Second Line Photography Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
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4.8 out of 5 rating
25 Reviews
96% recommend it
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Alyssa M. Sent on 12/10/2023
You won't be disappointed!
Cannot recommend Bradley enough! My husband and I decided to elope about a week before visiting New Orleans and because of that came the worry of finding a last minute photographer. Bradley was happy to accommodate with such short notice. Leading up to our day he was very prompt in his responses and was happy to take the time to get the perfect idea of what all we were looking for in our photos. He even offered to drive us knowing we were out of town! As for our photos, we couldn't be happier. Bradley made us both feel comfortable the entire time and made us feel like we were with an old friend. He also knew of great locations to get the best photos. Bradley was professional, budget friendly, and truly captured our day perfectly! -
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Emily W. Sent on 09/01/20231000% recommend
I met Bradley years ago through senior portraits and knew that when the time came, I would ask him to take my wedding photos. His response to my inquiry was prompt and very heartfelt. The packages had a nice variety at a reasonable cost. Besides that, our pictures and my bridals came out AMAZING! We got so many compliments on the quality of the photos and the photo booth, specifically the gif and the text option on the Photo Booth. Bradley and his team took the time out to build relationships with myself, my husband, our families, and the wedding party to make sure everyone felt comfortable and had a ball!! -
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Aimee H. Sent on 09/01/2023
Hiring this team is the best wedding planning decision you can make!
Choosing Second Line Photography for our wedding in March of 2023 was one of the best decisions we made for our big day! I was familiar with their work before I was even engaged. The first thing I did after saying “Yes!” was call Second Line Photography to book our date. Owner, Bradley, took time to get to know me and my now-husband prior to our engagement shoot which made all the difference when it came time to start snapping photos! I have a shy personality but Bradley knew how to make us feel comfortable and bring out our fun sides. He captured my fiance’s goofy charm perfectly. He recommended the perfect spots around the city to showcase what we love about New Orleans. On our wedding day, Bradley and his team kept us entertained as they chased after our Second Line down Canal street snapping pictures and even climbing on a trash can at one point to get the perfect shot! They quite literally went above and beyond. We got our wedding photos back quickly and they are GORGEOUS. I have looked at them every day since and I will cherish them forever. They have several great packages to pick from but I highly recommend adding the photo booth! Our guests had a blast with it and loved that they could have those photos and gifs sent directly to their phones. Bradley responded to all communication quickly and professionally. We ran into some unfortunate issues with other vendors and Bradley helped me find new ones who truly saved the day! I cannot recommend Second Line Photography enough. -
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Rachel W. Sent on 09/01/2023
Great Memories
I adore the moments Brad captured during my bridal session and on my wedding day. Each is an authentic gallery of special moments-I can almost hear them when I look back through the pictures. Brad helped me pose, but still look natural—I look like myself. (I was so worried about looking too staged.) I had a summer wedding, a big colorful bouquet, and got married in an old gothic revival style cathedral—the way he was able to balance the colors was amazing! Better than I even imagined. We felt so comfortable around Brad. He made us all feel at ease, and as a result he and his team created a beautiful documentary of moments in time. Thank you, Second Line Photography, for perfectly capturing our day! -
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Alix Z. Sent on 09/02/2023Amazing from start to finish
We had such an amazing experience from start to finish with Bradley and Second Line! We did our engagement shoot with Bradley in Armstrong Park. He knew I was nervous and shy in front on a camera so he met us at the lounge across the street for a drink to loosen us up. We ended up having the most amazing time and it showed through our pictures. He kept us laughing and made us so comfortable. Because of this we've received nothing but compliments on our engagement photos. About 2 weeks later we received the whole gallery and were thrilled. He also did my bridals where I wore a black wedding dress (halloween wedding) and he pickjed the perfect wooded spot in City Park. They turned out magical!! For our wedding he was again so comfortable to work with and knowledgeable. It was incredibly windy that day and the roof of the hotel was restricted for construction so his quick thinking found us another spot to take my family and bridal party pictures which I will cherish! (Any excuse to post a wedding picture I still do 2 years later!) And my husband and his groomsmen look like something out of GQ for their pics walking around the quarter before the wedding. Every type of detail shot and photo on my list that I wanted he got. And everything came back so timely! Highly recommend his services and having a drink with him! -
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Ashton Sent on 09/01/2023A Dream Photographer for a COVID Bride
Being a COVID bride in New Orleans 2020 came with its own set of unique challenges, but Bradley—our extraordinary photographer— made everything truly magical! From the first look, to our ceremony at St. Louis Cathedral, followed by second lining to the reception! He captured the magic, the sparkle, the party, and most importantly, the love!
From the moment he stepped in, he brought an energy that was contagious and instantly made everyone feel at-ease! Not only did he capture the most stunning photos that we’ll cherish forever, but he also became a beloved friend in the process! His fun-loving nature transformed what could have been a stressful experience into an absolute joy.
Bradley’s impact was so substantial that our friends who recently tied the knot in Austin didn’t think twice before hiring him for their own nuptials after meeting him at our wedding and seeing his beautiful work!
If you’re searching for a photographer who brings professionalism, talent, and a dash of fun to your special day, look no further! His friendship and exceptional skill have made him our #1 recommendation. Thank you, Bradley, for being a monumental part of our wedding and now, our lives -
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Nikki B. Sent on 01/21/2020Bradley is amazing
The first time i spoke to Bradley, i knew i wanted to work with him. Bradley is very responsive, extremely knowledgeable, easy to work, efficient and prompt with getting pictures back to you. My fiancé and I did our engagement pictures with him and he did our wedding photos. We had so much fun on our engagement shoot, bc Bradley makes you so comfortable. EVERYONE at my wedding raved about him, he mingled with my friends and family all night. My wedding pictures were
Absolutely stunning, my favorite part was that i could tell how much fun everyone was having. His work speaks for itself, he takes beautiful pictures and who he is as a person is the icing on the cake. I am happy to not only call him the BEST wedding photographer but i walked away making a forever friend. -
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Elizabeth Sent on 02/03/2020So happy we chose Second Line Photography!
Brad was punctual, professional, easy to communicate with and we had so much fun working with him. The pictures (engagements, bridals & wedding) all came out SO good and it's so hard to narrow down which ones to print! He is really great at capturing the mood, the moment and all the beautiful feelings surrounding these special times in your life. He was really helpful and had everything under control, but was also open to anything we wanted to try. His personality & attitude took away the stress of the big day and he was a pleasure to work with. -
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Mary S. Sent on 02/01/2020100% recommend hiring Second Line Photography
Brad was absolutely fantastic as our wedding photographer. His communication was great from the get-go, he instantly made us feel comfortable and natural during our initial engagement shoot (we had a little champagne to help loosen up a little!) For the wedding, he did a great job coaching the group photos so it didn’t take forever, which we really appreciated! He was everywhere at once and it felt like he captured every single moment. Even after the wedding, our friends even commented about how awesome our photographer was! When we got the pictures back we absolutely LOVED them. There was one picture when I didn’t like the way my hair looked and he photoshopped it for me and sent it back less than 15 minutes later. Such a wizard. He knocked it out of the park and we recommended him to my cousin who is about to get married and she hired him too! 100% recommend!! 5 stars for sure. -
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Kiley Sent on 08/04/2016My fiancé and I met with Bradley for our Fall 2017 destination wedding in New Orleans and he was so friendly, accommodating and full of suggestions. Having the inside scoop from him definitely gave us new ideas for our wedding. We looked forward to working with him, however due to a last minute date change the timing didn't work out. You would think that would be the end, but Bradley took it a step further and put us in touch with other photographers in the area which was a tremendous help. He put so much effort into helping "almost clients" and my fiancé and I are truly grateful. -
Tim P. Sent on 01/20/2020
Amazing job shooting our swamp wedding!
Brad is absolutely incredible. We live in Chicago but were getting married down in Louisiana. He flew up to the Windy City to shoot our engagements and we had a blast! Neither myself nor my wife ever had any professional photos done, so we were a little nervous at first. Brad made it fun and easy but gave us the inspiration and direction we needed to get the BEST shots. Chicago is where we met and where we fell in love and I feel like he really captured that. Shooting with him on our wedding day was like second nature because we were already so comfortable with him. Brad did his thing, stayed out the way so it didn't feel staged but still gave us the guidance we needed. He also knew how much we love our dog, so he was sure to incorporate him in every facet in the most tasteful way possible. After the ceremony he whisked us away for private photo session which I will treasure forever. We did not do a first look so that quiet moment away from the commotion was invaluable and so sweet. He then single handedly herded my giant family into groups for photos and got some amazing shots as the sun set behind the live oak trees. Brad really went above and beyond for us and is so creative and helpful throughout the process. I cannot say enough great things about him and his company. Thank you Secondline Photography! We will cherish these memories forever. -
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Leanndra Sent on 09/02/2023The BEST!!!!!
If you want to look gorgeous and get a professional and experience photographer, look no further!!! Secondline Photography is the best. He photographed my wedding and bridals. They came out AMAZING!! The quality was above my expectations. He made me look like my skin was flawless and glowing! He also captured all the details of the special day. The clarity and quality of the photographs were gorgeous. I loved his work so much, I continued to use him for family photos later on. Yes!!! I am REPEAT customer!! I LOVED the way my family photos came out also!!! He has great ideas!! His suggestions are always perfect when you run out of ideas. Lastly, he is the kindest person you will meet!! I always feel so comfortable and at ease with him!! Do yourself a favor and look no more. Book this photographer today. You won’t regret it!! -
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Rebecca Sent on 01/22/2020More Than Just a Photographer
Going into my wedding, I knew that there was ONE aspect that I would give the biggest portion of my non-reception budget to, and that was my photos. Pictures have always been incredibly important to me, so finding the right person to capture our big day was priority number one. As soon as we picked the date, we started researching photographers. My husband and I both knew IMMEDIATELY after meeting with Bradley that we wanted him to be our photographer. Truthfully, I think I knew before. Bradley was so easy to talk to, and even though he was based out of Baton Rouge at the time, he made it possible to meet with him in New Orleans. I worked insane hours and had just gotten in a car accident, so traveling was really out of the question. Bradley was so accommodating it was ridiculous. We literally booked him hours after our first meeting. He didn't mind my awkward ways and was on board with the notion that I can't ever smile and just make faces. He was totally down for the challenge. I can say with 100% authority that Bradley's photos aren't just beautiful; he makes the whole experience better. I had the good fortune of standing in my friend's wedding, and he was actually her photographer too. He's so calm and relaxed and easy to work with. That meant so much to me, because I'm a walking ball of nerves. He kept in contact with me in the months and days leading up to our wedding, and on the big day, he did not disappoint. In fact, because we developed such a good candor, he knew all of my insecurities and anxieties before the day, and he was sort of like my champion. He kept the photographs moving and didn't let anyone in the wedding party drown out my voice. He kept reminding me to breathe in between pictures, giving me breaks, and reminding me it was almost over. He even showed me shots on his camera to remind me it would all be worth it in the end. He didn't force me into shots or poses he knew would make me feel awkward and ridiculous, and I really appreciate that. He captured the day without staging it. Our friends and family RAVED about how on point he was. I've only gotten a few sneak peek shots back, because it's only been two weeks, but the pictures so far are BREATHTAKING. I'm so excited to get all of my pictures back. I can't say enough good things about the experience you get with Secondline, and I'd recommend them to anyone -
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User2632034 Sent on 06/02/2016I just want to share the experience I had booking Secondline Photography for my wedding. The ability to take and process photos is only one aspect to consider when booking your photographer. We met and booked Bradley nine months in advance for our wedding. We had a great connection and I was thrilled that we were able to get to know each other, and that he got to know our personalities and tastes before the wedding. Forty days before the wedding, we contacted him to find out his schedule for the day of the wedding. Several days later he sent us this email (he did not even have the courtesy to call):
"Hey Laura! Thanks for getting in touch, and sorry it took me 3 days to get back. I have a curveball to throw at you, and I wish there was some way I could avoid it. My best friend since childhood just moved his wedding up from October to July 3rd, and it's international. My entire family, including myself will have to be in attendance. I've known since yesterday, and I wanted to line a couple options up before I emailed you back. "
One of his options was to recommend a photographer who is barely known but rated poorly online. The replacement photographer’s photos online were disappointing and nowhere near the quality of work we were paying for. The only other option was to refund our money. Bradley's contract only obligates the bride and groom--not him. When questioned, Bradley said he had a life and deserved to call in sick like other working people do. There is absolutely nothing unavoidable about this. This wasn’t an act of God, illness, or family emergency. He dropped our wedding for a more important one--37 days before our wedding. If he had cancelled six months or even three months before our wedding, we would have been disappointed but would have understood that he preferred to be at his friend's wedding. But cancelling 37 days before a wedding is, in my opinion, unethical, and left me heartbroken and scrambling for a replacement.Second Line Photography's reply:
3.5 years later, I'm sitting in my house, quarantined like the rest of the world, and I figure now would be a great time to finally respond to this review.
This review has made multiple assertions that, at best, aren't accurate, at at worst are out right untrue. I'll try to outline them as completely and briefly as possible. I take every single wedding booking extremely seriously, I've shot weddings with food poisoning, and other illnesses. I shot a wedding the morning my grandfather passed away. I shot a wedding three hours after getting word that a close friend had taken his life. I SHOW UP.
To Laura's situation:
My best friend was engaged, and they got pregnant during their engagement so they had to move their wedding up. This entire situation developed very quickly If you've ever set a date for your wedding, you would understand that there are so many moving parts, and sometimes you just can't perfectly accommodate all of them. As was the case here, I was faced with the extremely tough decision of having to refund Laura's money so that I could attend my best friend's wedding with my family. While I do understand Laura being upset about this, because it certainly was an inconvenience, there are a few things that she conveniently fails to address in the review.
1) Laura got married in July, and July in South Louisiana is absolutely DEAD for weddings because it's so hot. After turning down the photographer I'd lined up and actually insulting his work, she acted like she had to scramble to find someone. Wedding vendors in July are literally BEGGING and PRAYING for work. When I get a July inquiry, I throw something free their way just to get the booking. Laura had absolutely zero problems finding a replacement, especially considering, again, I returned all her money. Which leads me to my next issue.
2) Her mother showed up at my studio to receive the refund check and began to berate me on my front porch, and as I continued to apologize, she continued to speak louder and louder. A neighbor even came out of their home to see what the commotion was about. Had this continued for even a minute longer, I would have been forced to call the police to have her removed from my property.
3) I also never mentioned anything about "calling in sick," because, as Laura states in quoting my email in this review, this wasn't about illness. It was about a conflict that arose and needed to be promptly dealt with. So I'm not sure what she means by that.
4) We had engagement photos scheduled for November 13th, about 7 months in advance of the wedding. When I emailed her the morning of the shoot to confirm time, here's a direct quote from her response. "Oh no, we did totally forget. We're going to have to re-schedule. I'm sorry! I'm not normally a scatter brain, this school year has been chaotic." So, no specific reason. Just chaos, I guess. And not even the courtesy of letting me know so that another client may have the option of using this date. Clearly, my time was worth absolutely nothing to her.
5) Even after her mother almost had to be forcibly removed from my property for causing a scene, I offered to do a beautiful album for them at my expense with the images from whatever photographer they ultimately went with. That of course was met with silence.
So y'all, that's everything I have. Please reference the 96 positive reviews, and understand that I am in fact a reliable person to do business with, and I love my craft more than anything. So lucky to be able to call this my career!
And Laura, I of course harbor zero ill will toward you and your husband and family, and I wish you guys all the success and prosperity in the world.
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