Photographer · Tobaccoville, NC · reviewed since 2020
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%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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.100SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#9 of 201 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 96%
5.0★★★★★86 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%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.
Google reviewers rate Brand and Bloom Photography five stars based on eighty-six reviews, with the owner responding to fifty-two percent of comments. Clients frequently cite professional headshots and brand sessions, highlighting the photographer's punctuality, clear communication, and ability to make subjects feel comfortable. Recurring themes include detailed preparation, specific posing guidance, and quick image delivery for business use. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, which consist entirely of five-star feedback.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 86 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 86 Google reviews (84 with written comments, 23 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 52% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 5, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Tobaccoville, North Carolina.
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: satisfaction and craft & service; weakest: reliability.
Brand and Bloom PhotographyPhotographers 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.Brand and Bloom Photography: 100/100 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.Brand and Bloom Photography: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.Brand and Bloom Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Brand and Bloom Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Brand and Bloom 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
86 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars86100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 84 written reviews
98%praise
Praise13198%
Complaints32%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend4534%
Staff & attitude4030%
Quality & results2519%
Speed & response129%
Communication86%
Price & value21%
Honesty & trust21%
What customers talk about
We read 84 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I highly recommend Brand and Bloom Photography to anyone looking for a brand photographer who combines professionalism, creativity, and heart.”
“I cannot recommend her enough.”
“She captured incredible corporate headshots that perfectly balanced my personality and professionalism.”
“Absolutely amazing experience working with Linda at Brand and Bloom.”
“Linda is extremely talented, so easy to connect with, listened intently to what I wanted to create, attended to every tiny detail, and was timely in every way.”
“Linda is a pro at what she does she gets to know you and your business, is easy to work with, and does great work.”
“If you’re offering high-end services or products and want to make a powerful first impression, Brand and Bloom is 100% worth it.”
“Linda’s professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care are unmatched.”
People customers mention
Linda37 reviews
Ann4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Brand and Bloom Photography for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Emylie1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
We had such an amazing experience with Linda! From the moment she arrived, she made us feel completely comfortable and at ease, and the photos turned out absolutely beautiful.
She truly captured the essence and atmosphere of Zonté Café, which was so important to me. I’ll be able to use these photos for our website,…
Commercial photography
McKenzie9 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Linda was AMAZING!!!! If you are not the type to love photo sessions and want someone to make you feel comfortable and at home, this is your spot!! Photos are great, above expectations. Highly recommend.
Great priceHeadshot photography
LaQuoia1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Absolutely amazing experience working with Linda at Brand and Bloom. While I adored my previous photos, they were 3 years old and did not really tell the story of who I am and what I do. Linda captured the essence of my brand story and what I do so well. Her attention to detail was most appreciated as she always…
Headshot photography
Celeste3 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Linda is the best! She made the entire experience so enjoyable and made me feel comfortable from start to finish. Her space is beautiful and very clean. She captured incredible corporate headshots that perfectly balanced my personality and professionalism. I couldn’t recommend her more!
DonnaLocal Guide · 12 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
I have a very high bar for professionalism, design, aesthetics, knowledge, kindness - and I can confidently say that every aspect of my work with Linda at Brand and Bloom Photography exceeded all expectations! Working with her is such a gift! I first worked with her, along with my sister and our husbands, to…
David5 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Linda did an amazing job capturing the look and brand image that I needed for my new venture.
We had such an amazing experience with Linda! From the moment she arrived, she made us feel completely comfortable and at ease, and the photos turned out absolutely beautiful.
She truly captured the essence and atmosphere of Zonté Café, which was so important to me. I’ll be able to use these photos for our website, social media, printed materials, and so much more, while actually showing people what it feels like to be at the café.
Linda has a real talent for capturing not only a business, but the feeling behind it. I truly believe this is something every business should invest in. I couldn’t recommend her enough! 🤎
Services: Commercial photography
McKenzie Green9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews McKenzie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Linda was AMAZING!!!! If you are not the type to love photo sessions and want someone to make you feel comfortable and at home, this is your spot!! Photos are great, above expectations. Highly recommend.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Headshot photography
LaQuoia Johnson1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews LaQuoia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Absolutely amazing experience working with Linda at Brand and Bloom. While I adored my previous photos, they were 3 years old and did not really tell the story of who I am and what I do. Linda captured the essence of my brand story and what I do so well. Her attention to detail was most appreciated as she always made sure my jewelry was aligned to the center of my chest, my earrings were in place, and she even accentuated my waste in my dress that was a bit big on me due to my weight loss. We had so much fun and my photos turned out amazing!! I'd highly recommend Linda.
Services: Headshot photography
Celeste Matute3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Celeste has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Linda is the best! She made the entire experience so enjoyable and made me feel comfortable from start to finish. Her space is beautiful and very clean. She captured incredible corporate headshots that perfectly balanced my personality and professionalism. I couldn’t recommend her more!
Donna HamptonLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Donna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have a very high bar for professionalism, design, aesthetics, knowledge, kindness - and I can confidently say that every aspect of my work with Linda at Brand and Bloom Photography exceeded all expectations! Working with her is such a gift! I first worked with her, along with my sister and our husbands, to create family holiday photos for our parents. Not only were they thrilled, but all four of us were so pleased with her beautiful photos. I next collaborated with Linda to shoot new photos for my business website, and I could not have imagined the fabulous ways she would elevate the look to create stunning, modern, inviting, and warm photos for my website refresh! Linda is extremely talented, so easy to connect with, listened intently to what I wanted to create, attended to every tiny detail, and was timely in every way.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Headshot photography, Group photography
David Campbell5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Working with Linda for headshots and a mini brand session was just what I needed. She made the process simple and gave me guidance all along the way so that I didn't have to think too much about the details. Her studio and lighting is comfortable and lovely! She helped me narrow down my select photos in about 20-30 minutes which would've been a several hour process if I had tried to do it on my own.
Jobana Semones8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jobana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Working with Linda was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. She took the time to truly understand my business, asking thoughtful questions about my marketing strategy and goals for the year and offered photo recommendations that would support those intentions.
Not only was she incredibly attentive and professional, but she also made me feel completely at ease during the shoot. She guided me through poses, made sure my hair was cooperating (my hair has a mind of its own), and created such a comfortable environment that made the whole process enjoyable. Her studio has everything you need to create various settings that you can incorporate your own branding very easily.
Our original session had to be rescheduled due to a snowstorm, and she was so flexible and accommodating throughout. Her attention to detail is truly unmatched, and it shows in the final photos; they are beautiful, intentional, and exactly what I needed.
I highly recommend Brand and Bloom Photography to anyone looking for a brand photographer who combines professionalism, creativity, and heart. I’m so grateful for the experience! Thanks Linda. :)
Manifest Beyond Limits1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Manifest has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Working with Brand and Bloom Photography was an incredible experience. The photos feel elevated, professional, and true to who I am—they reflect the exact energy I want people to feel when they come across my brand. They make me feel confident and excited to show up online and fully own my next level.
I chose Brand and Bloom because their style immediately stood out. The light, bright, and airy aesthetic matched the vision I had on my Pinterest board, and the entire experience—from the high-quality photos to the inclusion of professional makeup—felt high-value and aligned.
If you’re unsure about investing in professional photography—especially for your brand—this is your sign to do it. Linda guided me through every pose with warmth and encouragement, making the process easy, empowering, and even fun. If you’re offering high-end services or products and want to make a powerful first impression, Brand and Bloom is 100% worth it. Linda’s professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care are unmatched.
- DaNajah O'Neal, Owner of Manifest Beyond Limits
Jaden Giorgianni10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jaden has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Linda was so much fun during our session!! From the moment I arrived she made me feel welcome and comfortable. I have been following her for a while and I knew the experience was going to be great but I didn't expect to leave feeling like I want to be in front of the camera all day every day! I can't wait to work with her again!
