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May 15, 2020 · New Orleans is a place with a unique history in this video we are going to skim the surface and attempt to answer the question: Why is New Orleans such a uni...
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- Nola Tour Guy
- Photographing The Colors of New Orleans
- New Orleans Has An Eye For Detail
- Nature Galore
- Memorable Architecture & Interiors
- New Orleans Is Delicious
- Bonus: Photograph It Even If You’Re Not Sure It’S Photo-Worthy
1: Colorful Doorways & Architecture
As you stroll through New Orleans you’ll notice that almost every single building is bursting with colors. Most notable are the beautiful doorways on homes and businesses. This is part of the heart and soul of New Orleans and something you’ll want to remember. As you make your way through photographing New Orleans, look at the textures of the paint chipping, the worn iron, and keep an eye out for the unexpected bursts of colors
2: Pink, The Unofficial Color Of The City
One thing you will notice if you know to look is there really is a lot of pink buildings in New Orleans.I’m a big fan of a lovely shade of pink/coral so I am completely here for this. If you are a pink fan, too, keep your eyes peeled and you will see it everywhere. If pink isn’t your thing, challenge yourself to find a few buildings in the color you like best and then focus on the most unique element of each building.
3: Mardi Gras Beads Draping On Everything
Another detail you will notice when photographing New Orleans is that Mardi Gras beads are draped on everything. This is more prevalent in the Spring during Mardi Gras season, but often the beads linger in hard-to-reach places and with those who embrace them as a form of permanent decoration around town. You’ll see beads in all kinds of places. Try to get in some background for context so you remember where the beads were hung. You can always have fun with close-up shots, too.
4: Ceramic Street Name & Floor Tiles
These are some of my favorite things to take pictures of throughout the city! I love how each one has its own character and unique look to it. It’s also fun to get your feet in here so you can remember what type of pants and shoes you used to wear, for posterity, of course! “Shoe-fies” isn’t everyone’s thing and that’s OK. You don’t have to be in the shot at all. You can also challenge yourself to find unique angles to photograph street tiles to show a little more context to the area. If you...
5: Wrought & Cast Iron Details
From wrought iron finials on top of fences to the balconies and galleries, you will find iron details all over the city. Keep an eye out, some of the detail is spectacular and makes for great photos that are distinctively New Orleans. Fun Fact: What you think is a balcony may actually be a gallery! A BALCONY is a narrow platform that juts out from a building with no supporting beams. A GALLERYcomes out over the sidewalk and often wraps around the building with support beams that reach the gro...
6: Swampy Situations
You know, I’ve been to the city nine times and my last trip was the first time we explored the swampland. Crazy, I. know, but I am so glad we did! Visiting the swamps will often be a drive just outside of the city but are tied into the culture and plans of many visitors so I added them to the list. Want to know what it was like to be SO close to all this wildlife? Check out my post on Barataria Preservewhere I share our experiences and see what it’s like to be so close to an alligator! ▸▸▸ Th...
7: Huge, Live Oak Trees
We visited these trees in Audubon Park and were blown away by how huge and knotted they were with large, draping trunks and moss hanging. These are not unique to New Orleans but definitely part of the nature experience and make for beautiful photographs. There is so much beauty within the trees, try photographing them up close for a more macro approach. Look up from beneath, focus on the long, winding branches.
8: Plant Life In The City
Sometimes I forget that New Orleans is a sub-tropical climate with palm trees and other tropical-climate loving plant life. Mixed in with these tropical plants are beautiful trees and flowers and the combination makes for a wide variety of beautiful plant life and trees throughout the city. Keep an eye out for unique-looking plants and trees with swirling branches reaching in all directions. The juxtaposition of plant life in the city makes for the perfect subject. Don’t be afraid to show the...
9: Beautiful Exteriors, Funky Interiors
Just about every building you see in New Orleans is going to be striking whether it’s old and peeling or new and trendy. Photograph your favorite spots to remember them always. Taking great photos in dim light isn’t always easy. If you don’t have a tripod (and I’ll be honest, I rarely ever do) you’ll want to rest your camera and arm on something to hold it steady when taking your photos. Because your camera’s aperture will be open longer, any movement can potentially cause blur. This isn’t al...
10: Spooky Alleys & Dreamy Courtyards
Perspective can help make an alley shot great. You can be perfectly symmetrical with it, or try to move at an angle to make it more dynamic. Shoot between fences but include the fence. Think of what you want to remember most and use that as your guide. I always want to remember the overall vibe of the place so I try to include elements to add context.
11: Cemeteries Like You’ve Never Seen Before
These cemeteries are more than likely going to be extremely unique to you as not many other places in the world bury their dead this way. What about these cemeteries caught your eye? For me, it’s often all of the color and textures from the aging brick and concrete to the offerings left behind.
For me, experiencing the food scene is a huge part of travel. Many destinations have food that is very tied to their culture and who they are as a city. That’s why food is on this list. Sure, many people take food pictures but here are my tips on taking appetizing, beautiful food photos using your phone or camera. When photographing food it’s best ...
Unless you are shooting with film, you should have an almost limitless amount of photographs you can take so don’t be afraid to take a few weird and random photos, especially if it helps you remember something about your trip. After all, photographs and memories are what you’ll bring back. I could keep making categories of things for you to photogr...
Though we think of the fleur as a modern symbol of New Orleans, artists have been constantly re-interpreting and re-designing, this ancient glyph over the centuries. Thus we find countless different styles of fleur de lys. These visual fragments of New Orleans embody a unique history.
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Apr 27, 2018 · Here, we present 22 photos that encapsulate the spirit of New Orleans until you can get there to experience it yourself. Culture Trips launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful.
Jan 13, 2021 · 5. Garden District. The Garden District is one of the most beautiful places in New Orleans, perfect for photography. This historic neighborhood is known for its gorgeous mansions, gardens and tree-lined streets. 6. Frenchman Street & Frenchman Art Market. Frenchman Street is THE street in New Orleans for live music.
Aug 28, 2017 · 10) The Tree of Life, found in Audubon Park, is truly a landmark in New Orleans. Its beauty is simply unmatched anywhere. 11) Handmade art in New Orleans is found throughout Mardi Gras season. This dragon themed float is one of my favorites. 12) You are going to love exploring the beauty in City Park as well.
Apr 25, 2023 · April 25, 2023 · Leanne Allen. New Orleans is a city full of charm and character – we’re sure if you have visited ‘NOLA’, that you would agree! With its vibrant culture, rich history, unique architecture, and beautiful natural landscapes, there are plenty of photography spots and subjects in New Orleans to explore.
