Google reviewers rate Kate Buckles Photography five stars based on 262 reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Clients frequently praise the photographer for her patience with children, gentle handling of newborns, and ability to create comfortable environments that yield natural, high-quality images. Services include maternity, newborn, family, and business headshot sessions, often described as quick and fairly priced. One recurring criticism involves poor composition in a ten-minute mini session, where a customer reported uncentered photos and denied a refund request.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 262 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 262 Google reviews (235 with written comments, 25 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 5, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.
Star ratings
262 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars25999%
4 stars21%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star10%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 235 written reviews
98%praise
Praise30398%
Complaints62%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude10333%
Would recommend7424%
Quality & results4414%
Speed & response4113%
Price & value237%
Communication206%
Honesty & trust41%
What customers talk about
We read 235 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Not only was she so sweet and gentle with our newborn but she was so easy to work with, great conversation and made me a new post partum mom feel comp…”
“If you’re looking for a talented, creative, and thoughtful photographer, I couldn’t recommend her enough!”
“We cannot recommend her enough.”
“Kate Buckles did such an amazing job capturing this incredibly special season of our lives.”
“The pictures were horrible.”
“Kate was very easy to work with and scheduled us quickly for our newborn portraits.”
“She just takes great photos, charges one fair price, and lets the photos and service speak for themselves.”
“She kept us in the loop with regular emails due to rainy weather.”
“I’m so grateful to have these memories captured so beautifully, and even more grateful that I got to share this experience with someone I love and trust.”
People customers mention
Sarah8 reviews
Day5 reviews
Mother4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
It was a wonderful experience working with Kate. She had done the maternity and newborn photos 4 years ago for our first child and recently we had newborn photos done for our second child. Our 4 year old was being a very uncooperative for the photo session but the photos that resulted are the best family photos we have. So thankful for Kate’s skills at capturing moments .
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Family and group, Maternity and newborn
Response from the owner · a week ago
This is SO kind, and I'm so grateful to work with you family!! I can't wait for next time!!
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Asel Venturi3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Asel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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I can’t say enough wonderful things about our maternity photos! Kate Buckles did such an amazing job capturing this incredibly special season of our lives.
We went to White Sands during golden hour, and somehow we had the most perfect backdrop — a full moon, blue skies, fluffy clouds, and even rainwater that created the most beautiful reflections in the sand. ✨🌙
The whole experience was so much fun and felt incredibly special, and the photos turned out absolutely breathtaking. She captured not only how beautiful the setting was, but also the love and emotion of this moment for us. I felt so beautiful and what she captured shows it. Looking through the photos brought back all the feelings from that evening, and I’ll treasure them forever.
I’m so grateful to have these memories captured so beautifully, and even more grateful that I got to share this experience with someone I love and trust. If you’re looking for a talented, creative, and thoughtful photographer, I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Can't wait to have more sessions!
🤍📸
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Maternity and newborn
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
AWE, Love you Asel ;) Thank you!!!
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Sierra Reyes3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sierra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Absolutely in love with my 9 month session we had done! Kate is such a blast to work with! She is so warm, energetic and inviting and my son absolutely loved her! Couldn’t recommend Kate enough!
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a month ago
Oh my gosh, this is the sweetest!! I can't wait to do the 1 year together too!!
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Patricia Saint-Lot12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Patricia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We have done 2 mini shoots now and they have been great! We are usually in and out and my kids always have a good time. Kate is wonderful and she makes the kiddos feel comfortable for the pictures and the pictures come out cute!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a month ago
Patricia, thank you so much!! It is a joy to work with your family!!
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Lauren Snyder4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kate is amazing! I cannot recommend her enough. We scheduled a last minute Newborn Lifestyle shoot in our home and I am SO glad we did. Kate made us feel at ease and all of our photos turned out amazing. They were very organic and natural, they weren’t posed or forced. Her energy just makes you instantly feel comfortable and that came across in all of our photos. I would highly recommend Kate, you will not regret it!!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Maternity and newborn
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Lauren! This is the kindest and means SO much!! I can't wait for more sessions together!!!
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Amberlyne Noel2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Amberlyne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kate captured beautiful photos of our family and I'm so glad we had the opportunity to work with her. I will definitely schedule photography sessions with her again in the future and highly recommend her services.
Services: Family and group
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Karen! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this and your kind words! It was a honor to work with you!! Can't wait to work with you next time!
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Jessa Lovato4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jessa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kate was very easy to work with and scheduled us quickly for our newborn portraits. She paid attention to detail and the questionnaire before the session was applied to the session. She handled my baby with gentleness and care. She is confident and well prepared. 10/10 recommend
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Maternity and newborn
Response from the owner · a month ago
THANK YOU!!!
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Darian OldhamLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Darian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kate was absolutely fantastic! We decided to do a newborn shoot and that’s all we typed in was that and our location and she was the number one recommended. Not only was she so sweet and gentle with our newborn but she was so easy to work with, great conversation and made me a new post partum mom feel completely seen. Our photos were beautiful. Her studio is comfortable and welcoming. We would love to work with her again and highly recommend her. She was right when she said these are memories you want to freeze in time and this was the perfect way to do it. So thankful for Kate and the moments she created for us!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Maternity and newborn
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Oh my gosh, this made my day, you are so beyond kind! Thank you!! I can't wait for next time!!
