5 out of 5 stars and 59 reviews
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(59)New Orleans, Northshore & Destination Weddings
About this vendor
Photography is a way to tell and preserve stories. It is such a privilege to be invited to experience special moments with people and to be trusted to capture these moments and preserve them through the art of photography. Having lived in different communities around the country I have developed an appreciation for the uniqueness of each person. My love for people and stories motivates me to create photographs that draw the viewer into the moment and allow them to experience the energy and emotion of the story.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Same-Day Edits
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.2021.2019.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Sarah was an absolute dream to work with! From our first meeting I had no doubts that Sarah was the right fit. We used her for Engagements, Bridals, and Wedding and our pictures we...
re absolutely stunning! We couldn’t recommend her more!!
My husband and I recently looked back on our wedding photos for our 1st anniversary and we both said that Sarah was one of the best vendors we chose for our special day! She made u...
s feel so comfortable and just at ease the whole day, which was so nice to reduce our stress. She also has a very natural and candid style that I love! It’s so amazing to look at our photos and feel the same emotions that I felt on that day. I am not used to being in front of a camera so I was very nervous about posing and not looking awkward, but Sarah did such a great job of directing us and making us feel comfortable so we just looked so natural. She was also way more than just a photographer! She helped to make sure my hair, makeup and dress looked great throughout the whole day and she was our personal hype woman! I loved having Sarah by our side on our big day!!
Sarah is an awesome photographer and was amazing and easy to work with, you can tell she really loves her job. She took any ideas of photos that we had and made them better. On our...
wedding day it was like we didn’t even notice she was there, while we where getting ready she got great candid shots of us. During and after the wedding she got great photos of us celebrating. Would highly recommend to anybody wanting great photos.
When I saw a picture on my venues website I knew Sarah was the photographer for me. She made my dreams into a reality and now I cherish all the amazing pictures I have from our bes...
t day ever. I couldn’t have asked more from Sarah. She is the sweetest and now I have a photographer for life!!
Planning a wedding can be stressful, and Sarah takes care of as many details as you need. Sarah is professional and punctual. On a more personal level, Sarah takes care of her brid...
es. I felt cared for and supported. On the biggest day of my life, I was surrounded by vendors who wanted to give my husband and I the best. Her personal touch is one of the many reasons Sarah Alleman Photography should be your go-to photography business. Sarah wants the best for her brides.
Not only is Sarah punctual, professional, and personal, but her photography is beautiful. My husband and I consider ourselves shy and introverted, but Sarah never had any issues! She guided us on how to pose and where to stand, and the best part, all of our pictures looked so natural and warm! All of her photography has a beautiful appeal to them.
Sarah goes above and beyond for all of her couples. Sarah walked through our dirty cow pasture to take the engagement pictures I think perfectly portray our relationship! We spend hours on our farm, fixing fences and cleaning water troughs to moving cows from one pasture to the next, and Sarah never once complained! She’ll wear boots for you, too!
Sarah feels more like a lifelong friend than someone I've done business with. When you book with Sarah Alleman, she becomes as involved in the wedding as you are. She supports you, encourages you, and wants the best for you. I love being able to look back on our wedding album and having pictures that could be on the cover of a magazine. If you're looking for a vendor for your wedding day, I hope you look no further than Sarah. She’s everything I could have hoped for and then more.
Sarah is the perfect wedding photographer. She made me feel so at ease on my wedding day and she captured incredible moments for us! I’m so happy that I found her!
I could not recommend Sarah and her team more! She captured our wedding day perfectly, and my wife and I absolutely love our pictures.
I absolutely adore Sarah! She made our engagement and our wedding so special. As someone who isn’t always comfortable in front of the camera, Sarah made every moment effortless and...
comfortable. I especially loved that she captured all of the sweet moments with our loved ones! I couldn’t recommend her more.
Sarah was absolutely fantastic to work with! She made the entire process of getting ready for our photo shoots a breeze, made suggestions on attire or scenery, and led me through a...
ll the unknowns for getting the best pics of our wedding season! I had not a single issue with Sarah or her assistant. They showed up early on wedding day so punctuality wasn’t even in question. Sarah is super sweet and supportive of giving the bride exactly the feel and look she’s going for in her wedding pictures. The quality and content of her photos is impeccable and she got them edited and back to us within our contracted time frame! Couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! If she’s available for your wedding or event, snag her up….you won’t be disappointed!
We got engaged in June of 2020 and while starting to plan our wedding our best friends told us about the photographer they used at their wedding a few years earlier and could not s...
ay enough about how wonderful Sarah was to work with and how amazing her photos were. We booked her the very next week and our friends were right! We were so happy with everything Sarah provided for us. Sarah has a way about her that just makes you feel so comfortable to be around her. She made the process so much fun instead of stressful. Our engagement and wedding photos are amazing I still look at them almost everyday. So incredibly happy with our choice to go with Sarah for our wedding!
Sarah has been fantastic throughout our whole wedding experience! Starting from our proposal, she has been open and willing to help capture every surprise moment along the way. She...
helped us through engagement photos, our first wedding attempt (which turned into a much smaller event because of Covid), our second wedding attempt (which was cancelled due to Ida), and now she is even working with us on our third and hopefully final attempt at our big wedding. She has been understanding and extremely helpful working through all of the stress our wedding has been, and I couldn’t imagine working through this with anyone else.
Sarah was so amazing and accommodating to us; we had to replan, reschedule and move our wedding three different times all virtually. She even agreed to last minute travel to Panama...
City, Fl versus NOLA as originally contracted. The day of, she integrated herself into the family and party seamlessly, getting great shots of my husband and I and the special moments between family members. Highly recommend her.
Sarah is one of the most personable people I have met. She instantly made me feel at ease and confident that I wouldnt have to worry about a thing. I think our first conversation l...
asted almost an hour easily just chit chatting but also for her to get important details without it feeling like a rigid interview. I was really impressed with her customer service.
Signing the contract was a breeze and fully transparent which I appreciated immensely! If I ever had a question I could just refer back to the contract at any time. she was also very available and responsive for questions via email. She is uptodate with tech so payments were easy too.
The day of the wedding I will always remember and appreciate how nice she was to my family especially my 3 year old niece. She quickly diffused and redirected potential meltdown situations like a pro! Sarah is very go with the flow and discreet and respectful of the family dynamics. She was also very knowledgeable and respectful of my Catholic faith.
I really loved having her as my wedding photographer and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding! Her collegue Anna was also awesome too! I can't wait to see my pictures!
Sarah is a MUST HAVE!! She goes above and beyond to make sure your photos are exactly what you want. The right photographer was THE most important thing to me for my wedding, and c...
hoosing Sarah was the best decision I could have made. She makes you feel like a lifelong friend but maintains her professionalism. She puts forth 100% with everything she does. I cannot speak highly enough of her!!!
Do yourself a favor and hire Sarah! She made me feel so comfortable in my own skin!! She is professional and her work is spectacular! The day of the wedding she shows up early ...
and makes sure she gets all of the small details. She works with you on locations and will travel if you need her to. All around super easy and pleasant to work with. We are absolutely pleased with our engagement, bridals, and wedding albums!
-Taylor Phillippi
My husband and I were so lucky to have Sarah as our wedding day photographer. She was absolutely incredible and helped make our wedding day a total breeze. She did an amazing job a...
t setting up our schedule so that we had time to get all of the different shots that we wanted while still getting the best light. She met with me a few days before the wedding to scout the location near our Airbnb. She even went to the Airbnb the day before to set up the room for our getting ready photos. I also couldn’t believe how many pictures we received and they all looked amazing. I didn’t have a day of coordinator so Sarah was a huge help getting everyone together and making sure we were ready for all the different shots. You’ll not be disappointed if you decide to use her for your wedding day. My husband hates pictures but he loved Sarah. Can’t forget the most thoughtful gift she had waiting for me in the room the day of my wedding. And all the sweet post wedding treats I received. We love her!
Sarah Alleman was the best wedding photographer! She was with us through 3 days of events (destination wedding and combined both Indian and American traditions). Sarah and her te...
am felt like family! They took part in our events and were there for everything we needed....even through family drama - Sarah was my therapist! Wish we could do it all over again. The photos are beautiful and the memories captured irreplaceable.
We met Sarah at the Something Blue bridal convention in New Orleans and immediately fell in love with her beautiful spirit. There was an immediate connection and Sarah understood...
exactly our vision. We had a destination wedding that combined Indian and American cultures over 3 days of events. Sarah and her team felt more like guests than wedding vendors! We had so much fun and the images captured were unforgettable. Sarah was prepared with reinforcement as needed (hair pins, clothing reinforcement, needle and thread, you name it!). It was an amazing experience and we are so glad we chose Sarah Alleman to capture our memories.
Sarah is not only an amazing photographer, but an amazing human. I could not recommend her more. We were so happy with our photos. She has such a way of capturing personalities and...
moments in a beautiful way. She’s also so kind and genuine and you immediately feel comfortable around her.
Who you hire to capture your wedding day matters. Sarah went above and beyond making our wedding day special from start to finish. We had a wonderful experience working with her an...
d she made our day fun and relaxing even after flying across the country to be there. Not only are the photos amazing, she's so engaged with every shoot. She created an atmosphere that was comfortable for adults and connected well with kids to get some adorable shots.
I couldn't be happier with the photos and would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a photographer because she goes above and beyond for her clients.
From the moment I first spoke to Sarah on the phone 7 months before my wedding, I knew that I was going to love spending my wedding day with her. She instantly put me at ease. Sara...
h was kind, fun, patient and wonderful on our wedding day. Not only did my husband and I enjoy working with her but our families did too!
To make things even better, her photos of our wedding are amazing. We have so many beautiful photos that we can't choose which to frame! I would recommend Sarah in a heartbeat.
Sarah was so sweet and made everything easy! And her pictures are beautiful!
Sarah is 5 stars not just because she’s a sweet person. She goes beyond your typical photographer. Not only does she have a special gift with taking pictures, she is diligent and w...
orks hard to make sure your special day is documented in detail. Sarah is creative with her craft. She adds her own touch to staged pictures of rings, shoes, invites, etc. She keeps details that you request in mind while also making sure that your necklace is laid perfectly across your neck. She is attentive to your wants and needs. She gives professional input where it’s needed, and makes sure that you are satisfied with any changes that need to be made before they are changed. The only thing you gave left...besides your husband after a wedding is pictures. The biggest part of my budget was investing into a photographer who was not only good...but skilled in her craft, creative, and highly recommended. Sarah was the best investment I ever made!
I first saw Sarah's work at a bridal expo in New Orleans and immediately fell in love. It did not take me long to fall in love with her as a person as well. From our first meeting,...
to my bridal shoot, to the wedding day she was everything I didn't know I needed. Her fantastic energy and passion for what she does made all the difference in the world. On top of all this, her photos are amazing! Whether you know what you want or have no idea (like me) she will make it happen. Would hire her a thousand times over!
Who knew a photographer could know so much and be so important for a wedding! I didn't, but I am soooo glad I had Sarah there on my wedding day! She has a knack for putting people ...
at ease and clearly loves weddings and people. She knew what to say when I got nervous or awkward :), was crazy good with my 2 year old niece, and kept everything light and fun. The photos are beyond anything I could have wanted. I was nervous about getting them, but when I did I just got to re-live the day over again. Thank you Sarah!!
I have had the pleasure of working with Sarah on several occasions and she is amazing! Not only is her talent incredible but her personality is genuinely sweet. She makes you fee...
l so comfortable on the other side of the camera. And, the pictures she captures prove it. I will forever cherish the memories she captured and I'm looking forward to many more opportunities to work with her. Working in the wedding industry myself I have Sarah listed as a preferred photographer and highly recommend her to all my brides and grooms.
Sarah is an incredible photographer! She did the engagement pictures for my daughter & put up with my daughter's unruly dog. The pictures came out beautiful, Sarah was able to get ...
everyone to relax & she truly captured everyone's personality. After seeing the engagement pictures my daughter knew she was "the one" for her wedding. Photos were the most important aspect of the wedding to my daughter & Sarah was the first vendor she picked.
Sarah was so great at the wedding, she had very nice ideas for photos & got all the "requested" shots. Sarah is truly a special person, you can tell she loves what she does & pours her whole heart into every photo shoot. Sarah is very aware of how important this time she goes above & beyond to make sure everything flows smoothly & you get beautiful pictures to help the memories last a lifetime. Truly a professional!
Sarah was so great on our wedding day! Could not have happened with out her! We love all of our photos!
Kelley, This is the very best I've ever seen and I have the wedding party photo as my Facebook cover photo.
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Sarah is the absolute BEST when it comes to photography! Her personality instantly makes you feel comfortable and makes you excited to work with her! I can't say enough good things...
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My husband and I used Sarah Alleman for engagement photos and also for our wedding day. Sarah knows exactly how to pose a couple, but also lets the couple be who they are and just captures them in that moment.
At the wedding, Sarah never missed a shot and all the pictures came out beautifully. She really makes your wedding day about the couple, and pays close attention to detail. Before the wedding, Sarah will meet with you multiple times to make sure all the details are perfect. Also, she's always just a text or phone call away, ready to answer any questions.
Sarah (and her assistant on the wedding day!) were so professional and a joy to work with. Sarah puts her fun personality into her work and it really shows!
She was very professional and the pictures were great.
Sarah Alleman has an eye for the picture perfect shots. She catches the atmosphere as well as the personalities. She handles herself very professionally, yet keeps everyone comf...
ortable with her friendly personality. Cathy H
Sarah has been amazing - from our engagement photos, wedding day, and several boudoir shoots, Sarah is always professional but makes taking pictures so much fun. Our wedding guests...
even commented on how she was one of the best photographers they’ve seen, getting beauty shots of the decor and capturing all of the dancing. Sarah always makes everyone feel comfortable, especially my husband and the wedding party. She asked us in advance for a list of poses and family pictures we’d like and she got to all of them. Knowing that Sarah was capturing our big day left us with one less thing to worry about - we knew the pictures would come out amazing! As for the boudoir photos, I was completely amazed at how Sarah kept me calm and helped me get the best pictures! Definitely would recommend Sarah for any special moment in your life as you will be in great hands!!
Sarah is an AMAZING photographer! She is so creative and has really good attention to detail! She is always in a good mood and does a great job at making the whole photo process ...
less awkward, especially for the husband. I would recommend her to any of my friends.
Sarah was a DREAM to work with!!!!! She was always on time, very professional, and went above and beyond to please us every time we met with her! She truly understood our needs a...
nd wanted to make sure that our special day was captured exactly right! I would recommend her to ANYONE and would pay to have her travel if we did a destination wedding!
Sarah’s warm and friendly personality made the entire process very pleasant snf enjoyable. She is amazing at capturing those small details that help retell the story in a magical w...
ay. She is a wonderful photographer and her work speaks for itself!
Absolutely loved Sarah as our photographer at our wedding last October. She makes you feel so comfortable. She is amazing at capturing the moments you want to remember forever ❤️
I left my first meeting with Sarah knowing that I wanted her to photograph our wedding. She made me feel so comfortable and put me at ease with all my worries about capturing our s...
pecial day. From helping me develop a wedding day timeline to going back after she finished editing our photos and finding more for me, she went above and beyond so many times. Sarah worked so well with our videographer and everyone at our venue too. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who asked!
Sarah captured the day even better than I could have imagined. These pictures will be a treasure to me forever.
Sarah is a gem! Not only are her pictures perfect, but her editing skills are top notch. She finds the best angles and shots for her photos to maximize the location and space. You...
won’t be disappointed!
Sarah does a great job with both candid and posed pictures. We have seen her shoot weddings as well as our family photos and they were all great!
Sarah is very professional and fun and puts her clients at ease when taking photos. Not only is she wonderful during the shoot, the images she captures are phenomenal! We have used...
her several times and I often recommend her to brides for their weddings. You will not be disappointed!
I wish I could give Sarah more stars! She was everything I was looking for in a photographer and more! Her style is simple and classy, extremely professional, punctual to any shoot...
and she makes her clients feel like you’ve known her forever. I first found out about Sarah through attending a cousin’s wedding. When I got engaged, she was at the top of my list to contact for photographers. It was a very quick decision after meeting with her for an hour. She’s so easy to work with and responds quickly to any questions you may have. She knows the best locations for pictures and how to get your good side every time. She never misses the shot! Even when your first kiss is definitely not at the point in the ceremony when everyone is expecting it to be, she still gets the shot! You will not be disappointed with booking Sarah for your wedding!
Sarah was absolutely amazing..from the day we requested information. She was so into us and our wedding and truly showed her caring spirit. She’s so easy going and an amazing perso...
n to work with. She truly made all of the photograph experiences so easy and fun. Not only her..but her pictures are beautiful!! I am in love with every last one of them and don’t feel like she missed anything from the night! I can’t speak enough good words about her and her work. She was so great that my sister booked her for her wedding! :)
Sarah is an absolute doll. A lot of guys find picture taking to be annoying and time consuming, but Sarah makes the experience worthwhile. Her punctuality is top notch. She has a g...
reat open line of communication. Her final picture products are above and beyond any and all expectations.
Sarah has weddings figured out!! So much so that our family has had Sarah photograph 3 weddings! From engagement outfits to your wedding day itinerary Sarah is there to help and gu...
ide you as much or as little as you need! She has a knack for making you feel comfortable in front of the camera and is an absolute joy to be around. Her photography style is effortless and natural. Sarah is hands down the best of the best!
I do not have words to describe how amazing Sarah is. I am not someone who is comfortable taking photos and she made me and my now husband feel like we have known her forever! Lead...
ing to a result of us being so relaxed and having some incredible photos. I also have to say that our wedding could not have happen with out her. She kept the whole show rolling when everything was going wrong. She kept me and my mother calm and apart and happily pulled me away from situations to go take photos when I was overwhelmed. I can not say enough things about Sarah other than you should hire her and take your big day from great to the best day of your life.
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer! Sarah went above and beyond for us to make our day perfect. She was extremely helpful in helping me setup a timeline for o...
ur wedding day and then helped everything move along smoothly on the day-of. She was so fun to have around and so good at getting the little ones in our wedding party to cooperate for pictures. Sarah’s sweet soul is matched by her incredible talent, we are so in love with our wedding photos! She gave us so many great photos in our online gallery that it’s hard to pick our favorites. Our engagement pictures were magical as well, you can’t go wrong with Sarah!
I would highly recommend! She was great to work with and so sweet! She was able to make us feel comfortable right away!
I can't recommend someone more! Sarah is not only a wonderful photographer, but a beautiful soul. One of my top priorities for my wedding was the photographer, so I researched hea...
vily. After reviewing over two dozen people and companies, I narrowed it down and picked my favorite. And I couldn't be happier with the choice! When we first met, Sarah asked my vision and was able to execute it perfectly. She was able to work with me to create a custom package that worked for my budget. And both she and her assistant were the picture of professional on the big day. Even my husband (who hates taking pictures!) admitted that he liked the experience. In the end the photos were beyond perfect. Now I have a go-to photographer for any of the important moments in my life. Thanks again Sarah!
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