Brennen Bales4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brennen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleWhat a great experience! John is the man
Blue Media Works Photography
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 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%24+1.7Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#54 of 78 videographersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 31%
5.0 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.93★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review
Blue Media Works Photography at a glance
Clients praise the photographer for punctuality, clear communication, and reasonable pricing across wedding, proposal, and family sessions. Reviews highlight his ability to direct groups, accommodate last-minute changes, and capture natural moments with attention to detail. One negative review criticized the final images for being blurry and lacking variety, though this isolated complaint contrasts with the overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding the overall experience.
- Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 110 reviews (97% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 110 Google reviews (102 with written comments, 18 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: September 18, 2026.
- Service: Videographer serving Fulshear, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 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: replies to reviews.
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.Blue Media Works Photography: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
96
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.Blue Media Works Photography: 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.Blue Media Works 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.Blue Media Works 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.Blue Media Works 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.Blue Media Works Photography: 24/100 on this factor. Category median: 46.D
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Star ratings
110 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars10797%
- 4 stars22%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars11%
- 1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 102 written reviews
- Praise16499%
- Complaints21%
PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
- Great price1387%
- Reasonable213%
- Overpriced00%
- Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude5231%
- Would recommend3622%
- Quality & results2414%
- Speed & response2213%
- Communication1610%
- Price & value106%
- Honesty & trust64%
What customers talk about
We read 102 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He was professional, personable and did a great job guiding us and our family through photos!”
“I would definitely recommend him for anyone looking for a photo shoot for weddings or anything else.”
“John was absolutely amazing, I can't recommend him enough!”
“His attention to detail while creating a relaxing environment made our day extra special.”
“John was attentive, efficient, timely, and helpful during the entirety of our wedding day!”
“He helped plan out the surprise, communicated well, and made it an enjoyable experience.”
“If you would like a calm, efficient wedding photographer for a fair price, do consider John Squyres!”
“He becomes part of your family, and because of that, he’s able to capture incredibly genuine and unforgettable moments through his lens.”
People customers mention
- John 43 reviews
- Squyres 5 reviews
- Houston 4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Blue Media Works Photography for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Recent reviews
Gabby5 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★★★★★
We absolutely recommend our photographer, John. We have used his services on two separate occasions. On my wedding day, he captured beautiful, warm and emotional pictures. He also did family portrait pictures. Everything was captured with care and creativity. He was kind and patient with my kids. His rates are also very economical and reasonable.
Great priceEvents and partiesWeddings
Paige11 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★★★★★
We had a great time working with John. He was professional, personable and did a great job guiding us and our family through photos!
Weddings
Nathan2 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★★★★★
John was attentive, efficient, timely, and helpful during the entirety of our wedding day! He arrived early to start an already long 8 hour wedding day. He was excellent at directing traffic during wedding photos with family, and we finished our family photos quicker than we had even hoped. He then was very…
Weddings
DaniyalLocal Guide · 24 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Had the best experience doing a surprise proposal photo shoot with John. He helped plan out the surprise, communicated well, and made it an enjoyable experience. The pictures came out fantastic as well. Highly recommend him for proposal photo shoots!
Great priceWeddingsWedding and engagement
Vivienne1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
John was incredible at photographing our wedding! His attention to detail while creating a relaxing environment made our day extra special. The photos turned out beyond beautiful. Thank you so much, John!!!
Great priceWeddings
Kayla5 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 months ago★★★★★
We used John for our wedding photographer and I was nervous because we met wedding day. We loved his photos/portfolio and he had a smaller package which is what we were looking for. He is so amazing, easy to work with, and pays attention to detail. We appreciated his flexibility, I think I changed the start time 2…
Great priceWeddings
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Weddings | 14 | — |
| Wedding and engagement | 5 | — |
| Individual photography | 2 | — |
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Customer reviews
5.0 ★★★★★ 110 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
Gabby Acosta5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gabby has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleWe absolutely recommend our photographer, John. We have used his services on two separate occasions. On my wedding day, he captured beautiful, warm and emotional pictures. He also did family portrait pictures. Everything was captured with care and creativity. He was kind and patient with my kids. His rates are also very economical and reasonable.
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Events and parties, Weddings
Paige Buyer11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Paige has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleWe had a great time working with John. He was professional, personable and did a great job guiding us and our family through photos!
- Services: Weddings
Nathan and Simone Cloeter2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleJohn was attentive, efficient, timely, and helpful during the entirety of our wedding day! He arrived early to start an already long 8 hour wedding day. He was excellent at directing traffic during wedding photos with family, and we finished our family photos quicker than we had even hoped. He then was very accommodating to take photos of us outdoors on a hot day, and he helped us greatly for getting good poses and shots. If you would like a calm, efficient wedding photographer for a fair price, do consider John Squyres!
- Services: Weddings
Daniyal KhanLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Daniyal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleHad the best experience doing a surprise proposal photo shoot with John. He helped plan out the surprise, communicated well, and made it an enjoyable experience. The pictures came out fantastic as well. Highly recommend him for proposal photo shoots!
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Weddings, Wedding and engagement
Vivienne Reid1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Vivienne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleJohn was incredible at photographing our wedding! His attention to detail while creating a relaxing environment made our day extra special. The photos turned out beyond beautiful. Thank you so much, John!!!
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Weddings
Kayla Gonzales5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kayla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleWe used John for our wedding photographer and I was nervous because we met wedding day. We loved his photos/portfolio and he had a smaller package which is what we were looking for. He is so amazing, easy to work with, and pays attention to detail. We appreciated his flexibility, I think I changed the start time 2 times. Our photos turned out spectacular and all we hoped for. We hope to use him again for life moment pictures. Thank you so much!!
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Weddings
Kimberlyn Krause3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kimberlyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleJohn is incredibly talented and captures every single moment so perfectly! He is so easy to work with and get along with. He also captures extra photos that you didn't think you would want photos of! The photos you get are so perfect! No filters, no AI editing, no photoshop. If there were 10 stars for a review, he would definitely get 10 stars from me!
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Weddings
Joseph Old BearLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleIf you're looking for a photographer who can truly capture the quiet, meaningful moments the love, the laughter, and the beauty of your family on your most special day John is your person. He goes far beyond just being a photographer. He becomes part of your family, and because of that, he’s able to capture incredibly genuine and unforgettable moments through his lens. I honestly couldn’t have gotten through our wedding day without him. He was such a pivotal part of everything and contributed so much to the warmth and joy of the day. It simply wouldn’t have been the same without him. If you’re feeling unsure, don’t be he is absolutely the right choice. He won’t let you down, and he will always give you his very best. Take my word for it.
Melanie Parker-Sapp12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleJohn is wonderful! He's so easy to work with and listens to what your vision is for photos! He's very laid back and personable!
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Weddings
Business details
- Address: 20743 Cranfield Dr, Katy, TX 77450
- Phone: (800) 243-1445
- Website: bluemediaworksphotography.com
- Service area: Fulshear, TX