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What is the story behind Marc Pagani Photography?

For over 30 years, Marc Pagani has documented weddings, elopements, and second lines across New Orleans and destinations worldwide. His approach is rooted in authentic documentary storytelling: unobtrusive, perceptive, and focused on genuine human emotion rather than stiff, cookie-cutter poses.

Often described by couples as a "stealth photographer," Marc stays close enough to capture fleeting expressions and intimate tears, but far enough from center stage that everyone forgets they are on camera. Direction is saved only for where it genuinely helps—artful couple portraits, relaxed family formals that run quickly and smoothly, and a quiet first look—so you spend your day actually celebrating with your guests instead of posing.

From historic French Quarter courtyards (Pharmacy Museum, Beauregard-Keyes House), classic venues (Latrobe’s on Royal, Race & Religious), to sudden afternoon rain showers and brass band-led Second Line parades down the middle of the street, Marc brings seasoned technical mastery and calm reassurance to every lighting scenario New Orleans can offer.

In addition to full wedding day coverage, Marc offers engagement sessions, surprise proposal documentation, and fine art studio portraiture from his private Tremé photography studio. To ensure dedicated care and artistry for every couple, he takes on a limited number of weddings each year.

What’s Included with Every Wedding: • Curated sneak-peek preview within one week
• Complete color-corrected, high-resolution edited gallery in 3–4 weeks
• Full personal printing rights with zero watermarks
• Easy online viewing and archival lab print ordering for family
• Handcrafted heirloom albums and custom packages available




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What is included in Marc Pagani Photography's packages?

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

What are real couples saying about their experience with Marc Pagani Photography in reviews?

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Erin Sent on 12/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding pictures

After seeing Marc's pictures on our venue's website we knew he was the photographer we wanted for our wedding. He also offered several packages and pricing to choose from. He captured all the special moments of the wedding beautifully from the first look through the second line parade. He was professional and efficient using all the beautiful spaces at the venue and parade to capture unique moments of the day. And he did it all without us even noticing him there. While we expected that we would have to wait until after the holidays to get the proofs we were pleased to have them one week after the wedding. The hard part now will be choosing pictures for the wedding album from the large gallery he provided.
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Jessica Sent on 11/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating

New Orleans Wedding

Marc was our photographer for our Halloween New Orleans wedding. He was very professional, polite, and made everyone feel very comfortable- taking the camera shyness away instantly! He captured all the special moments of our perfect day and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with his work. His photos are absolutely stunning, we couldn't have asked for a better photographer! Thank you Marc so much for helping to make our day so memorable!
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Mary Sent on 07/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
When my fiance decided that he wanted to propose to me, he knew that it was going to take a talented photographer to capture a moment we would both remember forever. A friend recommended Marc to him and after taking a look at his portfolio, my fiance knew he was the one. The proposal idea was a little complicated and relied on a tight schedule, and Marc had no problem following the protocol. He showed up on time and fit perfectly into the plan so that he could capture the moment without me catching on to the fact that he was photographing us.

Marc was able to capture the surprise, excitement and love that enveloped the proposal in City Park. He also took additional engagement shots of both of us in other areas of City Park and he has an eye for excellent backgrounds and the perfect lighting. The photographs turned out great and we will cherish them for many years to come. We can say in complete honesty that he was worth every single penny that my fiance spent and we can't wait to use him again for our wedding next year!
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C Sent on 12/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband is very photogenic. I am not. Throughout our engagement I was really dreading seeing the wedding photos and feeling bad about myself. But I LOVED THEM! He sent a few samples shortly after the wedding that made me excited to see the rest. They look like they belong in a magazine. He got all the portraits with the wedding party/families done before the ceremony so we could just relax at the reception. He had the timing down to a science. He emails you back very quickly if you need him. A wedding photographer is a big investment but he's worth it.
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Erin Sent on 06/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can't rave enough about Marc! From start to finish he was incredibly professional. My husband and I had a destination wedding in New Orleans with no friends or family local to the area. All weddings can be stressful, but destination weddings add the extra aspect of the unknown. Finding a qualified photographer who would be able to capture our wedding day was very important to me. You only have one opportunity to capture these moments. I reached out to Marc through his website and received a response while I was still searching photographers. This prompt response time was consistent throughout the months of planning that followed. Marc was always accessible and very transparent with all information about his services. We had Marc shoot our engagement pictures around the French Quarter. He had a number of great suggestions for locations we could shoot at and really has a great eye for light and framing. On our wedding day Marc was set up early, came fully prepared, and somehow captured all of the special moments throughout the day with the help of his associate photographer. The pictures from the ceremony, second line, and reception all turned out beautiful! There really are varying degrees of quality in photographers, even on the "simple" things like portraits. He's truly an artist and has the experience to back it up. I felt Marc was very reasonably priced for the quality of work he provided and everything that's included in the package we selected. Now that I've received the pictures from our wedding, I feel like we got an incredible deal. The images are spectacular and take me right back to the moment that's captured. It's true that you get what you pay for and Marc exceeded my expectations in every way. One key factor to planning a wedding or any large event is to work with exceptional vendors, and Marc Pagani is exactly that.
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Rachel Sent on 06/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Marc was everything and more we wanted in our wedding photographer. He was responsive, understood our style, and found a way to be literally everywhere at once during a very energetic, 200 person wedding! Even during our second line through the french quarter, he was able to get us, the band, and the 200 guests dancing behind us without missing a beat. Marc is an artist, and he noticed the lighting after the rainstorm was unique, so he pulled us outside for a minute to take some quick shots... which ended up being my absolute favorite photos of the whole wedding. I highly recommend working with him for wedding, engagement, or any other photography needs!
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User1074518 Sent on 01/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Marc was TOTALLY FREAKING AWESOME!
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Sarah Sent on 12/31/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Marc was wonderful to work with from allowing us to meet beforehand to being accommodating to our large family for after wedding shots. The pictures were amazing and my wedding album is perfect. I couldn't have asked for anything more!
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Katie Sent on 04/30/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I am so glad we chose Marc to capture the many wonderful moments of our wedding. He was perfect. His demeanor is very professional - he's quiet yet decisive, directing you through your photo shoots with his years of experience. We had him take engagement photos first, to test out the makeup/hair and get to know our personalities. Those photos were excellent, and I think he was even better able to capture our special moments are our wedding after getting to know us. The whole evening was perfect, and he caught every moment of it. From the first time we saw each other, through the ceremony and wedding party shots, through the cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing - he made every moment sparkle with the magic of the evening. With his photojournalistic style, he has a knack for catching the "true" moments - the tender kisses, the sweet looks, even the eye rolls. Everyone looked their best in his photos. I'm so grateful to have such a wonderful collection of photos to remember the best day of my life. Thanks Marc!
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Anonymous Sent on 04/17/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Our photos are amazing! Marc did a fantastic job of capturing our big day.
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What awards has Marc Pagani Photography won?

29
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Do wedding professionals recommend Marc Pagani Photography? Which ones?

1 Endorsement
Scott Myers Photography Scott Myers Photography Wedding Photographers

Marc is great! Besides the simple fact that he supported and mentored me while my business was in it's most fledgling days, Marc is an honest and interesting human being who will put his best foot forward, jump right into the craziness of a wedding day and present artistic and lasting photographs of the event. His love of New Orleans, his mastery of the craft of photography and his experience as a traveler and sports enthusiast means that you get photography that is TRULY unique, stamped by his vision and experience.

Where is Marc Pagani Photography based?

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Marc Pagani Photography frequently asked questions

Marc Pagani Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Proofs
Marc Pagani Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Marc Pagani Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Marc Pagani Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Marc Pagani Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Marc Pagani Photography is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.
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