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Rick Belden Photography logoHow 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%100+26.1Value 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

Rick Belden Photography

Charlotte, NC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #45Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 191 pet photography · 5.0★ from 263 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pet photography (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 reliability; weakest: momentum.

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.Rick Belden Photography is better than 100% of pet photography.A
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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.Rick Belden Photography is better than 100% of pet photography.A
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Rick Belden Photography is better than —% of pet photography.–
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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.Rick Belden Photography is better than 100% of pet photography.A
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Rick Belden Photography is better than 100% of pet photography.A
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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.Rick Belden Photography is better than —% of pet photography.–
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Customers hired Rick Belden Photography for 6 kinds of job.

Rick Belden Photography for portrait photography

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.15
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 94/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Portrait photography”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#3 / 22
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 15 Google reviews tagged “Portrait photography”

Daryna6 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Rick was so amazing with our collaboration shoot! The pictures turned out amazing! If you were to look for a photographer for any shoot definitely recommend Rick!

Party photographyCorporate photographyPortrait photography
Andrea3 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 month ago★★★★★

Our dance company has worked with Rick Belden for several years, and he is professional, patient, and a highly talented photographer.

Reasonable pricePortrait photography
Maggie3 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I had such a great experience working with Rick! He made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire dance photoshoot and knew exactly how to capture movement and all the little details. The poses, lighting, and overall direction were amazing, and the final photos turned out even better than I expected. They were…

Great pricePortrait photographyHeadshots and portraits
Jennifer7 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 months ago★★★★★

Rick is incredibly talented and has captured wonderful moments in the lives of my three children over past 15+ years, including senior portraits of my daughter! Time goes by so quickly, but I’m so grateful to look back at all of these fun milestones over the years!

Great priceEvents and partiesBaby photographyPortrait photography
Regan1 reviewTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Such a great experience! He was so friendly and fun to work with! Rick is very talented and gave a lot of great instruction. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for professional photographs!

Portrait photography
JimLocal Guide · 47 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★★★★★

Rick is awesome to work with and very accommodating for our photo shoots. We brought our dog along to be part of the family pictures, including some solo shots, and he handled everything exceptionally well. The final photos turned out great. He has a nice studio set up in his basement, which is well-suited for…

Reasonable pricePortrait photography
AdamLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

I worked with Rick on March 3, 2026 for corporate and casual portraits. Rick was extremely friendly, welcoming, and professional. He put me totally at ease with getting my photos taken and gave me clear directions on how to pose and where to sit/stand. By the time I left, he worked with me to select the best poses…

Reasonable priceCorporate photographyPortrait photography
Taylor6 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

My experience with Rick Belden photography was AMAZING. He is super fun and he pays close attention to detail to make you get the best shots and look great. He definitely knows what he is talking about and is great at lighting and posing. He is even really good at posing himself. There was no stress and it was so laid back. Would definitely shoot again!!!!

Portrait photographyHeadshots and portraits
Diana6 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Rick was an amazing teacher! Very knowledgeable and thorough. Was answering all of our questions and asking the questions we didn’t. Can’t wait to take the next class with him.

Reasonable pricePortrait photography
Josi7 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

This was my daughter’s first professional photo shoot and I am so glad we had Rick as her photographer! He did a wonderful job putting both of us at ease and bringing out her natural talent and beauty! He is an incredibly talented photographer who showcases strength and individuality!

Great pricePortrait photography
Hailey1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

So easy to work with! Got great pictures and had a very good experience!

Great pricePortrait photographyCommercial photography
Lauren4 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

My daughters are ballerinas and have worked with Rick a few times now. High praise for his friendly personality, keen eye for detail, and amazing finished work!

Great pricePortrait photographyHeadshots and portraits
Han3 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 year ago★★★★★

By far the most productive and professional but also fun and entertaining photographer I’ve ever worked with.

Great pricePortrait photography
Stephanie8 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 year ago★★★★★

Rick did a shoot with my dancer and was super fun and professional. His work is beautiful and he was very helpful narrowing down the options. We will definitely be back.

Portrait photography
Kennedy5 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great pricePortrait photography

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