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 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%83+5.9Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#151 of 201 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 25%
4.9★★★★★119 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%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 In Bloom Studios and In Bloom Boudoir 4.9 out of 5 based on 119 reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Clients frequently cite the photographer's professionalism, punctuality, and ability to make subjects feel comfortable during boudoir, engagement, and family sessions. Recurring themes include clear communication, flexible scheduling, and affordable pricing, while customers also appreciate the quick turnaround for receiving final images. No significant criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, which focus on positive experiences and high-quality results.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 119 reviews (97% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 119 Google reviews (99 with written comments, 5 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 4, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Grifton, North Carolina.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.
This companyPhotographers 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.In Bloom Studios and In Bloom Boudoir: 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.In Bloom Studios and In Bloom Boudoir: 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.In Bloom Studios and In Bloom Boudoir: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.In Bloom Studios and In Bloom Boudoir: 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.In Bloom Studios and In Bloom Boudoir: 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.In Bloom Studios and In Bloom Boudoir: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 62.A
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Star ratings
119 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars11697%
4 stars22%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star11%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 99 written reviews
98%praise
Praise12898%
Complaints32%
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 price4100%
Reasonable00%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Staff & attitude3930%
Would recommend3527%
Quality & results2922%
Speed & response1411%
Communication75%
Price & value75%
What customers talk about
We read 99 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“She was so sweet and super professional, I felt extremely safe with her.”
“I absolutely love every photo she takes and couldn’t recommend her and In Bloom Studios enough!”
“I cannot recommend them enough.”
“Kris really puts time and effort to ensure this is a great experience.”
“Kris and Patrick did a great job at both the surprise engagement and our actually engagement photos the very next day we took!”
“Easy to communicate with, timely and amazing pictures!”
“Her prices were very affordable, she was amazing so cute and fun to interact with.”
People customers mention
Kris30 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Christina3 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 month ago★★★★★
In Bloom Boudoir is more than beautiful photos with an amazing photographer in safe space...its a confidence booster, a time to reconnect and love your body, to sparkle inside and out. Thank you Kris Barbour Fay for polishing our souls and helping us see our shine! Highly recommend!!
Great price
Lily5 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 month ago★★★★★
Kris is truly the BEST photographer!! 🤍 She always makes me feel so comfortable and confident in front of the camera, and every session is always so much fun. She is incredibly talented and has such an amazing eye for capturing the most beautiful moments. I absolutely love every photo she takes and couldn’t…
Great price
Ashleigh2 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 month ago★★★★★
The best time ever! Kris is absolutely amazing and the sweetest!! She made me feel so comfortable and gorgeous! If you need pictures, she is the lady to go to!
Great price
kelly11 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 months ago★★★★★
Very professional, fun experience! Bring your inspo pics and she will amp it up with her creativity. Down to the smallest details, she will bring it to a whole other level. 10 out of 10!
Lyndsay6 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★★★★★
Absolutely Amazing! Kris really puts time and effort to ensure this is a great experience. Thank you will be using you in the future.
Great price
Aurora2 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★★★★★
Omg I had the best experiences with Kris! She was so sweet and super professional, I felt extremely safe with her. The pictures she took are amazing and look so beautiful. I’m definitely going to keep booking her for our newborn photos and beyond 💕
In Bloom Boudoir is more than beautiful photos with an amazing photographer in safe space...its a confidence booster, a time to reconnect and love your body, to sparkle inside and out. Thank you Kris Barbour Fay for polishing our souls and helping us see our shine! Highly recommend!!
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a month ago
Christina! What an awesome shout out! This is exactly what I aim to do. Sharing the time creating something together that leaves you feeling like a new woman!!
Lily Albers5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kris is truly the BEST photographer!! 🤍 She always makes me feel so comfortable and confident in front of the camera, and every session is always so much fun. She is incredibly talented and has such an amazing eye for capturing the most beautiful moments. I absolutely love every photo she takes and couldn’t recommend her and In Bloom Studios enough! 100/10 always! 📸🌸🤍
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a month ago
Lily! You are a beautiful young lady and I very much appreciate your compliments. As long as I’m able I’ll take your photos!!
Ashleigh Fuller2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ashleigh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The best time ever! Kris is absolutely amazing and the sweetest!! She made me feel so comfortable and gorgeous! If you need pictures, she is the lady to go to!
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a month ago
Ashleigh, we tore up that session!! So much fun!
kelly Martinez11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews kelly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Very professional, fun experience! Bring your inspo pics and she will amp it up with her creativity. Down to the smallest details, she will bring it to a whole other level. 10 out of 10!
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
I had a BALL!!- You brought your flare and I was here 👏for👏it!
Thanks for the review!!
Lyndsay Turner6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lyndsay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Omg I had the best experiences with Kris! She was so sweet and super professional, I felt extremely safe with her. The pictures she took are amazing and look so beautiful. I’m definitely going to keep booking her for our newborn photos and beyond 💕
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
It’s been so fun!! I cannot wait to meet your little girl!
J M6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews J has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kris was super friendly, very professional and accommodating. Wife and I Both loved her work and she went above and beyond to make sure our pictures came out perfect. Cant wait to have her do our new born and progresssive photoshoot as well.
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Was such a joy working with you!
Brianna Stubbs2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brianna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kris and Patrick did a great job at both the surprise engagement and our actually engagement photos the very next day we took! They worked with us in a timely manner and we got ever photo we could've wanted!
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
We enjoyed every minute of both sessions. We are so excited for your next chapter as husband and wife.
Markus Coats5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Markus has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The experience was great! Her prices were very affordable, she was amazing so cute and fun to interact with. Made me feel so comfortable while providing great shots!
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
I had an amazing time with you and your mom too :-) I’m looking forward to seeing your wedding pictures! Congratulations!
