PHOTOS THAT TELL STORIES
NEW ORLEANS FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Offering authentic, intimate, & intentional family and couples photography. Thoughtfully crafted sessions that are honest & deeply felt. Photos that feel like your memories.
When I couldn’t find family photos that felt real, artful, & honest—I began creating the kind of 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 feels as real as the moment themselves.
HONEST & DEEPLY FELT.
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My families and couples are often drawn to how natural my work feels—honest, effortless, and filled with real connection. What sets Payne & Co. apart is the intention & emotion behind your images—you’re not just seeing your photographs, you feel them.
I’ll guide when needed and step back when the magic unfolds on its own. Delivering a collection of honest, soulful images that reflect not just our time together, but how it felt—photos with artistry and true-to-life colors.
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.
Creating the kind of photos you’ll feel 20 years from now—going beyond the posed and the hurry. Bringing you right back to the emotion of it all. Always intentional.
Let’s create art together.
I started taking photos because I wanted people to feel seen—with real emotions. Documenting your memories, made just for you and your story alone.
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
From cozy & tender in-home sessions to City Park and beyond—I help New Orleans families & couples capture the moments that deserve to be remembered. I’m happy to have you here. You will love your photographs, forever.
“It’s like she made time stop!”
“I cannot recommend Payne & Co. Photography enough! Our in-home newborn session exceeded all expectations! You can tell how passionate Ashley is—paying attention to the details! It’s like she made time stop! As a new mama, I wanted to soak up all the newborn moments & that’s exactly what Ashley did. We will treasure them for a lifetime!”
-Hannah Harsh
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.
PHOTOGRAPHS THAT KEEP YOU PRESENT IN EVERY MOMENT.
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 Walker