My Specialty Is Storytelling
My background as a writer & visual storyteller across fiction, film, and theatre infuses my photography with narrative purpose—capturing authentic moments that connect with your audience. Whether you need portraits, personal branding, commercial, behind-the-scenes, or event photography, I can help you tell that story you want to tell and cut through the noise to captivate and connect with an audience!
If you aren’t sure what you need & are only browsing, feel free to scroll down through all the services Dave Holton Photography has to offer. We are not limited to these, so feel free to contact us about your photography needs even if you don’t see the specific photography service listed.
For the answers to all your questions (hopefully), please see my “Info & FAQ” page. If you still have questions, please reach out!
Packages & PRICING
Please note! For a limited time, “Launch Special” Pricing is Available!
I recently relocated from eastern North Carolina to New Orleans, Louisiana, and I would love to meet new clients (like you!) & build up my base. This is only available to clients within the Crescent City.
Here is the list of my typical packages and pricing (special launch pricing available).
Scroll down the page for more info about each!
Portrait Photography
- Signature Creative Portrait Session | $450
- Professional Identity Package | $650
- Family & Group Portrait Session | $550
- Visual Storytelling Session | $950
Special Event Photography
- Standard Event Coverage | $800
- Premium Event Documentation | $1,350
- Cultural Event Storytelling | $1,600
Behind-the-Scenes Photography (Film & Theatre)
- Production Documentation Package | $850/day
- Marketing Assets Package | $550/half-day
- Extended Production Documentation | $750/day
Portrait Photography
Signature Creative Portrait Session | $450
Launch Special: $375 (Limited availability)
The perfect session for creative professionals seeking portraits that showcase their authentic personality and creative spirit.
Package Includes:
- 90-minute session at a location of your choice in New Orleans
- Pre-session consultation and styling guidance
- Professional direction to capture your authentic expressions
- 15-20 professionally edited final images
- Secure online gallery for viewing, downloading, and print ordering
- Personal usage rights for all delivered images
Professional Identity Package | $650
Launch Special: $550 (Limited availability)
Ideal for professionals who need versatile imagery for their personal brand across multiple platforms.
Package Includes:
- 2-hour session with multiple looks and setups
- Comprehensive personal branding consultation
- 20-25 professionally edited final images
- Social media optimization for select images
- Limited commercial usage rights
- Secure online gallery with categorized images
- Strategic guidance on image selection for different platforms
Family & Group Portrait Session | $550
Launch Special: $475 (Limited availability)
Create meaningful portraits that capture the authentic connections and personalities within your family or group.
Package Includes:
- 90-minute session at a location of your choice in New Orleans
- Pre-session consultation for styling and location planning
- Professional direction for natural group interactions
- 20-25 professionally edited final images
- Mix of posed portraits and candid moments
- Secure online gallery for viewing, downloading, and print ordering
- Personal usage rights for all delivered images
- Option to add additional family members for $50 per person (groups larger than 6)
Visual Storytelling Session | $950
Launch Special: $800 (Limited availability)
A premium experience for those seeking a deeper narrative approach to their portraits, perfect for creatives with a specific vision or concept.
Package Includes:
- 3-hour narrative-driven portrait experience
- Development of conceptual direction and visual storytelling
- Multiple locations and scenarios
- 30+ professionally edited final images
- Custom image sequence telling your unique story
- Extensive pre-session planning and creative direction
- Comprehensive online gallery with storytelling sequence
- Enhanced usage rights for portfolio and promotional purposes
Event Photography
Standard Event Coverage | $800
Launch Special: $700 (Limited availability)
Professional documentation of your special event that captures key moments and interactions.
Package Includes:
- Up to 4 hours of professional event documentation
- Comprehensive coverage of key moments and interactions
- 150+ final edited images delivered within 72 hours
- Online gallery for client and guest access
- Usage rights for social media and promotional purposes
- Highlight selections for immediate social sharing
Premium Event Documentation | $1,350
Launch Special: $1,200 (Limited availability)
Enhanced coverage with both documentary and formal approaches for comprehensive event storytelling.
Package Includes:
- Up to 6 hours of comprehensive event coverage
- Two coverage approaches: documentary and formal/posed
- 250+ final edited images delivered within 48 hours
- Highlight selection delivered the same evening for immediate social media use
- Custom online gallery with categorized images
- Extended usage rights for marketing and promotion
- Consultation on event flow and key photo opportunities
Cultural Event Storytelling | $1,600
Launch Special: $1,400 (Limited availability)
Specialized documentation of cultural events, festivals, and community gatherings with an emphasis on authentic storytelling.
Package Includes:
- Full-day festival or multi-component event coverage (up to 8 hours)
- Narrative approach capturing event atmosphere and experience
- Focus on authentic moments and cultural significance
- Same-day delivery of select highlights
- 300+ final images delivered within 72 hours
- Enhanced storytelling presentation with contextual organization
- Extended usage rights for archives and promotion
Behind-the-Scenes Photography
Production Documentation Package | $850/day
Launch Special: $700/day (Limited availability)
Comprehensive visual storytelling of your production process, perfect for film, theater, and creative productions.
Package Includes:
- Full-day coverage of production activities
- Focus on crew, talent, and technical elements
- 100+ final images delivered within 48 hours
- Usage rights for marketing and promotional purposes
- Strategic documentation of key production moments
- Discreet presence that doesn’t interfere with production flow
Marketing Assets Package | $550/half-day
Launch Special: $450/half-day (Limited availability)
Focused photography specifically designed to create compelling marketing materials for your production or creative project.
Package Includes:
- Half-day focused shoot for promotional materials
- Strategic coverage of key production elements
- 50+ final images optimized for various platforms
- Social media content calendar suggestions
- Coordination with marketing team on specific needs
- Images optimized for both print and digital usage
Extended Production Documentation | $750/day
Launch Special: $650/day (3+ day commitment, limited availability)
For productions requiring comprehensive visual documentation throughout the entire creative process.
Package Includes:
- Multi-day coverage throughout production process
- Comprehensive visual narrative from pre-production through wrap
- Regular image delivery throughout production timeline
- Custom online gallery organized by production phase
- End-of-production highlights collection
- Archival organization of production journey
- Extended usage rights for marketing, promotion, and archive
Ready to create great photographs with Dave Holton Photography? Reach out to discuss your project or book your session today. We typically respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
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