Photographer · Tipp City, OH · reviewed since 2016
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 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, 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.99SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#157 of 312 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 50%
5.0★★★★★24 Google reviews
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Customers describe J Spivey Photography as professional, patient, and easy to work with, noting clear communication and flexibility during shoots. Reviewers highlight the photographer's attention to detail and ability to capture specific moments for weddings, family portraits, and commercial projects. The service includes various settings such as studios, drones, and high vantage points, with clients praising the quality of printed outputs. Pricing is mentioned as reasonable, and the owner has not replied to any of the twenty-four five-star reviews.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 24 Google reviews (15 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: January 21, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Tipp City, Ohio.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
J Spivey 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.J Spivey Photography: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.J Spivey Photography: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
98
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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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.J Spivey 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
24 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars24100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 15 written reviews
100%praise
Praise20100%
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Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
5topics
Quality & results630%
Would recommend630%
Staff & attitude420%
Communication210%
Price & value210%
What customers talk about
We read 15 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Justin did a great job on our Valentines Day shoot!”
“I highly recommend his company to anyone looking for an excellent photographer.”
“Amazing photographer - very professional and unique!”
“Justin is super easy to work with and has great vision!”
“Spivey is infinitely patient, never rushes a shoot, has an amazing eye for detail, and has always gone above and beyond to work with me on packages and pricing.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
MMaryLocal Guide · 314 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
Justin Spivey is a photographer who just wants you to have that special picture, whether he takes it with a drone in the sky, from the roof of a tall building (to obtain that amazing photograph of fireworks), or in a studio. Additionally he made sure my cell phone picture of fall foliage looked fabulous printed on…
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MMari1 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 years ago★★★★★
We have used Justin Spivey at J Spivey Photography for several decades now through our business as well as our family photos. His work is superb and always captures exactly what we want. I highly recommend his company to anyone looking for an excellent photographer.
Eemmalynne16 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 years ago★★★★★
Justin did a great job on our Valentines Day shoot! He was very easy going and truthfully put in the effort to depict what we were wanting from the shoot. I would absolutely recommend couples to come and get their photos taken by him!
MMichael5 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 years ago★★★★★
Was in desperate need of a photo for a visa application. J Spivey hooked it up on the double. Very accommodating and a fantastic personality to boot!
LLeslie4 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 years ago★★★★★
Spivey is infinitely patient, never rushes a shoot, has an amazing eye for detail, and has always gone above and beyond to work with me on packages and pricing. I would highly recommend him.
AAgape4 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★
Absolutely love Justin! We've had the privilege of working along side of him at multiple events and on various projects. He is always kind, patient, creative and a huge team player willing to go above and beyond to make sure the client as well as other vendors involved have a great experience. His work is phenomenal…
Justin Spivey is a photographer who just wants you to have that special picture, whether he takes it with a drone in the sky, from the roof of a tall building (to obtain that amazing photograph of fireworks), or in a studio. Additionally he made sure my cell phone picture of fall foliage looked fabulous printed on metal (8 by 10). His pictures can be hugh covering walls in the Vandalia City Hall or grace a standard calendar. He is equally at home in country clubs and wedding venues. You will not be disappointed whether you live in Vandalia or need to travel to Vandalia OH.
Price assessment: Great price
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John MLocal Guide · 38 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We have used Justin Spivey at J Spivey Photography for several decades now through our business as well as our family photos. His work is superb and always captures exactly what we want. I highly recommend his company to anyone looking for an excellent photographer.
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emmalynne benton16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews emmalynne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Justin did a great job on our Valentines Day shoot! He was very easy going and truthfully put in the effort to depict what we were wanting from the shoot. I would absolutely recommend couples to come and get their photos taken by him!
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Michael Lewis5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Spivey is infinitely patient, never rushes a shoot, has an amazing eye for detail, and has always gone above and beyond to work with me on packages and pricing. I would highly recommend him.
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Agape Media4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Agape has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Absolutely love Justin! We've had the privilege of working along side of him at multiple events and on various projects. He is always kind, patient, creative and a huge team player willing to go above and beyond to make sure the client as well as other vendors involved have a great experience. His work is phenomenal and speaks for itself! You can't go wrong with J Spivey Photography!!
Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
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Matthew PattonLocal Guide · 31 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Matthew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Fantastic photography!! Justin did an amazing job photographing my wife and I and our 7 kids (definitely an accomplishment given the youngest is 2 years old). He was really friendly and flexible with all that we wanted to do, and did a terrific job bringing out the best of each individual. The result was extremely fine quality prints with amazing attention to detail. He took the time to do it right. Highly recommend!
