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Melika Lynd Photography

Photography service · Kent, WA · 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%94+14.3Experts 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.
#106 of 201 photographersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 48%
5.0 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
78%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Melika Lynd Photography at a glance

Google reviewers rate Melika Lynd Photography five stars across sixty-five reviews, noting that the owner replies to seventy-eight percent of feedback. Customers describe services including weddings, newborn sessions, family portraits, and corporate headshots, frequently citing punctuality, clear communication, and reasonable pricing. Recurring themes highlight patience with children, professional editing, and the photographer's ability to make subjects comfortable during shoots. No common criticism appears in the provided excerpts, as all listed reviews are positive.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 65 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 65 Google reviews (64 with written comments, 19 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 78% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: Photographer serving Kent, Washington.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 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 & service100Value94Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 99)Reliability: 99 (median 99)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 94 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Melika Lynd 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.Melika Lynd 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.Melika Lynd 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.Melika Lynd 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.Melika Lynd Photography: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
94
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.Melika Lynd 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

65 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars65100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 64 written reviews

  • Praise10196%
  • Complaints44%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3634%
  • Would recommend2524%
  • Speed & response1514%
  • Quality & results1413%
  • Communication88%
  • Honesty & trust66%
  • Price & value11%

What customers talk about

We read 64 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “She’s always so kind and takes such great photos and so patient with the kids.”
  • “I definitely recommend her if you’re looking for a photographer in the area.”
    “My husband and I had Melika take our engagement and wedding photos and I can't recommend her enough!”
  • “She stayed in communication and was on time for our photo session.”
  • “Melika did such an amazing job capturing my family photos with my two toddlers and my dog!”
  • “She brought props to help and had communicated clearly so we were all on the same page.”
  • “We’re so in love with the photos, and I honestly can’t wait to have her be a part of all our future milestones.”
  • “She is professional and prompt, affordable and accommodating.”

People customers mention

  • Seattle 4 reviews

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

Recent reviews

Nicholas8 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. · 5 days ago★★★★★

Melika is passionate about each of her sessions. We’ve used her for our wedding, first Christmas, and now our newborn. Each time we hire her she makes sure to capture pictures that will be timeless. Thank you 😊

N3 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 week ago★★★★★

We’ve been working with Melika for 4 years now and it’s been absolutely amazing! She’s always so kind and takes such great photos and so patient with the kids. I definitely recommend her if you’re looking for a photographer in the area.

Great price
Holly3 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. · a week ago★★★★★

Melika did such an amazing job capturing my family photos with my two toddlers and my dog! I love the photos so much and will cherish them forever.

Bliss4 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

My team and I have had the pleasure of working with Melika several times, and she’s been amazing every single time. Her professionalism, beautiful photography and positive energy really stand out. She always takes the time to understand our vision and manages to exceed our expectations. We truly enjoy working with her!

Karrie9 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I recently worked with Melika on a styled shoot. She is kind and professional and delivered the most stunning photos.

Kristen8 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

We love working with Melika! She has been taking birthday photos of our daughter for the last 6 years now and every year she does such a good job capturing her personality and essence and truly gives us something to cherish! I cannot say enough good things about her! She always has such great ideas of how to pose and other things that we can try.

Customer photo from Kristen's reviewCustomer photo from Kristen's review

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 65 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Nicholas Shamberg8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicholas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Melika is passionate about each of her sessions. We’ve used her for our wedding, first Christmas, and now our newborn. Each time we hire her she makes sure to capture pictures that will be timeless. Thank you 😊

Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you, Nicholas for your kind words it's my pleasure 🫶🏻

N P3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews N has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We’ve been working with Melika for 4 years now and it’s been absolutely amazing! She’s always so kind and takes such great photos and so patient with the kids. I definitely recommend her if you’re looking for a photographer in the area.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thank you so much for your kind words, it was my pleasure and I love your family especially your beautiful daughters 🤗

Holly Douglas3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Holly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Melika did such an amazing job capturing my family photos with my two toddlers and my dog! I love the photos so much and will cherish them forever.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for your sweet review. It was my pleasure capturing your lovely family

Bliss Embodied Events4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bliss has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My team and I have had the pleasure of working with Melika several times, and she’s been amazing every single time. Her professionalism, beautiful photography and positive energy really stand out. She always takes the time to understand our vision and manages to exceed our expectations. We truly enjoy working with her!

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you so much Janell, it is my pleasure working with you 🤗❤️

Karrie Campbell9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I recently worked with Melika on a styled shoot. She is kind and professional and delivered the most stunning photos.

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind words!

Kristen Almgren8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We love working with Melika! She has been taking birthday photos of our daughter for the last 6 years now and every year she does such a good job capturing her personality and essence and truly gives us something to cherish! I cannot say enough good things about her! She always has such great ideas of how to pose and other things that we can try.

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you so much, Kristen. It's my pleasure, and I love your daughter so much she is the cutest little princess 🌸🤗😘

Lauren Friis3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Melika is truly so gifted and so amazing! I cannot say enough amazing things about her photography! I have worked with her several times, and she always exceeds my expectations! She is such a sweet person to work with and goes above and beyond. Definitely BOOK with her for all of your photography needs.

Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind words sweet Lauren 🤗

Ambika Mehta4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ambika has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had a wonderful experience with Melika Lynd during our baby girl’s 6-month photoshoot. The pictures turned out absolutely beautiful, capturing her expressions so naturally and perfectly. The patience, creativity, and comfort she provided made the entire session smooth and enjoyable. We were so impressed with the quality of work that we happily chose them again for our daughter’s 1st birthday. Highly recommend to anyone looking to capture precious milestones with perfection and care. 💕📸

Response from the owner · 10 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind feedback

Carly Rene Ceja10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Melika was amazing! She stayed in communication and was on time for our photo session. The weather turned out bad but Melika made our photos look magical! We will definitely be using her again! I would HIGHLY recommend Melika for your family photos!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you so much Carly for your kind words!

Disha ChaudhariLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Disha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We had an amazing time working with Melika for our Indian wedding in Seattle! She is incredibly talented and experienced. She knew exactly how to capture every moment beautifully, from the vibrant ceremonies to the candid emotional shots. Beyond her photography skills, she was such a friendly and calming presence throughout the wedding day and all of our guests appreciated her as well. She truly went above and beyond to help us, even with things that weren’t part of her job, just to make sure everything ran smoothly. We’re so grateful for her support and the stunning photos we’ll cherish forever. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and passionate photographer!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Awww, you made my day! Thank you so much Disha!

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