Photographer · Sebastopol, CA · reviewed since 2015
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.
#43 of 201 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 79%
5.0★★★★★63 Google reviews · 24 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 Kate Nagle Photography 5/5 based on 63 reviews, with the owner responding to 32% of them. Customers frequently cite newborn, family, and wedding photography services, praising the photographer's patience with children, clear communication, and ability to create comfortable studio environments. Recurring themes include flexible scheduling for last-minute requests, reasonable pricing, and high-quality image delivery. No common criticisms appear in the provided five-star excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 63 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 63 Google reviews (62 with written comments, 5 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 32% of reviews.
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.
Kate Nagle 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.Kate Nagle Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
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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.Kate Nagle Photography: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
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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.Kate Nagle Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Kate Nagle Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Kate Nagle 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
63 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars63100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 62 written reviews
100%praise
Praise94100%
Complaints00%
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 price350%
Reasonable350%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude3335%
Would recommend2122%
Quality & results1213%
Communication1112%
Speed & response910%
Price & value77%
Honesty & trust11%
What customers talk about
We read 62 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Kate was so patient and you can tell she has a lot of experience working with newborns.”
“Would highly recommend if you’re looking to get newborn photos done!”
“Kate did an awesome job with our one year old’s photos!”
“She was so prompt & clear with her communication and made us so comfortable during our session.”
“I decided last minute to do newborn photos for my 2 week old, and Kate was so quick to get back to me and schedule us ASAP.”
“She was easy to talk to, reasonably priced and consummately professional.”
“The client was treated respectfully, and the photos Kate captured were real, honest, candid, and lovely.”
People customers mention
Rosa4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Kate Nagle Photography for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
TTracy11 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
We had newborn photos with Kate and had the best time! Kate was so patient and you can tell she has a lot of experience working with newborns. We had our baby’s photos done before little girly was even 2 weeks old. Kate has all these fun outfits and props ready to dress the baby in. Would highly recommend if you’re looking to get newborn photos done!
Newborn photography
NNatalie7 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 months ago★★★★★
Kate was amazing!!! We hired her for a big family photo shoot for my parents 50th anniversary. There was a ton of kids, some a little cranky, and she was a total pro in getting the best shots! Her eye for background and light is impeccable and we were all so happy! I’d definitely hire Kate again!
Family and group
CCertified1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
We had a great time with Kate in her Santa Rosa studio! She was great with our baby and we love the photos
Baby photography
RRosalbaLocal Guide · 23 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★★★★★
Kate Nagle Photography has been a wonderful contact to have, it all started when I was looking for New Born studios back in 2025. No one was promoting their work as much until I found Kate. She took our 1st baby boy portraits and we fell in love with her work. She is patient, very detailed with her shoots and makes…
PPaige1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Kate did an awesome job with our one year old’s photos! My daughter is pretty shy when meeting new people, I was a little worried how she would do. But Kate did a great job at making her feel comfortable and even smile!
LLinnet1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
We had such a great experience during my sons photo session! Kate was professional, friendly, and made us feel completely comfortable the whole time. She gave clear direction while still letting things feel natural (especially with a 9 month old baby), and the final photos turned out great. The lighting, angles, and…
We had newborn photos with Kate and had the best time! Kate was so patient and you can tell she has a lot of experience working with newborns. We had our baby’s photos done before little girly was even 2 weeks old. Kate has all these fun outfits and props ready to dress the baby in. Would highly recommend if you’re looking to get newborn photos done!
Services: Newborn photography
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Natalie Jones7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Natalie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kate was amazing!!! We hired her for a big family photo shoot for my parents 50th anniversary. There was a ton of kids, some a little cranky, and she was a total pro in getting the best shots! Her eye for background and light is impeccable and we were all so happy! I’d definitely hire Kate again!
Services: Family and group
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Certified Fix1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Certified has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kate Nagle Photography has been a wonderful contact to have, it all started when I was looking for New Born studios back in 2025. No one was promoting their work as much until I found Kate. She took our 1st baby boy portraits and we fell in love with her work. She is patient, very detailed with her shoots and makes the session comfortable for all. She has done many sessions for us and has become our go to. The picture below was a special event where she set up her space for one to take their own photos this was amazing! When you decide to start your journey with her you won't regret it. She also sets up other special milestones for your specific age/family/needs. Her prices are reasonable for her work. Her location today May 2026 is inside the Yarn Shop took us a little to find it but she gave us wonderful directions to help us find it quicker. Parking is metered so watch out for that!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Newborn photography, Baby photography
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Paige Nagy1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Paige has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kate did an awesome job with our one year old’s photos! My daughter is pretty shy when meeting new people, I was a little worried how she would do. But Kate did a great job at making her feel comfortable and even smile!
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Linnet Mead1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Linnet has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had such a great experience during my sons photo session! Kate was professional, friendly, and made us feel completely comfortable the whole time. She gave clear direction while still letting things feel natural (especially with a 9 month old baby), and the final photos turned out great. The lighting, angles, and overall quality were top-notch. I would highly recommend booking a session if you're considering it. Definitely worth it! :)
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Newborn photography
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Lauren Davis6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had such a great experience with Kate! She had all kinds of toys and prompts to engage my squirrely one year old. Her studio seemed to have everything we'd need and it was in an easily accessible part of Santa Rosa. I could tell during the photoshoot that some of the photos would be great, but the way she captured my son is BEYOND. Kate's creativity and artistic eye really stand out to me. Thanks Kate!
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Cherielle Hill2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Cherielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had a magical time with Kate! She has the sweetest little studio that feels cozy and warm. She was gentle and relaxed which made my Velcro babe feel comfy enough to play and smile. If you need a photographer for your baby, kids and milestones in or around Santa Rosa, Ca definitely book with Kate!!!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Baby photography
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E Kubota2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews E has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kate was able to accomodate our large multiple family photo shoot under short notice. She was great at working with all of us and made sure we got every opportiunity to try different arrangments. It was a relaxed and very professional event!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Family and group
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Mary Miller2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kate took photos of our small civil wedding in Santa Rosa and suggested a wonderful park for family photos afterward. The group included young children and a dog and she managed to get everyone looking at the camera and looking great. Very reasonable cost; fun and easy to work with.
