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Hotel Monteleone New Orleans Murder Mystery Event Photography We had THE best time attending this intimate event, hosted by the incredible catering & sales executive staff at Hotel Monteleone. They hosted an intimate group of New Orleans’ top wedding industry event partners for an elegant dinner, murder mystery entertainment, and an incredible staycation at their […]

Destination Event Photography- Instant Photo Delivery with Personalized Private Gallery With our instant photo delivery technology, your event guests can receive their photos privately and instantly. This guest experience will elevate your event instantly and create live buzz immediately. This is something that wows guests right when they receive the text with their own private […]

Cintra Dallas Corporate Event Photography at Warwick Melrose-Thompson Hotel-Southfork Ranch was such a great experience to have our company a part of. We loved getting to hang out with this group and photograph all the fun and fellowship everyone had. JHL Company put together this incredible multi-day, multi-location, immersive company retreat, filled with all things […]

Our team loved getting to photograph the SOCMA New Orleans Royal Sonesta Corporate Event Photography! This SOCMA conference was a multi-day conference that took place at the Royal Sonesta in the French Quarter in New Orleans, LA. They had break out sessions with various speakers each day, group activities, main stage speakers, trade shows, receptions, […]

Taylor & Justin Stelly New Orleans Destination The Chicory Wedding was perfect. Their wedding was so authentically them and so stinking cute! The couple, as they put to us and said- “When we found each other, we were both at a place in our lives where “happily ever after” didn’t seem feasible in the heart […]

Vanessa & Alan’s New Orleans Ursuline Convent Wedding Photography is almost indescribable. Four Wedding Locations Their wedding day took place at four different venues. The ceremony was held at St. Louis Cathedral. The couple then second lined with their guests to Beauregard Keyes House for a cocktail hour. At their cocktail hour, they were served […]

We loved getting to have our team photograph this year’s Anne Rice 34th Annual New Orleans Vampire Ball at Elms Mansion, back in October. The event was planned and designed by the incredible Blue Gardenia Events. We used our Instant Photo Delivery offering to allow guests of the event to receive their photos instantly and […]

Lauren & Lane New Orleans Wedding Photography was certainly one for the books. The two of them live in a beautiful French Quarter chateau, where they both got ready with their friends and family at. The outdoor space is just stunning, with Span & Italy-inspired views all over. Their home in the French Quarter made […]

We are still swooning over Melody & Cristina’s Same-Sex New Orleans Dallas Wedding Photography Sneaks. This wedding was a dream come true for them and everyone attending. Such a stunning couple and incredible humans to be around. We will be updating this blog very soon with the full story and final set of edited photos […]

Check out these sneak peeks from Kelli & Jackson’s Stunning New Orleans Dallas Wedding Photography Sneaks. Kelli & Jackson really are the cutest couple. Not only do they share an amazing bond, but they really know how to have constant fun with each other. When your groom is basically a famous singer, Jackson Breit, and […]

Cheryl & Steve’s New Orleans Wedding Photography wedding was just incredible! There is something so special about a couple, that is not your typical “25 year old” couple, that gets married (yes, we said it and we LOVE it). Choosing that life partner that you know is the one, is what these two did. This […]

Carly & Drew’s New Orleans & Dallas Engagement Photography session was just perfect. The two of them are such beautiful individuals and even more beautiful as a couple. You can feel the authenticity between the two of them and that is always so special to photograph. We could not have asked for better weather that […]

We are SO thankful to have been welcomed to Dallas with the biggest open arms for this Mateo Dallas Photography Launch Party. From the guests that showed up, to the INCREDIBLE vendor team that helped put this together, we cannot express enough gratitude! Mateo has personally moved his home from New Orleans to Dallas and […]

Mateo & Company in Dallas + New Orleans + Destination Locations Worldwide Mateo & Company offices are officially in New Orleans & Dallas.  We still travel to destination locations worldwide. Mateo is a proud resident of New Orleans and has now found a second place to call home in Dallas, TX. No need to worry, […]

Vanessa & Alan’s New Orleans destination wedding is almost indescribable. This wedding took place in four different venues, had entertainment all night long, with dancers, models, bands from all over. We cannot wait to finish the final set of images for this wedding, but until then, check out these sneak peeks.   Vendor Team: Photography […]

We loved being a part of the NACE Dallas Event Photography at the Warwick Melrose Hotel. The Warwick Melrose Hotel is definitely one of Mateo’s favorite hotels in the city. From the service, the elegance, the piano bar inside The Library, to the ballroom, we cannot say enough! Their new ballroom is stunning!   Below […]

Lydia & Nathan’s New Orleans New Year’s Eve Wedding Photography was EVERYTHING! The couple is so sweet and have such a great bond together, they were effortless to photograph. If our team is going to work on New Year’s Eve, we want it to be one that is TONS OF FUN!!! This was one of […]

Mateo at Engage! Summits New Orleans- Outfits + Involvement We had THE BEST time being a part of Engage! Summits this year. Valerie, with Sapphire Events, is a queen of events and brought Engage! to New Orleans and pulled it off flawlessly! We are proud and honored to have had so much involvement- to have […]

Mateo Parties are always LIT!!! Mateo & Co Engage! Summits Pool Party New Orleans Windsor Court was definitely LIT! If there’s one thing I (Mateo) love to do, it’s throwing a kick ass party! I especially love parties that bring together a group of people in a community, who all share the same goals to […]

Here are some Recent Luxury Wedding Sneak Peeks from recent weddings that are still in the works to being completely finalized for release.  

Photographing Nicole & CJs engagement portraits in Destin, FL was so much fun. This Luxury Destination Florida Hotel Effie Photography Engagement Session took place in two different locations. We started at Hotel Effie in the 30A area and did some portraits on their property (including the beautiful rooftop.) We ended the session on the beach […]

We had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful two day Four Seasons New Orleans Travel Agent FAM Event. It was a FAM trip that Four Seasons put together for the top travel agencies from all over the world. It was a multi-day experience. We photographed the New Orleans Mardi Gras themed after party, a couple […]

Sapphira & Don New Orleans Civic Theater Wedding had the coolest rehearsal dinner/welcome party and wedding. So much fun and culture. We loved being a part of this special moment for Sapphira & Don’s life. For their welcome party, they had a Sangeet, Henna offerings, and some delicious Indian food. The welcome party was hosted […]

The Kara & Jerrod New Orleans Southern Oaks Wedding is the absolute cutest story! We will let Kara tell it. Kara’s Story: We met because one of my best guy friends married one of Jerrod’s childhood friends, Morgan. Morgan and I quickly became best friends,  and for the better part of a year, she insisted […]

Ashlyn & Mitch are such beautiful people inside and out. The Ashlyn & Mitch NOPSI New Orleans Wedding was held at The NOPSI Hotel, which is where they did their prep, portraits, ceremony, and reception. This was such a fun wedding to be a part of it. The couple had family and friends come in […]

This beautiful couple met at Rice University. Alex is originally from New Orleans and Abby is from Houston. They both knew that New Orleans was the vibe and spirit that they wanted for their perfect The Chicory New Orleans Wedding. Family members and friends traveled from all over to attend this New Orleans spirit-filled wedding. […]

Mateo & Company Presents- 'A Candyland Soiree' Also Published/Featured: NOLA Adore Magazine, Where Y'at & PartySlate We loved hosting another fabulous annual holiday party! For this year, we decided to make Son of a Saint our beneficiary. This has been a tough two years for everyone and there is nothing more that people need right [...]

Here’s is just a Sneak Peek from Melody & Cristina’s New Orleans Engagement Shoot. We loved this shoot so much, we could not wait to get some of it up on the blog. When we finalize the whole shoot, we will definitely update it. This couple is from Miami, FL and they are having a […]

Engage! Summits at The Breakers was just everything for me. After such a tough year last year, I really needed something to shake things up and help me see the light at the end of the tunnel. Engage! was exactly what I needed. Engage! Summits is a luxury wedding business conference where some of the […]

Christina & Koty New Orleans Southern Wedding is one that was all about fabulous & fun. This couple, and their whole krewe (that’s how we spell in New Orleans), sure know how to have a good time. The couple got ready and did a handful of their portraits at Le Pavillon Hotel. Their reception took […]

Reagan Charleston Thomas, owner of Reagan Charleston Jewelry and star of Bravo’s Southern Charm New Orleans, is a great friend of ours. We were honored to get to photograph Reagan Charleston Thomas New Orleans Studio Maternity Portraits, as her last set of maternity portraits, one week before her bay was due. Pregnancy is such a […]

Priscilla & Donald’s New Orleans The Mazant Wedding Photography was the perfect smaller wedding. They had about 100 people in attendance, including their closest friends and family, and it could not have gone any better. The wedding took place at The Mazant in the Bywater of New Orleans. The couple met through Donald’s best friend […]

We captured Tim New Orleans Trainer Personal Brand Photography at Crescent Park in the Bywater of New Orleans. Personal brand photos are so imperative to your overall brand, whether that be a company you own or even if you work for someone. How and where you put that personal brand content is also so important. […]

We had the time of photographing Kristina New Orleans Cox Communications Headshots in our New Orleans studio. Kristina is an executive for Cox Communications. Our team loves being able to elevate your personal brand with fresh and professional headshots.     If you are interested in headshots similar to Kristina New Orleans Cox Communications Headshots, […]

Gabriella is a local reporter and wanted to some fresh headshots, as well as some fun personality shots. Your personal brand is everything and it all starts with the content you have to showcase. We loved capturing these Gabriella New Orleans Studio Headshot Portraits.     If you are interested in portraits similar to Gabriella […]

Our team had the pleasure of capturing New Orleans Four Seasons Corporate Headshot Photography for some of the executive team of the New Orleans Four Seasons Hotel, for their residential division, as well as for their Director of Sales. Mateo & Company team specializes in not only luxury wedding photography, but we love capturing content […]

We loved capturing this Founded New Orleans Branding Shoot. Founded is a local brand + marketing firm, that is women-owned and supports other women-owned businesses. Our company provided their first kickoff of photo content to get their website and other marketing collateral kicked off. We look forward to working with them again in the future. […]

Erika & Olivia’s Same-Sex New Orleans Chicory Wedding is one that we are certainly proud, and honored, to be a part of. The two of them are so beautiful and even more beautiful together. Their wedding took place at The Chicory New Orleans Venue in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. The couple met in high […]

We are so excited to showcase Mateo & Co owner, Matt (‘Mate0’) Diaz’s, Mateo 2021 Birthday Bash. This year Matt decided to turn his birthday bash into one of his community events for some of his wedding/event industry friends and local community leader friends. Matt is very close in the community and felt we were […]

We went round and round about whether or not we were going to host our Mateo & Company 2020 Intimate New Orleans Holiday Party. Well, we decided at the very last minute, to do a very small and intimate gathering this last year. We stuck within the guidelines the city put forth and kept it […]

Cameron & Justin met on Bumble. Obviously, this couple made for another Bumble success story. When they met, Justin was living in the woodlands at the time, while Cameron was living in Houston, Texas. They were in a long distance relationship for two years. Cameron & Justin got married at Temple Sinai in St. Francisville. […]

2021 Lark in Park- Picnic in the Park- New Orleans City Park was such a success this year! Many thanks to Friends of City Park, the committee, and all the sponsors involved. We definitely enjoyed being the photography entertainment sponsor for the whole event. Also, Mateo & Company owner, Matt Diaz, loved being able to […]

Taryn & Nick met in 2005 in New York City. Taryn was introduced to Nick to help with fundraising for his organization. As soon as they met, Nick asked Taryn out on a date. They dated for 8 months before eventually parting ways. The two remained friends over the next decade, only seeing each other […]

Sydney & Ian are one of the cutest and quirkiest couples that we have worked with. They really share a special joy and uniqueness together. The overall theme of their wedding was “adventure” & “woodsy.” They carried that theme throughout every aspect of their ceremony and reception for Sydney & Ian New Orleans Whimsical Winter […]

Anna, from New Orleans, and Garret, from Lafayette, met in the summer of 2016 when Garrett was training Anna in the ICU as a new nurse. Anna & Garrett New Orleans Chicory Wedding was a special day for the couple and their loved ones. Although the two were friends first, it wasn’t until a couple […]

Chad & Max met online in 2010, but it wasn’t util early 2011 that they went on their first date. They had their first face-to-face meeting at the Farmhouse in Burlington, Vermont. They later discovered that they had both moved from New York to Vermont in early May of 2010, but did not know each […]

We thoroughly enjoy putting together & photographing surprise engagements for our clients. Bruce & Alonna City Park Surprise Engagement was a huge success! Bruce and Alonna were planning to go to Italy this year, but that could not happen this year because of Covid. To make up for it, Bruce told Alonna that they were […]

We had such a great time planning and photographing this Audubon Park Surprise Engagement for Joe and Cynthia! Joe wanted to make sure that the Audubon Park Surprise Engagement was beautiful, yet special and personal for his girlfriend, Cynthia. The engagement had to take place in Audubon Park because they spend a lot of time […]

Lucas proposed to his girlfriend, Jen, in the most “New Orleans” location: Jackson Square. We loved planning and photographing this Jackson Square Surprise Engagement for this adorable couple! Lucas took Jen to Jackson Square one fall afternoon, and we were there to capture the whole thing. Jen had no idea that she was getting proposed […]

Wayne came to us asking to help him put together a surprise engagement for his girlfriend Ashley. We were soo ecstatic at the idea! We had a fantastic time planning Wayne & Ashley Elms Mansion Surprise Engagement. The plan was simple: Wayne would tell Ashley that she would be getting a private tour of the […]

New Orleans Proposal Planning & Photography is so much fun, and awesome to be a part of! We just love being able to make it something personal and provide a wow factor that will live forever! Milestones like these are something that you do not want to forget. So, taking it to the next level […]

Danielle and Matt are what you may call a “perfect match”. The couple “matched” on the popular dating app, Bumble while Danielle was living in New York City. A southern girl with family roots in New Orleans, Danielle was raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. She met Matt, who was living in Boston at the time, on […]

Bounce Back New Orleans Studio Portrait Session Promo- $100 off any session Mateo & Company, one of New Orleans’ top photography companies, is offering a promo to help people bounce back. Whether you are bouncing back to work, or you just need to bounce back to feeling pretty and yourself again. Come get some headshots, […]

Checkout the highlights from the NACE Jungle Fundraiser Event Photography at The Audubon Tea Room! This is an annual fundraiser that NACE New Orleans puts together to raise money for various non-profits. For this one, the money raised was for a scholarship to NOCHI (New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute). The outcome was amazing. There […]

Checkout the highlights from the NACE Calasieu New Orleans Corporate Event Photography! The NACE association is a networking organization which mainly focuses in on the wedding, event and catering industry. Our owner, Matt Diaz, actually sits on the board for the organization. He is the Dir. of Membership Recruitment for the NACE New Orleans Chapter. […]

Checkout the modern moody inspired style shoot at the Capulet Styled Shoot in Bywater of New Orleans. This shoot was also published on one of our favorite national blogs- Wedding Chicks.  A wide array of talented vendors came together to create a stunning modern styled shoot at the Capulet venue in the Bywater neighborhood of […]

Checkout the highlight from Irene & Andy’s Race and Religious New Orleans Wedding Photography! This day started off full of joy and emotion, both nerves and happiness. Which is to be expected on one’s special day, but we were welcomed with open arms by Irene & Andy’s beautiful family and friends. Irene’s mother is the […]

Checkout the highlights from Taylor & Alex New Orleans Warehouse District Wedding Photography! It was an honor shooting this wedding! From the very start of the day there was high energy from both sides of the wedding party. Everyone had a blast being models for the day, and the weather and scenery could not have […]

Checkout the highlights from Kate & Claire’s gorgeous New Orleans Popp Fountain same-sex marriage New Orleans wedding and their fairy tale love story! This wedding was featured in Bridal Musings, so be sure to check it out there as well. “How the story began” Kate & Claire met on OkCupid and made their first date at […]

Checkout the highlights from Kelle & David’s Wedding! Kelle & David now live in San Diego with their two adorable golden retrievers; Charlie & Gumbeaux, and their 7-year-old boy, Stephen. David is originally from New Orleans and wanted to tie the knot in his hometown! The wedding was a small wedding at a private home […]

There’s a lot of photos, so be sure to scroll all the way until the end ;)! Our team did such a great job capturing the essence of the design and all the FUN! First off, let me just start with saying how much I love throwing parties and how I have been throwing them […]

Checkout the highlights from Uriel & Jen’s beautiful wedding! First and foremost, it was an honor shooting this sweet loving fun couple, Uriel & Jen. These two made taking pictures so much fun and effortless. We started off getting ready at The Mercantile Hotel, where we gathered some beautiful detailed shots of the bride and […]

Checkout the highlights from Anna & Kenny’s wedding! We made a trip out to South Carolina to photograph this beautiful couple on their special day! Traveling is something we love to do and being able to incorporate work and travel is a true blessing. That being said, thank you Anna & Kenny for this opportunity. […]

Check out some highlights from Anne & Kaylyn’s Same-Sex New Orleans Wedding Photography Anne & Kaylyn’s same-sex New Orleans wedding day was something so special to be a part of, and their love for one another is even more. Anne & Kaylyn planned their entire wedding and hired vendors who they considered family. The couple […]

Check out these highlights from Nicole & Clay’s New Orleans Garden District Wedding! Nicole and Clay are a picture-perfect couple and we had so much fun photographing their beautiful wedding at the New Orleans Opera Guild Home. The Opera Guild Home is a unique venue with small features that made the biggest impact in Nicole […]

Hosting parties is something that I have loved doing since I was a kid. In fact, I hosted a Christmas party almost every year when I was a very young adult. I have always been the guy that hosts family gatherings, friend dinner parties, game nights, etc. Something about gathering diverse groups of people together […]

We are beyond thrilled to have had the opportunity to photograph Reagan & Reece’s, Bravo TV Southern Charm New Orleans’ stars’,  wedding which was recently published in People Magazine! Their wedding took place at the New Orleans Board of Trade. When we were contacted by her, it was only three weeks before her actual wedding […]

We are beyond thrilled about our ‘Reagan Charleston & Reece Southern Charm- People Magazine Feature!’ Bravo TV also featured these images as well. For this shoot we got to work with Reagan & Reece from Southern Charm New Orleans reality tv show on Bravo, to photograph their maternity portraits. We actually photographed their wedding as […]

‘JC & Alex’s New Orleans Same-Sex Gay Wedding at The Elms Mansion’ was such a lovely experience to be a part of. I can say there were at least two times that I shed tears because of their love for one another and the fact that they finally get to celebrate their love the same […]

“In this styled shoot I wanted to bring bold, beautiful colors and geometric patterns to a classic, historic New Orleans venue that is typically adorned with greenery, white, and subtle hues. This shoot tells the story of a modern couple, one that loves the history and style that Felicity Church brings as a historic building […]

Caitlin & Walt actually had a full ceremony and reception out of the country but decided to have a New Orleans celebration as well, for their family and friends located in the city. It was an absolutely stunning New Orleans NOPSI Hotel luxury wedding reception! The venue is surrounded by huge, warehouse windows all over, […]

TRADITIONS Hello! We are back with New Traditions: Breaking the Tradition with the First Look. Superstition states that the bride and groom shouldn’t see each other until the ceremony. And, for many couples they stick to this tradition and that’s great and perfectly fine. But, sometimes it’s okay and fun to break tradition. Here’s why [...]

TRADITIONS Hello, and welcome to our new series on wedding traditions! We'll talk about shaking things up in the industry, dissect well known wedding traditions, offer insight on the ways in which our clients blaze trails, and offer up a few ideas of our own. Be sure to check out the blog that kicked the [...]

TYLER & GABI Tyler and Gabrielle met in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2007 through friends of friends, and interest was sparked immediately. The next time they got together, they played spin the bottle on the Lakefront in Mandeville, at Fountainbleau State Park. Luckily, the game went in Tyler and Gabi's favor, as they were “forced” [...]

NACE WINE TASTING At Diaz Nola Photography, we love what we do. While we certainly cherish the opportunity to shoot a good, old fashioned wedding, we also like to find ways to push things forward. It means the opportunity to capture creation instead of tradition. It's time for some new wedding traditions. Two bouquets in [...]

NACE WINE TASTING We had a great time shooting this New Orleans Corporate Event Photography session with NACE-- the National Association for Catering and Events--at Morton's Steakhouse in Canal Place. It was a genuine hoot! As wedding and event photographers ourselves, we always enjoy partnering with NACE. Stay tuned as we'll be sharing more NACE [...]

ALLISON & TC We were especially honored to shoot for Allison and TC. Allison is a wedding photographer herself! Perhaps it adds a bit of pressure, but it is more humbling than anything else. This is French Quarter Wedding Photography at its finest! Allison and TC met through a mutual friend, and got along famously. [...]

KAREN & JEFF Karen and Jeff's wedding was an absolute blast! This couple is insanely fun. Look, I don't know how many times we've said this, but this is why we love New Orleans Wedding Photography! You can really get a sense of just how fun these folks are when you hear their story. Jeff [...]

DAVE & ALIA While people love to give the grimier side of online dating grief, Dave and Alia prove that love in the digital age is as romantic as ever. The two were introduced to each other through he popular online dating service, OkCupid back in February of 2014. They scheduled their first date for [...]

MAEGANN & BRETT When it comes to Maegann and Brett, the story leading up to this Baton Rouge Louisiana Wedding Photography, is just as romantic, funny and touching as the big day itself. Maegann and Brett both grew up in the same small town, and even shared mutual friends, but they did not formally meet until [...]

BROOKE & LUKE "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir  Nature really does bring out the tenderness and beauty of love. And we sure think this New Orleans Engagement Photography session proves just that. Brooke and Luke have known each other and have been together for years and [...]

THE LOWE FAMILY We love weddings but we also love family sessions! And New Orleans Lifestyle Family Fun Photography sessions are definitely our favorite. We have photographed the Lowe Family for years. We took their New Orleans Lifestyle Family Fun Photography session at Audubon Park, a great place to take family portraits. It's so cool [...]

THE GAUDIN FAMILY Look at this family. Just look at them. We loved everything about this New Orleans Family Lifestyle Photography session with the Gaudin Family. The Gaudins are from New Orleans and wanted to do a family lifestyle shoot in their home. We of course hopped on that train and we are so glad [...]

SARAH & CLINT This is a story to tell. Stories and weddings like these are why we love New Orleans Destination Wedding Photography. Sarah and Clint both serve in the Air Force. This beautiful young couple met at flight school. Sarah says she was introduced to Clint on her first night out in Pensacola. And [...]

LIZZIE & JUAN What a hot wedding this Extraordinary New Orleans Destination Wedding Photography was! Destination weddings are always the best and we always work with the most unique and wonderful couples. The incredible Lizzie and Juan come all the way from Miami, Florida. Their story is so special and we thought we'd let them [...]