There are so many wonderful locations to choose from in the New Orleans area but below are a few of the most popular session locations.
City Park & Botanical Gardens – $50 permit 504.483.9488 http://neworleanscitypark.com/info/commercial-photo-film-policy
New Orleans Museum of Art & Sculpture Garden – $50 fee. Appointment may be needed. https://noma.org/visit/entertaining/photo-permit/
Audubon Park – No charge for photographing at Audubon Park. http://www.auduboninstitute.org/visit/audubon-park
Audubon Zoo -Entrance Fees apply. Please check the website or call ahead to make sure of zoo hours as it changes throughout the year. It is best to plan around the busy times of year at the zoo. Summer, Spring break and during the day when school is in can be very busy times of year. http://www.auduboninstitute.org/visit/zoo
French Quarter – most areas are free
Jackson Square – $50 fee & permit required
Armstrong Park – $50 fee & permit required To obtain a permit and pay the fee please visit the link below http://www.nola.gov/parks-and-parkways/event-rules-regulations/book-an-event/
Race & Religious - fees & appointment required 504.523.0890 http://raceandreligious.com/
The Saint Hotel – New Orleans – fees & appointment required http://www.thesainthotelneworleans.com/
Longue Vue House & Gardens – fees & appointment required 504.293.4725 – Zeneda White or email: zwhite@longuevue.com https://longuevue.com/bookings/photography/
Houmas House Plantation – fees & appointment required 225.473.9380 http://www.houmashouse.com/photo.htm
Oak Alley Plantation – fees & appointment required 1.800.44.ALLEY http://www.oakalleyplantation.com/plan-your-visit/photography-sessions
Ormond Plantation – $35 fee & appointment required 985.764.8544 http://ormondplantation.com/
Destrehan Plantation – Entrance Fees apply. 985.764.9315 http://www.destrehanplantation.org/