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%97+56.9Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts 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
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#34 of 78 videographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 57%
4.9★★★★★135 Google reviews · 23 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare 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 Brea Photography 4.9 out of 5 based on 135 reviews, with the owner responding to 98% of feedback. Clients frequently praise the photographer for punctuality, flexible communication, and creating a comfortable atmosphere that results in natural images for portraits, weddings, and corporate events. While most feedback highlights quick photo delivery and friendly interaction, two low-star reviews criticize disorganization and poor communication regarding scheduling and final image quality.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 135 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 135 Google reviews (132 with written comments, 10 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 4, 2026.
Service: Videographer serving Ballwin, Missouri.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other videographers
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.
Brea PhotographyVideographers 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.Brea Photography: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
97
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.Brea Photography: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
95
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.Brea 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.Brea 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.Brea 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: 46.–
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Star ratings
135 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars13399%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star21%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 132 written reviews
97%praise
Praise19897%
Complaints73%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price1173%
Reasonable320%
Overpriced00%
Not sure17%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude5527%
Would recommend4723%
Quality & results3517%
Speed & response2814%
Communication2713%
Honesty & trust73%
Price & value63%
What customers talk about
We read 132 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“She was easy to work with, kind, creative, and has a calming vibe that made the whole experience easy and fun.”
“We absolutely love our photos and would highly recommend Brea to anyone looking for a talented and wonderful photographer!”
“Brea was the photographer for our wedding and I can not recommend her enough!”
“I booked a portrait session with Brea earlier this year and the whole experience vastly exceeded my expectations.”
“…zation in the lead up, lack of direction (and warmth) the day of and terrible photos to boot have left me in such a state of sadness and confusion abo…”
“She has such a warm, easygoing energy that within minutes everyone relaxed and started having fun, laughing, and just being themselves.”
“She is SUPER easy to work with - friendly, professional, flexible and fun.”
“That comfort really comes through in the photos too, they look natural and genuine, not stiff or posed.”
“Her prices are reasonable and she was quick to get me the final photos.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Brea Photography for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
EEdward3 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
I booked a portrait session with Brea earlier this year and the whole experience vastly exceeded my expectations. She was easy to work with, kind, creative, and has a calming vibe that made the whole experience easy and fun. The photos turned out so beautifully and she captured the space of my studio with immense…
Great pricePortrait photography
MMarianna1 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 month ago★★★★★
Brea is an absolute pleasure to work with! We've had her at several work events now, and she always delivers amazing photos. Her work captures the energy and vibe of the events. We love how she interacts with our guests and is able to get them smiling. The experience and results are always fantastic!
Great priceEvents and parties
EESL1 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 months ago★★★★★
We had such a wonderful experience working with Brea! She did an outstanding job capturing our special moments and turning them into beautiful memories that we will cherish for years to come.
Brea is not only a talented photographer, but also incredibly friendly, patient, and professional. Her excellent customer…
LLaura2 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★★★★★
Brea took headshots for all staff at the organization where I work. She is SUPER easy to work with - friendly, professional, flexible and fun. The photos she took were GORGEOUS. Really captured everyone's personality.
Headshot photography
MMegan4 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★★★★★
Brea did our staff photos and she was great to work with! She made us feel really comfortable while taking picture, made the photo shoot fun, and the photos came out great!
Corporate photographyHeadshots and portraits
DDirector/Ann2 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★★★★★
Brea did an amazing job. She came to the park and found a great spot wth ideal lighting. There were about 10 of us on staff who needed professional headshots. They all turned out amazing. I would highly recomend her.
I booked a portrait session with Brea earlier this year and the whole experience vastly exceeded my expectations. She was easy to work with, kind, creative, and has a calming vibe that made the whole experience easy and fun. The photos turned out so beautifully and she captured the space of my studio with immense skill and vision. I would definitely book another portrait session with Brea.
Thank you so much for the beautiful photos!!!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Portrait photography
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Marianna1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Marianna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brea is an absolute pleasure to work with! We've had her at several work events now, and she always delivers amazing photos. Her work captures the energy and vibe of the events. We love how she interacts with our guests and is able to get them smiling. The experience and results are always fantastic!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Events and parties
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Marianna! I just love working with you and your team. Looking forward to the next event!
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ESL COORDINATOR1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews ESL has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had such a wonderful experience working with Brea! She did an outstanding job capturing our special moments and turning them into beautiful memories that we will cherish for years to come.
Brea is not only a talented photographer, but also incredibly friendly, patient, and professional. Her excellent customer service made the entire experience comfortable and enjoyable from start to finish.
We truly appreciate your talent, kindness, and hard work. We absolutely love our photos and would highly recommend Brea to anyone looking for a talented and wonderful photographer!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much! I genuinely love what I do and I'm so glad that much is clear. Thank you for all of your kindness! I hope we get the chance to work together again.
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Laura Frank2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brea took headshots for all staff at the organization where I work. She is SUPER easy to work with - friendly, professional, flexible and fun. The photos she took were GORGEOUS. Really captured everyone's personality.
Services: Headshot photography
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thanks, Laura! Your whole team was so sweet!
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Megan White4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brea did our staff photos and she was great to work with! She made us feel really comfortable while taking picture, made the photo shoot fun, and the photos came out great!
Services: Corporate photography, Headshots and portraits
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Megan! I'm so glad we had such a perfect morning. You looked absolutely lovely and I'm thrilled to hear that you are happy with your photo!
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Director/Ann Wittman2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Director/Ann has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brea did an amazing job. She came to the park and found a great spot wth ideal lighting. There were about 10 of us on staff who needed professional headshots. They all turned out amazing. I would highly recomend her.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thanks, Ann! That was such a fun morning and the weather gods were so kind! I'm happy to hear that you are pleased with all the photos. Thanks for making my job so easy!
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Marianne Griesedieck1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Marianne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brea made our whole team feel completely at ease during our photo shoot. She has such a warm, easygoing energy that within minutes everyone relaxed and started having fun, laughing, and just being themselves. That comfort really comes through in the photos too, they look natural and genuine, not stiff or posed. She was patient, upbeat, and clearly cares about getting great shots while making the experience enjoyable for everyone involved. The final images turned out beautifully. Can't recommend her enough!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Headshot photography
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Marianne! It was fun having a little extra time with you at the start of the session. I loved all of the laughing pictures between headshots. Thanks for being such a delight to work with! I'm excited to see you all again in October!
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Brad Hopkins3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brea was awesome to work with and delivered a huge collection of beautiful photos! We did a working session that involved several different areas/ activities/ outfits, and she did a great job of collaborating to capture what I wanted in the style I wanted it! She was also a fun person to work with, and we had a great time chatting during the shoot!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Brad! Your work is so fascinating! I would have just hung out and listened to your stories all day. It means the world to me to know that you felt the photos represented you and all the thoughtfulness you bring to your craft. Hope to see you again!
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Eve Kinsella2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Eve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Working with Brea was a complete joy. She put us at ease, brought comfort, laughter, and relaxed atmosphere. Her images perfectly captured the essence of our personality within the beauty of our space. The images were absolutely gorgeous. Brea is a delight to work with and I can't wait to do so again!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Individual photography
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thanks, Eve! This was one of those days when work felt like play. Can't wait to work with you again!
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Rachel Dowd3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rachel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brea is THE BEST vibes for a family photo shoot. We had her to our home and she was easy breasy and great with the kids. She had some very spontaneous ideas that turned out really cool.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Newborn photography
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you so much, Rachel! Your kids are so fun! I wanted to stay and hang out with them when the session was over. I'm thrilled to know you loved the photos. I hope to see your family soon!
