Top 10 Fashion Photographers in New Orleans

Ranging from the whimsical to the highly stylized and everything in between, fashion photography is an integral part of the advertising world. It’s a way for brands and designers to attract prospective clients while creating a connection between the garment and the lifestyle it evokes.

New Orleans is rapidly becoming a major hub for Southern designers to showcase their collections, so it makes sense that the city is also home to some of the country’s top fashion photographers. In this article, we’ll introduce 10 who have caught our eye and are shooting in highly distinct styles.

Avery Leigh White

With her work published by Vice, National Geographic, Rolling Stone, and Afro Punk, Avery Leigh White is a cutting-edge freelance photographer who documents everything from fashion to street scenes. She spent many years based in New Orleans and her portfolio is filled with images showcasing the city’s rich musical heritage and the people who make it what it is. Avery has traveled extensively throughout South America documenting what she sees through images that are like no other photographer’s.

T.O.D Photography

Shaquille Dunbar is the photographer behind T.O.D. Photography (with the T.O.D. standing for The Optimist Dreamer). Originally from New York and with a degree from Binghamton University, he’s now based in New Orleans where he strives to bring the dreams of his clients to life. From glamour and fashion portraits to personal branding and event photography, his diverse portfolio is impressive, to say the least. He’s on a mission to portray the essence of each individual he shoots, often in ways that they might not perceive themselves. Shaquille’s hard work has paid off, with the photographer featured by Vice and Shuba Magazine.

Eduardo Benitez

Specializing in portrait and fashion photography, Eduardo Benitez is one of the most established New Orleans photographers on our list. He’s covered countless events throughout his career, including New Orleans Fashion Week, Southern Design Week, and the Fashion Awards Gala. Eduardo’s work is more editorial than some of the other photographers we’ve highlighted, with many of his images destined for high-end advertising. His work has been published in numerous magazines, including “Surreal”, “Rebel”, and “Elegant”.

Kelly Yu

Working between New Orleans and Los Angeles, Kelly Yu is a Swedish-born Chinese-American filmmaker and photographer whose work reflects her diverse cultures. She’s worked with big-name brands and organizations that include Google, “Glamour Magazine” and YR Media and is pursuing a degree in Film & Television Production at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Aside from her striking fashion portraits, Kelly is also a talented screenwriter and was the recipient of the 2019 AAHSFF Best Screenplay Award.

Tomas Raul Photography

Tomas Raul says that he is inspired by old-school muscle cars, comic books, and classic cinema, as well as his “super rad” daughter. Based in New Orleans, he captures the city’s essence with a unique style and shoots fashion portraits with an edge that sets him apart. As a testament to his skills, Tomas’s images were recently featured on the cover of “Duende” magazine, which focuses on the “collaboration and interpretation of photographic art within the fashion and fine art genres.”

Greg Miles Photography

It was after moving to New York City that Greg Miles discovered his passion for fashion photography and established his portfolio while shooting for “Interview” and “Black Book” magazines. In 2001, he relocated to New Orleans where he has spent much of his time documenting the city’s renowned music scene and working with clients that include Neiman Marcus, W Hotels, and Gibson Guitars. Aside from his commercial fashion photography, Greg’s photographs have also been showcased in one-man shows in both New York City and New Orleans.

Photography By Wayne Ferrara

Based in Uptown New Orleans, Wayne Ferrara is a highly experienced photographer who offers everything from business headshots to maternity shoots and portraits for modeling fashion portfolios. He works out of his home studio and on location and says that it’s one of the incredible pleasures of his job to work with so many unique, interesting and fascinating subjects. On any assignment, his primary objective is to clearly understand the client’s needs and provide them with the reliable results he’s become renowned for.

Diverse Imagery

Nicholas Arzie is the photographer behind Diverse Imagery, with the business name reflecting his ability to shoot everything from weddings to graduation pics and parties. His portfolio features both the whimsical and the eclectic, with striking fashion portraits that are refreshingly different from the highly stylized images we usually see in glossy magazines. We particularly love his exceptional use of color and that his subjects are as diverse as his business name.

SJ Walker

Sydney Joelle is the woman behind SJ Walker, a business that encompasses her photography, blogging, and social media pursuits. She works in a variety of fields as a writer and videographer and has covered events such as the New Orleans Film and Essence festivals as a photographer. In the fashion world, she focuses on branding portraits as part of her mission to help entrepreneurs elevate all aspects of their business. Sydney is also a co-host of The Burner Account podcast, which discusses life, culture, and sport.

Sophie Berard

With clients that include Netflix, Reebok, and Sneaker Politics, Sophie Berard has well and truly established her name in the fashion photography world. She is based between San Francisco and New Orleans and draws on her background in the visual arts to create images that are bold and cinematic. There’s something unmistakably film-like to the quality of Sophie’s images and a certain spontaneity, with her portfolio fusing fashion and fine art photography.

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