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Laura K. Allen Photography & Design

Wedding photographer · Forest Hills, TN · reviewed since 2016

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%96+14.6Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#31 of 78 videographersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 61%
5.0 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Mar 2026latest review

Laura K. Allen Photography & Design at a glance

Google reviewers rate Laura K. Allen Photography & Design five stars based on twenty-eight reviews, with no owner responses recorded. Clients frequently cite punctuality, clear communication, and flexibility when adapting to specific shot requests or venue conditions. Services typically include engagement sessions, wedding coverage, and family portraits, with photographers noted for making subjects feel comfortable during both posed and candid moments. No recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews are five-star.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 28 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 28 Google reviews (27 with written comments, 10 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: March 18, 2026.
  • Service: Videographer serving Forest Hills, Tennessee.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other videographers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and craft & service; weakest: value.

Satisfaction98Reliability96Craft & service99Value96Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 98 (median 97)Reliability: 96 (median 96)Craft & service: 99 (median 100)Value: 96 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyVideographers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Laura K. Allen Photography & Design: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
98
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Laura K. Allen Photography & Design: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
96
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Laura K. Allen Photography & Design: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Laura K. Allen Photography & Design: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
96
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Laura K. Allen Photography & Design: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 46.–
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Star ratings

28 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars28100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 27 written reviews

  • Praise2690%
  • Complaints310%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price267%
  • Reasonable133%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1138%
  • Would recommend931%
  • Quality & results310%
  • Speed & response27%
  • Communication27%
  • Honesty & trust27%

What customers talk about

We read 27 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “From the initial call to the delivery of our wedding album, Laura was equal parts professional and personable to make for a great experience.”
  • “Couldn't recommend her any higher, she's the best!”
    “She got all of the most important shots and is also so so sweet, could not recommend her enough!”
  • “She does an amazing job of making everyone feel comfortable and always spend more than enough time to make sure you have all the photos you want!”
  • “At one point we even played a song and ran to each table for some quick photos.”
  • “She was very professional, both in all of our communication prior to the wedding and on the day of.”
  • “Her eye for detail and ability to catch those genuine, candid moments was nothing short of amazing.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

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Recent reviews

Ellie1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Laura was absolutely amazing for our wedding!! She was the absolute sweetest and amazing to work with! She captured our details and everything about the day perfectly! She was flexible and pivoted when we needed to. Could not have dreamed of a better photographer!!

Cayla1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Laura captured our special day PERFECTLY! She is so great to work with from start to finish. Hearing out what we wanted from our pictures to remember our wedding forever and recommending the best shots. My husband and I are camera shy, but you wouldn’t know it by these pictures through Laura’s wonderful direction.…

Customer photo from Cayla's review
Great priceWedding photo packages
Victoria9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 9 months ago★★★★★

Can’t say enough good things about Laura! Her work is beautiful and she was exceptional to work with all throughout our engagement shoot and wedding day photos!!

DrakewoodLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Laura has shot many weddings at Drakewood Farm and it is such a joy to have her back each time. Her work is very professional and high quality. We are always excited to get the galleries back and she new and fresh photo ideas that are unique to the couple and our venue! We hope to have her back at Drakewood again and again.

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StephLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Laura is the absolute BEST! She was amazing to work with from start to finish, from the engagement photoshoot, to working on the shot list and timeline, to wedding day. She captured our day so beautifully and her pictures will allow us to relive our wedding day over and over again! Day of, she was so on top of it.…

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Chris2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Laura is the best! She has done photography for our family including engagement photos, wedding, newborn, and family shoots across the better part of a decade. She does an amazing job of making everyone feel comfortable and always spend more than enough time to make sure you have all the photos you want! Couldn't recommend her any higher, she's the best!

Great priceEvents and partiesWedding and engagementFamily and group

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 28 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Ellie Fahey1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Ellie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Laura was absolutely amazing for our wedding!! She was the absolute sweetest and amazing to work with! She captured our details and everything about the day perfectly! She was flexible and pivoted when we needed to. Could not have dreamed of a better photographer!!

Cayla Newman1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Cayla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Laura captured our special day PERFECTLY! She is so great to work with from start to finish. Hearing out what we wanted from our pictures to remember our wedding forever and recommending the best shots. My husband and I are camera shy, but you wouldn’t know it by these pictures through Laura’s wonderful direction. Thank you thank you, Laura! I’ll be recommending you to everyone I know!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Wedding photo packages
Victoria Gervasi9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Victoria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Can’t say enough good things about Laura! Her work is beautiful and she was exceptional to work with all throughout our engagement shoot and wedding day photos!!

Drakewood FarmLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Drakewood has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Laura has shot many weddings at Drakewood Farm and it is such a joy to have her back each time. Her work is very professional and high quality. We are always excited to get the galleries back and she new and fresh photo ideas that are unique to the couple and our venue! We hope to have her back at Drakewood again and again.

Steph ParadissisLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Laura is the absolute BEST! She was amazing to work with from start to finish, from the engagement photoshoot, to working on the shot list and timeline, to wedding day. She captured our day so beautifully and her pictures will allow us to relive our wedding day over and over again! Day of, she was so on top of it. She is a true professional. She made me feel so comfortable and calm, not to mention she was an absolute BLAST!! She captured every single important moment and nothing was missed. Her photography is absolutely stunning and she is so talented. She is truly the sweetest soul. I could not recommend her enough! BOOK HER TO GET THE WEDDING PHOTOS OF YOUR DREAMS! Thank you Laura <3

Chris Housden2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Laura is the best! She has done photography for our family including engagement photos, wedding, newborn, and family shoots across the better part of a decade. She does an amazing job of making everyone feel comfortable and always spend more than enough time to make sure you have all the photos you want! Couldn't recommend her any higher, she's the best!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Events and parties, Wedding and engagement, Family and group
Andie Sellers12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Andie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We used Laura for our engagement photos and wedding photos and we are so happy with our decision! From the initial call to the delivery of our wedding album, Laura was equal parts professional and personable to make for a great experience. She put us at ease for our big day, never making us feel rushed and made taking photos a fun experience for my husband and I. She captured so many stunning moments that we will cherish forever! Highly recommend!

  • Services: Wedding and engagement
Jessica5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Laura was wonderful to work with. She captured everything we asked for (we wanted more candid rather than posed) and are so happy with the photos!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Wedding and engagement
Alexa Pratt8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alexa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Laura was absolutely fabulous! Could not have asked for a better photographer to capture our wedding day! She got all of the most important shots and is also so so sweet, could not recommend her enough!

Tyler White5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tyler has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Laura was great for our engagement photos and wedding! She was kind, flexible, and fun to work with. I love how natural how photos look, too!

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