Pedro did absolutely amazing at our wedding! He was incredibly friendly and interactive with everyone. I received several compliments about him throughout the day. He offered helpful suggestions while still making us feel heard and respected, never making us feel like our own thoughts or ideas were being dismissed. He was truly wonderful to work with! Would absolutely book again the next time we are in the area. The photos are absolutely amazing, and I still can't get over how beautifully they turned out! He captured so much in just one day, not only our posed photos but also the little moments that made our wedding special. He even captured moments I didn't realize he had taken and those photos mean so much to us. I honestly cannot express how much we enjoyed working with Pedro or how much we love our photos. He went above and beyond, and we are so grateful to have these beautiful memories to look back on. He is truly amazing, and I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone!
FAMILY BEACH PHOTOS by PEDRO RIVAS PHOTOGRAPHY
FAMILY BEACH PHOTOS by PEDRO RIVAS PHOTOGRAPHY at a glance
Google reviewers rate this Galveston photographer five stars based on ninety reviews, noting that the owner replied to ten percent of them. Clients frequently describe family beach sessions, weddings, and milestone events, highlighting punctuality, clear communication, and fair pricing. Recurring themes include patience with young children, helpful posing guidance, and quick turnaround for edited photos. No significant criticisms appear in the provided excerpts.
- Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 90 reviews (100% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 90 Google reviews (79 with written comments, 15 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 10% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 10, 2026.
- Service: Photographer serving Galveston, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.
Score profile vs other photographers
Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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 value; weakest: reliability.
Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.
Star ratings
90 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars90100%
- 4 stars00%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 79 written reviews
- Praise16899%
- Complaints11%
PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
- Great price667%
- Reasonable333%
- Overpriced00%
- Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude4929%
- Would recommend4627%
- Quality & results2716%
- Communication1710%
- Speed & response169%
- Price & value74%
- Honesty & trust74%
What customers talk about
We read 79 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He was incredibly friendly and interactive with everyone.”
“He is truly amazing, and I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone!”
“We had a Great experience, our beach photos turned out amazing and even had smiles out of our 3 that do not like smiling in pictures.”
“Communication throughout the process was clear and quick, and the editing was AMAZING!”
“Patient, flexible on time, communicated with us and the results were beautiful.”
“His pricing was fair and transparent, and the turnaround time on the final photos exceeded my expectations.”
“I honestly cannot express how much we enjoyed working with Pedro or how much we love our photos.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired FAMILY BEACH PHOTOS by PEDRO RIVAS PHOTOGRAPHY for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Recent reviews
Used July 2026 in Galveston. We really enjoyed our family photos! They were very sweet and especially great with our young kids, Pedro was patient and able to get their attention when needed, which is always a win with little ones! Communication throughout the process was clear and quick, and the editing was…
Absolutely recommend Pedro for photography, we had a family vacation on the beach and he was excellent to work with! Patient, flexible on time, communicated with us and the results were beautiful. We had a couple little ones which created a few challenges, but Pedro was patient and took so many photos to make sure…
We had a Great experience, our beach photos turned out amazing and even had smiles out of our 3 that do not like smiling in pictures. Very patient and had great ideas for our pictures. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing beautiful pictures.
Pedro did an amazing job with our family pictures. He was so quick to get us the pictures and they turned out spectacular. I would totally use him again.
We found Pedro last minute on a Google search, with glowing reviews we booked with him for family photos as we were coming to Galveston for a family vacation. He surpassed expectations! Communication before and after was exceptional. During the photo session he was very thoughtful and thorough. Cost was very…
I couldn't be happier with our photos. They turned out beautifully. We even got to have the fur babies in them. Pedro was super friendly, professional, responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend for any photography needs.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Family and group | 11 | — |
| Individual photography | 3 | — |
| Senior class photography | 2 | — |
| Events and parties | 2 | — |
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Customer reviews
5.0 ★★★★★ 90 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Used July 2026 in Galveston. We really enjoyed our family photos! They were very sweet and especially great with our young kids, Pedro was patient and able to get their attention when needed, which is always a win with little ones! Communication throughout the process was clear and quick, and the editing was AMAZING!! We were so impressed with how the final photos turned out, especially considering we had some wind to work with during the session. Overall, we’re very happy with our photos and would definitely use them again!
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Services: Family and group
Absolutely recommend Pedro for photography, we had a family vacation on the beach and he was excellent to work with! Patient, flexible on time, communicated with us and the results were beautiful. We had a couple little ones which created a few challenges, but Pedro was patient and took so many photos to make sure we had perfect options! Highly recommend him!!!
- Services: Family and group
We had a Great experience, our beach photos turned out amazing and even had smiles out of our 3 that do not like smiling in pictures. Very patient and had great ideas for our pictures. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing beautiful pictures.
Pedro did an amazing job with our family pictures. He was so quick to get us the pictures and they turned out spectacular. I would totally use him again.
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Family and group
We found Pedro last minute on a Google search, with glowing reviews we booked with him for family photos as we were coming to Galveston for a family vacation. He surpassed expectations! Communication before and after was exceptional. During the photo session he was very thoughtful and thorough. Cost was very reasonable. He was also very quick turn around to send us the photos after the session. Highly recommend!
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Services: Family and group
Thank you Cristie for sharing your experience working with me! Hope it isn’t the last… Glad you and your family enjoyed your photos 🙏
I couldn't be happier with our photos. They turned out beautifully. We even got to have the fur babies in them. Pedro was super friendly, professional, responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend for any photography needs.
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Senior class photography, Individual photography, Headshots and portraits
Thank you Cynthia! I appreciate you sharing that. Can’t wait to do another one with you and your family. 🙏
Y'all Pedro is your guy when you're around Galveston/Houston area!! He's got the eye and the equipment! He's exceptional at communication and timeliness 🤯 His heart is all in on capturing your vision. Most of all, he is so kind! We've worked with dozens of photographers and definitely have had some good ones....never as kind and humble as Pedro. Grateful for our time together and these memories we will treasure always!
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Services: Family and group
Creative, professional and wonderful to work with- Highly recommend!!!!
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Events and parties
I cannot say enough about this photographer. Not only are the pictures top notch but the humanity and kindness is unmatched. Thank you for your humility and generosity. It is not unnoticed! 💜💜
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Business details
- Address: 3210 Avenue R, Galveston, TX 77550
- Phone: (409) 795-4047
- Website: pedrorivasphotography.com
- Service area: Galveston, TX