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%91+53.4Reliability 26%85+22.2Value 15%57+8.7Experts Score= 84Not 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.84SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#207 of 215 pet photographyiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 4%
5.0★★★★★94 Google reviews · 22 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.80★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4.2%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 Dana Kae Photography five stars based on ninety-four reviews, highlighting services like weddings, boudoir, and family sessions. Customers frequently describe the photographer as communicative, punctual, and skilled at creating a comfortable atmosphere that encourages natural posing. While most praise the final images and professional demeanor, one recurring criticism in low-star feedback claims the pricing is high and the experience was unflattering or rude.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 94 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 94 Google reviews (91 with written comments, 10 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 26, 2026.
Service: Pet Photographer serving Seattle, Washington.
Data from Google, last updated November 6, 2026.
Score profile vs other pet photography
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 momentum; weakest: value.
Dana Kae PhotographyPet Photography 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.Dana Kae Photography: 91/100 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.Dana Kae Photography: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
85
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.Dana Kae 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.Dana Kae Photography: 57/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
57
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.Dana Kae Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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: 71.–
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Star ratings
94 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars9399%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star11%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 91 written reviews
94%praise
Praise12794%
Complaints86%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude3727%
Would recommend3727%
Speed & response1813%
Communication1713%
Price & value97%
Honesty & trust97%
Quality & results86%
What customers talk about
We read 91 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Not only did the photos turn out fabulous, but she was so kind and encouraging to where I felt I could be my most authentic self.”
“We would recommend her services to everyone and anyone!”
“Can't recommend her enough and we'll be for sure using her services again in the future!”
“She is relaxed, warm, professional and immediately puts you at ease.”
“Professional but also very personable, I love being able to communicate my vision to her and she always knocks it out of the park.”
“She was able to help me find some excellent pieces for the shoot at a reasonable price at that!”
“And when you see your photos, you’ll be speechless, because Dana makes you feel like you, and will capture you in the most beautiful and genuine way.”
“Just being in her grounded presence and her attention to detail relaxed me right away.”
People customers mention
Boudoir3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
SSelinaLocal Guide · 15 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 month ago★★★★★
Dana did our engagement, boudoir and wedding photos. She has been one of our absolute favorite people during our whole wedding process. It has been so great working with her. And obviously the photos are stellar. She totally understands how to adjust things to make sure it works for you and makes you feel comfortable. 12/10!
LLily10 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 month ago★
Dana was very rude to me. Over priced and not a beey kind human being. She isn’t very skilled at boudoir, she didn’t realize how hard I worked to pay her and didn’t take me very seriously. If you do book, be very through in asking for what you are looking for. She didn’t take very flattering pictures of me at all.…
Overpriced
MMaryLocal Guide · 21 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
I loved working with Dana for a Galentine's photo shoot. Not only did the photos turn out fabulous, but she was so kind and encouraging to where I felt I could be my most authentic self. Photoshoots can be intimidating and awkward, but that was never the case with Dana. In fact, for the first time ever, I had a blast. Highly recommend booking Dana!
AAlexa2 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Dana is wonderful to work with! She made me feel comfortable from the start and had great suggestions for poses and movements. I was worried I would feel awkward being in front of the camera, but Dana made everything feel so natural and fun. She is incredibly gifted at what she does and the photos from the shoot are…
KKatherine3 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
I had a great time doing the romance book cover shoot with Dana Kae at Swoon City! She was great at posing and direction. The pictures turned out gorgeous!
MMarissa1 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
I’ve had five photoshoots with Dana and every one she made me feel amazing and the photos reflected that confidence.
Dana did our engagement, boudoir and wedding photos. She has been one of our absolute favorite people during our whole wedding process. It has been so great working with her. And obviously the photos are stellar. She totally understands how to adjust things to make sure it works for you and makes you feel comfortable. 12/10!
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Lily Hayes10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Dana was very rude to me. Over priced and not a beey kind human being. She isn’t very skilled at boudoir, she didn’t realize how hard I worked to pay her and didn’t take me very seriously. If you do book, be very through in asking for what you are looking for. She didn’t take very flattering pictures of me at all. Not very nice to people who are a bit different than her.
Price assessment: Overpriced
Response from the owner · a month ago
Hi Lily, I was surprised and confused to see this review. We last worked together approximately 4 years ago (you were using a different name at the time), and had 2 sessions before that in the years prior. I don't recall receiving any concerns following any of the sessions we did together, and after our most recent shoot you messaged me to say that the photos were "so pretty!" We also haven't had any recent interaction in the past 4 years.
Almost all of what you've described here doesn't match my recollection of our work together (I don't have a rude bone in my body lol), I genuinely think you may just have me confused with a different photographer? I've reached out to you privately in hopes of better understanding what happened. I'm very open to hearing if there was something about your experience that you were unhappy with and didn't feel comfortable sharing with me at the time (and of course would do whatever I can to make it better), but this sounds like someone you only worked with one time, which wasn't the case for us...
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Sherilyn Sunflower2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sherilyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I loved working with Dana for a Galentine's photo shoot. Not only did the photos turn out fabulous, but she was so kind and encouraging to where I felt I could be my most authentic self. Photoshoots can be intimidating and awkward, but that was never the case with Dana. In fact, for the first time ever, I had a blast. Highly recommend booking Dana!
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Alexa Juarez2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alexa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Dana is wonderful to work with! She made me feel comfortable from the start and had great suggestions for poses and movements. I was worried I would feel awkward being in front of the camera, but Dana made everything feel so natural and fun. She is incredibly gifted at what she does and the photos from the shoot are stunning. Can't wait to book with her again!
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Katherine Carpenter3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Katherine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had a great time doing the romance book cover shoot with Dana Kae at Swoon City! She was great at posing and direction. The pictures turned out gorgeous!
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Marissa Coughlin1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Marissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Absolutely adore working with Dana, from the first moments she puts me at ease. Professional but also very personable, I love being able to communicate my vision to her and she always knocks it out of the park. One of the best photographers I’ve worked with in terms of communication as well, both before, during, and after the shoot. Very happy with every photo I’ve gotten back from her.
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Jack Przybylinski3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jack has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We have nothing but wonderful things to say about our experience with Dana. She was incredibly easy to work with. Her warm personality blended perfectly with our families. Her communication early on, and the day of, made it so easy for us. Dana has so much passion for what she does, and that’s on display with every picture. We had a particular vibe we wanted portrayed in our photos, and she captured that perfectly. We would recommend her services to everyone and anyone!
