Behind-the-scenes at Melissa Harris-Perry's New Orleans promo shoot

A selection of photos from Melissa Harris-Perry's Lean Forward promo shoot in New Orleans - keep an eye out for the ads in January!

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Early morning in Jackson Square

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Too bad we only shoot from the waist up! Melissa's shoes at the shoot.

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Melissa speaks to MSNBC Creative Director Paul Rodrigues

Thanks to MSNBC Brand Director Mike Chen for the pics!