Photographer · Elk Grove, CA · reviewed since 2024
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%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%93+14.2Experts Score= 98Not 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.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#115 of 201 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 43%
5.0★★★★★23 Google reviews · 18 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.
Premier Photography Headshots and Branding at a glance
Google reviewers rate Premier Photography Headshots and Branding five stars based on twenty-three reviews, noting that the owner responds to all feedback. Clients frequently cite the photographer's professionalism, punctuality, and ability to make subjects feel comfortable during headshot, family, and group sessions. Recurring themes include clear communication, detailed posing guidance, and the delivery of high-quality images that meet specific professional or personal requirements.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 23 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 23 Google reviews (23 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: July 25, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Elk Grove, 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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.
This companyPhotographers 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.Premier Photography Headshots and Branding: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.Premier Photography Headshots and Branding: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
98
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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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.Premier Photography Headshots and Branding: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
93
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.Premier Photography Headshots and Branding: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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
23 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars23100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 23 written reviews
100%praise
Praise42100%
Complaints00%
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 price350%
Reasonable350%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude1638%
Would recommend1126%
Quality & results614%
Communication410%
Speed & response37%
Price & value12%
Honesty & trust12%
What customers talk about
We read 23 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“What impressed me the most was her professionalism and kindness, even after the gallery was delivered, she happily made additional edits to ensure I w…”
“Her thoughtfulness and professionalism really stood out, and she will definitely be my go-to photographer for all my future needs!”
“Our company had such an amazing experience working with Traci for our headshots and team photos.”
“Traci answered all my questions quickly and made it easy to book our attorney with her for headshots.”
“Traci was very easy to work with throughout the entire process and produced stellar results quickly.”
“I am especially grateful for the quick turnaround time, accessible location, and competitive pricing.”
“Traci's patience, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to client satisfaction made the entire experience wonderful.”
People customers mention
Traci10 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Premier Photography Headshots and Branding for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Itrat2 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Traci's patience, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to client satisfaction made the entire experience wonderful. What impressed me the most was her professionalism and kindness, even after the gallery was delivered, she happily made additional edits to ensure I was completely satisfied with the final photos.
Lizeth14 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★★★★★
Traci answered all my questions quickly and made it easy to book our attorney with her for headshots. Headshot came out great and matched our requirements. Traci is now our go to in the area!
Headshot photography
Kristen1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Our company had such an amazing experience working with Traci for our headshots and team photos. From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, organized, and made the entire process feel easy and enjoyable.
She did an incredible job directing each of us with posing and positioning, which made a huge…
Milo7 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★★★★★
Traci is the real deal.
She made the entire shoot feel natural and effortless, and her professionalism shows in every detail. You can tell she knows exactly what she’s doing behind the camera.
The final images were outstanding, clean, sharp, and truly high-end.
If you want photos that actually reflect your best self, work with Traci. Highly recommended.
Great priceHeadshot photography
KcLocal Guide · 29 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★★★★★
Wonderful and highly professional. She truly knows her job inside and out. I would confidently recommend her to anyone.
Allison1 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
Traci did a great job with my headshot! She was very professional and made me feel very comfortable.
Traci's patience, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to client satisfaction made the entire experience wonderful. What impressed me the most was her professionalism and kindness, even after the gallery was delivered, she happily made additional edits to ensure I was completely satisfied with the final photos.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure working with you. I want every client to feel confident and excited about their final portraits, so I’m always happy to take the extra time to make sure everything feels just right. I really appreciate your kind words and your trust in me!
Lizeth Moore14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lizeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Traci answered all my questions quickly and made it easy to book our attorney with her for headshots. Headshot came out great and matched our requirements. Traci is now our go to in the area!
Services: Headshot photography
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Lizeth,
I’m so glad the process felt easy and that we were able to match your requirements for the headshot. It was a pleasure working with your team member and ensuring everything aligned with your brand.
Being your go-to in the area means a lot, and I look forward to working with you again in the future!
Cheers,
Traci
Kristen F1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Kristen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our company had such an amazing experience working with Traci for our headshots and team photos. From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, organized, and made the entire process feel easy and enjoyable.
She did an incredible job directing each of us with posing and positioning, which made a huge difference in how comfortable and confident we felt in front of the camera. She took the time to work with everyone individually and made sure we all looked our best, even helping with small details like clothing adjustments.
We absolutely loved working with her and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Highly recommend! :)
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Kristen,
Thank you so much for your kind words—I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
It was an absolute pleasure working with you and your team. I’m so glad you felt comfortable and confident throughout the process—that’s always my goal, and you all made it easy.
I especially loved creating a custom background that aligns with your new brand, and it’s exciting to hear the images are being used on your new website. Seeing everything come together in a way that reflects your team and your vision is the best part of what I do.
Thank you again for trusting me with your headshots and team portrait. Wishing you continued success with your new site—I hope our paths cross again soon!
Milo Crisp7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Milo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Traci is the real deal.
She made the entire shoot feel natural and effortless, and her professionalism shows in every detail. You can tell she knows exactly what she’s doing behind the camera.
The final images were outstanding, clean, sharp, and truly high-end.
If you want photos that actually reflect your best self, work with Traci. Highly recommended.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Headshot photography
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much—I truly appreciate this.
It means a lot that the experience felt natural and effortless for you. That’s always the goal…creating a space where you can just show up as yourself while I guide the rest.
I’m especially glad you’re happy with the final images. You brought a strong, grounded presence to the session, and that really comes through.
Grateful you trusted me with your branding photographs—excited to see how you use these moving forward!
Kc FongLocal Guide · 29 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kc has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Wonderful and highly professional. She truly knows her job inside and out. I would confidently recommend her to anyone.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much—I truly appreciate your kind words.
It means a lot to hear that you felt confident in the experience. My goal is always to make the process smooth, professional, and easy from start to finish, so you can focus on showing up at your best.
I’m grateful for your recommendation and for the opportunity to work with you!
Allison Kelley1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Allison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Traci did a great job with my headshot! She was very professional and made me feel very comfortable.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Headshot photography
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad you felt comfortable during your session—that’s always my goal. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m thrilled your headshot turned out great. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
c b5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews c has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Premier Photography delivered an outstanding business headshot. Traci is highly skilled, attentive to every detail, and made the entire experience comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Headshot photography
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Thank you so much for the kind review! I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m so glad you felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the session. Helping professionals feel confident and represented at their best is always the goal. I’m grateful for the recommendation and look forward to working with you again in the future!
Crystal Hoff1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Crystal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Traci was kind, attentive and easy to work with! If you're in need of a photo for your social media page or resume Traci's great.
Services: Headshot photography
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! I really appreciate your kind words and am so glad you found the experience easy and comfortable. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m happy to hear the images are a great fit for your social media and resume. Thank you again for the recommendation—I truly appreciate it!
Brian Gage3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Traci did an amazing job and captured the exact headshots I needed for my business. She went above and beyond my expectations, paying close attention to every detail in each photo. Her thoughtfulness and professionalism really stood out, and she will definitely be my go-to photographer for all my future needs!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Headshot photography
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! Working with you was an absolute joy, and I’m thrilled to hear that your headshots feel spot-on for your business. I care deeply about the little details, so knowing they made a difference for you truly means the world.
I’m grateful you trusted me with this project, and I’d love to support you anytime you need anything down the road. Your appreciation made my whole day—thank you again!
Kevin Pascua1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Traci was very easy to work with throughout the entire process and produced stellar results quickly. I made an appointment to have headshots done for a professional application. From the start and throughout the shoot, Traci was amicable and easygoing. Her experience was apparent as she guided me through the process, including preparation, posing, and described exactly what edits she would make in post. I am especially grateful for the quick turnaround time, accessible location, and competitive pricing. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for professional photography services and would hire her again in the future without hesitation.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Headshot photography
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you for trusting me with your professional headshots! I’m thrilled the prep tips, posing guidance, and clear edit plan made everything easy—and that the quick turnaround and convenient Elk Grove location worked well for you. My goal is always to help clients feel comfortable so their authentic personality comes through. I truly appreciate your wholehearted recommendation. If you ever need an update—new role, LinkedIn refresh, or expanded branding in the greater Sacramento area—I’m here for you.
—Traci, Premier Headshots and Branding
