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Nola Fontanez Photography

Photographer · Signal Hill, CA · 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%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
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#64 of 312 photographersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 80%
5.0 ★★★★★ 163 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.
96%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Nola Fontanez Photography at a glance

Google reviewers rate this photographer five stars based on 163 reviews, with the owner responding to 96 percent of comments. Clients frequently describe services including weddings, family portraits, maternity sessions, and newborn shoots. Recurring themes highlight punctuality, quick photo delivery, effective communication, and the ability to keep large groups or children comfortable and relaxed during sessions. No low-star reviews were provided to identify common criticisms.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 163 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 163 Google reviews (156 with written comments, 40 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 96% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 31, 2026.
  • Service: Photographer serving Signal Hill, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 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: reliability.

Satisfaction100Reliability99Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 99)Reliability: 99 (median 99)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Nola Fontanez 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.Nola Fontanez 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.Nola Fontanez 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.Nola Fontanez 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.Nola Fontanez Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Nola Fontanez 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

163 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars163100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 156 written reviews

  • Praise18495%
  • Complaints105%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price4100%
  • Reasonable00%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5629%
  • Would recommend4825%
  • Speed & response3116%
  • Quality & results2613%
  • Communication2111%
  • Honesty & trust105%
  • Price & value21%

What customers talk about

We read 156 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “She is patient with my young kids and older parents, and always knows how to get the best out of her audience.”
  • “I would highly recommend Nola Fontanez Photography for any photo event.”
    “I can't recommend her enough, anyone looking to capture great moments and memories she is your photographer!”
  • “The photos always come back quickly and are absolutely beautiful: natural, warm, and so us.”
  • “We had an amazing experience with Nola for our family photography session.”
  • “I was concerned that we wouldn’t know how to pose, but she walked us through it all and made it seem effortless.”
  • “I absolutely loved how our photos turned out, and from that point on, she became the person I trusted to capture our family year after year.”
  • “The clarity and positioning of the images she captured made this worth every penny we spent, not to mention she was already so affordable.”

People customers mention

  • Devin 3 reviews

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

Recent reviews

Lauren2 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 day ago★★★★★

Nola is incredible. She has photographed our family’s biggest moments including our wedding, maternity shoots, my daughter’s birth, and several family photoshoots. She makes wrangling 5 kids feel easy and keeps it fun for everyone. I cannot recommend Nola enough!!

Jaimee2 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★★★★★

Nola was amazing, were a party of 17 family members. 4 generations. Nola was able to capture individual families as well as group photos. I would highly recommend Nola Fontanez Photography for any photo event. Thank You Nola.

Great price
Lauren2 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★★★★★

Nola is the best family photographer, especially if you have children. She has captured our family for Christmas photos for the past two years and we are always so blown away by the results. Thank you Nola!

Great price
Casie3 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★★★★★

Nola has been taking our family photos for 5 years and every year is better than the last. She is patient with my young kids and older parents, and always knows how to get the best out of her audience. The photos always come back quickly and are absolutely beautiful: natural, warm, and so us. We'll treasure them for…

Lauren3 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★★★★★

Nola is an absolute pro at capturing our GIANT family. We've used her many times and are always so happy with the result. For a huge family photoshoot, she wrangled 16 of us for a series of group & individual photos in a stunning outdoor location. She captured the most beautiful pictures of our aging parents with…

Great price
Aaiden2 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 month ago★★★★★

Nola was work was more than expected. The photos brought tears to my eyes. Loved her attention to small detail and taking the patience with my toddler. Highly recommended!

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 163 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Lauren Natelborg2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nola is incredible. She has photographed our family’s biggest moments including our wedding, maternity shoots, my daughter’s birth, and several family photoshoots. She makes wrangling 5 kids feel easy and keeps it fun for everyone. I cannot recommend Nola enough!!

Jaimee Johnson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jaimee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nola was amazing, were a party of 17 family members. 4 generations. Nola was able to capture individual families as well as group photos. I would highly recommend Nola Fontanez Photography for any photo event. Thank You Nola.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Lauren Jirges2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nola is the best family photographer, especially if you have children. She has captured our family for Christmas photos for the past two years and we are always so blown away by the results. Thank you Nola!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Casie Hastings3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Casie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nola has been taking our family photos for 5 years and every year is better than the last. She is patient with my young kids and older parents, and always knows how to get the best out of her audience. The photos always come back quickly and are absolutely beautiful: natural, warm, and so us. We'll treasure them for years. Highly recommend Nola for relaxed, gorgeous photos!

Response from the owner · a week ago

And now we can add cat photog to the list;) lol

Lauren Nabi3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nola is an absolute pro at capturing our GIANT family. We've used her many times and are always so happy with the result. For a huge family photoshoot, she wrangled 16 of us for a series of group & individual photos in a stunning outdoor location. She captured the most beautiful pictures of our aging parents with our children that we will all cherish for a lifetime. She also did an at-home session with our two very wild toddlers that had zero interest in participating, yet we got back a ton of amazing photos that looked effortless... Her aesthetic is stunning and she captures a great mix of posed and candid. And on top of that, she makes the shoot fun, low pressure and enjoyable. She's lovely to be around! I wouldn't recommend anyone else but Nola. Especially if you need someone familiar with children or big groups.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Even though it was a large group it was so fun. Thanks for trusting me with your families memories.

Aaiden Perez2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aaiden has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nola was work was more than expected. The photos brought tears to my eyes. Loved her attention to small detail and taking the patience with my toddler. Highly recommended!

Natalia Barzotti3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Natalia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’ve been working with Nola for over 10 years, and I truly can’t say enough wonderful things about her. I originally found her for our family portraits, and we instantly connected. I absolutely loved how our photos turned out, and from that point on, she became the person I trusted to capture our family year after year. When I later started Beauty Lab Skincare, there was no question who I wanted to photograph my business. Nola has done my website photography, branding shoots, and so much more over the years, and my photos are always beautiful. She makes every session feel so easy and comfortable, and she has such a special eye for creativity and detail. She brings so much passion to what she does, and it truly shows in her work. I’m so grateful to have found someone I can trust with both my family memories and my business. I couldn’t recommend Nola more! 🤍

Veronica McConville5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Veronica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

She was efficient, she was excellent, she took command. I loved working with Nola!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Yay I loved being apart of your wedding at the queen mary. It was so fun

Carmen Steinbrenner3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carmen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had an amazing experience with Nola for our family photography session. My fam truly does not enjoy having their photo taken, but Nola made it quick and painless. I was concerned that we wouldn’t know how to pose, but she walked us through it all and made it seem effortless. The end result was a gorgeous album of photos captured in sunset lighting. 👌

Aaliyah Vargas3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aaliyah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had an amazing experience with Nola! She made me feel completely comfortable throughout the entire photoshoot and guided me on how to pose, which helped me feel confident and relaxed in front of the camera. The photos she captured were absolutely breathtaking and exceeded all of my expectations. Her talent, professionalism, and attention to detail truly show in every picture. I am so grateful for the beautiful memories she created, and I will definitely be returning for future sessions. I highly recommend Nola to anyone looking for an incredible photographer!

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

I had the best time and am so excited you loved your gallery.

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