Wedding photographer · Austin, TX · reviewed since 2018
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%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty86−1.4Experts 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.
#143 of 201 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 29%
5.0★★★★★164 Google reviews · 24 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.
Elisa Lopez Photography holds a 5/5 rating from 164 Google reviews, with the owner responding to 94% of them. Clients frequently describe the photographer as punctual, communicative, and skilled at making subjects feel comfortable during wedding, engagement, and family sessions. While most feedback highlights the quality of the images and the ease of the experience, one low-star review criticized the lack of posing guidance and perceived haste during the wedding shoot.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 164 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 164 Google reviews (158 with written comments, 34 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 94% of reviews.
Most recent review: July 27, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Austin, Texas.
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: value and momentum; weakest: craft & service.
Elisa Lopez 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.Elisa Lopez Photography: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
98
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.Elisa Lopez Photography: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
97
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.Elisa Lopez Photography: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
86
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.Elisa Lopez 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.Elisa Lopez 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: 62.–
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Star ratings
164 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars16299%
4 stars11%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star11%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 158 written reviews
97%praise
Praise24697%
Complaints83%
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 price250%
Reasonable250%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude7831%
Would recommend7028%
Speed & response3815%
Communication2911%
Quality & results218%
Honesty & trust125%
Price & value62%
What customers talk about
We read 158 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Elisa was very helpful and genuinely want to the best for my engagement photos!”
“Elisa photographed our wedding back in May and I can’t recommend her enough.”
“We would choose her again in a heartbeat and cannot recommend her enough!”
“Elisa was so easy to work with, made us feel comfortable right away, and gave us great direction throughout the shoot.”
“She was thoughtful, communicative, flexible, and put so much effort into making sure everything was perfect.”
“Elisa did an outstanding job and was professional, kind, and friendly throughout the entire procesa✨✨”
“From the moment we booked our engagement session, she went above and beyond to make the entire experience feel special, easy, and genuinely fun!”
“Our engagement photos came out so wonderful the wait was definitely worth it.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
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TTaylorLocal Guide · 11 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★★★★★
Elisa is incredible!!! She made my now husband and I feel so comfortable and was intentional. When I look at my wedding photos, she captured all the emotions I was feeling and now I get to look back and feel it again. So cool! It was such a special day and we are so happy we chose Elisa to be apart of it.
Reasonable priceWedding and engagement
MMiranda5 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★★★★★
Elisa photographed our wedding back in May and I can’t recommend her enough. She did a phenomenal job! She truly is an angel and hands down the best photographer ever. She captured every single detail of our wedding day. I’m truly blessed to have had her. If I’m ever in of having pictures taken again, best believe I…
Great priceWedding and engagement
BBrian11 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Elisa helped make our wedding day unforgettable! She was incredibly easy and fun to work with, and the pictures turned out amazing. We also did an engagement shoot, and we loved those photos as well - highly recommend!
Wedding and engagement
JJustin4 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★★★★★
Elisa was very helpful and genuinely want to the best for my engagement photos! 10/10 recommend!
Reasonable priceWedding and engagement
AAna2 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★★★★★
We were very pleased with our photos. Elisa did an outstanding job and was professional, kind, and friendly throughout the entire procesa✨✨
DDakeyriLocal Guide · 23 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 the absolute best experience with Elisa Lopez Photography! Elisa is truly amazing professional, kind, and a complete perfectionist in the best way. She paid attention to every little detail and made sure our family photo shoot was nothing short of perfect. She has such a natural talent for capturing genuine…
Elisa is incredible!!! She made my now husband and I feel so comfortable and was intentional. When I look at my wedding photos, she captured all the emotions I was feeling and now I get to look back and feel it again. So cool! It was such a special day and we are so happy we chose Elisa to be apart of it.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Wedding and engagement
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Miranda Reed5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Miranda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Elisa photographed our wedding back in May and I can’t recommend her enough. She did a phenomenal job! She truly is an angel and hands down the best photographer ever. She captured every single detail of our wedding day. I’m truly blessed to have had her. If I’m ever in of having pictures taken again, best believe I will be reaching out to her. Thank you, Elisa for making my day so special!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Loved working with you guys! Thank you so much for having me capture your special day!
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Natalia OliveriLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Natalia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We cannot recommend Elisa enough! From the moment we booked our engagement session, she went above and beyond to make the entire experience feel special, easy, and genuinely fun!
Not only is Elisa incredibly talented, but she has such a warm and calming presence that made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. She took the time to get to know us, helped guide us naturally throughout the shoot, found a location that had everything I was looking for, and somehow managed to capture every moment, emotion, and detail perfectly.
I think what sets her apart from other photographers I’ve worked with is how much she cares for her clients! She was thoughtful, communicative, flexible, and put so much effort into making sure everything was perfect. It never felt like we were just another photoshoot on her calendar, she made us feel celebrated and cared for every step of the way! I had a long list of poses and picture that I wanted and she didn’t leave until I got every picture I needed. I could not be more thankful for her!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Your words mean so much! Thank you so much Natalia for having me capture your engagement photos, truly enjoyed it!
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Brian Chiu11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Elisa helped make our wedding day unforgettable! She was incredibly easy and fun to work with, and the pictures turned out amazing. We also did an engagement shoot, and we loved those photos as well - highly recommend!
Services: Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you! Such a pleasure working with you guys :)
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Justin Jones4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Justin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had the absolute best experience with Elisa Lopez Photography! Elisa is truly amazing professional, kind, and a complete perfectionist in the best way. She paid attention to every little detail and made sure our family photo shoot was nothing short of perfect. She has such a natural talent for capturing genuine moments, and she made the entire session fun, relaxed, and memorable. We couldn’t be happier with the photos, and we’ll treasure them forever. Highly recommend Elisa if you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to create stunning memories!
Response from the owner · Edited a year ago
Such a joy to work with you, thank you for such kind words!
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Marybeth & Grant GannLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marybeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Working with Elisa was one of the absolute highlights of our wedding experience. From the very beginning, she made us feel so comfortable and at ease — like we could just be ourselves without ever feeling like we were “on camera.”
What we loved most was how natural everything felt. It truly felt like we were simply enjoying our day — laughing with friends, soaking up the moments — and Elisa was there, effortlessly capturing it all with such grace and intention.
When we received our photos, we were completely blown away. Every single image is a stunning and heartfelt reflection of the magic we felt throughout our wedding weekend. The joy, the emotion, the little in-between moments — Elisa caught them all so beautifully.
We will treasure these photos forever. Elisa didn’t just document the day — she told the full story in a way that feels timeless, honest, and full of love. We’re so grateful to have had her by our side and couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much Marybeth for your kind words, make my day! gonna go cry now lol
Thank you again for having me capture your special day- Truly a joy and honor! :)
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M Holliday2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews M has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Elisa is truly the best! Not only is she so kind, warm and makes you feel at ease, but her work is phenomenal. I couldn’t be happier with my maternity photos….they are better than I could’ve even imagined! You will not regret working with her.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much Morgan! I loved working with you!! :D
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Ja'Michael Hunter9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ja'Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Elisa has been our trusted photographer for capturing our family’s journey over the years. From our engagement to our pregnancy and our first family photos, she’s been an incredibly easy and enjoyable person to work with. She’s become like family to us! I can’t express my gratitude enough for documenting our family’s milestones. Initially, I didn’t fully comprehend the significance of these photos, but my wife and I now cherish them and have meaningful discussions about each phase of our lives. So, thank you so much for your exceptional work!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much! Looking forward to working with you and your family again !
