I am so proud to be the local photographer who experiences the most good will in New Orleans.  The owners of Mulates are fantastic people with a family heritage this city is lucky to have.  So many wonderful stories of how the restaurant started and evolved over the years is always wonderful to hear.   This upcoming cookbook will share those stories along with some delicious food you need to cook for yourself.  New Orleans evolves around food because it brings people together.  We have family over for meals, we share our food with out neighbors and our kids cannot wait to have their own homes so they can continue the traditions we instill in them. 

I haven't seen the cookbook yet but from what the owner, Monique Christina tells me it should be a great cookbook for your kitchen.  In New Orleans our kitchens are the place we hang out, share stories and enjoy delicious meals we love to cook.  The following images are some of my favs we photographed along the way. 

Last week I had the pleasure of working with these men for there reunion here in New Orleans. These are the kinds of jobs I love working with my partners at the BBC Destination Management Company. These images show you the fun, the brotherhood and excitement these guys had in New Orleans.  What a better way to walk to your dinner reservations from your hotel then to 2nd line and dance in the streets as the city cheers you on.  I love my New Orleans!  :)

Happy Mothers Day to all of the wonderful moms in the world.  My mom holds a special place in my heart because she showed me how to be confident and loving.  Being a mom isn't easy by any means because of the many roles they must play.  Flip the switch and she is a mother, then a wife, then a friend then in the process of life they try and not lose their personal identity along the way.  My mom even helped me run my business is the very beginning.  I barely had enough money for the bills in my life but that never stopped her from being there for me.

These days I'm a dad of 3 beautiful kids and playing the roles like my mom did is exhausting.  I remember as a child when I was scared or nervous about a situation my mom was always the guiding light I needed.  Her advice may not have always been spot on, but she was always there for me.  They say "Showing Up" is half the battle and my mom was always wearing her armor for life.  

My mom protected me from life's bad things, supported me with my dreams and never asked for anything in return for her exhausted work.  They say it's not work if you love your job.  Well my mom not only loves being a mom but looks forward to every chance she can get to still be there for me and now her grandkids.  

Call your mom today and say "Thank You" if your mom is anything like mine.  We as adults are the results of parenting from childhood.  I know I'm the sensitive, loving father I am today from all the years she showed me how to love and be loved.  
Happy Mothers Day Mom!

Thank You!

Once again I ham so excited to work with the culinary team at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel on Canal.  The reconstruction of the space they designed for "The Pantry" is simply stunning!  The brightly lit area has a Kiosk you can walk up to, click some images you would like the chefs to make and hit complete order.  A large handmade pizza with their amazing crust is in front of you within minutes.  You can walk in off the street and have this experience.   WAY COOL!!!  It's always fun to see my images being put to use on a corporate level!  Thank You Team Marriott for including me on your team!

Courtney and Jimmy have something special between them  You can see it in their eyes when they look at each other.  Courtney is a past high school senior of mine and I ALWAYS take care of my seniors when they become brides.  It has always meant the world to me when my seniors come back to me as a bride.  I love staying in the family because here in New Orleans, we are all about family.  Courtney's dad works at Storyland in City Park, so we had special access when the park was closed. This was one cool experience I Won't forget.  :)

The morning sunlight enters your bedroom and your alarm starts to go off.    Your day is about to begin. Are you happy or thinking about the things you would rather be doing to earn money? I remember those mornings when I was in my early 20s.  The possibility of making a living through photography was a real shot in the dark.  I had many MANY doubts about my future.  The one thing we have in our younger years is time.  Time to fail and get it right.  Time to figure it all out.  Time to psych yourself up into a frenzy that nothing can stop you...but YOU!

Well I'm well aware that when you are older all of those options seem to not be on your side.  The biggest word we all fear in our older years is "REGRET!" If you hav a burning desire to try something new or make your hobby into a career, then what are you waiting for?  In this video I remind you we only have "One Today" and you need to make it count.  When you go to bed tonight and your head hits the pillow ask yourself...do I love my job?

I love my commercial jobs that pay me to experience unique things in my own city, like an airboat tour! New Orleans Air Boat Tours LLC are run by a team of guys that grew up on the bayou.  These guys are basically showing you their backyard and how they work to preserve it.  When you go on the tour ask for Mr. Russell and tell him GK sent you.

 I had the privilege for the first time in my life riding on an air boat while taking pictures for a company enjoying the New Orleans Air boat Tours.  I have seen the boats before but was never an acting participant.  The morning was cool with a crisp breeze and the sun was ready to light up the horizon for us.  The best part of the tour isn't the alligators, the pelicans flying overhead nor the bayou water itself...it's the people.  I was talking with the captains who drive these boats and these guys all grew up in the area preserving the wetlands as if it was their own.  I guess it is actually theirs because it is a huge part of their life.  This little homegrown business is not sponsored by any super large companies that help them do what they do.  They give back to the area because they always have. This is how they were raised.

While we were driving the air boat back to the pier, the captain was telling me how they have cypress trees getting ready to be planted.  They also pay attention to the area making sure nothing is obstructing the natural habitat of the wetlands itself.  This tour isn't just a fun boat ride, it's a learning experience on it's culture.  These people love being just far enough away from the city to enjoy the simpleness are beautiful wetlands have to offer.  They fish, crab, hunt and preserve everything in the area.  I guess you can say your tour is more like the locals showing off their BACKYARD! 

Make sure to check these guys out if you are a local or a visitor because it's an experience you should do while in New Orleans.

https://www.neworleansairboattours.com

Senior Portraits for my has always been about the high school senior. This is the time in their life when separation from boy to man or girl to woman happens. I love capturing imagery that brings out who they are as humans at this point in their life.  Bo was so much fun to photograph because he knows who he is and his place in this world.  His personality is outgoing, talented, smart, kind, daring and full of positive light he loves to share with others.  

I love my high school senior photography because the experience we give is bar none! Whenever I get the chance to use my beautiful New Orleans as backgrounds it just makes me excited to take pictures.  I am always impressed with what I get from my city for backgrounds and texture.  If you want the New Orleans experience you need to email me immediately to schedule your session because I only do 1 senior per day!
​George@gkphotography.com