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A LEAP OF
IMAGINATION celebrate. CAPTURE THE
UNFORGETTABLE STORIES OF REAL LOVE BUILD SCENES
FOR YOUR
MEMORIES catching every detail LET LOOSE SHAKE IT OFF beautiful
beginnings WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS organic.
rewarding. unforgettable
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Ryan H Gray with Shades of Gray Photography holding flowers and smiling before shooting a wedding in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHY
+ SUPER 8 FILMS

Editorial, documentary wedding photography for couples who want their day captured with emotion, style, and a cinematic sense of place.

HONEST. VIBRANT. CINEMATIC.

PORTFOLIO

Bride gazing at bouquest in front of window at the Maison De La Luz Hotel in New Orleans
wedding flat lay of bridal shoes, flowers, invitation, and rings
bride playing with dress in a field at White Magnola in Louisiana
happy African American couple laughing on wedding day in Audubon Park in New Orleans
Bridal veil flying in the air and kissing groom at Jackson Square in New Orleans
Islamic or Hindu American bride posing on balcony wearing lehenga and saree wedding dress before nikah ceremony at Derbès Mansion in New Orleans
bride running along sidewalk and waving her wedding dress wearing 1965 Ashley Sievert glasses at the Southern Hotel in Covington, Louisiana
bride and father walking down aisle at Ursuline church in New Orleans

– Editorial wedding photography rooted in real moments, vibrant color, and the atmosphere of New Orleans.

From quiet getting-ready moments to full dance-floor energy, my work blends documentary instinct with an editorial eye.

Explore recent weddings, portraits, details, and celebrations photographed throughout New Orleans and beyond.

Ryan Gray, New Orleans wedding photographer

THE EXPERIENCE

HONEST. VIBRANT. CINEMATIC.

Your wedding day should feel fully lived, not overly staged. My approach combines calm direction, careful preparation, and an eye for the real moments unfolding around you. I’ll guide you when needed, step back when the moment is already happening, and create images that feel true to the people, place, and energy of the day.

Alongside photography, I also offer nostalgic Super 8 wedding films for couples who want their celebration preserved with movement, texture, and a timeless film quality.

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What Couples Are Saying

Kind words from couples who trusted Shades of Gray Photography with their New Orleans weddings, celebrations, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.


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A LEAP OF
IMAGINATION



celebrate.


organic.
rewarding. THE
UNFORGETTABLE





BUILD SCENES
FOR YOUR
MEMORIES LET LOOSE
beautiful
beginnings
in a
love letter bride and groom running across street in New Orleans on wedding day, inspired by The Beatles Abbey Road brides dress hanging over stone wall at Creekview Barn in Mississippi Wedding party laughing on steps in front of uptown mansion in New Orleans bride and groom laughing in a field at White Magnolia in Lousiana wedding ceremony under an arbor of flowers at Berry Barn in Amite, Louisiana Bride and groom kissing at Lafayette Square in New Orleans bride and groom cutting cake and having a toast with champagne at the Riverview Room in New Orleans bride and groom exiting wedding ceremony in the courtyard of Hotel Mazarin in The French Quarter of New Orleans bride & groom exiting with kiss at wedding in Civic Theater New Orleans bride and groom running on sidewalk in New Orleans on wedding day in Lower Garden District gay couple exiting their elopement ceremony with bubbles and umbrellas at Swoop Duggins House in New Orleans bride and groom celebrating their wedding exit with bubbles and sparklers at Capulet in New Orleans Bride and groom standing on log and creek at Creekview Barn in Mississippi Bride and groom celebrating during sparkler exit at Creekview Barn in Mississippi table and chair decor at wedding reception at Maison Lafitte in Covington, Louisiana bride and groom hugging and laughing on wedding day at Audubon Park in New Orleans wedding flat lay of rings, invitations, rose pedals Bride and father walking up aisle of St. Patrick's Church in New Orleans Brass band and wedding guests marching into the Pavillion of Two Sisters in New Orleans Bride and groom kissing during wedding parade in New Orleans wedding flat lay with shoes, perfume,invitations, and rings Bride and Groom kissing on antique staircase at the Maison De La Luz Hotel in New Orleans bride, groom and wedding guests celebrating during wedding reception in New Orleans bride and groom celebrating with umbrellas on wedding day in the French Quarter of New Orleans bride and groom kissing in front of St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square New Orleans bride looking out window with flowers on her wedding day groom touching bride's nose before their elopement in the French Quarter of New Orleans American Indian bride smiling on sunny day Hindu wedding at Derbès Mansion in New Orleans African American bride and groom kissing with wedding party celebrating on the front steps of The Southern Oaks in New Orleans motion blur photograph of wedding party walking around bride and groom in the New Orleans Bywater in front of a colored house African American bride and groom touching foreheads and smiling on wedding day second line band parade on wedding day in French Quarter with parasols Groom dipping bride and kissing her during celebration exit at Maison Lafitte in Covington, Louisiana Bridal veil flying in the air and kissing groom at Jackson Square in New Orleans Freya Rose bridal shoes hanging from wrought iron balcony at Margaret Place in New Orleans wedding guests smiling and laughing at The Republic venue in New Orleans Flash photo of bride kissing groom sitting on ground in front of couch at The Eliza Jane Hotel in New Orleans-Edit Bride on balcony in the French Quarter turning back with veil bride and groom kissing in front of Rolls-Royce and large oak trees at The Greenwood Covington, Louisiana Bride sitting in Rolls-Royce with Petals and Parties flowers on wedding day at the Southern Hotel in Covington, Louisiana Bride gazing at flower bouquet in front of window at the Maison De La Luz Hotel in New Orleans stunning bride wearing veil over her head at the Southern Hotel in Covington, Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS
WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHY
SUPER 8 FILMS

Editorial, documentary wedding photography for couples who want their day captured with emotion, style, and a cinematic sense of place.

HONEST. VIBRANT. CINEMATIC.

WEDDING PORTFOLIO

Recent weddings, portraits, details, and celebrations photographed throughout New Orleans and beyond.

bride playing with dress in a field at White Magnolia in Louisiana
Bride sitting in Rolls-Royce with Petals and Parties flowers on wedding day at the Southern Hotel in Covington, Louisiana
flat lay with Freya Rose bridal shoes, Cicada Calling flowers, Tom Ford perfume, Hotel Chloe invitation, Oore rings, roses, and daisies at Margaret Place in New Orleans
happy African American couple laughing on wedding day in Audubon Park in New Orleans
Flash photo of bride kissing groom sitting on ground in front of couch at The Eliza Jane Hotel in New Orleans
American Indian bride wearing veil and lehenga or a saree wedding dress for her nikah ceremony at Derbès Mansion in New Orleans
bride and father walking down aisle at Ursuline church in New Orleans
bride and groom walking on checkered floor at the Maison De La Luz Hotel in New Orleans
beautiful bride and groom wrapped in bridal veil at the Southern Hotel in Covington, Louisiana
bride and groom parading with band in New Orleans on wedding day
bride drinking martini at the bar in The Southern Hotel in Covington, Louisiana
bridesmaid puting bride's stylish shoes on at The Republic venue in New Orleans
flash photo of bride's Gucci purse, 1965 Ashley Sievert glasses, Ted Baker London shoes, and lipstick on red burgundy carpet at the Southern Hotel in Covington, Louisiana
flash photo of bride sticking her tongue out during sparkler exit on wedding day at at Margaret Place in New Orleans
bride and groom looking back during 2nd line band procession in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans
child holding polaroid camera during wedding reception at the Riverview Room in New Orleans
gay couple posing in green and red jackets on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on their wedding day
Bridal veil flying in the air and kissing groom at Jackson Square in New Orleans
Ryan H Gray with Shades of Gray posing and smiling in New Orleans French Quarter at Brennan's Restaurant


MEET RYAN

I’m a New Orleans wedding photographer creating editorial, documentary images with a cinematic sense of place. My work blends real moments, vibrant color, thoughtful direction, and the atmosphere that makes each celebration feel personal.

Ryan H Gray with Shades of Gray Photography looking stylish and posing before a wedding in New Orleans
Shades of Gray Photography (Ryan H Gray) posing on stairs in Louis Armstrong Park before shooting a wedding

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

WITH AN EDITORIAL EYE

From quiet getting-ready moments to full dance-floor energy, my work is built around real emotion, intentional composition, and the story of the day as it actually felt.

bride and groom cutting cake and having a toast with champagne at the Riverview Room in New Orleans

THE
EXPERIENCE

HONEST. VIBRANT. CINEMATIC.

Your wedding day should feel fully lived, not overly staged. My approach combines calm direction, careful preparation, and an eye for the real moments unfolding around you. I’ll guide you when needed, step back when the moment is already happening, and create images that feel true to the people, place, and energy of the day.

Alongside photography, I also offer nostalgic Super 8 wedding films for couples who want their celebration preserved with movement, texture, and a timeless film quality.

Reviews & Kind Words

What Couples
Are Saying

Kind words from couples who trusted Shades of Gray Photography with their New Orleans weddings, celebrations, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.


Reviews


Reviews on Google

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