Located in the heart of New Orleans, Mike Lirette Photography specializes in elevated, documentary-style wedding photography for couples who cherish family, love, and authentic moments.
Our timeless and candid approach captures the intimate and heartfelt emotions of your special day, creating lasting memories that you and your loved ones will treasure forever. We blend artistic quality with genuine storytelling to ensure every photograph reflects your unique story.
Hi! I’m Mike!
In my 13+ years of working as a New Orleans wedding photographer, I’ve been called a photo ninja, a magician, and a friend by the wonderful clients I’ve worked with.
I’m a follower of the mantra, “Be Excellent to Each Other,” and if my long list of the incredible people I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with is any indication, you receive what you put out into this world! Learn More
“We knew immediately after our call that we wanted to work with Mike for our wedding day. He is not only an amazing photographer, but also just a wonderful human who is so fun to be around. Having our day well documented was so important to us, and Mike completely delivered”
-Megan & Ian
Wedding photography for those that care about capturing the vibes, family, and feels, all while having as much fun as possible.
We believe wedding photography should never feel like a performance. Our documentary-style approach is rooted in presence, not posing—capturing the real energy, the laughter, the quiet in-between moments that define your day. Every image reflects the candid vibe as it unfolded, timeless yet true, so when you look back you don’t just see how it looked—you feel exactly how it was.
Recent Clients are saying :
“For me, making a decision on a photographer wasn’t just about the final photos, it was about what I wanted the day to feel like. I’ve been to weddings where the entire day feels like a photo shoot, and we wanted the exact opposite. Mike delivered perfectly. He integrated seamlessly into the day, letting us just do our thing while capturing everything naturally. It worked out beautifully.”
- Malory & Billy
Weddings + Wedding Weekends
Welcome Party to After Party. Photographing the full story from "Hi, my name is" to "OMG did we just become best friends?!"
Elopements + Intimate Celebrations
Candlelit dinner parties to backyard vibes with your closest friends and family.
New Orleans Wedding Photography Services
New Orleans Wedding Photography Services
Are you THE IDEAL MIKE LIRETTE PHOTO CLIENT?
You are family-oriented and are inspired by art and those you choose to surround yourself with. You appreciate quality and the importance of capturing authentic, lasting memories. You’re looking for intentional, documentary-style wedding photography coverage. You value minimal staging and deep attention. Your photos and wedding albums will be a treasured possession, and you realize that as time passes, the photos and memories created become more and more valuable.
“The most important thing to me on my wedding day was capturing the perfect photos, so I knew I needed to find a photographer who could meet my expectations and bring my ideas to life. Mike not only met but exceeded all my expectations with his incredible eye for candid moments.
You know you've found a great photographer when the wedding party has nothing but amazing things to say. I could not recommend him more!!!”
-Leah & August