For eleven years, I've created heirloom portraits for families, seniors, professionals and their beloved pets across New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana. Every session is a fully guided experience. We plan everything together, from wardrobe and location to the finished artwork on your walls. I retouch every image by hand, and every print is made to last for generations. I'll even hang your wall art in your home for you.
When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me lost in a fantasy novel or a cozy video game, with my two rescue dogs snoring at my feet.
Think we'd be a great fit? I'd be honored to create something timeless for you.
I'M SKYLAR. NEW ORLEANS PORTRAIT ARTIST.
Your family, your milestones, your dog who's somehow always in the frame: these are the things that matter most, and they deserve more than a quick photo on your phone.
My sessions are fully guided from start to finish. We'll plan wardrobe, location and every detail together, so all you have to do is show up and be yourselves. I'll take care of the rest, from posing that feels natural to the hand retouching I do on every single image.
My style is colorful, bright, and filled with real emotion. My portraits are created to still look timeless decades from now. And because photos deserve better than living on a hard drive, I'll help you choose heirloom prints and wall art made to be passed down.
My Approach to new orleans Portrait photography
I picked up my first camera in high school, and I've never put it down. What started as a hobby became my passion, then a career. Eleven years later, I feel so grateful that I get to call this my job.
Art has always been part of everything I do, and photography became my way to blend creativity with storytelling. Over the years I've poured countless hours into mastering light, posing and hand retouching, and into making my client experience feel effortless from the first message to the finished art on your walls.
My goal is simple: portraits you're proud to display, and an experience you'll want to tell your friends about.
As a new orleans portrait Photographer
Skylar was so engaged and mindful of what I was looking for. She was thoroughly involved in creating the look I wanted for my branding session, both before, during, and after the actual shoot. I put my trust in her, and she completely delivered. I highly recommend Skylar for your professional headshots and branding photos. She was so easy to work with and spent a lot of time making sure everything was perfect. I couldn’t happier with the results.
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Neal Favret
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Skylar took the time to make sure every want was met during our session. She was able to get the attention of our 1 year old, & had so much patience with us. It’s no small task to get all of the wants of a family during a session, especially with a small child, but Skylar made all of our hopes for the session come true. We are so pleased with our experience with Skylar. We look forward to working with her in the future.
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Holly Ayo
Skylar was such a pleasure to work with! Everything from booking the session to delivery of the gallery was professional and efficient. Skylar made the team feel comfortable and added her personal touches for perfection! We will gladly use Skylar Fontaine Photography again as our company photographer.
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trechel Ronquille
Skylar takes such pride in her work creating the most perfect memories of families. She is super easy going, quick turn around for pictures, and takes your ideas and runs with them. I've had the pleasure of working with her several times and plan to keep using her for updated family pictures in the future. If you are looking for an overall great photographer, then Skylar is your girl!
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Sofia Reichenau
I had an outstanding experience working with Skylar. She made the entire process smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable. Her eye for detail, lighting, and composition is exceptional, and the final results far exceeded my expectations. Communication was clear and timely, and the turnaround on images was impressively fast. I highly recommend Skylar to anyone looking for high-quality, professional photography. I’ll definitely be working with her again in the future!
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Easton Guilbeau
I did a maternity photo shoot with Skylar, and she was wonderful to work with! Her communication was great, and the organization of the entire process was excellent. During the shoot, she had several poses in mind and gave clear instructions for how to make each one look just right. She was easy to talk to and made the shoot comfortable and lots of fun. Afterward, she returned my gallery in a timely manner and edited my final selections quickly. I highly recommend Skylar Fontaine Photography!
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Kimberly Davis
Skylar did my graduation pictures and she was amazing!! She worked diligently to capture my vision and I ended up with exactly what I wanted and I am extremely picky! Best photographer ever!
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Victoria Edwards
I cannot recommend Skylar enough! From the very beginning, she was thoughtful, communicative, and incredibly easy to work with. My dog, Loki was recently diagnosed with lymphoma, so these photos meant the world to me, and she treated the session with so much patience and compassion. She made us feel comfortable throughout the entire experience and captured our connection really well. She really knew how to work us, and I was so impressed by the angles and shots she was able to get of us within the session. I can tell she is so skilled and has an amazing eye! I was looking for someone who could bring photos of Loki to life, and she definitely delivered. What also stood out to me in this experience was her professionalism and how she treated these memories with care. These images are memories I will cherish for the rest of my life, and I am so grateful that Skylar was the one to capture them. If you’re looking for someone who is not only talented but genuinely cares about her clients and their stories, I wholeheartedly recommend her. Thank you, Skylar!
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Kim Le
Amazing! My first time (ever) getting professional photos and was overwhelmed and nervous but skylar made it fun and seamless. My business finally feels official and can’t wait to use them for my website! Turn around time was super fast too. All around great experience.
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Jessenia Teruel
Skylar Fontaine Photography has been taking photos for us since the beginning of her career, and she blows it out the water every single time! Skylar has taken our family photos, headshots for all my children, graduation photos, and she even did my 40th birthday photo shoot! We love all her work. She pays attention to detail and makes you feel so comfortable through the whole process! Skylar has surpassed all our expectations with every session we have had the pleasure of working with her on! 10/10 Recommend Skylar Fontaine Photography to capture all your special moments to cherish for a lifetime! Book with Skylar!
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Shannon Frankovich
We had the absolute BEST experience with Skylar! She photographed both of our shops, all of our products, and somehow captured every little detail we wanted and more. We are completely obsessed with how the photos turned out! Skylar is incredibly talented, but she’s also just such a kind person. She was so easy to work with, made everything feel comfortable and natural, and truly went above and beyond for us. We couldn’t be happier with the entire experience and seriously cannot recommend her enough. We will absolutely be using her again!
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Trinity Begbie
I had the best experience working with Skylar Fontaine New Orleans branding photographer! Skylar made me feel completely comfortable in front of the camera and really took the time to understand my brand and vision. The photos turned out absolutely stunning—professional, natural, and perfectly aligned with my business. I’ve already received so many compliments on them. Highly recommend to anyone looking to elevate their brand with beautiful, high-quality images!
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Kate Balestra
If you are looking for a talented photographer, look no further. Skylar is an amazing photographer. Worth every single penny! She has a great eye for capturing the beauty in everything. She is a true creative talent. Her portfolio speaks for itself! I admire her attention to detail and I trust her artistic vision. Every photoshoot my family has done with her has yielded incredible results. She is so easy to work with, friendly, considerate, and gives great directions for posing. From my experiences, I can confidently say she is also great with children.
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rachel Draughon
Skylar is by far the sweetest, and most patient, reliable, talented photographer I’ve worked with. I’ve worked with her in many seasons with my infant turned toddler and she’s never let us down. She works perfectly with kiddos and adults. Beyond her amazing photographs, she has an outstanding personality… she’s born for the business. We’re very lucky to have her close to home!
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Jessie Cooper
Y’all, Skylar is INCREDIBLE! She really helped make my dream for our engagement photos come to life. We have gotten soooo many compliments on how amazing our pictures look. I cannot WAIT to see what an amazing job she’s going to do for our wedding!
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kayla Sturm
Skylar is a wonderful photographer! She captured my wedding beautifully. Since then, I’ve asked her to capture shots of my older dog. The photographs are amazing, and she’s a ray of sunshine to work with. We will always use her for our photography needs!
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ariel LeGlue
I would highly recommend Skylar to anyone looking for a fun and beautiful photoshoot in New Orleans! I coordinated our session with her from Chicago, and she helped me make sure every detail of the day was perfect. Her knowledge of the French Quarter was great to find some incredible backdrops, and her creativity and thoughtfulness for our photos created some lasting memories that my fiancée and I will always treasure!
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Ryan & rochelle
Skylar and I have had several sessions over the years, and they have always been a wonderful experience! She has a wide variety of options and is willing to work with whatever vision you have for your shoot. Her professionalism and ability to make her clients feel confident is what makes her stand out. If you’re looking for a photographer, I would highly recommend!
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Alison Marie
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Skylar many times in the past, and I guarantee I’ll have more sessions in the future. I believe her work speaks for itself, so I’ll speak on her professionalism. Skylar puts all of her love into each one of her sessions. She works diligently to put as much detail into each photo as humanly possible. Skylar is very polite and actually cares about her communication with clients. I couldn't be happier with the photos she has given me."
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rachel LeBlanc
One of the best photographers you’ll find in the greater New Orleans areas!
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macy Glenn
She shot my senior photos for college. Super fun, make me feel comfortable, had plenty of ideas for poses and spots to take pictures. Very memorable and enjoyable experience! The pictures came out beautiful!
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josh Mitchell
Every client has something different in mind for their dream photoshoot, which is why I strive to craft unique images that are tailored to each client's vision. Your originality inspires me, and it is my goal to bring your ideas to life. It's always thrilling to explore new creative concepts that allow us to create meaningful, powerful photographs.
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