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About this Experience

What you'll do:

Step into a private studio in New Orleans' French Quarter, sit in front of a century-old vintage camera, and walk away with a printed portrait of your own aura and a personalized reading of what it means.

  • Aura photo session - Your host captures your portrait using a rare aura imaging system built into a camera that's over 100 years old, producing a color image that reflects your energetic state in that exact moment.

  • Personal aura reading - After your photo is taken, you receive an individualized interpretation of the colors in your portrait, what each one typically represents, and what yours may say about you right now.

  • Printed portrait included - Every guest leaves with a professionally printed aura photo, ready to frame, share, or keep as a personal reminder of the experience.

  • Digital reports provided - The group organizer receives digital copies of every portrait along with detailed aura reports for each participant, delivered after the session.

  • Private studio access - Your booking includes exclusive use of the lounge space at Devotion Studios, giving your group a comfortable, contained environment throughout.

The session runs about an hour for groups of up to 20, with each person's photo and reading taking roughly five minutes. It's the kind of experience that starts conversations during and keeps them going long after.

Why we love it for your group:

  • Rooted in New Orleans culture - Aura photography fits naturally into the French Quarter's long history of spiritual curiosity and the unconventional, making it feel at home here in a way it wouldn't anywhere else.

  • A keepsake with real meaning - Guests leave with a printed portrait that's personal to them, not a generic souvenir, and the aura reports give the experience staying power after the session ends.

  • Built for groups - With up to 20 guests accommodated and five-minute individual sessions, the format keeps energy high without anyone waiting too long.

  • Perfect for celebrations - Bachelorette parties, birthdays, girls' trips, and friend getaways all fit naturally here, and the individual readings give everyone their own moment within the shared experience.

  • Naturally social - Comparing colors, swapping interpretations, and reading each other's reports creates the kind of organic group interaction that's hard to manufacture elsewhere.

About this experience partner:

Aura Parlour is New Orleans' original aura photography studio, operating out of Devotion Studios in the heart of the French Quarter. The studio runs its sessions on a custom-built aura imaging system housed inside a vintage camera that's more than 100 years old, a setup that doesn't exist anywhere else in the city. Known for thoughtful, personalized readings alongside every portrait, Aura Parlour has become a go-to for visitors who want to leave New Orleans with something more personal than a typical souvenir.

Additional information:

  • Hosted at Devotion Studios in the French Quarter, New Orleans.

  • Accommodates groups of up to 20 guests per booking.

  • Each guest's photo and reading takes approximately 5 minutes.

  • Printed aura portrait included for every participant.

  • Digital portraits and full aura reports sent to the booking contact after the session.

  • Restrooms available on site.

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Location

New Orleans, LA

216 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is aura photography?

Aura photography is a unique portrait experience that creates a colorful visual representation of the energy surrounding you at the time of your session. Using specialized equipment, you'll receive a one-of-a-kind aura image along with insight into the colors that appear.

What does the aura photo show?

Your aura photo features a portrait of you surrounded by layered colors traditionally associated with different energetic qualities, emotions, and personality themes. Each aura portrait is unique.

Will I receive a physical photo to take home?

Yes! Each guest receives a printed aura portrait as a keepsake. The designated point person also receives digital copies of all guests' photos and digital reports.

Is an aura interpretation included?

Yes. Each guest receives a brief interpretation of the colors shown in their aura photo. The designated point person will also receive digital reports for all guests.

How long does each aura photo experience take?

Each guest's aura photography session takes approximately 5 minutes from start to finish.

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How many guests can be accommodated during an event?

The experience can accommodate up to 20 guests.

Can multiple people take a photo at once?

No. Aura photography is an individual portrait experience, so each photo is taken one person at a time. This allows the image and interpretation to focus on each guest individually.