George Long Photography Photographer from New Orleans, LA

George has vast experience photographing events of all kinds. He is helpful and creative - with excellent timing and compositional skills. Discreet and always respectful, George works well with celebrities and CEOs, convention and meeting planners, workers, healers, and all those desirous of making New Orleans an even better place. George loves architecture, industry, air and water, and has a great respect for the land. He seeks peace in himself and others. He loves to work and is not afraid to show how much he cares. George has served as President of the New Orleans Photo Alliance and the New Orleans/Gulf South Chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP). He has been a member of the Professional Photographers of America for more than 25 years. George began with a 14 year career in television production first as a studio camera operator and 16mm film photographer and then 12 years at the studios of WWL as floor director for daily news programs, commercial productions, and live remote broadcasts. During that time, he started his photography business and soon decided it was time to create his own future as a full-time photographer shooting primarily for publication. George works regularly with celebrities and has presented many one-man gallery shows. Images from his extensive stock photography collection have been published worldwide. George was born in Washington, D.C. His father, Gillis, served in the U.S. Congress for 14 years. After Gillis' death in 1985, George's mother, Cathy, was elected and served most of a two year term. George closed his popular Magazine Street gallery in 2009 in order to pursue his work with greater freedom and creativity. George loves New Orleans and it loves him back.