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Gabriel's Loft Photography

Photography studio · Dearborn, MI · reviewed since 2021

How 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 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%11+0.8Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#316 of 364 photographersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 13%
5.0 ★★★★★ 423 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.97★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.7%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
34%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Gabriel's Loft Photography at a glance

Google reviewers rate Gabriel's Loft Photography five stars based on 423 reviews, highlighting professional posing guidance, comfortable studio environments, and extensive prop selections without additional fees. Customers frequently mention the staff's patience with nervous clients and children, as well as the affordability of the services. While the owner replies to 34% of reviews, two low-star excerpts criticize significant delays in returning edited photos and poor responsiveness to communication requests.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 423 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 423 Google reviews (339 with written comments, 61 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 34% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 28, 2026.
  • Service: Photographer serving Dearborn, Michigan.

Data from Google, last updated November 5, 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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction96Reliability95Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews11Satisfaction: 96 (median 99)Reliability: 95 (median 99)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 11 (median 63)
Gabriel's Loft PhotographyPhotographers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Gabriel's Loft Photography: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
96
ReliabilityReliability · 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.Gabriel's Loft Photography: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
95
Craft & serviceCraft & 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.Gabriel's Loft Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueValue · 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.Gabriel's Loft Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 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.Gabriel's Loft Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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.Gabriel's Loft Photography: 11/100 on this factor. Category median: 63.F
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Star ratings

423 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars41498%
  • 4 stars61%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star20%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 339 written reviews

  • Praise37998%
  • Complaints72%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price8668%
  • Reasonable4032%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude18849%
  • Quality & results8121%
  • Would recommend7720%
  • Speed & response185%
  • Communication92%
  • Honesty & trust72%
  • Price & value62%

What customers talk about

We read 339 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The photographer was very professional, helpful, and such a good vibe.”
  • “was so helpful did such an amazing job like the unedited pictures are beautiful.”
    “The delay on getting a response to calls and text and getting the first set of edits was horrible.”
  • “I highly recommend this studio for your photography needs.”
  • “So many props to choose from, staff was friendly, building clean and we started on time!”
    “…shed my appointment back 30 mins because i was running late and still was late after pushing my appointment back 30 extra minutes smh still was able t…”
  • “Guided me through and gave suggestions when needed as well as listened to the direction I wanted.”
  • “Most importantly, he is extremely trustworthy, and that is everything when choosing a photographer, especially for intimate or business related shoots.”
  • “I am extremely happy with how our photos turned out I can’t believe the price was so affordable.”

People customers mention

  • Blake 10 reviews
  • Taylor 9 reviews
  • Tiarra 7 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Recent reviews

Corey8 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Highly highly recommended. Beautiful studio with so many props you can use with no additional cost. The photographer was very professional, helpful, and such a good vibe. I would use this company again, and I will tell all my friends about it. I am extremely happy with how our photos turned out I can’t believe the…

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Great price
Brooklyn3 reviewsTotal 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 weeks ago★★★★★

was so helpful did such an amazing job like the unedited pictures are beautiful.

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Great priceIndividual photography
Isaiah4 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

These guys are awesome. They took extra time & initiative to make sure the photos were exactly what I hoped they would be. Very satisfied and will be looking forward to doing business with you guys again!

Customer photo from Isaiah's review
Great priceService not listed
Ericka4 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Very professional and attentive to posing my 4 year old . Pictures are exactly what we were looking for !

Reasonable priceChildren's photography
riahanna2 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

My experience Was great once Again, I was Serviced By Gabriel & Tam For my Senior Photos! Very helpful And Welcomingg❤️

Danielle5 reviewsTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

I had an amazing experience with Gabriel's Loft Photography. I enjoyed the opportunity of selecting my background and props to capture my personal vibe for my photoshoot. The staff and photographer were warm, professional, and fun. I have so many great pictures to choose from it's going to be difficult choosing the…

Reasonable priceIndividual photography

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 423 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Diarra Diop3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Diarra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great job and very nice to 🥰👌

Corey Dickson8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Corey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Highly highly recommended. Beautiful studio with so many props you can use with no additional cost. The photographer was very professional, helpful, and such a good vibe. I would use this company again, and I will tell all my friends about it. I am extremely happy with how our photos turned out I can’t believe the price was so affordable. Great work thank you

  • Price assessment: Great price
Brooklyn M3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brooklyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

was so helpful did such an amazing job like the unedited pictures are beautiful.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Individual photography
jeannell dewberry2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jeannell has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Love love love will be booking again

Isaiah White4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Isaiah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

These guys are awesome. They took extra time & initiative to make sure the photos were exactly what I hoped they would be. Very satisfied and will be looking forward to doing business with you guys again!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Ericka4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ericka has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very professional and attentive to posing my 4 year old . Pictures are exactly what we were looking for !

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Children's photography
riahanna odom2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews riahanna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My experience Was great once Again, I was Serviced By Gabriel & Tam For my Senior Photos! Very helpful And Welcomingg❤️

Danielle Cole5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Danielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had an amazing experience with Gabriel's Loft Photography. I enjoyed the opportunity of selecting my background and props to capture my personal vibe for my photoshoot. The staff and photographer were warm, professional, and fun. I have so many great pictures to choose from it's going to be difficult choosing the few for edit lol. I highly recommend this studio for your photography needs.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Individual photography
Jessica LowLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They did such a wonderful job on my daughter's birthday photo shoot. Very very professional and kind staff. 10/10 I definitely recommend.

Aliji1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Aliji has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Friendly photographer, comfortable environment, convenient changing room. He helped with posing suggestions and over all is was a great session. Would come back again.

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