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Welcome to Rare Sighting Photography, our wedding photography studio based in New Orleans, Louisiana. We specialize in crafting timeless, emotion-filled images. Human connection is at the center of everything that we do. With a photojournalistic approach to telling your wedding day love story, we anticipate the moments that mean the most. We'd love the opportunity to document your big day! Have a look around and get in touch soon!

Services Offered

This talented photographer utilizes several photographic styles, including contemporary, natural, and photojournalism. Along with local and destination weddings, Rare Sighting Photography shoots engagements, boudoir shoots, and portraits. With only one event scheduled per day, you don't have to stress about missing any of your special day, and Devonte can accommodate requests for additional hours and shoots in multiple locations if desired. A second shooter can also be arranged. Hand-coloring is provided, and an array of photography options is available for your images, some of which include:

  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital files
  • Flush mounts
  • Matted prints
  • Prints
  • Save the dates
  • Thank-you cards
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Rare Sighting Photography

Kamara
Kamara Sent on 03/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

High Energy and Very Supportive

Devonte is superb! Beautiful photography and his energy is through the roof! From inquiry, I knew he was the right choice for us. He sought to get to know us and the vision we had for our wedding day. He quickly responds to email and phone calls. He is very thorough and passionate about his craft. Wedding day - He was awesome! In moments when I felt panicked, he kept me together and was so supportive. And I can't forget to mention.. he is not afraid to join the party! We received "sneak peeks" literally the morning after our wedding. Work ethic UNMATCHED. Thank you again, Devonte!
Jeff
Jeff Sent on 12/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Devonte is a rare talent!

WOW!!!! Devonte is a rare talent. He has the ability to tell your story through gorgeous high quality photos. When you meet the composed, confident, professional and helpful gentlemen you know immediately that your memories are in good hands. Not only did Devonte take photos that would be fit for print in any wedding magazine he also took the time to assist the bride in which shoes look best and helped the groom get it together by fixing his jacket and putting on his cufflinks. He even ran upstairs to grab the brides bouquet for the photos. All of these extra touches make Devonte second to none. If you want the best photographer in NOLA and beyond then look no further. Devonte is the one.

Devonte, thank you so much for all the beautiful memories.

Thank you,
Alisha and Jeff
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Adrienne Sent on 07/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless and Memorable

If you're looking for an out- the- box photographer, someone who gets a feel for you as a couple, you've got the right one! What can we say... my fiance and I traveled to New Orleans to take engagement photos and ended up in the worst unexpected storm! Flooding, tornado warnings... name it, it happened!

But Devonte stuck in out! He encouraged me to "woosah" and keep optimism alive. We did! Eventually the water receded and we were able to take beautiful photos!

We can't really thank him enough for everything! Prompt responses! Beautiful photos!
We wanted to book him for the wedding but he was already scheduled out of town!
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Shauncey Sent on 05/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding investment you will make!

First, go check out the photographer's work on Instagram @raresightingphotagraphy! That's how we stumbled upon this company after a seemingly endless search for just the right wedding photographer. We were pretty much sold on pictures alone but the thorough initial phone call and patient answers to our endless questions sealed the deal.

It's not always easy to find someone who strikes the balance between being both a professional business person and a creative. Rare Sighting Photography adds value to your wedding planning through their professional, headache-free way of doing business. And they know how to have a good time too!

One of the things we looked for in a photographer was the ability to truly capture memories instead of just posed photos--we wanted to be able to relive the memories. Rare Sighting Photography is truly gifted at capturing special moments in time. We smile every single time we look at our pictures (which is almost daily) as if we are seeing them for the first time. Our pictures were well worth the investment, and I cannot recommend Devonte & his team enough!
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Rare Sighting Photography frequently asked questions

Rare Sighting Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Rare Sighting Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Rare Sighting Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Rare Sighting Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Rare Sighting Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Rare Sighting Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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