behind the lens
Real moments. Real stories. Photographs that feel like you.
Who We Are
We’re Ren + Cole Photography, a New Orleans–based team passionate about capturing authentic moments that tell your story. With every session, we bring creativity, care, and an eye for the details that make your memories unique.
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Our Style
Our approach blends candid storytelling with timeless elegance. Whether it’s the joy of a wedding, the intimacy of a boudoir shoot, or the pride of senior portraits, we focus on images that feel natural, effortless, and true to you.
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What We Do
From weddings and engagements to portraits, boudoir, seniors, and lifestyle sessions, we capture the big milestones and the small, everyday magic. We shoot across New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and throughout Louisiana—wherever your story takes us.
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Our Promise
The best photos are more than just beautiful images—they’re the kind that bring you back to how you felt in that moment. Our goal is to create photos that are not only timeless but also deeply personal, giving you memories to hold onto for a lifetime.
Nicole
Schweitzer
Photographer / Videographer
Nicole, 37, began her photography career over 5 years ago - leaving the Finance world for an artistic endeavor was everything she thought it would be.
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Nicole began her photography career mainly focusing on Boudoir Photography which eventually led to a love for all types of Photography, including (but certainly not limited to) Weddings, Maternity, Seniors, and Portrait Photography.
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Nicole merges Art & Photography in such a way that the photos come to life right before your very eyes. With a focus on color, Nicole is able to create showstopping imagery for each and every Client.
Kristen
Hebert
Photographer
Kristen, 28, is a proud mom of two energetic boys who inspire her to see the beauty in life's simplest moments.
Kristen brings warmth, authenticity, and a keen eye for detail and storytelling, making Clients feel both comfortable and celebrated during, and after, every Client session.
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With the ability to connect with everyone she meets, Kristen is able to quickly create a relaxed and trusting environment between herself and the Client, which allows for a more natural and true-to-life depiction of the person being photographed, or the story being told.
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