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.
#66 of 201 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 68%
5.0★★★★★95 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 Ciccarelli Photography five stars based on 95 reviews, with the owner responding to 57% of comments. Clients frequently cite punctuality, clear communication, and flexibility regarding scheduling or location changes as key positives. The photography services include weddings, family portraits, engagement sessions, and newborn shoots, with customers noting the photographer's ability to direct groups and engage children. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 95 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 95 Google reviews (93 with written comments, 15 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 57% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 10, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Kent, Washington.
Data from Google, last updated November 1, 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.
Ciccarelli 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.Ciccarelli 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.Ciccarelli Photography: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
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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.Ciccarelli Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Ciccarelli Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Ciccarelli 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
95 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars95100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 93 written reviews
97%praise
Praise16697%
Complaints63%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude4526%
Would recommend4224%
Quality & results2716%
Speed & response2615%
Communication159%
Honesty & trust116%
Price & value63%
What customers talk about
We read 93 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Our toddler is very shy but quickly opened up and started being her silly self and it made for beautiful photos thanks to Marissa being so inviting and kind!”
“grateful to have these memories documented so beautifully and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who creates both stunni…”
“We will cherish them forever and cannot recommend her enough!”
“She did a wonderful job of being discreet to capture the special moment.”
“Her energy is so bright and fun, and she immediately made us feel comfortable in front of the camera.”
“She was timely and clear with communication from the first point of contact through the entire wedding day.”
“Nothing looked overly posed or unnatural, instead, she perfectly captured our relationship and our story together in a genuine, effortless way.”
“I spent a good deal of time online and her rates are quite reasonable for the number and quality of photos we received.”
People customers mention
Marissa59 reviews
Erik23 reviews
Seattle14 reviews
Ciccarellis6 reviews
Park4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
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KKimberleyLocal Guide · 36 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★★★★★
We had the best experience with Marissa!! We met at discovery park and brought the whole family our large dog and three year old toddler!! Our toddler is very shy but quickly opened up and started being her silly self and it made for beautiful photos thanks to Marissa being so inviting and kind! We love all the…
Family and group
MMK3 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★★★★★
We had the most incredible experience with Marissa for our engagement/pre-wedding photoshoot! She was so kind, energetic, and she is beyond talented. The photos turned out beautifully! We will definitely be having Marissa capture any future milestones to come.
Wedding and engagementCouples photographyPre-wedding photo shoots
RRahul8 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 months ago★★★★★
Marissa was wonderful to work with! She was so helpful in planning my surprise proposal in Discovery Beach Park.
I was totally new to the city of Seattle, my girlfriend now fiancé were there for the week for travel so I totally relied on Marissa for the best spots to propose and she did not disappoint! She was very…
Marriage proposal photography
AAva5 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
We had a wonderful experience with Marissa for our engagement photos! She made us feel completely comfortable and at ease throughout the entire session, which was especially important since neither of us is particularly comfortable in front of a camera. The photos came out absolutely beautiful and felt so authentic…
Reasonable priceWedding and engagement
JJenelleLocal Guide · 29 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
I cannot say enough amazing things about Ciccarelli Photography. My partner and I travelled from Canada to Seattle, where he surprised me with a proposal. Little did I know he had been coordinating with Marissa to capture the moment perfectly! Marissa was flexible, kind and professional. Her energy is so bright and…
Wedding and engagement
AAmyLocal Guide · 14 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. · a year ago★★★★★
My extended family of 18 met with Marissa on a lovely morning at Greenlake to take our photos. She chose a perfect spot with gorgeous light and backdrop to frame our group. We had an age range from 10 months to 84 years, and she directed everyone expertly. She was able to capture the entire clan and smaller groups…
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Kimberley CampbellLocal Guide · 36 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kimberley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had the best experience with Marissa!! We met at discovery park and brought the whole family our large dog and three year old toddler!! Our toddler is very shy but quickly opened up and started being her silly self and it made for beautiful photos thanks to Marissa being so inviting and kind! We love all the pictures and look forward to move next year for our annual family photos!
Services: Family and group
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thanks so much Kimberley! It was lovely meeting your family. I loved seeing your daughter open up and do all her sweet and silly faces for the camera. So cute! Thank you for letting me be your family photographer!
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MK Swaminathan3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews MK has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had the most incredible experience with Marissa for our engagement/pre-wedding photoshoot! She was so kind, energetic, and she is beyond talented. The photos turned out beautifully! We will definitely be having Marissa capture any future milestones to come.
Services: Wedding and engagement, Couples photography, Pre-wedding photo shoots
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much MK! I had such a wonderful experience photographing your engagement session and meeting you two. What a perfect sunset at the lake to capture your love!
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Rahul8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rahul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Marissa was wonderful to work with! She was so helpful in planning my surprise proposal in Discovery Beach Park.
I was totally new to the city of Seattle, my girlfriend now fiancé were there for the week for travel so I totally relied on Marissa for the best spots to propose and she did not disappoint! She was very keen on what I wanted in terms of an intimate moment and provided clear directions on how to get to the proposal spot!
She did a wonderful job of being discreet to capture the special moment.
The beach was amazing, we drove to another spot on the beach area to take more pictures by a field. We loved Marissa's energy throughout the photography session. The pictures came out amazing!
Services: Marriage proposal photography
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thanks so much Rahul! It was such a blast documenting your proposal. Thank you so much for the honor of capturing such a special moment in your lives while visiting Seattle! Congrats again on your engagement!
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Ava5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ava has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had a wonderful experience with Marissa for our engagement photos! She made us feel completely comfortable and at ease throughout the entire session, which was especially important since neither of us is particularly comfortable in front of a camera. The photos came out absolutely beautiful and felt so authentic to us. Nothing looked overly posed or unnatural, instead, she perfectly captured our relationship and our story together in a genuine, effortless way. We are so grateful to have these memories documented so beautifully and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who creates both stunning and natural images.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thanks so much Ava! You are so kind and this review made my day. It was my pleasure working with you two to capture your engagement photos here in Seattle at the beach. I loved how beautiful your photos turned out for your sunset engagement session!
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Jenelle DesrochesLocal Guide · 29 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jenelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I cannot say enough amazing things about Ciccarelli Photography. My partner and I travelled from Canada to Seattle, where he surprised me with a proposal. Little did I know he had been coordinating with Marissa to capture the moment perfectly! Marissa was flexible, kind and professional. Her energy is so bright and fun, and she immediately made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Our photos turned out absolutely beautiful, beyond anything we could have hoped for! Marissa is truly talented and we are so in love with our photos. We will cherish them forever and cannot recommend her enough!
Services: Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Thank you so much Jenelle! I really appreciate your kind words. I had such a blast photographing your surprise engagement session! You two were absolute perfection with your sweetness and go with the flow attitude, even in the Seattle sprinkling weather. Thanks again for letting me be your proposal photographer!
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Amy MorrisLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Amy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My extended family of 18 met with Marissa on a lovely morning at Greenlake to take our photos. She chose a perfect spot with gorgeous light and backdrop to frame our group. We had an age range from 10 months to 84 years, and she directed everyone expertly. She was able to capture the entire clan and smaller groups in several configurations, as well as some fun spontaneous shots, all within about 45 minutes. She has kids of her own and had some nice tricks for the littles. Indulged a few silly family traditions and idiosyncrasies along the way. I spent a good deal of time online and her rates are quite reasonable for the number and quality of photos we received. Remember you aren't just paying for the time, you're paying for her expertise with lighting, timing, composition, and editing after the session. We are all super pleased. I would not hesitate to work with her again.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thanks so much Amy! I really enjoyed photographing your whole extended family. What a fun morning at the lake! I really appreciate your kind review. Looking forward to working together in the future!
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Michelle MattoxLocal Guide · 8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can't recommend Marissa and Erik enough! We had such an easy experience getting on their schedule and then the day of shoot was a dream. Marissa had locations scoped out ahead of our arrival and quickly got our pup excited to be taking photos. She captured our silly, loving family perfectly and we can't wait to have another session soon.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much Michelle! What a fun photo session capturing your family. You all were so wonderful to work with and I'm excited to see you all again in the future!
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Courtney Chen1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Courtney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We recently had family photos taken for my son's second birthday and I can't recommend Ciccarelli Photography enough. The day of our scheduled shoot, my husband got sick and Marissa was so flexible and provided several options to reschedule. During the actual shoot, Marissa was incredibly warm and did an amazing job with my two and three year old. She made it so fun for them and we loved how she balanced directing with letting us be ourselves. The photos we received are fantastic and knowing that it was for my son's birthday, she even got them to us ahead of schedule! Thank you Marissa for the wonderful experience and beautiful family photos that we'll treasure forever.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much Courtney! It was so nice meeting your family. I loved your photo session at the beach and how much fun everyone had while also documenting your family!
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Danielle Beiling2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Danielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Marissa took phenomenal photos of my family, centering my one year old just as I had hoped. She was very thorough in getting an understanding of what I was looking for in advance of our session. During the session she was warm and we were all quickly comfortable so she got the most wonderful candid and family poses. I will be booking with her exclusively for all of our special moments.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much Danielle! It was a pleasure meeting your family, capturing this time in your lives with two young kiddos. Looking forward to working with you again!
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Emily Y2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Marissa took our family photos this year and they were incredible! She was so patient with our 2 year old and 4 month old and did a great job capturing their attention. We are so grateful to have the amazing photos to capture this time in our lives.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you Emily! It was so nice meeting your family. I loved documenting all the energy of a toddler and how your family has the perfect blend of sweet and silly. Thank you for letting me be your family photographer!
