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About
Rates & Policies for local New Orleans market only:
15 Minutes — $150 Up to 5 high-resolution, professionally retouched images.
30 Minutes — $250 Up to 10 high-resolution, professionally retouched images.
45 Minutes — $325 Up to 15 high-resolution, professionally retouched images.
60 Minutes — $375 Up to 25 high-resolution, professionally retouched images.
After one hour, additional time is billed at $93 per 15 minutes, including up to 5 additional high-resolution, professionally retouched images.
Please note corporate, commercial, advertising, and large-scale assignments are quoted separately and may be coordinated through Darren’s New York photo agent depending on project scope and usage.
Additional Notes:
Second line coverage, videography services and additional photographers are not offered.
During summer months, May through September, outdoor coverage is limited to a maximum of one consecutive hour due to extreme New Orleans heat and humidity. Summer attire may consist of a professional polo shirt and tailored shorts, regardless of event formality.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 254 times
41 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
1 employee
39 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2016
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photo style
Traditional posed
Candid
Artful composition and lighting
Natural or environmental
Wedding photographer also needed
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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196 reviews
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John E.
May 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Darren was the best for our suprise engagement shoot! Walked me through my options before hand, had very reasonable rates, and was super flexible. The day-of we ended up getting rain, and Darren was super easy to work with in getting a backup plan set. We had never done a photoshoot like this before, and he had great ideas that made every picture unique.
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Darren Trentacosta's reply
Thanks so much, what a day dealing with rain, but we pulled it off! Thanks for sticking in there and helping to make it work!
Engagement Photography
Christopher C.
Jun 1, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I will start by saying I have not seen the photos yet; however, if the pictures come out half as good as Darren's professionalism they are certain to be wonderful. We traveled to New Orleans for our 30th anniversary and hided Darren to take some engagement type photos for us. New Orleans being New Orleans, the weather was a big obstacle. Darren stayed in contact with me as soon as we landed and we worked together to try to get a window where the weather would break long enough for some pictures. Every time we thought we had it figured out the weather changed. We finally decided to take the pictures in our Hotel lobby. As luck would have it while deciding where to take the photos in the hotel the weather broke just long enough to take some photos with the street cars on Canal St. He was very professional and came up with some great ideas for settings. I will book him again the next time we are in New Orleans. Book him, I guarantee you will not regret it. Darren, Thank you for all the time you took with us, you made this anniversary something really special for us.
Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • I'm flexible • Outdoors • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.
Darren Trentacosta's reply
Wow Chris, thank you so much for the kind words. You got that right, what a mess of rain we had all week long, but then the rain broke and we were able to go outside...D!
Engagement Photography
Sharon C.
Jun 6, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
5 stars aren't enough to rate Darren. He is amazing! From the first phone call he was friendly, helpful, accommodating and communicative. He really tried to get to know us so he could show our personalities in the photo shoot. He provided suggestions for places to shoot in Nola and was honest about the pros and cons of each suggestion. We texted several times between booking and the day of the session. At the time of the scheduled session it was pouring rain. We communicated frequently to push back the session. Unfortunately it didn’t stop raining. We were visiting and couldn’t reschedule. We along with Darren decided to go ahead with the session and just embrace the rain. He was amazing through out all of it! The photos are perfect and the session was so fun and memorable! He created wonderful but natural poses. His editing is just right and he doesn’t over expose his photos. I highly recommend Working with Darren.
Details: Couples portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Outdoors • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Mason W.
Mar 14, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Darren was the best photographer I could have asked for to capture my engagement. He helped me come up with the plan and ideas and ensured I was confident and prepared.
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Traditional posed • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.
Darren Trentacosta's reply
Mason you two were amazing on camera...I have no doubt the images will show that, thanks again!
Engagement Photography
Chase O.
Apr 20, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Darren was great to work with. When I first spoke with Darren, we talked through the plan I had for the proposal and he talked me through the pros and cons of some aspects of the plan and how they would affect the photos. By the end of the conversation I felt confident that I was hiring the right person.
Quick responses, multiple confirmations, and when things didn't go to plan, he handled it with ease. And most importantly, the photos came out great. Absolutely would work with Darren again.
Details: Other • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors
Darren Trentacosta's reply
Thanks so much Chase for the very kind words...it was a really great experience and you put a lot of effort into that night, you did well!
Wedding and Event Photography
Credentials
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Darren Trentacosta
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Commercial clients as well as Creative Direction/Design rate's depend on scale of project. COI's available and tailored to event's requirements.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Understanding of client's need, and I do that by having a **************** to get to know each other. Followed by a job confirmation outlining details and scheduled date. This is a very brief overview of client relations.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
38+ years in the creative industry in Paris, Milan, NYC and now my hometown of New Orleans!
