Photographer · Cambridge, MA · reviewed since 2014
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%99+30.5Experts 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.
#176 of 364 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 52%
5.0★★★★★53 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
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 Kate L Photography five stars based on fifty-three reviews, noting that the owner has not replied to any of them. Customers frequently highlight the photographer's organization, responsiveness, and ability to keep young children engaged during family, newborn, and headshot sessions. Recurring themes include clear communication, helpful guidance on outfits and locations, and quick delivery of final images. One review mentions that the high quality of the photos led to upgrading the package, while another notes reasonable pricing for engagement shoots.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 53 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 53 Google reviews (52 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Phrases our text analysis found in 52 written reviews
96%praise
Praise7896%
Complaints34%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude2430%
Would recommend1822%
Speed & response1519%
Quality & results1215%
Honesty & trust67%
Communication34%
Price & value34%
What customers talk about
We read 52 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“She was so patient and kind during our photo session even though our son was very uncooperative.”
“I can't wait to work with Kate again, and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a family photographer!”
“I cannot recommend her work enough; beautiful locations, vibrant colors, unique and gorgeous shots.”
“I was surprised how quickly Kate answered my emails and the amount of assistance she gave us throughout the process.”
“It was such a joy to have Kate photograph our family, and she did such a wonderful job capturing such amazing shots of our 6-month-old baby.”
“They really captured genuine smiles and the feelings of joy and love.”
“…also very pleased by her organization and attention to detail in our communications leading up to the photoshoot.…”
“Her turn around time was quick and her prices are super reasonable.”
People customers mention
Boston8 reviews
Lemmon7 reviews
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Recent reviews
Helenia5 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★★★★★
Kate photographed our newborn son this past September and our experience with her was absolutely wonderful. She was so patient and kind during our photo session even though our son was very uncooperative. He cried most of the session, but in between bouts of crying Kate was able to capture many beautiful images for…
Didi4 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. · 7 years ago★★★★★
I can't say enough amazing things about Kate. She is so incredibly professional, talented and energetic. How she got > 50 amazing pictures of my family while my kid just wanted to play with dirt is beyond me. I will be going to back to her again for many more family photo shoots and would recommend her without any hesitation to anyone! Thank you, Kate!!
Spence1 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. · Edited 7 years ago★★★★★
We hired Kate to take family photos of us with our two-month old son and dog. We selected Kate based upon her online reviews and website portfolio but the final product that we received far exceeded our expectations. So much so that we ultimately upgraded our package since we couldn't possibly choose from the photos…
Lauren5 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. · 7 years ago★★★★★
Our family photoshoot with Kate was more than I could have ever hoped for! It is no small feat keeping a 3- and 6-year-old happy and engaged, but my kids had so much fun with Miss Kate that they kept asking when our next play date with her would be! From the moment I first contacted her until the day my final photos…
Kate1 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. · 7 years ago★★★★★
We are so glad we had Kate to do our son’s newborn photos! The session was thoughtfully done and captured multiple angels and poses that we could not be happier with. Kate herself is a pleasure to be around and makes you feel at ease. The end photos were stunning and quickly delivered for such a booked out photographer! Would love to work with her again!
LeeLocal Guide · 103 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. · 8 years ago★★★★★
Kate is hands down the BEST family photographer in Boston. She is MAGICAL with kids and knows how to make everyone feel comfortable, silly, and JOYFUL! I couldn't be more grateful to have worked with Kate over the past few years. Her photos are absolutely perfect - colorful, full of sunshine, and packed with REAL…
Kate photographed our newborn son this past September and our experience with her was absolutely wonderful. She was so patient and kind during our photo session even though our son was very uncooperative. He cried most of the session, but in between bouts of crying Kate was able to capture many beautiful images for us. Very thankful to have had her capture this special time in our lives through her amazing photography!
Lisa Zhang8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
It was such a joy to have Kate photograph our family, and she did such a wonderful job capturing such amazing shots of our 6-month-old baby. I knew that I loved her photography style from her website, but was also very pleased by her organization and attention to detail in our communications leading up to the photoshoot. I don't have much experience being photographed and had anxiety about the location, choosing outfits, whether our sometimes-grumpy little boy would smile for the camera, etc. Kate was very reassuring and helped field all of my questions, and she even gave me tips/suggestions to prepare for the photoshoot.
The actual hour we spent with her was high energy, fun, and productive! She is professional, loves playing with kids, and great at thinking on her feet. After the session, she kept me updated, delivered the proofs ahead of schedule, and then sent the final product just days afterwards! The photos themselves were absolutely beautiful works of art, and I loved all of them (and now spend my free time looking at them). They really captured genuine smiles and the feelings of joy and love. Overall, I was so impressed with the whole experience!
I can't wait to work with Kate again, and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a family photographer!
Sarah Crespi5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sarah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kate is amazing! My husband, 16-month old son, and I had a family photo shoot in the Boston Public Garden in June 2019. Not only is Kate an exceptional photographer, she is super organized and has the process laid out so it’s easy if it’s your first time having family photos. I found her session guide incredibly helpful, especially if you’re like me and are clueless regarding outfit coordination and what to do and not do in a photo shoot. I also liked that Kate listed her favorite shoot locations in Boston and that helped in narrowing down our desired location. I also was grateful that Kate went above and beyond in assisting my family with our outfit selection and coordination. I was surprised how quickly Kate answered my emails and the amount of assistance she gave us throughout the process.
I don’t know how to pose properly and Kate guided us throughout the entire session. Our session was a combination of both lightly posed and natural candid photos and it was the perfect mix in capturing great photos. I was shocked that I actually felt comfortable during the session and my husband felt the same. Kate did a great job of acting silly and playing with our little one throughout the session. It is clear she loves children and children feel the same about her. My shy boy warmed right up to Kate and she kept him smiling and entertained. Kate is also incredibly skilled in editing the photos to clean up any insecurities you may have (flyaway hair, skin touch-up, etc.). When we received our final photos, I was shocked how beautiful they came out. She captured the playful spirit of our rambunctious toddler and some really sweet moments of the three of us.
It is evident that Kate loves what she does and takes great pride in her work. It was clear that her goal was to have us happy with our photos and we were beyond happy with the final product. I highly recommend Kate to capture your family memories!
Didi Theva4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Didi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can't say enough amazing things about Kate. She is so incredibly professional, talented and energetic. How she got > 50 amazing pictures of my family while my kid just wanted to play with dirt is beyond me. I will be going to back to her again for many more family photo shoots and would recommend her without any hesitation to anyone! Thank you, Kate!!
Spence Merrow1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Spence has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We hired Kate to take family photos of us with our two-month old son and dog. We selected Kate based upon her online reviews and website portfolio but the final product that we received far exceeded our expectations. So much so that we ultimately upgraded our package since we couldn't possibly choose from the photos she took. The colors and composition of her work are breathtaking.
Neither my husband nor I are familiar with having professional photos taken, however, she could not have made us both more at ease. The session was fun and went very quickly.
We have just received our photos yet we have already received many compliments and have even had friends ask for our photographer since they turned out so well.
We will certainly use Kate again in the future.
Lauren Killeen5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our family photoshoot with Kate was more than I could have ever hoped for! It is no small feat keeping a 3- and 6-year-old happy and engaged, but my kids had so much fun with Miss Kate that they kept asking when our next play date with her would be! From the moment I first contacted her until the day my final photos were ready for download, Kate was responsive, detail-oriented, full of helpful information, and a pure joy to work with! And the photos? Simply gorgeous. She is incredibly talented and captured my children's personalities beautifully. I wish I had found her sooner, but we'll definitely be working with her again!
Kate Ferrie Byrne1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Kate has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are so glad we had Kate to do our son’s newborn photos! The session was thoughtfully done and captured multiple angels and poses that we could not be happier with. Kate herself is a pleasure to be around and makes you feel at ease. The end photos were stunning and quickly delivered for such a booked out photographer! Would love to work with her again!
LeeLocal Guide · 103 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kate is hands down the BEST family photographer in Boston. She is MAGICAL with kids and knows how to make everyone feel comfortable, silly, and JOYFUL! I couldn't be more grateful to have worked with Kate over the past few years. Her photos are absolutely perfect - colorful, full of sunshine, and packed with REAL smiles and emotion. I totally cried after seeing the images!!!! Will be a lifelong client of Kate L Photography.
Katie Rain6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Katie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kate did newborn photos for us, which included our three year old! She was absolutely fantastic. From the moment I reached out to book with her she was responsive, friendly and professional. During the session she was absolutely magic getting all of us, especially the toddler, to pose, laugh, and enjoy ourselves. She made it so easy. The final product photos were incredible. We have done other professional photos before and I can say Kate was the best experience we’ve had. Hope to work with her again!
