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Ashley Marie Photography

Photography service · Lacey, WA · 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%93+54.6Reliability 26%84+21.9Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 92Not 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.92SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#52 of 78 videographersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 34%
5.0 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.8%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
1%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Ashley Marie Photography at a glance

Customers rate the photography service five stars, citing clear communication, flexible scheduling, and punctuality as key strengths. Reviewers frequently mention the photographer's ability to direct poses effectively, ensuring subjects feel comfortable during family, wedding, and senior sessions. The high volume of delivered images and reasonable pricing are also noted, with no recurring criticisms found in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 103 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 103 Google reviews (96 with written comments, 16 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 27, 2026.
  • Service: Videographer serving Lacey, Washington.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 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: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction93Reliability84Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 93 (median 97)Reliability: 84 (median 96)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Ashley Marie PhotographyVideographers 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.Ashley Marie Photography: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
93
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.Ashley Marie Photography: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
84
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.Ashley Marie Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Ashley Marie Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Ashley Marie Photography: 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

103 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars10299%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 96 written reviews

  • Praise11598%
  • Complaints22%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1173%
  • Reasonable427%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3328%
  • Would recommend2622%
  • Communication1815%
  • Speed & response1715%
  • Quality & results1412%
  • Price & value76%
  • Honesty & trust22%

What customers talk about

We read 96 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “So So sweet 10/10 Pictures are flawless and she made the whole experience so easy!”
  • “She does beautiful work and I would absolutely recommend!”
    “I cannot recommend Ashely enough!”
  • “She was communicative, has an upbeat personality, and is very clearly a wonderful photographer.”
  • “As for the caliber of her work, I think it speaks for itself and she has always been responsive to our requests about the style of the shoot.”
  • “She was great to schedule with, easy communication and did a great job all around!”
  • “Her prices are very reasonable and we love the 30-minute session which is perfect for kiddos attention spans.”
  • “Ashley has become our trusted family photographer over many years of silly, meaningful, and treasured sessions.”

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Ashley Marie Photography for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Karissa2 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

So So sweet 10/10 Pictures are flawless and she made the whole experience so easy!

Customer photo from Karissa's review
Great priceHeadshots and portraits
Megan7 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Ashley Marie was such a pleasure to work with for my daughter’s senior photos. She was communicative, has an upbeat personality, and is very clearly a wonderful photographer. If you’re looking… STOP. This one IS the one! I look forward to working with her in the future! Thank you again for these beautiful photos we will cherish forever.

Reasonable priceIndividual photography
Kelly6 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Ashley's work is exceptional!! I hired her to take some personal branding images for my business and I am so blown away with the results. She was very comfortable to work with, kind, and encouraging; and I just love the photos!! ❤️

Customer photo from Kelly's review
Reasonable priceHeadshots and portraits
Kaydence2 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. · a month ago★★★★★

I had an exceptional experience with Ashely! She is so flexible and easy to communicate with! She made the entire process incredibly easy and enjoyable and I absolutely adored all of my photos! She does beautiful work and I would absolutely recommend!

Callie10 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Can’t say enough good things. Our family age span was 3 months- 70 and she did such a good job posing and corralling everyone. Squeezes every ounce of photos out of thirty minutes and did it without any of us feeling rushed or forced!

Family and group
amanda3 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Ashley is AMAZING!! She was our wedding photographer and was very easy to connect with, extremely organized and a joy to work with on our special day. We highly recommend her and the photos turned out absolutely stunning

Customer photo from amanda's reviewCustomer photo from amanda's reviewCustomer photo from amanda's review
Wedding and engagement

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 103 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Karissa Hightower2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

So So sweet 10/10 Pictures are flawless and she made the whole experience so easy!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Headshots and portraits
Megan Haar7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ashley Marie was such a pleasure to work with for my daughter’s senior photos. She was communicative, has an upbeat personality, and is very clearly a wonderful photographer. If you’re looking… STOP. This one IS the one! I look forward to working with her in the future! Thank you again for these beautiful photos we will cherish forever.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Individual photography
Kelly Design and Photography Angela Kelly6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kelly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ashley's work is exceptional!! I hired her to take some personal branding images for my business and I am so blown away with the results. She was very comfortable to work with, kind, and encouraging; and I just love the photos!! ❤️

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Headshots and portraits
Kaydence Coleman2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kaydence has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had an exceptional experience with Ashely! She is so flexible and easy to communicate with! She made the entire process incredibly easy and enjoyable and I absolutely adored all of my photos! She does beautiful work and I would absolutely recommend!

Callie Guddlebrook10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Callie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Can’t say enough good things. Our family age span was 3 months- 70 and she did such a good job posing and corralling everyone. Squeezes every ounce of photos out of thirty minutes and did it without any of us feeling rushed or forced!

  • Services: Family and group
amanda freeman3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ashley is AMAZING!! She was our wedding photographer and was very easy to connect with, extremely organized and a joy to work with on our special day. We highly recommend her and the photos turned out absolutely stunning

  • Services: Wedding and engagement
Rebecca LeMierLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rebecca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We really enjoyed our session with Ashley. She was communicative and flexible with the weather. The turn around on our photos was also timely. We hope to use her in the future.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Family and group
Samy Reel5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Samy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ashley is one of the BEST photographers I have ever met, or had the pleasure of working with. Her warmth, creative eye, clear direction (how to pose) and incredible energy make her a valuable partner. Trust me when I say she truly delivers. Don't hesitate to book her, you will leave your session on cloud nine and when you see her photographs it'll be the cherry on top.

Elisabeth Tarzwell11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elisabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We worked with Ashley for family photos and she had a challenge on her hands with our senior dog and two wild toddlers. She was such a pro and she got amazing photos! She did so well getting my kiddos and dog to participate and pose for photos and I always love a photographer who can give you good direction and put you in the perfect poses. Ashley was amazing!! She sent us a lot of amazing photos and they were all better than I hoped for. She even edited one of the kids toys that was sticking out in the background. It was a 10/10 experience and we will definitely use her again!

Jenna Thomas7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jenna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have booked with Ashley twice in the last 6 months. Once for a family photo shoot and then again for a grandparent photo shoot. The pictures are amazing. Very high quality and she ensures that you get all the shots you want. I received both albums in about 2-3 weeks with sneak previews. Her prices are very reasonable and we love the 30-minute session which is perfect for kiddos attention spans. She is very communicative and helpful when prepping for the photo session, and makes paying online easy. She is very kind and thoughtful and always makes our kids laugh during the photos. I can’t recommend her enough! We are so thrilled with all our photos from her.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Family and group

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