Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted New Orleans Family Photographer Since 2010
Twirl Photography has been capturing authentic family moments in New Orleans since 2010. Founded by Jennifer Zdon, a professional photographer with over 25 years of experience, the company specializes in family, maternity, newborn, senior, and headshot photography. Jennifer's background as a photojournalist at The New Orleans Times-Picayune, where she contributed to a Pulitzer-recognized team, informs her candid, storytelling approach. The business prioritizes natural, unposed moments that reflect clients' unique stories, with expertise in New Orleans' most scenic and safe locations. Services include full-day sessions, mini sessions, and branding photography, with a focus on creating heirloom-quality images.Twirl Photography emphasizes client comfort, offering guidance on wardrobe choices, location selection, and posing to ensure stress-free experiences. The company serves diverse families, including LGBTQ+ clients, and maintains a kid-friendly approach that embraces spontaneity. All sessions include access to private online galleries with options for prints, albums, and digital files. With a reputation as a top-rated New Orleans photographer for over nine years, the business combines technical excellence with deep local knowledge. Clients consistently praise the team's ability to capture genuine connections and produce timeless images.
Services
Family Photography
Maternity Sessions
Newborn Portraits
Senior Photos
Headshot Photography
Branding Photography
Mini Sessions
Carousel Sessions
Location Scouting
Print Services
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of professional photography experience
- Pulitzer-recognized photojournalism background
- Expertise in New Orleans' safest, most scenic locations
- Authentic moments over forced poses guaranteed
- LGBTQ+ friendly family photography services
What people say
Cherished memories
Genuine connections
Beautiful portraits
Stress-free experience
Timeless images
Services
Family Photography
Energetic outdoor sessions capturing family dynamics against New Orleans backdrops. Specializing in candid moments that showcase genuine connections between parents, children, and extended family members. Sessions include location scouting, wardrobe guidance, and post-processing to create heirloom-quality images that preserve family history.
Maternity Photography
Celebrate pregnancy milestones with natural light sessions emphasizing maternal beauty and anticipation. Sessions focus on creating elegant, emotive images that honor the physical and emotional journey of expecting parents. Locations include historic architecture sites and scenic natural settings throughout New Orleans.
Newborn Photography
In-home lifestyle sessions capturing first weeks with newborns. Emphasizing safety and comfort, sessions document natural interactions between babies and family members without artificial props or forced poses. Special attention to preserving tiny details and early family bonds in documentary-style imagery.
Senior Photos
Custom senior sessions blending urban exploration with personal storytelling. Sessions incorporate New Orleans landmarks and hidden gems that reflect each graduate's personality, with guidance on styling and posing to create contemporary portraits that celebrate academic achievements.
Headshot Photography
Corporate and personal branding sessions emphasizing professional authenticity. Services include location-based shoots for business professionals and studio sessions for creatives, with post-processing options that maintain natural appearance while enhancing visual impact for marketing materials.
People
Jennifer Zdon
Photographer & Owner
Professional photographer with 25+ years experience, former Pulitzer-recognized photojournalist at The New Orleans Times-Picayune. Specializes in family storytelling and New Orleans location photography. Named Best New Orleans Photographer for nine consecutive years.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We offer family, maternity, newborn, senior, headshot, and branding photography sessions with customized locations throughout New Orleans.
How long do photo sessions typically last?
Full sessions run 60-90 minutes, mini sessions last 25 minutes, and headshot sessions require 20-30 minutes depending on requirements.
What should we wear for family photos?
We provide detailed wardrobe guidance including color coordination tips and styling suggestions tailored to your chosen location.
How do we book a session?
Contact us through our website or phone number to discuss details, then secure your date with a $200 booking fee.
When will we see our photos?
Galleries are delivered within 2 weeks of sessions, with 7-14 days for headshot clients.
Do you offer print services?
Yes, we offer professional prints, albums, and wall art available for purchase through your private online gallery.
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