Photography studio · St. Louis Park, MN · reviewed since 2019
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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for 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.
#69 of 201 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 66%
5.0★★★★★121 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%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 the studio five stars based on 121 reviews, highlighting efficient booking, quick photo turnaround, and reasonable pricing for services like headshots, family portraits, and newborn sessions. Clients frequently describe the photographer as friendly and accommodating, noting that she creates a relaxed atmosphere that works well with children and produces natural images. The studio's indoor space allows for year-round shooting, and customers appreciate the personalized approach and clear communication throughout the process. No recurring criticisms were identified in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 121 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 121 Google reviews (117 with written comments, 9 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 46% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 26, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 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: reliability.
Jessica Strobel 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.Jessica Strobel 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.Jessica Strobel Photography: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.Jessica Strobel Photography: 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.Jessica Strobel Photography: 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.Jessica Strobel 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
121 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars12099%
4 stars11%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 117 written reviews
97%praise
Praise15697%
Complaints53%
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 price457%
Reasonable343%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend4528%
Speed & response3522%
Staff & attitude3320%
Quality & results2012%
Communication1811%
Honesty & trust64%
Price & value42%
What customers talk about
We read 117 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I highly recommend her for any type of photoshoot and hope to work with her again!”
“I can't recommend her enough!”
“She delivers photos quickly and has a beautiful editing style.”
“Disarming, kind, a good amount of goofy, and she genuinely wants you to have photos you love!”
“Working with Jessica is fun, easy and an awesome experience!”
“She’s very talented, communicative and experienced working with infants.”
“My pictures started to look like those models on magazines that people would look at and say “nobody is that happy in a photo” Trust me I was THAT happy.”
“Easy to do with little ones, great space, great photos, reasonable price.”
People customers mention
Jessie23 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Jessica Strobel Photography for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Colleen6 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. · Edited 4 weeks ago★★★★★
Working with Jessica is fun, easy and an awesome experience! She directs the shoot with ease and laughter and is able to pull out all of the best smiles. She delivers photos quickly and has a beautiful editing style. I can't recommend her enough!
Great priceHeadshots and portraits
Melissa1 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Jess is refreshingly authentic from the very start! Disarming, kind, a good amount of goofy, and she genuinely wants you to have photos you love!
Headshots and portraits
Alyssa5 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 months ago★★★★★
Jess took my professional headshots and I am thrilled with the photos. Every part of the process; from booking, finding the studio, parking, having photos taken, to the super quick turnaround on the final product, was smooth and easy. Jess is super friendly, funny, and puts you at ease, which results in very natural…
Reasonable priceHeadshots and portraits
Gabrielle4 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 months ago★★★★★
Jessie is a wonderful photographer and person! She’s very talented, communicative and experienced working with infants. Jessie made our newborn photo shoot (1 week postpartum) easy, relaxed and fun. We’re so happy with the photos she captured and can’t wait to work with her again in the future!
Rachel4 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 months ago★★★★★
We had a wonderful time getting family/maternity photos taken. Jessie was fun and easy to work with, in particular she was awesome with our toddler, and the photos turned out great. She even had dresses she let me wear for the maternity photos that were wonderful. Thanks Jessie
Maternity and newborn
Heather8 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Jessica is wonderful to work with and takes a very personalized, inclusive, and comfortable approach to photography. While the process seems so relaxed, the quality of work and professionalism is top tier! Truly the best of both worlds. We look forward to working with you every year!
Working with Jessica is fun, easy and an awesome experience! She directs the shoot with ease and laughter and is able to pull out all of the best smiles. She delivers photos quickly and has a beautiful editing style. I can't recommend her enough!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Headshots and portraits
Melissa Dalhoe1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jess took my professional headshots and I am thrilled with the photos. Every part of the process; from booking, finding the studio, parking, having photos taken, to the super quick turnaround on the final product, was smooth and easy. Jess is super friendly, funny, and puts you at ease, which results in very natural shots and a great experience! I highly recommend her for any type of photoshoot and hope to work with her again!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Headshots and portraits
Gabrielle Doby4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Gabrielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jessie is a wonderful photographer and person! She’s very talented, communicative and experienced working with infants. Jessie made our newborn photo shoot (1 week postpartum) easy, relaxed and fun. We’re so happy with the photos she captured and can’t wait to work with her again in the future!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
THANK YOU! I can't wait to work with you and your sweet family again too!
Rachel Sultan4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rachel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had a wonderful time getting family/maternity photos taken. Jessie was fun and easy to work with, in particular she was awesome with our toddler, and the photos turned out great. She even had dresses she let me wear for the maternity photos that were wonderful. Thanks Jessie
Services: Maternity and newborn
Heather8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Heather has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jessica is wonderful to work with and takes a very personalized, inclusive, and comfortable approach to photography. While the process seems so relaxed, the quality of work and professionalism is top tier! Truly the best of both worlds. We look forward to working with you every year!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Family and group
Tisha Allen10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tisha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jessica is amazing - highly recommend! She is an excellent photographer and was great with the kids — truly made it a fun experience for the entire family. We loved every photo and can’t wait for our next session!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Family and group
Response from the owner · 10 months ago
THANK YOU TISHA! You family was an absolute gem to work with! Every session should be fun and stress free. Can't wait to work you all again.
Cheers!
Jess
Anna Twardowski1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Anna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We have been taking photos with Jessie since 2018, and we will look forward to our sessions each year! She knows how to get the best shots, is easy to work with, and is FUN! Our kids love her, and she captures our family beautifully. We will always recommend Jessie to friends and family looking for a photographer.
Services: Family and group
Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Response from the owner · 4 years ago
So great seeing you guys each year and watching your family grow. Thanks for trusting me to capture your memories!
Mark Myhre9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.