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NEW ORLEANS FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Authentic, intimate, & intentional family and couples photography. Thoughtfully crafted sessions that hold onto the fleeting & deeply felt moments. Photos that feel like your life.
When I couldn’t find family photos that felt real, artful, & honest—I began creating the kind of storytelling images I had been searching for, with a deep passion for authenticity & emotion. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Payne & Co. Photography creates family and couples photos that feel as real as the moment themselves.
HONEST & DEEPLY FELT.
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YOUR NEW ORLEANS FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
My families and couples are often drawn to how natural my work feels. Honest, warm, and filled with real connection. What sets Payne & Co. apart is the intention, emotion, and creative storytelling behind your images. You’re not just seeing your photos, you feel them.
Delivering a collection of soulful images with warmth & true-to-life colors. With a distinctive personal approach. Going beyond the posed and the hurry.
New Orleans Neighborhoods I Serve:
Uptown (70115) - Tree lined streets, historic homes, and charming parks. Mid City (70119) - City Park, Bayou St. John and vibrant street life. Garden District (70130) - Iconic oak trees, stunning homes, and timeless charm.Lakeview (70124) - Lakefront sunsets, quiet streets, and family-friendly parks. Lakeshore (70124) - Peaceful lakefront views, spacious parks, and open skies.Bywater (70117) - Artistic backdrops, colorful houses, and unique NOLA feel.
Whether you are looking for family, newborn, maternity, or couples photos in New Orleans. My intention is to document your life in a genuine way, with thoughtful, artistic storytelling for the moments you never want to forget.
Let’s create something beautiful, together.
Your session won’t be rushed. You’ll have space to just be together. If you’re here, it means you value timeless photos & an experience that feels just as effortless as it looks. If this feels like you, I’d be honored to document your story.
Payne & Co. Photography is a family photographer based in New Orleans, also servicing Metairie, Kenner, Chalmette, Slidell, Northshore and surrounding areas.
Payne & Co. Photography is a New Orleans family photographer offering intimate, authentic and emotive family photographs.
Authentic baby photos in Nola, metairie,lakeview, northshore and beyond
( 01 ) Family
( 02 ) Newborn
( 03 ) Couples & Lifestyle
SERVICES
From cozy & tender in-home sessions to City Park and beyond. Storytelling, lifestyle, documentary style photography for families & couples. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
If you’ve connected with my work it means you want more from your photos. A more creative, natural approach. You want photos that make you feel something.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! Ashley, truly is a gem. She made certain that both me and my little were comfortable and at ease during our session. I can’t lie, I was a little nervous about not only being in front of a camera, but nervous about how my toddler would behave. However, Ashley handled everything with such grace! Ashley told a complete story of love and adoration using the moments she captured behind her lens. I would 1000% recommend Payne & Co photography. If you are looking for a family photographer or even more specifically a New Orleans Family Photographer, Ashley is definitely the woman for the job!”
Angelle
“We had such an amazing experience! Ashley, was absolutely wonderful to work with professional, kind, and made us feel completely comfortable the entire time. The photos turned out stunning! My fiancé and I absolutely love every single picture. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer.”
Gabe
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“It was such a joy meeting Ashley! She captured beautiful candid moments of our family and was incredibly responsive and flexible with both scheduling and locations. We appreciated that she thoughtfully edits every photo she takes, even when there are so many. Most of all, wandering the French Quarter and chatting with her made the whole experience truly special! I couldn’t recommend working with her more, she’s a gem!”
Eve
“Ashley is AMAZING! She made our proposal shoot so easy and fun. I’m normally very uncomfortable in front of a camera but her fun and go with the flow energy made me feel safe and at ease. The pictures came out incredible! She really captured us as a couple and I couldn’t be more thankful! I hope to have more photo shoots with her in the future! If you’re looking for a family or couples photographer in New Orleans, Payne & Co is where to go. Truly the best experience!”
Kylie
At Payne & Co. Photography, I specialize in capturing natural, heart-led moments that reflect the beauty of real family life. Based in New Orleans, I work with families who value connection over perfection, emotion over posing, and storytelling over stiff smiles. My sessions are thoughtfully guided but never forced, allowing space for your unique story to unfold. Whether you’re cuddled up at home or wandering under oak trees at golden hour, I’m there to document the in-between—the quiet glances, the little hands, the laughter, the chaos, and the calm.
My portfolio reflects my heart as a family photographer: soft, intentional, and deeply personal. With experience as a pediatric nurse and a mother myself, I bring a calm and nurturing presence to each session, ensuring you feel safe, seen, and celebrated just as you are. I photograph families, babies, and motherhood moments with care and artistry, creating timeless images you’ll cherish for a lifetime
Family Photographer in New Orleans, Louisiana
At Payne & Co. Photography, we believe that family photography should be more than just posed smiles—it should tell your story. As a photographer in New Orleans, Louisiana, I’m passionate about capturing the real, fleeting moments. From the chaos of toddler giggles to the quiet tenderness between a mother and child, each session is rooted in storytelling and connection.
Family, Newborn, & Couples Photographer in New Orleans
HONEST, SOULFUL, & ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY.
“ I have way too many kind things to say about this amazing experience and this amazing human being. Ashley is a joy, and her intentionality in the planning process was second to none. I was so worried about so many things regarding my engagement shoot. Our photos have changed everything! My fiancé and I have had numerous people stunned by them and my coworkers called them an absolute masterpiece. I couldn’t agree more! The selection of photos, the editing, the quality is like nothing you’re going to find from any other photographer, not only in New Orleans, but anywhere. Ashley does her absolute best to capture every moment differently, but what she did for us felt so personal and special. We have these photos everywhere, from our houses, to our feeds, to the wedding website we’re currently working on. There are a ton of options for great photographers in the NOLA region, but absolutely none of them could come close to what Ashley does for you. I could not recommend her and her work enough! To have a moment captured by her is a gift and our photos will be something we share with our family for generations to come. If I could give more stars, I absolutely would. If you’re on the fence, choose Payne and Co, you absolutely will NOT regret it! ”
— Seth
cannot adequately express how pleased I am not only with our photos, but also with the entire process and experience in setting the appointment and doing the photo shoot with Ashley. First and foremost, I so highly recommend! She gave me options for locations, and she had a beautiful, unique location picked out if my 6 year old and I were up for it. We went with the adventure, and my son and I had a legitimately wonderful time. He felt like he was exploring and in his own element having fun, and I felt extremely comfortable like I was just hanging out with my son and a friend. That’s the personable and experienced character Ashley exuded nonstop. She had her work boots on and was climbing all over those rocks on the lakefront
cannot adequately express how pleased I am not only with our photos, but also with the entire process and experience in setting the appointment and doing the photo shoot with Ashley. First and foremost, I so highly recommend! She gave me options for locations, and she had a beautiful, unique location picked out if my 6 year old and I were up for it. We went with the adventure, and my son and I had a legitimately wonderful time. He felt like he was exploring and in his own element having fun, and I felt extremely comfortable like I was just hanging out with my son and a friend. That’s the personable and experienced character.
Payne and Co. Photography is one the best family photographers in New Orleans and nearby areas including Lakeview, Lakeshore, Metairie, Bucktown, Uptown, Mid-City and the Northshore. Offering authentic and emotive New Orleans family portraits you can feel.