artist for New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles and a feature photographer for countless other publications, Sara is a locally celebrated artist.

7. Josh Brasted

Internationally published and known for his creative editorial portrait work as well as his event coverage, Josh Brasted is a visual storyteller with an impressive resume. His photo credits include feature photography for National Geographic magazine, Vogue, and Food & Wine, among dozens of other instantly recognizable publications.

His extensive experience in various forms of photography have given him the skills necessary to complete assignments as varied as outdoor music festivals and strobe lit food editorials.

8. Adrienne Battistella

New Orleans editorial photographer Adrienne Battistella is a portrait artist and true lover of photography. A published cover artist, photo editor, and photography instructor, she is always immersed in creative pursuits. In fact, even her personal photo project is aimed at preserving the culture of New Orleans’ music scene.

She has two distinct styles — documentary and powerful portrait. With the former, she simply allows the scene to unfold in front of her with little direction. In fact, she works to capture the best angles and light without disturbing the subject. However, her studio portraits are different. They’re expertly lit and easily posed, creating an environment where her subjects are the exact image they wish to project to the world.

9. Eugenia Uhl

Not only a food photographer, Eugenia Uhl is an accomplished food stylist. Therefore, she ensures your editorial spread will look just as good as it tastes. She knows all of the tricks to enhance your plating and make it photogenic. Her use of graphic compositions creates interest, placing seeds and crumbs for a wholesome look while using lighting to enhance the texture and color of your dish.

Each element in her photographs is carefully thought out and placed for maximum impact. When you work with Eugenia, you benefit from her talent for design as much as you do her talent for photography.

10. Larry G.

Creating fashion centric portraits, Larry G. takes projects throughout Louisiana. He’s one of the few New Orleans editorial photographers whose style is perfect for models and influencers who need creative portraits to set them apart. Working in both natural light and with studio strobes, Larry G. is able to create the perfect light for your session. So if you are a local brand or artist and want portraits that tell your story, check out his work.

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