Photographer · Cambridge, MA · reviewed since 2021
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.
#80 of 364 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 78%
5.0★★★★★65 Google reviews · 14 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare 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 Nicole Marie Photography a 5/5 rating from 65 reviews, noting the owner replied to 18% of them. Clients frequently praise the photographer’s ability to create a comfortable environment for weddings, headshots, and family portraits, often highlighting her guidance on posing and candid capture. Recurring themes include flexible scheduling, clear communication, and timely delivery of edited photos, with no common criticisms identified in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 65 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 65 Google reviews (57 with written comments, 7 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 18% of reviews.
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.
Nicole Marie 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.Nicole Marie 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.Nicole Marie 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.Nicole Marie 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.Nicole Marie 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.Nicole Marie 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: 63.–
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Star ratings
65 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars65100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 57 written reviews
99%praise
Praise10199%
Complaints11%
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 price360%
Reasonable240%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude3231%
Would recommend2525%
Quality & results1313%
Speed & response1313%
Communication1111%
Honesty & trust66%
Price & value22%
What customers talk about
We read 57 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Amazing professional headshots for my team, Nicole is the best.”
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience or our pictures, and I would recommend Nicole wholeheartedly to any couple!”
“We had an amazing experience with Nicole Marie Photography for our elopement.”
“As a very anxious bride who doesn't love having her picture taken, I was nervous going into the day, but Nicole immediately put me at ease.”
“She was incredibly flexible and easy to work with, which made the entire day feel relaxed and stress free.”
“Nicole came up with so many creative ideas that felt natural and genuine, never posed or forced, and truly captured us as we are.”
“On top of this, she has a quick turnaround with photo editing, and has very reasonable prices for her services.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Nicole Marie Photography for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
PacoTaco2 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
Nicole was an absolute dream to work with as our wedding photographer. She captured our day so beautifully—especially the little, in-between moments we didn’t even realize were happening. Her presence was so calm and unobtrusive that everything felt natural.
As a very anxious bride who doesn't love having her…
Great priceWedding and engagement
Grace2 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★
We had an amazing experience with Nicole Marie Photography for our elopement. She was incredibly flexible and easy to work with, which made the entire day feel relaxed and stress free. Nicole came up with so many creative ideas that felt natural and genuine, never posed or forced, and truly captured us as we are. We…
Great priceWedding and engagement
Shelby2 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Nicole was so great to work with for engagement pictures. And they turned out SO well. Would definitely recommend her.
Great priceWedding and engagement
James3 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 year ago★★★★★
Awesome experience. Nicole was fun to work with and took great photos with advice on how to pose. Thank you!
Reasonable priceHeadshots and portraits
Taylor1 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 year ago★★★★★
I got headshots done with Nicole, and could not be happier with the photos or the experience. I usually have trouble posing for photographs, but she was super helpful in giving advice & creating a comfortable environment. Cannot recommend enough!
Individual photographyHeadshots and portraits
Nick7 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 year ago★★★★★
Nicole recently did headshots for me and it was a great experience! She made the process easy and she was relaxed and enjoyable to work with. Would recommend!
Nicole was an absolute dream to work with as our wedding photographer. She captured our day so beautifully—especially the little, in-between moments we didn’t even realize were happening. Her presence was so calm and unobtrusive that everything felt natural.
As a very anxious bride who doesn't love having her picture taken, I was nervous going into the day, but Nicole immediately put me at ease. She guided us when needed while still letting us be ourselves, which made such a difference.
We couldn’t be happier with our experience or our pictures, and I would recommend Nicole wholeheartedly to any couple!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Thank you, Jessica! It was a pleasure to capture your big day :)
Grace Vogel2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Grace has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had an amazing experience with Nicole Marie Photography for our elopement. She was incredibly flexible and easy to work with, which made the entire day feel relaxed and stress free. Nicole came up with so many creative ideas that felt natural and genuine, never posed or forced, and truly captured us as we are. We were blown away by our sneak peek photos and cannot wait to see the full gallery. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who is talented, adaptable, and a joy to work with.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Wedding and engagement
Shelby Heinemann2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Shelby has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I got headshots done with Nicole, and could not be happier with the photos or the experience. I usually have trouble posing for photographs, but she was super helpful in giving advice & creating a comfortable environment. Cannot recommend enough!
Services: Individual photography, Headshots and portraits
Nick Dassatti7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nicole recently did headshots for me and it was a great experience! She made the process easy and she was relaxed and enjoyable to work with. Would recommend!
Josephine Elwood7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Josephine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nicole photographed our wedding in September of 2024, and booking her was one of the best decisions we made in the lead up to our wedding. We had hoped for photos that captured us authentically and candidly, with less focus on posed photos. I had also really wanted vibrant photos (I'm not a fan of the current washed-out trends that most wedding photographers seem to utilize). We ended up with the most beautiful gallery of photographs--colorful, candid, and full of joy. Nicole captured so many little moments that we will remember and cherish forever. Not only is she an incredible photographer, but she is also so kind, warm, and genuine. She immediately put us at ease; it was as if we had a dear friend celebrating us who just happened to be behind the camera as well. Truly, book Nicole for any and all of your photography needs!
Nicole Dickson2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nicole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Absolutely stunning ! Had a chance to work with Nicole for headshots. She was so professional and made me feel at ease right from the start. Overall, highly recommended her for someone who is looking for high-quality photos.
