About this vendor
New Orleans based husband and wife team specializing in elopement and small weddings.
WHO WE ARE
We are both born and bred New Orleanians and all the food, music and culture that comes along with that is what our souls are made of. We love bringing our business to life together. We believe in finding the moments that matter and we will capture those to tell your wedding story with as much care as if it were our own!
WHO YOU ARE
You are madly in love and want to begin your love story in an amazing, authentic location. You value photography and want to tell your story with a portrait session that features New Orleans as the beautiful backdrop! You want to keep things small, just between the two of you, or to share your celebration with your closest and most intimate loved ones. You want things simple and uncomplicated. You won't fret if the bottom of your dress gets dirty. You want to do your wedding, your way. You want to remember the way you felt on this day forever.
All photography services include 2 photographers.
Elopements and small intimate wedding package starting at $1125, M - F.
$750 per hour weekends with 3 hr. minimum.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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5
out of 5.082 reviews
I was so excited when my daughter told me she hired Red M studio as her photographer They do their job with such professionalism and quality. I highly recommend them for anyone loo...
king for a great photographer in New Orleans.
Marianne and Steve did a fantastic job with our wedding pictures! We had such a great time working with them and found that they were incredibly professional and friendly with our ...
families and friends. Our pictures came out so gorgeous and we couldn't be happier with our experience. I loved that they gave us so much attention throughout the event and captured some beautiful candid shots. We highly recommend them!
I get very emotional when I think about our daughter’s wedding. It was such an amazing love and fun-filled time. One of the blessings of the day was to have Marianne and Steve Sa...
brier of The Red M Studio as our photographers. Working in tandem, they captured so many moments that will never fade from our memory because of her shots. The walk-around in the French Quarter after the ceremony was incredible. To say that I recommend her is an understatement. I can’t thank them enough!
I’m so grateful we chose Marianne and Steve to capture all the special moments on our wedding day! They were friendly, professional, easy to work with, and made us feel comfortable...
. Their attention to detail was incredible. Thanks to their spectacular talent, my husband and I have the most stunning photos that will help us relive that day for years to come.
Loved their energy and professionalism.. They made us both feel so at ease in front of the camera and our pictures came out so great. Marianne and Steve truly know how to capture ...
the little moments that mean the most, highly recommend
Marianne and Steve are the most amazing people and so easy to work with. They made is feel very comfortable. We enjoyed the entire process from engagement photo shoot until wedding...
. The pictures came out better than we could have hoped for.
There are not enough words to express how pleased we were to have Marianne and Steve of the Red M Studios photograph our wedding as well as our engagement photos! They truly captu...
red the emotions of our special day! Their attention to detail….noting that if we used our cellphone to read our vows from would be perceived in photos as a phone call taken during our ceremony….was priceless! Choose Red M Studios and WedWithRed! We are so glad that we did ‼️
Red M Studio was the most professional and delightful photography team I have ever worked with. Their artistry and keen eye is why we originally chose Marianne & Steve to shoot our...
wedding. Our photos turned out better than we ever expected and are a cherished part of our wedding. I would highly recommend Red M to anyone looking for a fantastic and carefree photography experience!!! Will always go to Red M first for our photography needs
We cannot speak highly enough about the dynamic duo that is Marianne and Steve. They are such
thoughtful, competent, and professional photographers who take a genuine interest in t...
he lives of their
clients. They took the time to get to know Doug and I, meeting with us before our wedding to ensure
the product they provided reflected the love we share. Their attention to detail is astounding and all the
finishing touches they put on their products and services exemplify how astutely they handle their craft.
They even have processes in place to ensure the integrity of the photographs well after the wedding. It
is for all of these reasons I highly recommend Red M Studio to anyone in the New Orleans area looking for a photographer
for any event - no matter how big or small - and why Doug and I will be customers for life!
They made the entire experience so easy and took amazing pictures!! We felt like they were family at the wedding. We are so happy to chose the Red M! Thank you both so much!!!
Marianne and Steve did a great job photographing our intimate Halloween wedding. The images we received made us look great! The photos overall do an excellent job of reflecting all...
the unique details of our wedding. Ordering prints was quick and easy, and we plan to also purchase an album.
We highly recommend Marianne and Steve, especially if you're getting married at the House of Broel--they are pros at this location and know all the best shots!
The wonderful couple who owns + operates The Red M were a joy to work with from start to finish. They are honest, kind, insightful, and produce some absolutely beautiful photograph...
s. We will cherish our photos + memories made with them forever!
Marianne and Steve did such a wonderful job on our wedding photos!
Just wanted to give a huge shout out to these two!! Marianne and Steve were amazing! We live in Chicago and planned a last minute destination elopement in New Orleans. Marianne hel...
d my hand along the way giving me lots of great ideas, tips & tricks, recommending vendors, sending links to important information about out-of-state marriage license, permits, etc. The day of our wedding they both were very sweet and organized so they kept us on schedule without feeling like they were rushing or nagging us. We had so much fun and had zero stress because of it. Our sneak peek was posted super fast and the photos were everything I had hoped for! Thank you so much for capturing out amazing day!!!
Our wedding day was absolutely beautiful and Marianne and Steve with The Red M were able to capture every bit of it perfectly! When we received our pictures we were blown away by h...
ow breathtaking they all came out. They're true professionals and just great people. We had a lot of fun working with them! I'm so grateful to have had them capture our wedding day and if you're getting married in NOLA they're the photographers to go with!
This photographer was the best decision we made. The photographs were beyond our expectations and they captured the most amazing day in the most amazing city. I would highly reco...
mmend Red M Studio - they were so accommodating, a calm presence (especially when the officiate was 30 minutes late), they were also fun and adventurous with the photography - the absolute best!!!
New York Talent with Southern Flare! When my husband and I found Marianne and Steve at their studio, The Red M Studio, we both knew it had to be them! We are a 'vintage' couple, so...
at 60 years old, we decided to elope in the Big Easy and treat ourselves to a photoshoot in the city of New Orleans. My husband is a professional musician and I am a horror writer of steampunk vampire novels. Marianne and Steve captured our perfect funky vibe in the exact harmony of locations in the city with every shot. They captured the creative and classic shots with us in NOLA along with traditional wedding shots at the ceremony.
Communication was spot on and, as a bride, I felt so taken care of in every way. They answered questions before we knew we had the question! We discussed and planned the locations long before we got there, so there were NO disappointments. For Example: The city wanted a permit if we chose to shoot IN Jackson Square. They kept us fully informed about such valuable details, which could ruin your day if you didn't know beforehand! Marianne and Steve put us at such ease and were both so fun and friendly. The whole day and ceremony went by in a flash!
With no family or friends to share our event with, Marianne and Steve became our wedding party. They made us both feel so relaxed and at ease, like friends taking pictures. They both knew how to help us pose for the best shots and it all seemed so normal, natural, and FUN! My favorite shot is a classic in front of a MOVING streetcar in the middle of the tracks! We were all moving/walking and yet Marianne captured the moment, the look, and the love all in ONE SHOT! YOU ROCK MARIANNE!!!
Their attention to detail was flawless. They made sure the lighting was perfectly timed to where we would be at any point in the day and planned things accordingly. Things you may not consider when taking a photoshoot...on the DIRTY streets of NOLA. They made sure there were no others in our shots or bags of trash in the background. Even the streets and the day itself were pristine...I'm giving them credit for that too! ;)
For the quality of service and talent, they are a steal of a deal at double the price! If you don't want to worry about anything when it comes to your pictures and professionalism, not to mention just really FUN and COOL folks, The Red M Studio is the way to go!
Total professionals with southern grace and charm! We are looking forward to doing this again with them! Maybe for our First Wedding Anniversary! Grab them while you can!
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Red M was the best decision!!! They were extremely professional and knew exactly what to do. We didn’t have to worry about anything. They truly went above and beyond.
The Red M was great to work with! Marianne and Steve are true professionals! They took pictures of our engagement and made my fiancé and I feel so comfortable during a very excitin...
g time. I would highly reccomend them for any of your wedding needs.
Marianne and Steve are wonderful photographers and overall kind and compassionate humans! We got married in Nov 2020 via a very small and intimate wedding (thanks covid) . We were ...
concerned that the challenge of masks and distancing would come through in our photos and make them less than what we hoped they would be- but our concern was unfounded. Marianne and Steve tackled covid professionally and safely and made us some of the best photos I could have hoped for- including an impromptu photo in the French Quarter in front of the very first restaurant we ever ate at together. I would recommend Marianne and Steve to anyone for any type of photos- but highly recommend them for wedding photos!
Marianne and Steve were nothing short of amazing! From the first consultation onward they truly listened with open hearts and captured our big day perfectly. We wanted to relive ou...
r wedding over and over again through their pictures and we are able to do just that! They are professional, timely, organized, and really just wedding rockstars! They made us so comfortable that we felt like we have known them forever. They have continued to make us feel important even though our wedding is over. We will be clients and fans for life!
The Red M Studio did a fantastic job! The team was easy to work with and did everything they could to make my pictures beautiful. The Red M Studio is more than a couple of photogra...
phers. They are a joy to be around and made my wedding day perfect!!
We were very happy with our decision to #GetWedWithRed! Marianne and Steve were easy to work with from beginning to end. (Loved the personalized cookies that they sent us once we s...
igned our contract – such a nice surprise!) Our decision to hire Red M Studio was further solidified when we learned of Marianne and Steve’s work to address food insecurity. Having a vendor that was not only passionate about their craft but also passionate about giving back to the community was definitely the right fit for us. As clients for life, we look forward to creating more beautiful photos with Red M in the years ahead!
We loved working with Marianne and Steve. They were amazing and my husband and I love our pictures. Our original wedding date was June 5th but due to COVID 19 we had to push our we...
dding back. Marianne and Steve were able to still take photos of our wedding for our new date. They were so great and a pleasure to work with. Can't wait for our next photoshoot.
We loved working with The Red M Studio. Due to being in the military, we didn't have the big wedding we wanted at the beginning. For our 25th anniversary, we wanted to blow it ou...
t of the water. Marianne & Steve helped take the beautiful pictures that will forever be our unforgettable memories of a Big Easy Mardi Gras wedding. The pre-wedding communication was fantastic. I couldn't wait to meet them in person. Everything during the day of was perfect. Every guest commented on how professional they were. We adore all our pictures! NOLA is beautiful scenery, and they suggested the great poses. My favorite part of the process was having them both there, working together. One took the perfect face front portraits, while the other took beautiful candid shots. Well worth every penny!
We could not have asked for a better photographer. Our pictures were amazing and everything flowed so smoothly. Marianne and Steve were wonderful, and extremely professional. Aw...
esome job!!!
I am so, so, SO happy that we booked The Red M as our wedding photographers. They were so amazing and knowledgeable. My wife and I got married in New Orleans, LA and we got so many...
fantastic shots of us and our wedding party within the city. Our pictures are beautiful and perfectly captured the spirit of our special day.
We were lucky enough to get Marianne on short notice. Our photos were wonderful! And when things went a teeny bit wrong at our reception (as tends to happen at weddings!) she was a...
gem. We couldn't be happier!
My partner and I wanted non-traditional candid photos for our wedding and we were blown away by The Red M Studio. Marianne and Steve took our requests seriously and captured incred...
ible moments of our special day. We met them in person shortly before our wedding and they took the time to get to know us so that our pictures would really reflect who we are.
What an absolute joy it was to work the Marianne and Steve! They were extremely professional while at the same time being personable and fun. They touched base several times before...
the wedding to discuss what exactly we were looking for, family shots, and other important photo ops. My husband dreads photo shoots but The Red M made it an enjoyable process, even for him. And the photos! They are absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I was hoping for. They captured so many special moments - I can't wait to proudly display them in our home. I was also extremely impressed with all the "little" details that made working with them even more fun - they sent us a special gift before the wedding, the delivery and presentation of the photo drive was wonderful, and they included a special video for us. Absolutely wonderful people to work with - thank you Red M Studio!!
The awesome husband and wife team photographers @ Red M Studio are top notch professionals. From quiet tender moments to boisterous family scenes, Marianne and Steve captured the...
heart of our family story. We will treasure these captivating keepsakes for generations.
From the months leading up to our wedding The Red M Studio was responsive, professional and extremely helpful in planning what would be the best day of our lives. They took the tim...
e to scope out our venue in advance to determine the best picture locations with optimal lighting for our morning wedding. They then met with us before the big day to share ideas and go through the details. Throughout our first look and family photos, Marianne and Steve helped us feel stress-free- perfectly illustrating joy and happiness in our photos. They are truly passionate about their photography and because they work as a team they were able to be at the right place at the right time for every special moment. Our photos from The Red M Studio are stunning; friends have remarked that several of the pictures should be featured in magazines. Thank you, Red M for being so great to work with and for capturing the perfect story of our day.
You can look through their portfolios and know that they are qualified. So, I will talk about what is intangible. My wife and I met them at a wedding show. We probably talked to...
a handful of photographers. What set them apart was that my wife and Marianne talked as if they were long-time friends. From that moment, we knew that they would be our photographers. Now, we can say after experiencing the Red M Studio, that they are our photographers for life.
The devil's in the details, so I'll recap our experience. We purchased two photo sessions. One for the wedding and one for the tea ceremony. During both times, we kept hearing our relatives talk about how friendly and professional they were. How often do you hear your family mention the photographers by name? They also notice the small things. During the planning process, I told them about my family members and my wife's family members. During the wedding, they knew who needed to be photographed and who was important. They also have a good feeling for things. Tell them your vision, and they are able to work with that. Sometimes I think, maybe I'm asking too much. Just like friends, they reassured me that it's our special day and they will capture it.
Some nifty qualities: Always early. We got a credit for a print which they were able to get to us in less than a week. Experimental. They tried some interesting shots. During the moment, you have no idea what's going on. Then when the photos come out, you're like, "huh, that's an amazing picture that looks like it came from a movie." At the end, the photos came on a very fancy looking usb stick with an extremely personalized note. Love them.
The Red M Studio is the greatest! We had a destination wedding in New Orleans, so we had to rely on recommendations and reviews for our vendors. Since the first call with Marianne ...
and Steve, we felt like we were in good hands. Not only are they very professional, but we had a blast working with them. They really listened to us and came up with some great ideas and ways to make us comfortable. They captured wonderful intimate moments as well as really great candids of our wedding guests. We are so happy to be a part of The Red M Studio family. We can't recommend Marianne and Steve enough!
I feel like I cannot say enough amazing things about Red M. From the moment I "met" them (via FaceTime - destination wedding), I felt like I had made the right choice. And things o...
nly got better! They surprised us with sweet little gestures along the road to our wedding which only added to our excitement. Then on our wedding day, they were prompt (even a touch early) and went right to work beautifully capturing all of the details. I have received tons of compliments on our wedding photos! They have such a knack for catching the precious moments and also took a thorough amount of time photographing the details such as our flowers, the dress, etc. My new husband HATES being photographed but Steve made him feel comfortable and got some great photos of the guys getting ready. Their love of what they do is so evident in their attitudes and in their final products. We are so grateful to have found them and to have such amazing photos to help us remember our perfect day!
Marianne and Steve were the best ever! They captured our day so well and we loved all of the candid moments they caught for us. They are such a fun and warm couple; it was like ...
they were part of the family at moments and others they were so discreet and professional you didn't even realize they were there. They took incredible care to understand what we were looking for in our wedding day photos and they nailed it. Can say enough great things about our experience with The Red M Studio!
Marianne and Steve are fantastic, we highly recommend Red M Studio.
We got married at the Columns Hotel in New Orleans last month and it was everything we dreamed it would be.
Mari...
anne and Steve were a dream to work with right from the start, they asked a lot of questions to get to know our personalities and boy did they get it right!!
We are a fun loving couple and they really captured that in our pictures, we could not be happier with the end results.
We highly recommend this amazing couple, you will not be disappointed.
I absolutely loved working with Marianne and Steve on both our engagement shoot and our wedding photos. Not only are they crazy talented - specializing in weddings, family/senior p...
ortraits and studio work - they are also incredibly likeable and easy to work with. Read: friendly, flexible and EVER so patient! We even invited them to brunch after our morning engagement shoot. They asked pertinent questions about our style and taste and what was important to be captured on our wedding day and then subsequently paid mind to our responses and wishes. They are truly thoughtful people. You will love working with this dynamic duo - highly recommend!
When I was looking for a photographers there were two items that made my list: I wanted my pictures to be full of joy not staged, and I wanted to be comfortable around my photograp...
hers (not an easy feat for a nervous nelly). Marianne and Steve delivered! Our photos are gorgeous and full of life and we laughed the whole time! From detail shots, secret moments, and full blown fun they captured it all! I am so pleased I chose them! Thanks Red M.
If only words can describe The Red M studio. Their team is absolutely the best in the business. Steve and Marianne are such wonderful people and they worked so well with my wife a...
nd myself. They were so fun to be around and were open to suggestions. Nothing felt awkward or embarrassing during our first meet up with our engagement photos. By the time for our wedding came along they were there and ready for business. They truly felt like they were the exact people meant for the job. If I was able to describe how truly amazing they are and how privileged we were to have them you would think they were made up. Thank you Red M for everything!
The first time we saw The Red M Studio's photos, we were very impressed--and may or may not have been moved to tears-- but it was getting to meet Marianne and Steve that really sea...
led the deal. Wedding photographers, especially in NOLA, come a dime a dozen, but the experience with these two from the consultation through your planning stages, the big day, and even beyond that (with their online gallery and products) is really second to none. Not only do their photos come out EXCEPTIONAL, but it is apparent that they love what they do, pay attention and care about what is important to you, and have a keen eye for creative, colorful shots that capture all the emotions that happen during one of the biggest moments of your life. The two make a great team, are a wealth of invaluable information regarding your random wedding questions, respond promptly (especially good for this out of town bride), and truly just a pleasure to spend your entire day with. In fact, I'd venture to say Marianne and Steve helped our wedding day go smoother and better than the actual coordinator. They are easily one of the best decisions we could have made for our special event and we are so glad the "Client for Life" program was included in our package so that we have an excuse to travel back to New Orleans and have them document our family through the years to come.
P.S. JR still talks about the awesome cookies you sent. Nice touch for the big sweet tooth.
STOP SCROLLING! THESE ARE THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS YOU DESERVE. From the very beginning, Marianne and Steve have been the picture of professionalism. I was a NOLA destination brid...
e so a lot of my planning was done remotely from California. This was NEVER an issue for The Red M Studio team. Their response time is supernaturally fast (I am still deciding if they can read my mind or if they just never sleep), they are warm and welcoming, and they KNOW their stuff. The first time I visited NOLA to tour venues, Steve and Marianne made time in their busy schedules to meet with my mom and I in person and discuss my photography needs. I knew pretty much 5 minutes into the meeting that they were the team for us. On wedding day, they were perfectly balanced between going with the flow and keeping our photography schedule on track. I will never forget after getting all dressed up Marianne looked at me and said "Have you seen yourself yet??" I hadn't. It isn't in her job description to make sure I have a bridal moment, but I will never forget it, and I owe that moment to Marianne. From being patient with my wayward toddler (the kid literally ate a giant green apple all through our formal shots) to somehow corralling my large and easily excitable family, they literally got through our formal pairings (the ones previously agreed upon and a few more) within THIRTY MINUTES. I couldn't tell you how many times the good folks at The Red M talked me off the ledge in the weeks leading up to the wedding lol but my mantra throughout planning was "well at least I know the photography is going to be good". I was wrong. It was great. When we got our gallery back (again, in a unnaturally quick turnaround time) I was absolutely speechless. By the length of this review, you might be able to tell that doesn't happen often. When clicking through those pictures I felt like I was right back in the moment, marrying the love of my life, all over again. Marianne and Steve are worth their weight in gold, and booking them was the best decision I made (besides the groom of course!). Thank you Red M for knocking my wedding photos out of the park! I am THRILLED that the "Client for Life" option came with our wedding package so that we can have an excuse to work together again as our family grows. GET WED WITH RED!
I contacted the Red M Studio's about doing the photography for my daughter’s wedding. (The "Red" should stand for Remarkable, Entertaining and Dedicated!) They were very professio...
nal and personable. Just a fantastic experience working with them. I highly recommend this company. A HUGH bonus - they were the nicest people you would ever want to meet! Give them a call - it will be worth your time.
These guys are so amazing , they really made our special day even better . Everytime I look at my bride I fall in love all over and they were able to capture it . They went above a...
nd beyond anything we could imagine. I highly recommend them you will not go wrong choosing them to shoot your wedding or any special event . Great people !
Marianne and Steve were absolutely wonderful and went above and beyond to help capture our wedding day. Our wedding in New Orleans was a destination wedding for us, neither of us h...
ad ever been to the city. We had ideas of what we wanted to do for photos but knew nothing about where to go. They had the whole thing planned out with exact places to take pictures that were perfect. They were even nice enough to meet us a few days before to go over everything. Which made me feel so much better considering everything else about that day we were going into blindly. I would absolutely recommend the Red M Studio for wedding photography. They made us feel completely comfortable with everything and were very helpful with ideas for photos. I've seen a few sneak peeks from that day and they are amazing. Im looking forward to seeing the rest. If you haven't found your wedding photographer you should check out the Red M Studio.
Our dreams were made a reality with this studio and this wonderful couple - It was like working with family- They made our 20th Year Anniversary Wedding Date more than perfect and ...
we are forever grateful
Our daughter was married in May at the House of Broel. The entire experience was amazing. Bonnie Broel was very wonderful to work with and she had recommended The Red M Studio to p...
hotograph the wedding. We had already had a photographer that we were working with but we are very thankful that fell through. We did call The Red M Studio and could not be more pleased. They are a husband and wife team that was so supportive and very experienced. They knew exactly what to do and when to do it. We cannot recommend them enough. We are truly great ful for these wonderful people! We will be using them for all of our photography needs.
The wedding pictures came out so great. Ever picture I went to I was in love with.
They did a great job and were very attentive to the needs of everyone involved. I especially liked the digital copies of everything (including video of the second line parade) that...
were included. Thanks!!
We had a fantastic experience with Red M Studio. They made things super simple on our wedding day and I would recommend them to anyone getting married in New Orleans.
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