Photography studio · Tobaccoville, NC · 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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.100SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#11 of 201 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 95%
5.0★★★★★59 Google reviews · 14 photos
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.
Google reviewers rate Karen Salinas Photography five stars based on fifty-nine reviews, with the owner responding to thirty-one percent of comments. Customers primarily cite wedding, elopement, branding, and family sessions, highlighting punctuality, flexible scheduling, and clear communication regarding package options. Recurring themes include the photographer's ability to make subjects feel comfortable and confident, along with attentive assistance during shoots. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all listed reviews are positive.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 59 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 59 Google reviews (44 with written comments, 3 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 31% of reviews.
Most recent review: May 10, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Tobaccoville, North Carolina.
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: satisfaction and craft & service; weakest: reliability.
Karen Salinas 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.Karen Salinas Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.Karen Salinas 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.Karen Salinas 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.Karen Salinas 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.Karen Salinas Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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
59 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars59100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 44 written reviews
100%praise
Praise74100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude2331%
Would recommend2027%
Quality & results1014%
Communication912%
Speed & response79%
Honesty & trust34%
Price & value23%
What customers talk about
We read 44 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Not only is Karen an expert in wedding photography, she was also ver attentive of my needs during our shoot.”
“Her photos are truely amazing, and i highly recommend her.”
“Karen did such an AMAZING job capturing our elopement style wedding.”
“Karen was easy to work with and gave us many more recommendations months leading up to our wedding.”
“We used her Photobooth for our wedding reception and loved it ✨ She personally delivered it on time and walked us through how to use it (super easy).”
“Honestly, she is a wonderful person and I would recommend her to everyone I know.”
“She is patient, kind, and her work is extremely affordable, especially for the quality!”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
mabel5 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★★★★★
I booked Karen Salinas Photography for a Motherhood photoshoot. Karen and her sister were AMAZING!! Made my son and myself feel confortable. They went above and beyond our expectations. I loved each and every picture we took, that it made it difficult choosing my selection. I would definitely consider coming back to them for future sessions!!
Great priceService not listed
karen2 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★★★★★
Karen did such an AMAZING job capturing our elopement style wedding. We’re in such awe with how our photos turned out, not to mention the quality of the pictures were beyond anything we imagined. She’s so friendly and easy to work with. Has a variety of package options and answered any and all questions we had! We…
MichaelLocal Guide · 10 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★★★★★
I love Karen’s photograph, she is a very talented photographer and she listen to the customers. Her photos are truely amazing, and i highly recommend her.
Kineka10 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★
Karen was our wedding photographer; she was absolutely amazing! She is very professional but has the perfect personality to handle any size wedding. As you may know, your day may not go as planned and Karen was so flexible and kind to us as the schedule changed. We are still so thankful. Both our families and…
Aline7 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★
I love Karina Work, she is a very talented photographer and she listen to the customers. I would 100% recommend her work to anyone . super happy how fun and artistic her pictures looked.
Karen5 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★
One of the sweetest vendors we had!! We used her Photobooth for our wedding reception and loved it ✨ She personally delivered it on time and walked us through how to use it (super easy). The pictures, boomerangs, and videos texted right to our phones almost instantly and we had access to the online gallery…
I booked Karen Salinas Photography for a Motherhood photoshoot. Karen and her sister were AMAZING!! Made my son and myself feel confortable. They went above and beyond our expectations. I loved each and every picture we took, that it made it difficult choosing my selection. I would definitely consider coming back to them for future sessions!!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · Edited a month ago
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Mabel! We're thrilled to hear that we made you and your son feel comfortable. We're so glad you loved the photos - even with how hard it was to choose. We’d be honored to welcome you back for future sessions.
karen pasillas2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Karen did such an AMAZING job capturing our elopement style wedding. We’re in such awe with how our photos turned out, not to mention the quality of the pictures were beyond anything we imagined. She’s so friendly and easy to work with. Has a variety of package options and answered any and all questions we had! We reached out on such short notice I wasn’t sure she’d be able to fit us in but thank GOD she did! We will forever cherish the photos she captured on our special day!
Definitely a 10/10 recommendation.
Michael LLocal Guide · 10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I love Karen’s photograph, she is a very talented photographer and she listen to the customers. Her photos are truely amazing, and i highly recommend her.
Response from the owner · 3 years ago
Thank you so much!!
Lucero GalvanLocal Guide · 25 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lucero has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Beauty, love, happiness and bliss all captured on camera. Karen and her team went above and beyond their photography roles. Not only is Karen an expert in wedding photography, she was also ver attentive of my needs during our shoot. If she noticed I was starting to sweat, she would run for a fan or water. She was like a mini day coordinator for us, which was unexpected but much appreciated. We don't know if we would have fallen in love with the image of ourselves if it were not for Karen's talent. Also, special shout out for her assistants, which were as professional as Karen. At first, I was hesitant because Karen's services were a bit over our budget, but taking the leap and paying for professional work rather than cheap work make me fall in love with our beautiful day over and over again. Karen was easy to work with and gave us many more recommendations months leading up to our wedding. 10/10 would recommend over and over. Excellent work
Kineka A.10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kineka has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Karen was our wedding photographer; she was absolutely amazing! She is very professional but has the perfect personality to handle any size wedding. As you may know, your day may not go as planned and Karen was so flexible and kind to us as the schedule changed. We are still so thankful. Both our families and friends continue to rave about the amazing job she did! We just received our photos and they are as beautiful as I imagined! I cannot wait to share! She was able to capture the entire wedding and allowed us to relive our day all over again. Thank you so much!
Aline Nunez7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Aline has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I love Karina Work, she is a very talented photographer and she listen to the customers. I would 100% recommend her work to anyone . super happy how fun and artistic her pictures looked.
Karen Dom5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
One of the sweetest vendors we had!! We used her Photobooth for our wedding reception and loved it ✨ She personally delivered it on time and walked us through how to use it (super easy). The pictures, boomerangs, and videos texted right to our phones almost instantly and we had access to the online gallery afterwards. Already looking for the next opportunity to invite her out! Thanks, KS 🫶🏼
Laliz BasurtoLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Laliz has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Definitely recommend! Fast communication, very friendly, helpful during photoshoot. Answered allllllll the questions I had made me feel very comfortable during the shoot itself.
