Photography service · Costa Mesa, CA · reviewed since 2017
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.
#17 of 201 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 92%
5.0★★★★★223 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.
Google reviewers give Kenny Goldberg Photography a 5/5 rating based on 223 reviews, with the owner responding to 37% of them. Customers primarily describe professional headshot and graduation photo sessions conducted in a home studio, noting the photographer's punctuality, flexibility with scheduling, and ability to make subjects feel comfortable. Recurring themes include fast turnaround times for edited images, reasonable pricing, and detailed guidance on wardrobe and posing. No common criticisms appear in the provided five-star excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 223 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 223 Google reviews (221 with written comments, 14 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 37% of reviews.
Most recent review: July 30, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Costa Mesa, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 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: satisfaction and craft & service; weakest: reliability.
Kenny Goldberg 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.Kenny Goldberg 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.Kenny Goldberg 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.Kenny Goldberg 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.Kenny Goldberg 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.Kenny Goldberg 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
223 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars223100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 221 written reviews
99%praise
Praise42199%
Complaints41%
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 price267%
Reasonable133%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude13732%
Would recommend11728%
Speed & response6916%
Quality & results5713%
Communication194%
Price & value133%
Honesty & trust133%
What customers talk about
We read 221 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He was kind, funny, and made the photo shoot a fun time.”
“I couldn’t be happier with the experience or the results, and I highly recommend him!”
“I can't recommend him enough for anyone looking for headshots.”
“The photos exceeded my expectations, perfectly captured the look and feel I was hoping for, and were delivered quickly.”
“Kenny also has incredible attention to detail that resulted in amazing pictures I am grateful to have for the rest of my life.”
“I used another photographer for a business photo and the results were terrible.”
“I live in Huntington Beach so I wanted someone nearby, reasonable price and and easy to work with.”
“Kenny provides excellent service for a reasonable price!”
“Kenny has a genuine gift for making the experience relaxed and enjoyable, even if being in front of the camera is out of your comfort zone.”
People customers mention
County4 reviews
Headshots3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Kenny Goldberg Photography for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Erin2 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★★★★★
If you’re looking to work with a master photographer, Kenny is your guy! Kenny has a genuine gift for making the experience relaxed and enjoyable, even if being in front of the camera is out of your comfort zone. The photos exceeded my expectations, perfectly captured the look and feel I was hoping for, and were…
Headshots and portraits
Ryan7 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★★★★★
Kenny is a gem of a photographer. He shot my medical school graduation pictures for me in his home studio. He was kind, funny, and made the photo shoot a fun time. Kenny also has incredible attention to detail that resulted in amazing pictures I am grateful to have for the rest of my life. His studio has all the…
Individual photography
Joy11 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 months ago★★★★★
Kenny recently did some headshots for me. He made me feel so relaxed and comfortable and they all came out great! I had a hard time choosing! Highly recommend!
Ryan3 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 months ago★★★★★
Had a great experience with Kenny! He was really flexible with scheduling and guided me the whole photo shoot with a lot of patience. I’m really happy with the products as well
Rick1 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
What I love the most about Kenny is that he photographs with a passion and the end result is undeniable
Jon7 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 months ago★★★★★
I was searching for a photographer for a professional headshot in my area and Kenny was only 5 minutes away at his home studio. He welcomed me into his home and helped give me some pointers on my outfit and even had a couple things for me to borrow to spruce things up. The photo shoot was quick and easy, but that's…
If you’re looking to work with a master photographer, Kenny is your guy! Kenny has a genuine gift for making the experience relaxed and enjoyable, even if being in front of the camera is out of your comfort zone. The photos exceeded my expectations, perfectly captured the look and feel I was hoping for, and were delivered quickly. Beyond his incredible talent, Kenny is simply a wonderful human being. I couldn’t be happier with the experience or the results, and I highly recommend him!
Services: Headshots and portraits
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank You Erin! You were an absolute pleasure to work with and I appreciate the business.
Ryan Davis7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kenny is a gem of a photographer. He shot my medical school graduation pictures for me in his home studio. He was kind, funny, and made the photo shoot a fun time. Kenny also has incredible attention to detail that resulted in amazing pictures I am grateful to have for the rest of my life. His studio has all the bells and whistles crafted over the years for perfect pictures. He edited my pictures in the most natural appearing way possible. And he was willing to work with me further after the edits if I would have liked. Couldn’t recommend him more
Services: Individual photography
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you so much Ryan for that outstanding and kind review. I appreciate it and I was thrilled you loved your new photos.
Joy Farrell11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Joy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kenny recently did some headshots for me. He made me feel so relaxed and comfortable and they all came out great! I had a hard time choosing! Highly recommend!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you for the kind words Joy! I love what I do and I really enjoyed working with you.
Ryan Hoang3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Had a great experience with Kenny! He was really flexible with scheduling and guided me the whole photo shoot with a lot of patience. I’m really happy with the products as well
Rick Nguyen1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Rick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I was searching for a photographer for a professional headshot in my area and Kenny was only 5 minutes away at his home studio. He welcomed me into his home and helped give me some pointers on my outfit and even had a couple things for me to borrow to spruce things up. The photo shoot was quick and easy, but that's only because of all the hard work he has put into the background to make things run so smoothly. Kenny passion for what he does shows through so easily in his work and it's a joy to work with someone at his level. Thank you so much Kenny!
Services: Corporate photography
Alana Love5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This was my second time working with Kenny the photographer for my business headshots, and once again he absolutely exceeded expectations. He is incredibly talented, professional, and genuinely personable, which makes the entire experience relaxed, fun, and confidence-boosting.
He has an amazing eye for capturing not just a great photo, but you—your energy, professionalism, and best angles. The results are consistently stunning and polished, exactly what you want for business branding.
I truly would never utilize anyone else for my headshots. If you’re looking for someone who delivers flawless results while making the process effortless and enjoyable, look no further. He is simply the BEST!
Kenny helped my daughter take some headshots for an acting competition she was entering. He has an exhaustive knowledge of everything to do with making a successful headshot and really helped my daughter feel comfortable and confident. The photos turned out great - I highly recommend!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Headshots and portraits
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Thank you Chelsea! Photographing your daughter was an absolute pleasure & I look forward to next time.
Madison Tedrow1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Madison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
It was a pleasure working with Kenny! My professional headshots look amazing! Kenny provides excellent service for a reasonable price! Not only that but he was friendly, punctual and guided me through the entire process which I really appreciated.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Headshots and portraits
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you! It was an absolute pleasure working with you and I look forward to working with you again.
