About Me

Hi, I’m Randy Krause Schmidt, a born and raised New Orleans-based photographer adept at many different kinds of photography such as events, portraits, weddings, and more!

Randy Krause Schmidt portrait

I personally pride myself on being efficient and providing quick turnaround times. Additionally, I work well in a team setting so if your shoot requires a videographer or other team members we can work together cohesively. 

I learned photography from my grandfather at a young age and since then I have grown in my craft. I’m able to work with clients all over the country, previous clients have sent me items to photograph but I am also willing to travel to you. I’ve worked with Visit Mississippi, Southern Living Magazine, Taste Of The South Magazine, Regrained, and more!

Cocktail with lemon rind against dark background

Notable Clients

BeachBum Berry Presents Sippin' Santa
New Orleans Magazine
Ace Hotel New Orleans
Louisiana Cookin'
LeBlanc + Smith
Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group
Main Squeeze Juice Co.
Smoke Perfume
Good Granoly
Eater
Overhead shot of baked oysters

Recognition

Top New Orleans Photographer, 2022

Member of the A-List: 2022's Most Influential New Orleanians

Testimonials
Engagement Photography
Engagement Photography

Randy did a wonderful job! We felt so comfortable working with him and he had creative yet classy ideas for our photos! We saw them this morning and are thrilled with the results!

ANDRA O

Engagement Photography
Real Estate
Real Estate

Randy was very professional from start to finish. He was very easy to work with and was always working hard to get us what we asked of him without hesitation. He was very knowledgeable of all areas we were looking into and he was always willing to do extra research on a question if need be. I would highly recommend.

JONATHON JOSEPH

Real Estate
Product Photography
Product Photography

Working with Randy was such a pleasure! He made everything so easy & his photographs are amazing! Can't wait to work with him again, thank you so much for your wonderful work.

TIPPY TIPPENS WITH GOODS THAT MATTER

Product Photography
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As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I love to shoot queer weddings and events. Diversity and inclusion are very important to me; therefore, I do not discriminate against anyone due to their race, gender, ethnicity, or age.

First look shot, two brides holding hands from behind
Couple poses next to a fence on their wedding day

Get in Touch

Want to work together? Contact me to get started!