INTENTIONAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY BASED IN NEW ORLEANS
Offering authentic, intimate, & intentional photographs. Photographs that are artful, honest, & deeply felt.
New Orleans Family Photographer
LET’S PHOTOGRAPH THE MOMENTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU WERE HOPING FOR.
I offer in-home and outdoor family photography throughout Southeast Louisiana, including:
New Orleans (Uptown, Mid-City, Lakeview, Lakeshore, Lake Vista, Gentilly, Old Metairie)
Metairie & Kenner
Destrehan
Chalmette, Arabi, St.Bernard
Northshore ( Mandeville, Covington, Slidell)
Baton Rouge
If you are looking for a family photographer in New Orleans or the surrounding areas, I’d love to connect. Let’s create something meaningful, together.
Payne & Co. is an intentional family photography experience based in New Orleans. I believe in the beauty of family life found in the in-between moments — the quiet snuggles, and the tiny heads reaching for yours. Whether your session takes place in-home or outdoor. I serve families throughout the greater New Orleans area, capturing these fleeting moments with heart and honesty.
I’m honored to be a part of Fearless Photographers, a worldwide community of photographers who specialize in capturing raw, emotive moments. Being listed here reflects my commitment to intentional & storytelling family photography in New Orleans.
Newborn photographer in New Orleans offering intentional and emotive photographs
As a family photographer new orleans families trust, I create emotive, storytelling images you can feel.
Areas I Serve
I’m beyond grateful to have my work featured in The Beloved Journal, a platform dedicated to capturing heartfelt moments and celebrating the beauty of genuine connections. This recognition aligns with my mission to create authentic, storytelling photographs that reflect the love and emotions within each family. Discover more about The Beloved Journal and how I craft meaningful memories for New Orleans families.
As a New Orleans family photographer, I love capturing organic and emotive moments for families.
As a passionate photographer, I’m honored to be featured multiple times on Unscripted Photography, a respected platfrom that celebrates authentic and emotive photography. This recognition reflects my commitment to creating meaningful, storyteling moments for families in New Orleans and nearby areas. Check out my work and learn about my approach to capturing the beautiful chaos of family life.
Looking for the best family photographer in New Orleans? Capture genuine, heartfelt moments with photography that tells your family's unique story.
Discover heartfelt family stories, photography tips, and the beauty of real, unscripted moments—visit the Payne & Co. Photography blog for inspiration and timeless memories.
I’m so excited to be listed as one of the best family photographers in New Orleans by Photographers.Org— You can view my photography profile here.
Ashley, with Payne & Co. Photography, is a family photographer New Orleans parents rave about, creating authentic and honest photographs.
MEET YOUR NEW ORLEANS FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Experience heartfelt and authentic moments with New Orleans family photography that captures the beauty of your family's love and connection.
My families appreciate the little details & real moments. What sets Payne & Co. apart is the deep intention & emotion behind every image—you’re not just seeing your photographs, you feel them.
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.
I want to photograph the heart & soul of your family, turning fleeting moments into lasting memories. Your photographs should feel like real life—because that’s where the magic is.
Your photographs don’t have to be cheesy or stressful. They can in fact be beautiful & deeply meaningful. That’s why I started Payne & Co.—family photography, done differently.
Photographs that feel like memories. Not just for today, forever. Intentional images that already feel like a memory the moment you see them.
let’s create art, together.
See what clients are saying and book your session today by visiting my Google Business Profile.
Payne & Co. offers heartfelt, connection-focused family photography across New Orleans and nearby areas.
Family photographer New Orleans and Intentional family photography
PHOTOGRAPHS YOU CAN FEEL.
Documenting real, warm & beautiful moments for families. Here, it’s more than just one good photo—it’s your memories to have forever.
Where every photograph tells a story—with honest and deeply felt imagery.
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.
Beautiful and authentic baby photos in Nola, metairie,lakeview, northshore and beyond
From cozy & tender in-home sessions to City Park and beyond, each session is filled with heartfelt & meaningful moments. — I’m happy to have you here. You’ll love your photographs, forever.
“It’s like she made time stop!”
“I cannot recommend Payne & Co. enough! Our in-home newborn session exceeded all expectations! You can tell how passionate Ashley is—paying attention to the details! From the family photos to close ups of his little toes, we are in awe of these incredible photos. 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!”
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 and touching all of the water. Ashley is the best family photographer in New Orleans!
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 and touching the water
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 and touching
I’m so happy with our photos and everything about the photo shoot with Ashley. I really recommend her! She gave us some good ideas for places to take pictures and even suggested a cool spot if my 6-year-old and I wanted to try it. We decided to go for it, and we had so much fun. My son felt like he was on an adventure, and I felt super comfortable, like I was just hanging out with him and a friend. Ashley was really friendly and knew exactly what she was doing. She was right there with us, wearing work boots, climbing rocks by the lake, and even touching the water with u
I’m really happy with our photos and the whole photo shoot with Ashley. I definitely recommend her! She gave us some cool ideas for places to take pictures and even suggested a fun spot if my 6-year-old and I wanted to try it.
Why chose Payne & Co. as your New Orleans Photographer
Family photography New Orleans families have come to love - boasting with natural light and real moments.
Payne & Co. Photography is a family photographer in New Orleans documenting honest & intentional photographs.
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.
Best Family Photographers in New Orleans
I’m really happy with our photos and the whole photo shoot with Ashley. I definitely recommend her! She gave us some cool ideas for places to take pictures and even suggested a fun spot if my 6-year-old and I wanted to try it. We decided to go for it, and we had so much fun! My son felt like he was on an adventure, and I felt really comfy, like I was just hanging out with him and a friend.
I’m really happy with our photos and the whole photo shoot with Ashley. I definitely recommend her! She gave us some cool ideas for places to take pictures and even suggested a fun spot if my 6-year-old and I wanted to try it. We decided to go for it, and we had so much fun! My son felt like he was on an adventure, and I felt really comfy, like I was just hanging out with him and a friend. Ashley was super nice and knew exactly what she was doing. She was right there with us, wearing work boots, climbing rocks by the lake, and even touching the water with us!
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.
’m so happy with our photos and the whole experience of setting up the shoot with Ashley. I really recommend her! She gave us a few location ideas and even suggested a cool, special place if my 6-year-old and I were up for it. We chose the adventure, and we both had a great time. My son felt like he was exploring and having fun, and I felt really comfortable, like I was just hanging out with my son and a friend. Ashley was friendly and knew what she was doing. She was right there with us, wearing her work boots, climbing rocks by the lake, and even touching the water with us!
I can't fully explain how happy I am with our photos and the whole experience of setting up the appointment and doing the shoot with Ashley. First off, I highly recommend her! She gave us different location options and even suggested a beautiful, unique spot if my 6-year-old and I were up for it. We decided to go for the adventure, and my son and I had an amazing time. He felt like he was exploring and having fun, and I felt really comfortable, like I was just hanging out with my son and a friend. Ashley’s friendly and professional attitude made all the difference.
I’m really happy with our photos and everything about the photo shoot with Ashley. I totally recommend her! She gave us some cool ideas for places to take pictures and even suggested a special spot if my 6-year-old and I wanted to try it. We went for it, and we had a blast! My son felt like he was on an adventure, and I felt comfortable, like I was just hanging out with him and a friend. Ashley was super friendly and knew exactly what she was doing. She was right there with us, wearing work boots, climbing rocks by the lake, and even touching the water with us!
YOUR FAMILY’S STORY IS ONE OF A KIND—YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS SHOULD BE, TOO.