How to Choose the Right New Orleans Location for Your Brand Video
- Max Cusimano
- Apr 2
- 2 min read
Tips from a local videographer who’s filmed all across the Crescent City
When it comes to brand storytelling, location isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a character. And in New Orleans, that character is vibrant, soulful, and full of dimension.
At NolaVid, we’ve filmed all over this city—from tucked-away courtyards and graffiti-lined alleyways to riverside parks and buzzing urban streets. Choosing the right spot can elevate your brand’s message from good to unforgettable.
Here’s how to pick the perfect New Orleans location for your next brand video.
1. Start With Your Brand’s Personality
What do you want your audience to feel?New Orleans can give you elegance, grit, mystique, celebration, or soul—sometimes all in the same block.
If your brand is modern and bold, maybe you want the sharp lines and industrial textures of the Warehouse District. If you're going for soulful and timeless, the French Quarter’s worn brick and wrought-iron balconies might be your canvas.
🎥 Pro Tip: We often ask clients, “If your brand were a neighborhood in New Orleans, which one would it be?” It helps spark creative ideas.
2. Pay Attention to Light and Sound
As filmmakers, we chase good light. And in New Orleans, golden hour—just after sunrise or before sunset—is magic.
That said, every location has its quirks.
Some alleyways look cinematic at 5 p.m. but go flat by noon.
Certain street corners seem perfect—until a brass band shows up (which we love, but maybe not for a quiet voiceover).
Foot traffic, car noise, even an unexpected parade—these things shape your shoot.
🎥 Pro Tip: We always scout in advance at the same time of day we plan to shoot. It makes a huge difference.
3. Use Real Places You Know and Love
Some of our favorite shoots have happened in unexpected corners:
A graffiti-covered wall in Bywater that popped with color for a fashion brand
A peaceful walkway along the river where a wellness brand found its calm
A rooftop overlooking the CBD that felt expansive and full of possibility
You don’t need a famous landmark. You need a place that speaks your brand’s visual language.
4. Each Neighborhood Tells a Story
One of the best things about filming in New Orleans is how different each neighborhood feels. You can stay within city limits and still get wildly different aesthetics:
French Quarter: Classic, ornate, lively, touristy
Bywater: Edgy, colorful, artsy
Garden District: Grand, historic, elegant
Marigny: Bohemian, intimate, full of character
Warehouse District: Industrial, modern, minimal
Want a deeper sense of what each neighborhood offers? Explore them here on NewOrleans.com.
Let the City Be Your Collaborator
New Orleans is more than a setting—it’s a co-creator. It brings mood, movement, light, and rhythm to every story we tell.
If you’re dreaming up a brand video and wondering where to begin, let’s talk. We’ll help you find the perfect corner of this city to bring your vision to life.
Want to bring your story to life with NolaVid? Contact us here — we'd love to collaborate.
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