About this Experience
What you'll do:
Step into a private French Quarter studio and discover the colors surrounding you through a personalized aura photography experience that blends curiosity, self-reflection, and a memorable keepsake you'll take home.
Aura photo session: Using a rare aura imaging system built into a century-old vintage camera, your host captures a unique portrait of your energetic state in that exact moment.
Personal aura reading: After your photo is taken, you'll receive an individualized interpretation of the colors that appear in your portrait and what they may represent.
Printed portrait included: Each guest leaves with a professionally printed aura photo to keep as a one-of-a-kind reminder of the experience.
Digital reports provided: The group's organizer receives digital copies of every portrait along with detailed aura reports for each participant.
Private studio experience: Your booking includes exclusive access to the lounge space, creating a comfortable and intimate environment for your group.
The experience lasts approximately one hour and accommodates groups of up to 20 guests, with each portrait session taking about five minutes per person.
Why we love it for your group:
Perfectly New Orleans: Few experiences capture the spiritual and mysterious character of the French Quarter quite like aura photography.
Meaningful keepsake: Guests leave with something more personal than a souvenir: a portrait that sparks reflection long after the trip ends.
Naturally interactive: Comparing colors, interpretations, and reports creates conversation throughout the experience and beyond.
Ideal for celebrations: Bachelorette parties, birthdays, girls' trips, and friend gatherings all fit naturally into the format.
Private and personal: Every guest gets an individual reading while still sharing the experience with the group.
About this experience partner:
Aura Parlour is New Orleans' original aura photography studio, located in the heart of the French Quarter. Known for its custom-built photography system housed inside a vintage camera more than 100 years old, the studio combines high-quality aura portraits with thoughtful, personalized interpretations. The experience has become a favorite for visitors looking to explore the city's creative, spiritual, and unconventional side.
Additional information:
Hosted at Devotion Studios in the French Quarter
Accommodates groups of up to 20 guests
Approximately 5 minutes per guest for photography and readings
Printed aura portrait included for every participant
Digital portraits and aura reports provided to the booking contact
Restrooms available on site
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LocationNew Orleans, LA
216 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USANew Orleans, LA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is aura photography?
Aura photography is a unique portrait experience that captures a colorful visual representation of the energy surrounding you in the moment. Using specialized equipment, your session creates a one-of-a-kind image paired with insight into the colors that appear.
What does the aura photo show?
Your aura photo shows a portrait of you surrounded by layered colors, each traditionally associated with different energetic qualities, emotions, and personality themes. No two aura portraits are exactly alike.
Will I receive a physical photo to take home?
Yes. Each guest receives a printed aura portrait to take home as a keepsake from the experience. Plus, the point person guest will receive copies of all photos digitally along with digital reports.
Is an aura interpretation included?
Yes. Each guest receives a brief interpretation of the colors shown in their aura photo, making the experience feel personal, memorable, and engaging. Then the point person guest will receive digital reports for all guests.
How long does each guest’s aura photo experience take?
Each guest’s aura photo experience takes about 5 minutes from start to finish.
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How many guests can be accommodated during an event?
Max 20 guests.
Can multiple people take a photo at once?
Aura photography is designed as an individual portrait experience, so each photo is taken one person at a time. This allows the image and interpretation to focus on that guest’s unique energy.
