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About Linka Odom Photography
Couples planning a New Orleans wedding will find Linka Odom Photography among the New Orleans area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in New Orleans
How much does a wedding photographer cost in New Orleans?
Most couples in New Orleans budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in New Orleans?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Linka Odom Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Tigermen Den | 1.0 mi |
| Capulet | 1.1 mi |
| Press Street Gardens | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Linka Odom Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
New Orleans weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in February, March, April, October, November, December. The driest months are March, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64° | 46° | 21% | 4:47 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Feb | 68° | 50° | 19% | 5:16 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Mar | 74° | 56° | 16% | 6:37 PM | 7:08 PM |
| Apr | 81° | 62° | 17% | 6:55 PM | 7:27 PM |
| May | 88° | 69° | 17% | 7:13 PM | 7:46 PM |
| Jun | 92° | 75° | 31% | 7:27 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Jul | 94° | 77° | 34% | 7:28 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Aug | 94° | 77° | 30% | 7:08 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 74° | 23% | 6:33 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Oct | 83° | 65° | 14% | 5:57 PM | 6:29 PM |
| Nov | 73° | 55° | 16% | 4:29 PM | 5:04 PM |
| Dec | 66° | 49° | 19% | 4:26 PM | 5:02 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at New Orleans Audubon (4.2 mi from New Orleans). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in New Orleans.
Photo spots around New Orleans
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River Heritage Parkpark | New Orleans | 0.8 mi |
| Clouet Gardenspark | New Orleans | 1.8 mi |
| New Orleans Botanical Gardenbotanical garden | New Orleans | 2.9 mi |
| Audubon Park Meditation Gardengarden | New Orleans | 3.6 mi |
| New Orleans City Parkcity park | New Orleans | 3.8 mi |
| Hyams Fountain Gardens at Audubon Parkgarden | New Orleans | 3.9 mi |
| LaBorde Mountain Lookoutscenic spot | New Orleans | 3.9 mi |
| Couturie Forestnature preserve | New Orleans | 3.9 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central New Orleans first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to New Orleans
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | 12 mi | 20 min |
| GPT Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | 68 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | 76 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 312 mi | 6 hr 30 min |
| Houston | 318 mi | 6 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central New Orleans; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1433 Kentucky St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
- Where
- New Orleans · 3 miles northeast of central New Orleans
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In New Orleans
- One of 70 wedding photographers we list · 12 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (504) 920-0258
- Website
- Visit site
From Linka Odom Photography's website
“I'm an experienced and professional New Orleans wedding photographer, specializing in timeless and unique wedding photography.”linkaodom.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Film photography, Heirloom albums, Boudoir, Elopements, LGBTQ+ couples
- Style, in their words
- Candid, Timeless
- In business since
- 2018
- Travel
- Takes weddings outside the area
Read from linkaodom.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Linka Odom Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around New Orleans
- Nearest venue
- The Tigermen Den, 1.0 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 71 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 12 within 3 mi, 32 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 155 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Gretna, Chalmette, Harvey, Terrytown
Distances are straight-line from Linka Odom Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around New Orleans.
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