Whenever I visit New Orleans I’m always sure to explore at least one of the many cemeteries that are scattered across town. During my most recent trip, I visited St. Roch Cemetery which is located in the Bywater neighborhood. While I was there I discovered some Catholic Voodoo in a small chapel inside the cemetery grounds. Located inside a small room within the chapel, I discovered piles of plaster replicas of hands, feet, livers and brains which were left as “ex votos,” or tokens of thanks to St. Roch. Looks like voodoo to me!
Be sure to join me for my next New Orleans street photography workshop!