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Kenna Mae Photography

Photographer · Clinton, IA · reviewed since 2021

How 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%93+14.2Experts Score= 99Not 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.99SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#76 of 201 photographersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 63%
5.0 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · 23 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
2%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Kenna Mae Photography at a glance

Google reviewers rate Kenna Mae Photography five stars based on sixty-one reviews, noting the owner replied to only two percent of comments. Clients frequently describe the photographer as punctual, flexible, and communicative, often highlighting quick photo turnaround times. Sessions include weddings, family portraits, and pet photography, with customers praising the comfortable atmosphere and posing guidance. No recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, which consistently detail positive experiences with the studio and outdoor locations.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 61 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 61 Google reviews (57 with written comments, 21 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 2% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 27, 2026.
  • Service: Photographer serving Clinton, Iowa.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other photographers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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: value.

Satisfaction100Reliability99Craft & service100Value93Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 99)Reliability: 99 (median 99)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 93 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Kenna Mae PhotographyPhotographers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Kenna Mae Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
ReliabilityReliability · 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.Kenna Mae Photography: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
Craft & serviceCraft & 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.Kenna Mae Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueValue · 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.Kenna Mae Photography: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
93
MomentumMomentum · 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.Kenna Mae Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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

61 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars61100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 57 written reviews

  • Praise8597%
  • Complaints33%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend2933%
  • Staff & attitude2124%
  • Quality & results1517%
  • Speed & response910%
  • Communication67%
  • Honesty & trust56%
  • Price & value33%

What customers talk about

We read 57 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I would absolutely recommend her with any of your photography needs.”
    “I cannot recommend to everybody enough BOOK THE SESSION!”
  • “Kenna Mae is an absolutely delightful professional!”
  • “Kenna did a wonderful job with my daughter’s senior photo session.”
  • “Highly skilled, attentive, punctual, reliable and wonderfully pleasant.”
  • “Her communication is amazing, and so is her personality.”
  • “Nonetheless, Kenna's ability to capture candid moments and genuine emotions was spot on.”
  • “Her prices were affordable and we will definelty be going back for more pictures!”

People customers mention

  • Makenna 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Aleigha2 reviewsTotal 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 a month ago★★★★★

Kenna is down to earth. She’s funny, caring, and simply the best. She is amazing in front of the camera & behind. Her turnaround time is exceptional, and you will love every single photo she creates. I recommend her a million times over! There is simply no one else I could recommend more. We love Kenna and can’t…

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JackLocal Guide · 60 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Kenna Mae is an absolutely delightful professional! Highly skilled, attentive, punctual, reliable and wonderfully pleasant. She delivered exactly what we needed, when we needed it! Do not hire anyone else! You want KENNA MAE! SHE IS THE BEST!

Kayla5 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

We absolutely LOVED kenna!!! She was so amazing and flexible. I messaged her the day of our shoot for the first time and asked if there was absolutely any way she could squeeze us in because of problems we were having with another photographer:( She jumped on the opportunity and got us in the same day. Her…

VickieLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

While I knew the level of great pictures I truly wasn't prepared for the complete way she captured my son's character. The pictures are absolutely awesome. Kenna delivered!!

Eryn1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

Or experience with Kenna Mae photography was absolutely amazing. We have 2 very wild children and she rocked it all. She was so helpful and had so many ideas saved for us to do. Went along with all our craziness and captured it all. I would absolutely recommend her with any of your photography needs.❤️❤️❤️ Can't rave enough

Jenny6 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Kenna did a wonderful job with my daughter’s senior photo session. She helped her come out of her shell a bit and I’m very pleased with the results! Kenna was super easy to work with and very accommodating. I would recommend her to anyone!

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 61 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Kristi Curtis3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Highly recommend! She captured every detail of my niece's wedding perfectly.

Aleigha Robinson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aleigha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Kenna is down to earth. She’s funny, caring, and simply the best. She is amazing in front of the camera & behind. Her turnaround time is exceptional, and you will love every single photo she creates. I recommend her a million times over! There is simply no one else I could recommend more. We love Kenna and can’t wait to have her take photos for every step in our life.

Jack of the Great PlainsLocal Guide · 60 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jack has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Kenna Mae is an absolutely delightful professional! Highly skilled, attentive, punctual, reliable and wonderfully pleasant. She delivered exactly what we needed, when we needed it! Do not hire anyone else! You want KENNA MAE! SHE IS THE BEST!

Kayla Brereton5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kayla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We absolutely LOVED kenna!!! She was so amazing and flexible. I messaged her the day of our shoot for the first time and asked if there was absolutely any way she could squeeze us in because of problems we were having with another photographer:( She jumped on the opportunity and got us in the same day. Her communication is amazing, and so is her personality. She made us feel so comfortable, welcomed, and relaxed in our photos. She also sent our images so fast. I can not recommend her enough!!! One of the best photo experiences I've ever had!

Stephanie Ries2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had the pleasure of working with Kenna for TWO recent photoshoots, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From start to finish, both experiences were exceptional. The first photoshoot was more intimate in nature, but from the moment the shoot began, I was put to ease by Kenna. Her calm and reassuring demeanor made me feel relaxed and confident, even if I was initially a bit camera-shy. She provided clear guidance and gentle direction, which helped me pose naturally and authentically. It felt more like a fun collaboration than a formal photoshoot. For the second shoot, my 5-year-old daughter was involved, and we all know how well kids can cooperate - haha! Nonetheless, Kenna's ability to capture candid moments and genuine emotions was spot on. Kenna, again, created an environment where both myself and my daughter were comfortable, and it reflected in the photographs. The final images were not just pictures; they were beautiful memories that perfectly captured the essence of the moment. If you're looking for a photographer who not only excels in their craft but also makes you feel like you're working with a friend, Kenna is the one. I can't thank her enough for her professionalism, warmth, and the incredible photographs. In addition, not only was she great to work with, but she provided the images in RECORD time. I wholeheartedly recommend Kenna to anyone seeking both stunning visuals and a comfortable, enjoyable photoshoot experience.

Vickie AnthonyLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vickie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

While I knew the level of great pictures I truly wasn't prepared for the complete way she captured my son's character. The pictures are absolutely awesome. Kenna delivered!!

Eryn Halligan1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Eryn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Or experience with Kenna Mae photography was absolutely amazing. We have 2 very wild children and she rocked it all. She was so helpful and had so many ideas saved for us to do. Went along with all our craziness and captured it all. I would absolutely recommend her with any of your photography needs.❤️❤️❤️ Can't rave enough

Jenny Crimmins6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jenny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Kenna did a wonderful job with my daughter’s senior photo session. She helped her come out of her shell a bit and I’m very pleased with the results! Kenna was super easy to work with and very accommodating. I would recommend her to anyone!

kenzie Hume1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews kenzie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

She did amazing!!!!! Would definitely have her do pictures again. She is so sweet and you can tell she loves what she does.

TheSakuraKitsune4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews TheSakuraKitsune has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

She’s absolutely the best! We had her re-do our engagement photos since we finally set a date for our wedding - they definitely turned out stunning! I cannot wait to see how our wedding photos turn out next year, plus she’s literally the sweetest, and she helped when it came to poses & what not. I would DEFINITELY recommend her to do any photos you need!🫶🏻

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