Authentic family photos with New Orleans family photographer Payne & Co.

Payne & Co. is a family photographer New Orleans families trust for authentic and emotive photographs

Payne & Co. Photography has written a blog on how to Prepare your toddler for family photos. Click the link below to read before your session.

How to Include Pets in Your In-Home Family Photos: New Orleans Family Photographer
Ashley Payne Ashley Payne

How to Include Pets in Your In-Home Family Photos: New Orleans Family Photographer

Including your pet in your New Orleans in-home family photo session is a beautiful way to capture the real moments of your everyday life. From couch cuddles to backyard play, pets are a big part of your family story—and they belong in your photos, too. In this post, I’m sharing tips for how to prepare your home and your pet so your session feels relaxed, natural, and true to you.

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More Than a Photo: New Orleans Newborn Photography
Ashley Payne Ashley Payne

More Than a Photo: New Orleans Newborn Photography

Intentional newborn photos with Payne & Co Photography. Newborn Photographer based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In the early days of newborn life, time blurs and everything changes. These aren’t just photos—they're quiet reminders of how it felt to hold your baby close, to breathe them in, and to begin this new chapter as a family. Intentional newborn photography isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.

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The Magic of In-Between Moments: New Orleans Family Photography
Ashley Payne Ashley Payne

The Magic of In-Between Moments: New Orleans Family Photography

Discover the magic of authentic, in-between moments with New Orleans family photographer, Payne & Co. Photography. Specializing in emotive family photography, I capture real-life connections and the beauty of unscripted moments. Book a session today to preserve these fleeting moments forever.

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Why I Love  Motherhood Sessions
Ashley Payne Ashley Payne

Why I Love Motherhood Sessions

Motherhood is filled with fleeting moments—tiny hands in yours, sleepy cuddles, and laughter that echoes through the years. As a motherhood photographer, my heart is to give mothers a gift: a way to see and remember the beauty in their everyday love. These images are more than photographs; they are love letters to the future, preserving the tenderness, the chaos, and the deep, unwavering bond between a mother and children.

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Session Tips | Preparing Older Siblings
Ashley Payne Ashley Payne

Session Tips | Preparing Older Siblings

Welcoming a new baby into the family is such a special time, especially when the baby is also welcomed by an older sibling. Including older siblings in the newborn session is important because you’ll always want to remember your babies together in this very moment.

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Session Tips | Preparing Your Toddler
Ashley Payne Ashley Payne

Session Tips | Preparing Your Toddler

Congrats on finding your New Orleans family photographer! How exciting! But now you’re hesitant to book because photography sessions with children are often stressful, right?

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