Photographer · Elk Grove, CA · reviewed since 2017
iHow 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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.99SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#78 of 201 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 62%
5.0★★★★★126 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Customers consistently praise the studio's comfortable environment, extensive selection of props, and the staff's gentle handling of infants. Reviewers highlight clear communication regarding pricing and expectations, as well as the prompt delivery of digital galleries. The team is noted for their patience with fussy babies and flexibility with older siblings, ensuring a relaxed experience for parents. No recurring criticisms were identified in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 126 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 126 Google reviews (126 with written comments, 7 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 62% of reviews.
Most recent review: August 21, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Elk Grove, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other photographers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.
This companyPhotographers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.A Little Goose Newborn Photography: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 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.A Little Goose Newborn Photography: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & 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.A Little Goose Newborn Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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ValueiValue · 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.A Little Goose Newborn Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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MomentumiMomentum · 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.A Little Goose Newborn Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies 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: 62.–
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Star ratings
126 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars12599%
4 stars11%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 126 written reviews
98%praise
Praise23798%
Complaints42%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude7933%
Would recommend5824%
Quality & results4217%
Speed & response3615%
Price & value125%
Communication104%
Honesty & trust42%
What customers talk about
We read 126 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“She was patient with our boy when he was fussy or needed to be changed.”
“If you're looking for a photographer who combines skill, artistry, and an amazing client experience, look no further.”
“She's got amazing talent and skills and I can't recommend her enough.”
“Our newborn photo experience with ALG is top notch!”
“…and when I came across Ayaka and A little Goose Newborn Photography I immediately knew I wanted to book her.…”
“The packages were very affordable for the quality and what I looked at in this area.”
“Ayaka was responsive, patient and flexible when it came to communicating about pictures and my idea of what I wanted.”
“We trust her so much that we can't even imagine choosing somebody else to work with other than her.”
People customers mention
Ayaka71 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired A Little Goose Newborn Photography for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Jill2 reviewsiTotal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Do not delay scheduling your newborn session!!! I had newborn photos taken for my son and then my daughter as well. Ayaka is super professional and so friendly. I had a delightful seamless experience both times. I may have to have another baby just to get some more photos! These photos are worth the investment. Highly recommend.
BenjaminLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Ayaka is the best! She was patient with our boy when he was fussy or needed to be changed. She was calm and handled all situations with expertise.
She communicated the entire process well!
Her images are beautiful.
There’s really no better newborn photographer in the area. You can’t go wrong ☺️🩵
Reasonable priceNewborn photography
Karen1 reviewiTotal 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Could not have asked for a better experience! Ayaka and her work is worth every dollar spent. I appreciate how straightforward she was in regards to her set up, style, expectations and prices before we booked so there were no surprises. She communicates effectively and professionally. Obviously, it's hard to pick…
Ashley2 reviewsiTotal 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Ayaka and her assistant were wonderful! We were so impressed with their studio area and they made sure us and our baby felt really comfortable. The pictures we received were amazing and it was such a joy having her capture sweet moments of our baby boy!
Mary8 reviewsiTotal 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Wow!!! Amazing is an understatement. We are so so in love with Ayaka’s work. The newborn shoot was everything we could have wanted and more. She made this experience with our newborn so pleasant and comfortable!
Vivian1 reviewiTotal 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. · a year ago★★★★★
I cannot recommend Ayaka enough! From the moment we arrived for our newborn session, her professionalism and warm demeanor made us feel at ease. Our baby was awake when we got there, and she was incredibly patient, allowing us the time to feed and settle him before starting. During the session, both she and her…
Do not delay scheduling your newborn session!!! I had newborn photos taken for my son and then my daughter as well. Ayaka is super professional and so friendly. I had a delightful seamless experience both times. I may have to have another baby just to get some more photos! These photos are worth the investment. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind review! 🤍 It means the world to me that I’ve had the honor of photographing both your son and your daughter as newborns. 🥹✨
It’s such a joy to welcome families back to the studio and watch their families grow. And your “I may have to have another baby” comment made me smile so much! I would absolutely love to see you again!
Thank you for trusting me with these precious memories and for recommending A Little Goose. It truly means more than you know! 🤍
Benjamin MakowskyLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Benjamin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ayaka is the best! She was patient with our boy when he was fussy or needed to be changed. She was calm and handled all situations with expertise.
She communicated the entire process well!
Her images are beautiful.
There’s really no better newborn photographer in the area. You can’t go wrong ☺️🩵
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Newborn photography
Jamil B8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jamil has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our newborn photo experience with ALG is top notch! It’s like getting a bespoke suit or gown, while receiving style recommendations to make it much better. We also learned some helpful things from the session as first time parents, so it’s a plus. We’re lucky to get a last minute booking since we want to have a memory with our baby boy while he’s still very small (should’ve been on a checklist before the hospital discharge 😂). Ayaka (the photographer/2nd mother) did not have an assistant at that time, yet she was amazing at work. She handled the baby perfectly during the shoot. Not to be bias about her being 日本人, but as expected we really like her approach and work ethic. If you’re deciding whether to have a home service photoshoot for comfort, or go to a studio like ALG, it is so much better to go the extra mile and book a studio session (with ALG, 100%). We have so much more good things to say about the experience, but we’re not gonna spoil anymore.
Services: Newborn photography
Response from the owner · 10 months ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this wonderful review! I’m truly honored that you chose ALG for your baby boy’s first photos,
I’m so happy you enjoyed the studio experience, and I appreciate your recommendation more than I can say. Thank you again for allowing me to capture these precious moments. Wishing your family endless love and beautiful memories ahead! 💛
Karen V1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Could not have asked for a better experience! Ayaka and her work is worth every dollar spent. I appreciate how straightforward she was in regards to her set up, style, expectations and prices before we booked so there were no surprises. She communicates effectively and professionally. Obviously, it's hard to pick someone to work with your newborn, but we're so glad we chose A Little Goose! Ayaka made us feel comfortable throughout this process. We came in with ZERO ideas of what we wanted, but ended up loving everything Ayaka did in terms of color choice, posing, and styling. She was also very kind to use a specific cultural outfit that we brought also. If you're thinking of who to work with, THIS IS IT! Our photos turned out great and Ayaka took such great care of our baby. We'll definitely be back for our next one.
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you so much!!
Your kind words truly mean the world to me. I am so happy to hear you felt comfortable and loved the photos🤍
It was such a joy capturing your sweet baby. And loved to use a beautiful cultural outfit.
Thank you again for choosing A Little Goose!!
Can't wait to work with you again in the future🧡🫶
Ashley Lee2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ashley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ayaka and her assistant were wonderful! We were so impressed with their studio area and they made sure us and our baby felt really comfortable. The pictures we received were amazing and it was such a joy having her capture sweet moments of our baby boy!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for your kind words!! I’m truly grateful for your support :)
Mary Angel Carter8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Wow!!! Amazing is an understatement. We are so so in love with Ayaka’s work. The newborn shoot was everything we could have wanted and more. She made this experience with our newborn so pleasant and comfortable!
Vivian Tse1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Vivian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I cannot recommend Ayaka enough! From the moment we arrived for our newborn session, her professionalism and warm demeanor made us feel at ease. Our baby was awake when we got there, and she was incredibly patient, allowing us the time to feed and settle him before starting. During the session, both she and her assistant handled our baby with such care and gentleness—it was clear they had plenty of experience and a true love for what they do.
Her style and portfolio are absolutely stunning! If you're looking for a photographer who combines skill, artistry, and an amazing client experience, look no further. This session was such a special memory for us, and we are so thankful we chose her!
Eleanor Sy1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Eleanor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ayaka’s professionalism and attention to detail are top notch. She and her assistant were so attentive throughout the entire session. Our newborn was well cared as well as our toddler who was with us.The studio itself is inviting and comfortable. It is equipped with several thoughtful amenities. The studio had a great selection of props to choose from as well. I would 10/10 recommend booking with A Little Goose Newborn Photography.
Mykayla Perotti1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Mykayla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Amazing experience! First time mom here and first newborn session! Ayaka is Very professional and great with the babies! Clean space and so many props/clothing! Will definitely be back!
Jenny Tri Phang1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Jenny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ayaka is professional, detail oriented, and so patient! Her work is amazing and she has the magic touch for handling/posing newborns. Her studio and outfit/decor options are too cute. The prints are made of top notch quality & her photos come out beautiful. Definitely recommend her for newborn pictures! Totally worth the splurge.
