Photographer · Santa Ana, CA · reviewed since 2015
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 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, 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.
#31 of 39 pet photographyiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 21%
5.0★★★★★62 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%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 Dogma Pet Portraits five stars based on sixty-two reviews, noting that the owner replied to only two percent of them. Customers frequently praise the staff for their professionalism, patience, and ability to handle nervous or difficult pets during photo sessions. Reviewers highlight the comfort of the studio environment and the quality of the resulting images, while two three-star comments criticize the pricing as excessive.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 62 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 62 Google reviews (53 with written comments, 7 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 2% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 12, 2026.
Service: Pet Photographer serving Santa Ana, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 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: momentum and reliability; weakest: satisfaction.
Dogma Pet PortraitsPet 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.Dogma Pet Portraits: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
96
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.Dogma Pet Portraits: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
98
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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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.Dogma Pet Portraits: 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: 84.–
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Star ratings
62 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars6198%
4 stars00%
3 stars12%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 53 written reviews
96%praise
Praise7396%
Complaints34%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
5topics
Staff & attitude3141%
Quality & results1621%
Would recommend1520%
Speed & response1013%
Price & value45%
What customers talk about
We read 53 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“David is a real professional who takes the time to get to know you and your pets and really engages with them to get some truly special shots.”
“They did a wonderful job of capturing Rico's personality.”
“I highly recommend getting a tribute to your fur family members with Dogma Pet Portraits.”
“My German Shepherd is still a very scared dog and can be reactive if pushed too far too fast.”
“They are definitely worth it!”
People customers mention
David7 reviews
Sylvaine6 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Dogma Pet Portraits for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
LisaLocal Guide · 27 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 week ago★★★★★
Sylvaine and David are wonderful. My family and I really enjoyed our photoshoot and felt comfortable throughout. David is a real professional who takes the time to get to know you and your pets and really engages with them to get some truly special shots. Sylvaine is so warm and accommodating. She too really got to…
Reasonable priceFamily and groupPet photography
Mary7 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 were very happy with our experience at Dogma! We originally saw examples of David’s work on the walls at our veterinarian’s office. We were so taken with the photos that we decided to have a sitting with our own pup. The results were amazing and although we lost our pup shortly after receiving our prints, we will…
Pet photography
Justine6 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★★★★★
They make the process fun and enjoyable! They really know what they are doing, they work so well with pups. I love how our photos turned out! I am so happy I did this for my pup and I and i’m so happy I have memories to look at forever
Catherine13 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★★★★★
I signed up for a photo shoot with my dog Rico. We heard about Dogma through SoCal French Bulldog Rescue, where I adopted Rico from. Dogma was doing a special fundraiser and donating 100% of the cost of the photo shoot to the rescue. We had the best experience and the photos are absolutely adorable! They did a…
Pet photography
Sharon5 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★★★★★
We had such a great experience with our two dogs! Both Sylvaine and her husband were friendly and knowledgeable. Her husband was a great photographer and knew how to work with dogs. He captured our dogs’ personalities perfectly and we are very happy with the results
TracyLocal 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★
We booked a photoshoot for our dog at Dogma Pet Portraits, They invited our grandkids to come along. We are over the moon with the photos! What a wonderful experience! I can't say enough good things about David and Sylvaine. Thank you for creating these amazing memories!
Sylvaine and David are wonderful. My family and I really enjoyed our photoshoot and felt comfortable throughout. David is a real professional who takes the time to get to know you and your pets and really engages with them to get some truly special shots. Sylvaine is so warm and accommodating. She too really got to know us and our pets, being sure to really understand what we wanted and needed, while making suggestions to help us get the most out of our session. At one point we had to delay our photo shoot due to unforeseen circumstances and she worked with us and said whenever we were ready we could book our session. There was never any pressure to do anything by a certain date or time. Our beloved Labrador has cancer so these photos mean a lot to us. I can’t recommend Dogma enough for anyone who wants to capture their beloved animals in a fun, loving, creative and professional manner.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Family and group, Pet photography
Mary Price Moore7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We were very happy with our experience at Dogma! We originally saw examples of David’s work on the walls at our veterinarian’s office. We were so taken with the photos that we decided to have a sitting with our own pup. The results were amazing and although we lost our pup shortly after receiving our prints, we will always be grateful for the care taken during our session and the wonderful memories preserved in art. Thank you, Sylvaine and David for your kindness and expertise!
Services: Pet photography
Justine Wallace6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Justine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
They make the process fun and enjoyable! They really know what they are doing, they work so well with pups. I love how our photos turned out! I am so happy I did this for my pup and I and i’m so happy I have memories to look at forever
Catherine Vermillion13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Catherine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I signed up for a photo shoot with my dog Rico. We heard about Dogma through SoCal French Bulldog Rescue, where I adopted Rico from. Dogma was doing a special fundraiser and donating 100% of the cost of the photo shoot to the rescue. We had the best experience and the photos are absolutely adorable! They did a wonderful job of capturing Rico's personality. Happy to support a company who gives back to animal rescue organizations!
Services: Pet photography
Sharon Chen5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sharon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had such a great experience with our two dogs! Both Sylvaine and her husband were friendly and knowledgeable. Her husband was a great photographer and knew how to work with dogs. He captured our dogs’ personalities perfectly and we are very happy with the results
Tracy CromelinLocal Guide · 21 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tracy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We booked a photoshoot for our dog at Dogma Pet Portraits, They invited our grandkids to come along. We are over the moon with the photos! What a wonderful experience! I can't say enough good things about David and Sylvaine. Thank you for creating these amazing memories!
Vicki Vaughn3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Vicki has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I love my photos! yes, I really love the subject matter, but the skill, patience and a love of what he does is how Dave was able to get my two "rescue" dogs to cooperate. My German Shepherd is still a very scared dog and can be reactive if pushed too far too fast. Instead, I had an angel sitting and doing what was asked of her because Dave knows how to work with rescues. My other dog was happy as long as the treats were flying by! To say the least, this is not their first rodeo - they know how to work with the most difficult subjects and still get quality photos out of the sitting.
I love their work so much that I'm a return customer. Seven years ago I had just one dog and we took family photos with my mom and me. So glad we did! My mom doesn't remember doing the sitting, but I have beautiful photos of her and her with my dog because of it. So glad they convinced me I should include her. Nicest photos I have of her.
Sylvaine is wonderful to work with too!!! Together they make a wonderful team to work with for your photos of your most precious family members.
Monika Manarang7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Monika has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This place deserves every 5 star review given. I brought some rescue dogs to get photographed and was kind of nervous because we haven't been able to get any great pictures of them in the past.
Upon entering, you're immediately greeted by Slyvaine. She is warm and hospitable and she didn't even hesitate to show love to our rescue dogs.
The studio itself is clean, the couch in the waiting room is comfy, and the walls are covered with dog and family portraits. It's amazing.
David, the photographer, is so patient and amazing at what he does! He is quick to get a great shot and the dogs loved him.
Aside from the amazing staff and amazing photos we got out of the experience, they give back to local rescues!
I mean who doesn't want to get an amazing photo of/with their furry family member and support a local animal rescue at the same time?
Thank you Dogma! Truly a great experience!
Kelly MarkleyLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kelly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
