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Brenda P. Photography

Photography service · Yorkville, IL · reviewed since 2023

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%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
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#52 of 201 photographersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 75%
5.0 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★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.
9%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Brenda P. Photography at a glance

Google reviewers for Brenda P. Photography in Yorkville, IL, rate the service five stars based on fifty-eight reviews. Clients frequently describe the photographer as patient and professional, noting that she guides subjects through posing and creates a comfortable environment for family, newborn, maternity, and branding sessions. Recurring themes include reasonable pricing, fast turnaround times for delivered images, and the provision of props and outfits. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 58 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 58 Google reviews (56 with written comments, 22 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 9% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
  • Service: Photographer serving Yorkville, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other photographers

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: satisfaction and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction100Reliability99Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 99)Reliability: 99 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Brenda P. PhotographyPhotographers 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.Brenda P. Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.Brenda P. Photography: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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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.Brenda P. 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.Brenda P. 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: 62.–
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Star ratings

58 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars58100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 56 written reviews

  • Praise8498%
  • 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 price975%
  • Reasonable325%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend2630%
  • Staff & attitude2428%
  • Quality & results2023%
  • Speed & response1113%
  • Communication22%
  • Honesty & trust22%
  • Price & value11%

What customers talk about

We read 56 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a newborn photographer!”
    “I seriously cannot recommend her enough!”
  • “If you’re looking for someone who is talented, creative, professional, and genuinely loves what she does, Brenda is your girl!”
  • “She did a great job guiding us and it was a fun experience.”
  • “Brenda was extremely professional, prompt, and kind.”
  • “She explained the entire booking process to us and walked us through what to expect during the session.”
  • “I would recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced photographer who loves what they do”
  • “Her prices are extremely reasonable and she is very patient.”

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

Reviews for your job

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Recent reviews

Julissa1 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. · a week ago★★★★★

Brenda takes amazing pictures! Delivered gorgeous high quality images, so glad we picked her for our family photo session. Also the entire experience was just fantastic!

Liz4 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I cannot rave enough about Brenda P Photography!! 🥹🤎 She is seriously AMAZING at what she does! Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is also one of the sweetest people to work with! I recently had her do a branding shoot for my business, Liz Hair Collective, and I am absolutely OBSESSED with how the…

Customer photo from Liz's reviewCustomer photo from Liz's review
Great priceHeadshots and portraits
Reyna5 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Brenda was amazing! We did our maternity photoshoot with her and absolutely loved the photos. She did a great job guiding us and it was a fun experience. I would highly recommend her!

Great priceHeadshots and portraits
Joanna3 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 such a great experience with Brenda for my newborn photography session! She was kind and patient and made us feel comfortable throughout session. She took her time and never made us feel rushed, which made the experience so relaxing. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a newborn photographer!

Renata1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Brenda was so kind and welcoming from the very beginning. She explained the entire booking process to us and walked us through what to expect during the session. When we arrived, she made us feel so comfortable and did an amazing job guiding us on how to pose. Her positive energy really made the whole experience…

Great priceHeadshots and portraits
kylieLocal Guide · 13 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★★★★★

Another 5 star service from Brenda! An in studio session with SO many perks. Outfits for baby, hats, bows, props. Brenda did SO good with our twins. Getting their attention, making them smile, keeping their bows on.

Customer photo from kylie's reviewCustomer photo from kylie's review

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 58 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Julissa Guzman1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Julissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Brenda takes amazing pictures! Delivered gorgeous high quality images, so glad we picked her for our family photo session. Also the entire experience was just fantastic!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much Julissa!

Liz moreno4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Liz has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I cannot rave enough about Brenda P Photography!! 🥹🤎 She is seriously AMAZING at what she does! Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is also one of the sweetest people to work with! I recently had her do a branding shoot for my business, Liz Hair Collective, and I am absolutely OBSESSED with how the photos turned out! 😍 She has such an amazing eye for detail and truly knows how to capture your personality and bring your vision to life. She made the whole experience so fun and comfortable! These photos mean so much to me, especially as I’m starting this new chapter in my business, and she captured it so beautifully! I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. If you’re looking for someone who is talented, creative, professional, and genuinely loves what she does, Brenda is your girl!! I seriously cannot recommend her enough! 🤎✨

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Headshots and portraits
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the heartfelt review, I appreciate you!

Reyna5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Reyna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Brenda was amazing! We did our maternity photoshoot with her and absolutely loved the photos. She did a great job guiding us and it was a fun experience. I would highly recommend her!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Headshots and portraits
Joanna Arteaga3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joanna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had such a great experience with Brenda for my newborn photography session! She was kind and patient and made us feel comfortable throughout session. She took her time and never made us feel rushed, which made the experience so relaxing. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a newborn photographer!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure working with you and your little one.

Renata Hidalgo1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Renata has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Brenda was so kind and welcoming from the very beginning. She explained the entire booking process to us and walked us through what to expect during the session. When we arrived, she made us feel so comfortable and did an amazing job guiding us on how to pose. Her positive energy really made the whole experience even better, and the music was excellent! We had so much fun and truly enjoyed every moment of the session. 🥰 We will definitely be coming back soon for our newborn session! We can’t wait! 🤍

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Headshots and portraits
kylie KnurLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews kylie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Another 5 star service from Brenda! An in studio session with SO many perks. Outfits for baby, hats, bows, props. Brenda did SO good with our twins. Getting their attention, making them smile, keeping their bows on.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much, Kylie!

Fernanda2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Fernanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Brenda was amazing with our newborn for her shoot! Our baby had been a little fussy during the shoot, but Brenda was able to get the dreamiest shots of our baby!!! Cannot recommend her enough!!!

Jennifer Ruiz5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jennifer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I hired Brenda for my son and my new born and she did an amazing job. I couldn’t have asked for anything better! Thank you Brenda

M C5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews M has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Brenda did an excellent job with our extended family pictures. She was able to organize and manage our large group very well. Highly recommended!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Anubis Rivera1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Anubis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had such a wonderful experience with Brenda. It was the first time I had done a professional photo shoot, my husband’s too so we were nervous but she made us so comfortable and instructed us with so much care. The photos came out so beautiful we are so pleased and satisfied with her elegant work.

  • Price assessment: Great price

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