New Aera Wedding Photography


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $800

Packages

Prices start at $2,500


About New Aera Wedding Photography

New Aera Wedding Photography

Photographer

New Aera is a New Orleans wedding photography studio led by Whit Forrester. We believe wedding photos are heirlooms — archives of the people you love, preserved for generations. With a documentary and editorial eye, we capture the candid, unscripted moments alongside the beautifully composed ones. From intimate French Quarter elopements to grand celebrations, we bring artistry and genuine care to every wedding. Our couples return to their galleries for years, sharing images that go on to other altars, other ceremonies, other lives.

New Aera blends documentary storytelling with editorial elegance — capturing the moments you planned and the ones you didn't know to ask for. Based in New Orleans, we bring calm presence, artistic vision, and deep care to every wedding we photograph. We adapt effortlessly to last-minute changes and go above and beyond to make sure your gallery feels complete and alive. Couples describe their photos as true treasures. Our gift is seeing the beauty of your world — and reflecting it back.


Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Online gallery
  • Printed enlargements
  • Wedding album

New Aera Wedding Photography packages

Veil

8 hours

Peak pricing $2,500-2,900

Off-peak pricing $2,500-2,900

Description

This is your basic, starter package. Perfect for smaller weddings!

What’s included
  • Hi res gallery with downloadable images
  • Elopement Shoot

Vow

10 hours

Peak pricing $4,550-5,500

Off-peak pricing $4,550-5,500

Description

This is the most common package. Clients feel they are getting the most bang for the buck. A la carte options are possible as well, such as albums.

What’s included
  • Hi res Gallery with Downloadable Images
  • Engagement Session - 2 hours
  • Second Photographer - 8 hours

Ring

12 hours

Peak pricing $5,900-7,500

Off-peak pricing $5,900-7,500

Description

The whole shebang. This is every other package plus a full day of a second photographer, as well as a custom designed photo album.

What’s included
  • Hi res Downloadable Gallery
  • Engagement Session - 3 hours
  • Second Photographer - 10 hours
  • Physical Photo Album

Reviews

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  • Incredible Photos!

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    Kellye E.Mar 29

    As someone with a photography background, I think the photos are one of the most important parts of a wedding. As someone who is admittedly hard-to-please, I was really nervous that no one would be able to live up to my expectations, but Whit at New Aera did an incredible job! I normally hate the way I look in pictures, but Whit managed to capture the exact moments and angles that made me (and everyone else) look amazing. He has a great sense of composition and lighting, and his style is very editorial/documentary, which I liked. He captured a lot of little moments before and after the wedding - like me putting on the cake-topper or my brother helping take the decorations down after the guests left - and didn't just focus on the "main event." I love that because those moments were kind of a blur at the time, but the pictures help me remember them just as vividly as the moment I said "I do." I can't recommend New Aera highly enough- they are amazing!

  • Nora

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    Nora W.Mar 29

    Whit of New Aera Wedding Photography was a delight to work with, he was supportive, flexible, and clear in his communication and thought out process. We had a very DIY wedding and didn’t really know what to expect or how to plan for certain aspects and he really walked us through so that we were able to plan well. He is very skilled at cultivating a relaxed atmosphere and was able to make people feel comfortable in front of the camera, especially those who usually are not usually at ease being photographed. Whit blended into our community very naturally, getting beautiful shots of candid moments without being intrusive. We felt incredibly lucky to have such a talented artist documenting our day. His work truly reflects the joy, care and love that was present for us and our community throughout the day. We can't recommend him highly enough.

  • I delightful creative partner!

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    Linka O.Mar 27

    Working with New Aera Wedding Photography has been a genuine pleasure! Whit brings a calming energy to every shoot, helping couples feel at ease and genuinely seen. His responsiveness and attentive approach make the entire process smooth, while his playful demeanor keeps things light and natural in front of the camera. The work itself is professional, with a creative eye that captures truly unique moments rather than cookie-cutter shots. Whit has a gift for making people feel valued, which translates beautifully into the final images. If you're looking for a photographer who combines technical excellence with authentic human connection, New Aera is an excellent choice!