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Jenny Taylor Boudoir Photography

Photography studio · Yorkville, IL · reviewed since 2012

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%72+39.3Reliability 24%22+5.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%11+0.8Momentum penalty36−6.4Experts Score= 53Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.53SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#200 of 201 photographersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 1%
4.8 ★★★★★ 198 Google reviews · 24 photos
95%five-star reviews
3.67★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
25%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
2%reviews answered by the owner
Mar 2026latest review

Jenny Taylor Boudoir Photography at a glance

Customers frequently praise the studio for making clients feel comfortable during boudoir shoots, with staff providing hair, makeup, and photography services that help alleviate nervousness. Positive reviews highlight clear communication and preparation, while critical feedback focuses on confusing pricing structures for bridal show promotions, limited photo deliveries, and aggressive follow-up tactics. The owner responded to a small percentage of the total reviews.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 198 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 198 Google reviews (190 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 2% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: March 31, 2026.
  • Service: Photographer serving Yorkville, Illinois.

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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction72Reliability22Craft & service100Value100Momentum36Replies to reviews11Satisfaction: 72 (median 99)Reliability: 22 (median 99)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 36 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 11 (median 62)
This companyPhotographers 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.Jenny Taylor Boudoir Photography: 72/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.B
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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.Jenny Taylor Boudoir Photography: 22/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.D
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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.Jenny Taylor Boudoir 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.Jenny Taylor Boudoir 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.Jenny Taylor Boudoir Photography: 36/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.D
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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.Jenny Taylor Boudoir Photography: 11/100 on this factor. Category median: 62.F
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Star ratings

198 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars18995%
  • 4 stars11%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star84%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 190 written reviews

  • Praise32796%
  • Complaints144%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude8726%
  • Quality & results7723%
  • Would recommend6619%
  • Communication4012%
  • Speed & response278%
  • Honesty & trust268%
  • Price & value185%

What customers talk about

We read 190 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “She did my photo showing and was so sweet and was great to talk to!”
  • “I thank jenny and her entire team for an amazing experience!”
    “To say the least I have some of the worst self esteem issues and am my own worst critic.”
  • “I highly recommend getting boudoir photos and this is the place for it.”
    “They seem to not understand that you are a customer for life or at least until you get your product.”
  • “Nikki walked me through everything and made me feel so comfortable and confident throughout the whole shoot.”
  • “I felt comfortable very quickly and can’t wait to see my results next week.”
  • “contacted me for my viewing and I was impressed with the pictures, I honestly didn't think I'd come out looking like a Victoria secret Bombshell but w…”
    “Make sure you know who you are using for photography as this is a scam.”
  • “…Jenny Taylor what pics to delete I WANTED THEM ALL lol, expensive but worth it…”
    “So a month later she messages me again and I had to just choose one because she was just going to ghost me again and I want my over priced product.”

People customers mention

  • Megan 29 reviews
  • Nikki 27 reviews
  • Christine 17 reviews
  • Naperville 11 reviews
  • Stephanie 11 reviews
  • Boudoirs 10 reviews

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

Recent reviews

LauraLocal Guide · 2 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I enjoyed this experience so much! Meg was so great and made me feel comfortable the whole time! Thank you so much!

Anonymous4 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Meg did my hair and makeup and Suzee was my photographer. Both women made me feel so comfortable and really made the entire experience so much fun. You could tell this wasn’t just their job, but what they truly love doing. Thank you so much for helping women feel empowered and know how beautiful they are!

Great priceBoudoir photography
Laura10 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Won a gift card entry at the bridal expo booth, turns out it was not a gift card, but a book and adjust. Was given limited direction about what the limited booking detailed. Had some miscommunications from two different phone numbers that led to confusion about the point of contact for redeeming. Update - Jenny was…

Brooke7 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 year ago★

Just want to make sure you all know that if you get pictures by this individual you are not actually getting pictures. 1500 and only 4 photos with watermarks all over them and if you want real ones you can use you need to pay more. Then a bad review and you will receive a call telling you attorneys will be taking…

Jamie4 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 year ago★★★★★

Working with Jenny Taylor and all of her wonderful staff was amazing for my first boudoir shoot. Lauren was phenomenal with not only my hair and make up but making me feel super comfortable during the shoot! She made me feel as if I was a close friend! Absolutely adored her! My viewing was super exciting and loved…

BriannaLocal Guide · 26 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 year ago★

Read the other one star reviews about this place and that is exactly how I feel! Glad I’m not a pushover and didn’t let them bully me into spending thousands after the already $500 I spent for “winning a free shoot” then hair and make up.

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 198 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Laura “L.G.” JonesLocal Guide · 2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I enjoyed this experience so much! Meg was so great and made me feel comfortable the whole time! Thank you so much!

Anonymous4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anonymous has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Meg did my hair and makeup and Suzee was my photographer. Both women made me feel so comfortable and really made the entire experience so much fun. You could tell this wasn’t just their job, but what they truly love doing. Thank you so much for helping women feel empowered and know how beautiful they are!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Boudoir photography
Laura Bieschke10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Won a gift card entry at the bridal expo booth, turns out it was not a gift card, but a book and adjust. Was given limited direction about what the limited booking detailed. Had some miscommunications from two different phone numbers that led to confusion about the point of contact for redeeming. Update - Jenny was able to personally reach out to me and assist me with answering all my questions, there was a miscommunication that she was able to personally put to rest. At this time I did not book a service, that is pending, but even if I do not book a service, I appreciate the time and effort put for to reach out and help assist my questions.

Brooke Wray Hager7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brooke has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Just want to make sure you all know that if you get pictures by this individual you are not actually getting pictures. 1500 and only 4 photos with watermarks all over them and if you want real ones you can use you need to pay more. Then a bad review and you will receive a call telling you attorneys will be taking you to court if you don’t take down and change reviews. Make sure you know who you are using for photography as this is a scam. I can refer anyone to a great photographer out of Texas that will not scam you out of your money and will do an amazing job with many photos you can use immediately not watermarked unless you want them that way. Again do not recommend this individual or her work

Jamie Rowe4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jamie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Working with Jenny Taylor and all of her wonderful staff was amazing for my first boudoir shoot. Lauren was phenomenal with not only my hair and make up but making me feel super comfortable during the shoot! She made me feel as if I was a close friend! Absolutely adored her! My viewing was super exciting and loved meeting Nikki to see all my images! The whole experience was amazing and I can’t wait to book my next shoot! Highly recommended! Thank you Jenny Taylor your staff is AMAZING!

Nicole Lopez4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Where do I begin? Jenny has been such a sweetheart to me during every interaction I’ve had with her! She did my photo showing and was so sweet and was great to talk to! I had Nikki for my hair, makeup and photography. From the time she introduced herself to the moment I left my shoot, I felt so comfortable. I came into this super nervous because this is out of the box for me. Nikki walked me through everything and made me feel so comfortable and confident throughout the whole shoot. She made sure that each piece of clothing was in place and made sure I was comfortable and relaxed. I was so comfortable that I even started laughing at one point, which made for some of my favorite photos! I loved how she did my makeup and hair! It looked absolutely amazing in the pictures and my eyes looked gorgeous! While she was doing my makeup she introduced me to Anna (hopefully I’m spelling her name correctly, if not I’m sorry!) and explained that she’s training to be a photographer with Jenny and asked if I was okay with her joining the shoot. The way Nikki worked and talked Anna through shooting different poses and how to talk me through posing was so sweet. I don’t have enough words to express how amazing this whole experience was! I can’t wait to have my next shoot done! I really hope I can get Nikki again!

Brianna MartinezLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brianna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Read the other one star reviews about this place and that is exactly how I feel! Glad I’m not a pushover and didn’t let them bully me into spending thousands after the already $500 I spent for “winning a free shoot” then hair and make up.

JeniLocal Guide · 130 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeni has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had some boudoir photos taken at this location. Meg was my photographer and makeup artist. She was the best so friendly very helpful. Pose me in ways to make me feel and look so sexy. I highly recommend getting boudoir photos and this is the place for it.

Kasey Pfister2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kasey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jenny was absolutely amazing during this entire process! It was so easy to set up and my photographer Meg was fun to work with. I highly recommend if you are a bride looking to spice things up! I can not wait to get my photos!

Jen FLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I wanted to do something special for my husband's 50th birthday. I decided to try this! First of all...I have struggled with my body image for my whole life. I have PCOS and it affects my weight(185#) and weird hair growth. I have anxiety which has caused other problems. I NEVER thought I could do something like this. Just talking to the lady to schedule the appointment was terrifying but she made me feel comfortable. Trying to walk into the building the day of the appointment was a whole other challenge. I talked myself into it and made it in through the door. I was greeted by the most kind women that assured me it would be a great expierience. One thing that helped was to know that they all had to expierience this when getting hired. They all know the feelings I was feeling that day. My make up was beautiful. I'd wear make up all the time if I could make it look like that! Then came time to take "it" all off😬 somehow I did that, too! Once they started taking pictures it was so easy! She told me where to go, how to pose, where to put my had/arm etc etc. I couldn't believe how comfortable I was wearing nearly nothing! I ended up purchasing all of the photos at the end on a drive. Was it expensive...well yeah. They work hard! Was it worth it...100%. My husband's reaction was priceless. 1st thing he said was that he's always seen these on facebook but never thought I would do that. For his 30th birthday I had surprised him with a trip to his first michigan game and bought him an authentic jersey. I wore that jersey for part of the photo shoot. I also took a few other photos in a bralette and panties. My advise...if you ever thought this would be neat but not sure if you could then just do it!!

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