Photographer · Galveston, TX · 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%93+54.6Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Momentum penalty65−3.5Experts Score= 92Not 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.92SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#168 of 201 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 17%
5.0★★★★★65 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.33★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 Katie Haukebo Photography five stars based on sixty-five reviews, noting that the owner responded to five percent of feedback. Clients describe family, maternity, and headshot sessions as easy and natural, highlighting punctual communication, helpful wardrobe advice, and reasonable pricing. Photographers are praised for managing large groups and difficult weather conditions while delivering high-quality images quickly. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, which consistently emphasize professional conduct and customer satisfaction with the final gallery.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 65 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 65 Google reviews (59 with written comments, 6 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 5% of reviews.
Most recent review: August 24, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Galveston, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated November 1, 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: momentum.
Katie Haukebo 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.Katie Haukebo Photography: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
93
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.Katie Haukebo 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.Katie Haukebo 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.Katie Haukebo 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.Katie Haukebo Photography: 65/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
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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
65 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars6498%
4 stars00%
3 stars12%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 59 written reviews
98%praise
Praise8598%
Complaints22%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude2731%
Would recommend2326%
Speed & response1416%
Quality & results910%
Communication89%
Price & value33%
Honesty & trust33%
What customers talk about
We read 59 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Katie is a true professional with such warm, positive energy.”
“Highly recommend her if you’re looking for someone talented, kind, and professional.”
“I can't recommend Katie enough for anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful photographer!”
“We loved them so much that we immediately ordered several large prints to frame and display in our home.”
“We were visiting Galveston from out of town and had such a wonderful experience with Katie!”
“She’s so compassionate, professional, and easy to work with.”
“I’ve traveled from Colorado to Galveston twice to have her take senior pictures for two of my kids, and both experiences were absolutely worth it.”
“Katie is an absolute pro and a genuine pleasure to work with!”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
EElena3 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 months ago★★★★★
Katie took our family photos for our daughter’s first birthday, and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out! We loved them so much that we immediately ordered several large prints to frame and display in our home. Katie is a true professional with such warm, positive energy. The entire session felt easy,…
Reasonable price
NNicole1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Katie has taken stunning photos of our family over the last few years and I am always in awe of her level of care and detail during the photoshoots and the quality of the photos. It's a joy having Katie capture your family memories.
YyesiLocal Guide · 51 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Katie is amazing! I’ve traveled from Colorado to Galveston twice to have her take senior pictures for two of my kids, and both experiences were absolutely worth it. She’s so compassionate, professional, and easy to work with. Her photos are beautiful, and the quality is outstanding. I’m always in awe of her talent…
PPhanzyLocal Guide · 88 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. · a year ago★★★★★
I don't want to write this review because I want to gatekeep Katie but I also want her family to eat....
Katie has a great eye and her composition is incredible. She provided us with a lookbook of what to wear and her color palette. It helped us narrow down what to wear as a family.
The photos she took were…
BBettyLocal Guide · 19 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. · a year ago★★★★★
You don't have to look further. Book an appointment with Katie! Her photos are beautiful treasures, and she is so easy to work with. She is excellent!
RRobert3 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Katie is an absolute pro and a genuine pleasure to work with! I was in need of some high-res headshots for my company's website and--of course--needed a rush due to an unexpected marketing opportunity. Katie was very understanding, penciling me in as soon as she could and even immediately sending me a few "sneak…
Katie took our family photos for our daughter’s first birthday, and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out! We loved them so much that we immediately ordered several large prints to frame and display in our home. Katie is a true professional with such warm, positive energy. The entire session felt easy, natural, and effortless. She made the experience so enjoyable, and the photos are absolutely beautiful. We will definitely hire her again in the future!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
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Nicole Nfonoyim1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Nicole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Katie has taken stunning photos of our family over the last few years and I am always in awe of her level of care and detail during the photoshoots and the quality of the photos. It's a joy having Katie capture your family memories.
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yesi garciaLocal Guide · 51 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews yesi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Katie is amazing! I’ve traveled from Colorado to Galveston twice to have her take senior pictures for two of my kids, and both experiences were absolutely worth it. She’s so compassionate, professional, and easy to work with. Her photos are beautiful, and the quality is outstanding. I’m always in awe of her talent and the way she captures each moment perfectly. I can’t wait to go back to her again for more photos one day. I sincerely and wholeheartedly recommend Katie Hoboken Photography!
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Phanzy PhanLocal Guide · 88 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Phanzy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I don't want to write this review because I want to gatekeep Katie but I also want her family to eat....
Katie has a great eye and her composition is incredible. She provided us with a lookbook of what to wear and her color palette. It helped us narrow down what to wear as a family.
The photos she took were phenomenal! I don't think we can go with another photographer from now on... Thanks, Katie!
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Betty HaleyLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Betty has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Katie is an absolute pro and a genuine pleasure to work with! I was in need of some high-res headshots for my company's website and--of course--needed a rush due to an unexpected marketing opportunity. Katie was very understanding, penciling me in as soon as she could and even immediately sending me a few "sneak peak" images to help me slap together a presentation before getting the final cuts. I'm a builder, so I'm not used to being a "model" for the camera...recognizing this, Katie made sure that I was having fun throughout the shoot and the photos show it! She definitely got the best out of me. I'll definitely be calling her for future work.
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Ashley Smith1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Ashley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Katie was beyond amazing to work with and made the challenge of photographing a family of 4 kids, a pregnant mama, a random summer storm & a windy evening all seem like an easy day! Her easy going personality & sheer talent as a photographer made this family session one of my favorite experiences, and the results spoke for themselves! We cant wait to adorn the walls of our home with the art and memories that Katie provided us with & we look forward to working with her in the future!
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Liv & Morgan8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Liv has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We were visiting Galveston from out of town and had such a wonderful experience with Katie! She was incredibly accommodating to our schedule and made the whole process so easy. The location she chose had absolutely stunning views, and the photos turned out beautifully—more than we could have hoped for! Highly recommend her if you’re looking for someone talented, kind, and professional.
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Jennifer Benavidez2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jennifer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Katie is an amazing photographer and very true to her craft. She made my daughter feel at ease during her shoot, had creative ideas, and the proof is in the final product. I would recommend her to anyone. Love her work!
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Colleen Carreker8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Colleen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had a wonderful session with Katie and the photos came out beautifully! She was able to capture my family so well and even my kids’ personalities. Highly recommend!
