Elite Traveler January-February 2015

elite traveler JAN/FEB 2015 ISSUE 1 139

Life through a lens by Paul Costello

To capture the atmosphere of a location requires talent, insight and on-the- ground knowledge. So who better than Paul Costello to kick off the first in our new series, Life Through a Lens? Here, the photographer takes time off from shooting for Elle, Travel & Leisure and Vanity Fair to reveal a lesser-known side of his New Orleans hometown

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All pictures by Paul Costello; paulcostello.net

4 The Feelings Cafe looks run-down but is a fantastic piano bar and atmospheric courtyard restaurant. feelingscafe.com 5 Me with my family on our porch. Taken before Solange Knowle’s wedding in New Orleans.

1 The view of uptown from lower Bourbon Street captures the diversity of the old and new sides of the city. 2 Nothing beats a New Orleans balcony – this one belongs to my friend Peter Patout at his Creole cottage in the French Quarter. 3 When I need inspiration I head to Watson Ministries on the corner of St Charles and Napoleon Avenues. The best choir in New Orleans. And the best pastor. watsonmemorial.com