Photography service · Boston, MA · reviewed since 2023
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%100+26.1Value 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.
#33 of 123 pet photographyiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 74%
5.0★★★★★193 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★ 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 this Boston photography studio five stars based on 193 reviews, noting that the owner replied to 17% of comments. Customers describe sessions as immersive experiences where they learn the history and chemical process of tintype photography while enjoying snacks and drinks. Recurring themes include the staff's warmth, patience, and ability to make clients comfortable, resulting in tangible portraits viewed as family heirlooms. No common criticism appears in the provided excerpts, which consist entirely of five-star feedback.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 193 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 193 Google reviews (186 with written comments, 59 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 17% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 28, 2026.
Service: Pet Photographer serving Boston, Massachusetts.
Data from Google, last updated November 1, 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: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: momentum.
Evoke Tintype 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.Evoke Tintype Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.Evoke Tintype Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.Evoke Tintype 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.Evoke Tintype 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: 70.–
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Star ratings
193 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars193100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 186 written reviews
94%praise
Praise24294%
Complaints166%
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 price4276%
Reasonable1324%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend7429%
Staff & attitude7328%
Quality & results5421%
Communication2911%
Honesty & trust156%
Price & value114%
Speed & response21%
What customers talk about
We read 186 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Such a cool experience- highly recommend everyone do something like this at least once!”
“I cannot recommend their studio enough— go check it out!”
“They are very professional and really showed us all of the steps (and science- so cool!”
“I had such a wonderful experience at Evoke Tintype!”
“They started out with explaining the history of tintype photography, showed historical examples and previous works they have done.”
“I left not only with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind portrait, but also feeling genuinely good about myself.”
“Not only are the tintypes worth every penny, but the experience itself is worth writing about.”
“Within minutes, it felt like we had known them forever.”
People customers mention
Dave119 reviews
Maureen65 reviews
Maggie6 reviews
David5 reviews
Valentine3 reviews
Day3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Evoke Tintype Photography for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
MMarissa8 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 days ago★★★★★
My husband and I went for our first wedding anniversary! We had such a lovely time! They are very professional and really showed us all of the steps (and science- so cool!) to tintype photography! We plan to come back and do more!! Such a cool experience- highly recommend everyone do something like this at least once!
Reasonable pricePortrait photography
JJulia5 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★★★★★
What a fantastic experience! We loved learning about the history of tintype photography over cheese and crackers. Maureen and Dave were so warm and welcoming. We’re so happy to have a unique and beautiful engagement photograph along with the memory of a fun and intimate experience. We will be back!!
Reasonable price
EEmily4 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Great experience! So lovely capturing the photo and learning about the process and seeing it come to life. Yummy snacks and wine as well. Highly recommend.
SSophie9 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 weeks ago★★★★★
I wish I could give this experience more than 5 stars. Maureen and Dave went above and beyond for us and created photos we will treasure forever. I never like photos of myself but suggested my boyfriend and I get tintypes done for our 6 year anniversary. I finally have photos of the two of us I love imagining…
Great price
SSarah1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
My fiancé and I had the greatest experience getting our tin type portraits done with Evoke! We loved learning about the history and getting a fully immersive experience with our portrait session. The photos came out amazing and we’re so happy to have these tangible portraits to display and share with our family for generations! 10/10 would recommend
Great priceWedding and engagement
AAshley6 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Maureen and Dave are incredible. They make you feel at ease and comfortable before your photo session. We were lucky enough to not only get spectacular photos but also a history lesson and a new friendship with incredible artists. I could not recommend them more. My husband and I did our bridal photos and were…
My husband and I went for our first wedding anniversary! We had such a lovely time! They are very professional and really showed us all of the steps (and science- so cool!) to tintype photography! We plan to come back and do more!! Such a cool experience- highly recommend everyone do something like this at least once!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Portrait photography
Response from the owner · 4 days ago
Thank you for celebrating your first wedding anniversary with us! We loved sharing the process (and the science!) with you both. It means so much that you chose us for such a special occasion. Thank you SO much for sharing the frame you put it in…we don’t often get to see them in their home. Look forward to the next special time in your lives:)
We’ll be here if the chemicals haven’t killed us! 😆
💗
Maureen & Dave
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Julia Rupp5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Julia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
What a fantastic experience! We loved learning about the history of tintype photography over cheese and crackers. Maureen and Dave were so warm and welcoming. We’re so happy to have a unique and beautiful engagement photograph along with the memory of a fun and intimate experience. We will be back!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
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Emily Martin4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great experience! So lovely capturing the photo and learning about the process and seeing it come to life. Yummy snacks and wine as well. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner · 4 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this sweet review Emily. We loved spending time with you both. I hope you found a beautiful frame!
❤️
Maureen & Dave
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Sophie Riviello9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sophie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I wish I could give this experience more than 5 stars. Maureen and Dave went above and beyond for us and created photos we will treasure forever. I never like photos of myself but suggested my boyfriend and I get tintypes done for our 6 year anniversary. I finally have photos of the two of us I love imagining showing our kids one day. Not only are the tintypes worth every penny, but the experience itself is worth writing about. Mo and Dave are a lovely couple that made us feel right at home. We’d hang with them just because! Don’t think about it- just book!
Price assessment: Great price
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Sarah Castille1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Sarah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My fiancé and I had the greatest experience getting our tin type portraits done with Evoke! We loved learning about the history and getting a fully immersive experience with our portrait session. The photos came out amazing and we’re so happy to have these tangible portraits to display and share with our family for generations! 10/10 would recommend
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Wedding and engagement
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Ashley6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ashley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Maureen and Dave are incredible. They make you feel at ease and comfortable before your photo session. We were lucky enough to not only get spectacular photos but also a history lesson and a new friendship with incredible artists. I could not recommend them more. My husband and I did our bridal photos and were thrilled with how they turned out. If you’re tired of ephemera, tin type is the answer.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a kind review. It was really wonderful spending time with you and Corey. I’m so happy you decided to capture such a special time in your lives in such a timeless way.
And tell Corey we say thank you for his artistic input! It was perfect!!!
Congratulations!!
Maureen & Dave & Maggie 🐾
🥂💗🥂
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Haley Holm-Pedersen11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Haley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had the best time between my husband, myself, and our puppy, Griffon. We got an 8x10” tintype of the three of us, and a solo 5x7” of Griffon. Maureen and her husband were such wonderful hosts, and clearly have a true love for what they do.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Family and group, Pet photography
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Maddy Guerrero4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Maddy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had such a wonderful experience at Evoke Tintype!!! The whole process was fascinating, and I loved learning about the history and artistry behind tintype photography. Maureen and Dave made the experience feel SO welcoming and special (their dog Maggie did as well ☺️). I left not only with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind portrait, but also feeling genuinely good about myself. It was such a unique, personal, and uplifting experience, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to try something different and meaningful. You can really feel the care and passion that goes into their work! Well worth the flight from California 🫶🏼
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Kevin HerbertLocal Guide · 43 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
What a phenomenal experience. I was expecting to have our picture taken and that'd be it. Instead it was a whole experience where we were taught the history and process of this type of photography. The hosts were absolutely incredible. We felt so welcomed. On top of the awesome experience, we're thrilled with the results. Highly recommend!
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Mia Matthews4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had such a wonderful experience with Maureen and Dave for our couple’s portrait and could not recommend Evoke enough! There’s truly something magical about the process, no doubt in part from the love and commitment they put into the art! We are so excited to have pictures our future grandkid’s grandkids can see!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this kind review Mia! It was really fun spending time with you and Ryan. Having a beautiful heirloom to pass on is so special 🥹.
Tell Ryan we polished off the Boston Cream Pie ice cream in record time! 😆
