Kenneth L Dixon Photography, Video Production & Drone
Video production service · Des Plaines, IL · reviewed since 2026
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%100+69.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts 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.
#30 of 92 video production companiesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 68%
5.0★★★★★48 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★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Kenneth L Dixon Photography, Video Production & Drone at a glance
Google reviewers rate this Des Plaines video production service five stars based on forty-eight reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Clients frequently cite punctuality, clear communication, and flexible pricing for photography, video, and drone services. Recurring themes include professional preparation, creative direction, and high-quality results for restaurants, weddings, and brand content. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews are positive.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 48 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 48 Google reviews (48 with written comments, 6 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 10, 2026.
Service: Video Production Company serving Des Plaines, Illinois.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.
Score profile vs other video production companies
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 momentum; weakest: reliability.
This companyVideo Production Companies 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.Kenneth L Dixon Photography, Video Production & Drone: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.Kenneth L Dixon Photography, Video Production & Drone: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
98
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 95.–
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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.Kenneth L Dixon Photography, Video Production & Drone: 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: 85.–
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Star ratings
48 Google reviews we collected
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5 stars48100%
4 stars00%
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 48 written reviews
100%praise
Praise94100%
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Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude2830%
Would recommend2021%
Quality & results1819%
Communication1213%
Speed & response89%
Honesty & trust77%
Price & value11%
What customers talk about
We read 48 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Kenneth gave us some exceptional professional results and was flexible and super easy to work with.”
“I’m grateful to have these memories captured so beautifully and would recommend his work to anyone looking for a thoughtful photography partner.”
“…ch celebration of my cookbook, From Their Table to Mine, and he did a wonderful job capturing such a meaningful occasion.…”
“…te photography that goes beyond simply documenting an event and helps communicate the experience itself.…”
“Kenneth is very responsive and always eager to accept new shoots!”
“Beyond his talent, Kenneth is just a genuinely pleasant person to be around.”
“His pricing was very reasonable for the quality of work he delivers.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
RRick3 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★
Kenneth gave us some exceptional professional results and was flexible and super easy to work with.
MMaurizio8 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 month ago★★★★★
Kenneth was absolutely great to work with. He did photography for my restaurant, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience and the results. He’s extremely knowledgeable, creative, and has a great eye for capturing the right shots.
Beyond his talent, Kenneth is just a genuinely pleasant person to be around. He…
AAlexandra2 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 month ago★★★★★
I had the pleasure of working with Kenneth on a photoshoot for our restaurants, and he was absolutely wonderful to work with. He is incredibly talented at what he does, professional, easygoing, and genuinely such a great person. He made the entire process feel effortless and enjoyable, and I really appreciated his…
DDante1 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. · a month ago★★★★★
Fantastic photographer. Kenneth made the session easy, captured everything we envisioned, and the final photos turned out fantastic. Professional, nice, and talented. Would book again.
CCrystalLocal Guide · 33 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 month ago★★★★★
I had the opportunity to go on a photo walk with Kenneth. He has an eye for detail and captures his subjects from unexpected angles.
He’s extremely talented, but most importantly, he’s great to work with. Not every photographer can coach you, but he can!
JJoyce3 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★★★★★
I have had the pleasure of working with Kenneth for a couple years now. He consistently delivers top notch content and is a pleasure to work with. Kenneth is very responsive and always eager to accept new shoots! I highly recommend!
I had the pleasure of working with Kenneth for the launch celebration of my cookbook, From Their Table to Mine, and he did a wonderful job capturing such a meaningful occasion.
This wasn’t just a traditional event. It was an intimate culinary and storytelling experience, with so many intentional details, from the food and tablescape to the guests and overall atmosphere. Kenneth’s photography beautifully documented those elements while capturing the warmth, energy, and authenticity of the evening.
As someone who works in branding and storytelling, I especially appreciate photography that goes beyond simply documenting an event and helps communicate the experience itself. Kenneth delivered images that I can use to continue telling the story of my brand long after the event.
I’m grateful to have these memories captured so beautifully and would recommend his work to anyone looking for a thoughtful photography partner.
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you, Kikora, for sharing such a wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Kenneth captured the warmth, creativity, and meaningful details of your cookbook launch. It was a pleasure being part of such a special occasion, and we’re grateful for your trust in our team to preserve these memories and help tell your brand’s story. Wishing you continued success with From Their Table to Mine and all your future endeavors!
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Rick Cruz3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kenneth gave us some exceptional professional results and was flexible and super easy to work with.
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much, Rick! We're thrilled the results lived up to your expectations. Staying flexible and making every shoot easy for our clients is something our whole team takes pride in, so it means a lot to hear that came through. We truly appreciate you choosing Kenneth L Dixon Photography, Video Production & Drone and look forward to working with you again on your next project.
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Maurizio Mancuso8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Maurizio has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kenneth was absolutely great to work with. He did photography for my restaurant, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience and the results. He’s extremely knowledgeable, creative, and has a great eye for capturing the right shots.
Beyond his talent, Kenneth is just a genuinely pleasant person to be around. He made the entire process easy and enjoyable, brought great ideas to the table, and was professional from start to finish. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented photographer who is creative, easy to work with, and truly cares about the quality of his work.
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Maurizio, thank you for such a thoughtful review! Photographing your restaurant was a real pleasure, and we're so glad you love both the experience and the final images. Bringing creative ideas to the table and capturing the shots that truly show off a space is what our team lives for. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to all of us at Kenneth L Dixon Photography, Video Production & Drone. We'd love to work with you again whenever you need fresh visuals.
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Nick Havens1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Nick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kenneth did so amazing with our pictures, better than we could’ve imagined!!!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Nick! That's the best thing I can hear after a shoot. Really glad the photos came out even better than you pictured. It was a pleasure working with you, and I'm here anytime you need more. - Kenneth
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Alexandra Fusa2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alexandra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had the pleasure of working with Kenneth on a photoshoot for our restaurants, and he was absolutely wonderful to work with. He is incredibly talented at what he does, professional, easygoing, and genuinely such a great person. He made the entire process feel effortless and enjoyable, and I really appreciated his positive energy and attention to detail throughout the shoot. I would be happy to work with him again anytime!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Alexandra, thank you so much for this! Shooting at your restaurants was a lot of fun, and your team made my job easy too. I'm really glad the whole process felt smooth and that you're happy with how everything came out. Whenever you need fresh photos of the food or the spaces, just reach out. Looking forward to the next one! - Kenneth
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Dante Pieri1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Dante has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Fantastic photographer. Kenneth made the session easy, captured everything we envisioned, and the final photos turned out fantastic. Professional, nice, and talented. Would book again.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Dante! It was a real pleasure working with you, and we're glad the session felt easy and the final photos matched what you had in mind. That's exactly what we aim for. We'd love to have you back whenever the next occasion comes around.
— Kenneth L. Dixon Photography
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Crystal DunnLocal Guide · 33 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Crystal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had the opportunity to go on a photo walk with Kenneth. He has an eye for detail and captures his subjects from unexpected angles.
He’s extremely talented, but most importantly, he’s great to work with. Not every photographer can coach you, but he can!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Crystal! Coming from a fellow creative with your eye, that means a lot. Those photo walks are some of our favorite ways to work: unexpected angles are where the best shots tend to hide. And you're right that coaching is part of the job. The best sessions happen when people feel comfortable and guided. It was a pleasure working with you, and we'd love to do it again.
— Kenneth L. Dixon Photography
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Joyce Caldwell3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Joyce has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have had the pleasure of working with Kenneth for a couple years now. He consistently delivers top notch content and is a pleasure to work with. Kenneth is very responsive and always eager to accept new shoots! I highly recommend!
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Joyce, thank you for your continued trust over the years. We truly appreciate you recognizing the quality, responsiveness, and consistency Kenneth brings to every shoot. It’s always a pleasure working with you, and we’re grateful for the recommendation.
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Waroot Jiradateprapai2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Waroot has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kenneth is a professional creative director photographer and videographer.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Ashley, thank you for the kind words and for recognizing Kenneth’s work across creative direction, photography, and videography. We truly appreciate your support and recommendation.
