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About Welch Photography & Video
Welch Photography & Video is a wedding photographer serving couples across the New Orleans area from Covington. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding videographer in New Orleans
How much does a wedding videographer cost in New Orleans?
Wedding films in New Orleans typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers 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 Welch Photography & Video
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Greenwood | A Southern Hotel Property | 10.8 mi |
| The Louisiana Castle | 11.8 mi |
| The Rivers Retreat Center | 13.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Welch Photography & Video 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
- 17155 Pine Acres Rd, Covington, LA 70435, USA
- Where
- Covington · 50 miles north of central New Orleans
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In New Orleans
- One of 67 wedding videographers we list
- Phone
- (985) 845-8405
- Website
- Visit site
From Welch Photography & Video's website
“New Orleans Weddings Photography, Photojournalism and Videography”welchphotovideo.com
- Services they list
- Raw footage
- Style, in their words
- Documentary
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Around Covington
- Nearest venue
- The Greenwood | A Southern Hotel Property, 10.8 mi
Distances are straight-line from Welch Photography & Video; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around New Orleans.
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