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Google reviewers rate the studio five stars based on sixty-eight reviews, noting the owner replied to forty-nine percent of them. Clients describe services including family, professional, and empowerment portrait sessions, frequently highlighting the photographer's ability to make subjects feel comfortable and confident. Recurring themes focus on the creative quality of the images, the welcoming atmosphere, and the photographer's patience with children or camera-shy individuals. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, which consist entirely of positive feedback regarding the overall experience and final photo results.
Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.
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 momentum; weakest: reliability.
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68 Google reviews we collected
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We read 67 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I would recommend Katie and Luxe Painted Portraits 10,000 times over—she is incredibly talented, generous, and a joy to work with.”
“Katie has such a gift and I cannot recommend her strongly enough!”
“I cannot express how grateful I am for her patience and professionalism.”
“Katie makes taking family photos with a kid a great experience.”
“I was surprised by how quickly I felt comfortable and by how FUN it was.”
“The portraits are beautiful and the experience was 100% worth it!”
“She’s warm, easy to work with, and incredibly professional.”
“Honestly, three words don’t do it justice — it was effortless, collaborative, and comfortable from the very first pose.”
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Katie makes taking family photos with a kid a great experience. She is engaging, fun and energetic. Doesn't hurt that snacks and toys are available :)
What a great experience! For the first time in forever I felt like I was captured. My joy shined in each of the photos
Katie has captured some of our most loved family photos! I cannot express how grateful I am for her patience and professionalism. She is also extremely supportive of the community — generously giving her time and services to support local schools and small businesses. Can’t recommend her enough!
We had an amazing experience with Katie -- she knows exactly how to get the perfect smiles out of our family! We will definitely be booking again.
Katie has a gift! She’s not only completely technically savvy with the equipment, but she has an amazing creative eye, and a welcoming demeanor. She knows how to put you at ease and capture photos that truly represent YOU. No detail is spared and she is a JOY to be around. Highly recommend!
Katie was amazing! She helped me feel so comfortable and confident. I am so happy with the experience! I couldn’t believe those were pictures of me! 10 out of 10 recommend!!
5.0 ★★★★★ 68 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Katie makes taking family photos with a kid a great experience. She is engaging, fun and energetic. Doesn't hurt that snacks and toys are available :)
What a great experience! For the first time in forever I felt like I was captured. My joy shined in each of the photos
Katie has captured some of our most loved family photos! I cannot express how grateful I am for her patience and professionalism. She is also extremely supportive of the community — generously giving her time and services to support local schools and small businesses. Can’t recommend her enough!
We had an amazing experience with Katie -- she knows exactly how to get the perfect smiles out of our family! We will definitely be booking again.
Katie has a gift! She’s not only completely technically savvy with the equipment, but she has an amazing creative eye, and a welcoming demeanor. She knows how to put you at ease and capture photos that truly represent YOU. No detail is spared and she is a JOY to be around. Highly recommend!
At the start of my session, Katie asked me to describe how I wanted to feel in three words. Honestly, three words don’t do it justice — it was effortless, collaborative, and comfortable from the very first pose. She made space for me to let go of my own insecurities and just be present, guiding me without ever making me feel directed. By the end, I felt beautiful, seen, and powerful, while also feeling soft and peaceful, all at the same time. It’s rare to walk away from a camera feeling more like yourself than when you started, but that’s exactly what happened. I also appreciated the care she took to help me select my final shots - patiently providing support and gentle reminders to be kind to myself during this process )we are our own worst critics!) If you are a woman who is ready to channel her beauty - inside and out - gift yourself with THIS photo shoot experience! You won’t regret it!
Katie was amazing! She helped me feel so comfortable and confident. I am so happy with the experience! I couldn’t believe those were pictures of me! 10 out of 10 recommend!!
I needed some new professional photos and stumbled upon this studio. Katie was a dream to work with. As a mother, at this stage of my life, I have not felt particularly like I have my own unique identity anymore- this mini session empowered me to do the work to give myself space to shine. I walked away from the session with a beautiful set of photos that I can use personally and professionally. Katie somehow captured my authentic self and made me feel beautiful even on a day when I wasn't sure I even wanted to be seen. Thank you!
What a great experience! Katie is so welcoming and friendly, and the photos were so great, I had a hard time deciding which ones to get! Highly recommend
The pictures were so unique and truly captured our family. Each one felt like a real-life representation of who we are, and somehow every photo was even better than the last. We couldn't stop smiling as we looked through them!
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