Photography service · Galveston, TX · 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%87+13.2Experts Score= 97Not 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.97SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#140 of 201 photographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 31%
5.0★★★★★24 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare 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 rate Samantha Wiley Photography five stars based on twenty-four reviews, noting the owner has not replied to any feedback. Clients frequently describe the photographer as professional, punctual, and easy to work with, often highlighting her ability to make subjects feel comfortable during family, maternity, and event sessions. Recurring themes include her responsiveness, creative lighting techniques, and knowledge of local Galveston locations. No negative criticisms are present in the provided excerpts, as all reviews are positive.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 24 Google reviews (24 with written comments, 10 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: January 21, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Galveston, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated November 1, 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.
Samantha Wiley 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.Samantha Wiley Photography: 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.Samantha Wiley Photography: 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.Samantha Wiley Photography: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
87
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.Samantha Wiley Photography: 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
24 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars24100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 24 written reviews
100%praise
Praise35100%
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 price250%
Reasonable250%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude1234%
Would recommend1029%
Quality & results514%
Speed & response39%
Communication26%
Honesty & trust26%
Price & value13%
What customers talk about
We read 24 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Samantha was incredibly professional, responsive, and easy to work with from start to finish.”
“Truly an incredible photographer — we couldn’t recommend her enough and will absolutely be working with her again.”
“She captured the energy of the event perfectly and delivered stunning photos that exceeded our expectations.”
“…os and able to create an environment for making the photo shoot fun, efficient and successful.…”
“Easy to work with, reasonable, & very unique.”
“Honestly, we have spent an obnoxious amount of time staring at each one since she sent the album to us, saying “I can’t believe these are our photos.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Samantha Wiley Photography for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
TTaylor7 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★★★★★
Cape Horn Tequila hired Samantha Wiley Photography for our event at Yaga’s Chili Quest in Galveston, TX, and she absolutely crushed it. Samantha was incredibly professional, responsive, and easy to work with from start to finish. She captured the energy of the event perfectly and delivered stunning photos that…
Great priceProduct
AApril2 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★★★★★
Our family pictures turned out absolutely amazing!!!! Samantha captured more than I could have ever dreamed for!!!! Stunning! I will definitely use her again!!
IItsmeLocal Guide · 129 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★★★★★
Samantha Wiley is a talented and well rounded artist. She has a true passion for capturing lifes most memorable moments. Easy to work with, reasonable, & very unique.
MMichelle3 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★★★★★
Sam was amazing with my family! Super friendly. Had the kids relaxed and on point. Even at 6am! I felt like I knew her. Super personable. Photos are phenomenal. Can’t wait to book again next year.
Great priceFamily and group
MMamie3 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★★★★★
I’ve had the honor of being on the other side of Sam’s camera lens twice now, and holy wow!!!! Her professionalism and perfection of her art is so evident in her on site demeanor and within her finished photographs. On top of being a phenomenal photographer, in addition to her other art mediums she excels at, her…
AAnna1 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★★★★★
She did such an amazing job on our family pictures on the beach. She also worked very well with our baby and got great pictures of him smiling and being cute. Highly recommended.
Cape Horn Tequila hired Samantha Wiley Photography for our event at Yaga’s Chili Quest in Galveston, TX, and she absolutely crushed it. Samantha was incredibly professional, responsive, and easy to work with from start to finish. She captured the energy of the event perfectly and delivered stunning photos that exceeded our expectations. Truly an incredible photographer — we couldn’t recommend her enough and will absolutely be working with her again.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Product
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April Love2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews April has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our family pictures turned out absolutely amazing!!!! Samantha captured more than I could have ever dreamed for!!!! Stunning! I will definitely use her again!!
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ItsmeLocal Guide · 129 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Itsme has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Samantha Wiley is a talented and well rounded artist. She has a true passion for capturing lifes most memorable moments. Easy to work with, reasonable, & very unique.
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Michelle Ray3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Sam was amazing with my family! Super friendly. Had the kids relaxed and on point. Even at 6am! I felt like I knew her. Super personable. Photos are phenomenal. Can’t wait to book again next year.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Family and group
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Mamie Dashiell3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mamie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I’ve had the honor of being on the other side of Sam’s camera lens twice now, and holy wow!!!! Her professionalism and perfection of her art is so evident in her on site demeanor and within her finished photographs. On top of being a phenomenal photographer, in addition to her other art mediums she excels at, her participation in the community doesn’t go unnoticed. I would highly recommend her to capture beautiful moments of your life or help capture content for your businesses. Thanks you Sam for making so many beautiful faces smile, camera in hand or not.
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Anna Hubbell-Scott1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Anna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
She did such an amazing job on our family pictures on the beach. She also worked very well with our baby and got great pictures of him smiling and being cute. Highly recommended.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Family and group
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Tamara Pendleton2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tamara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Samantha did my family maternity photos and not only did she capture my family beautifully, she was so easy and comfortable to work with! My kids were at ease with her and we could talk like we were old friends. Highly recommend her services if you want gorgeous beach photos!
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Marisa Bible2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Samantha is an amazing photographer and always delivers the most stunning and beautiful photos. She has a natural talent for capturing the best lighting in photos. I am always satisfied with her work and love working with her even more! She is the best!
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Erica Williams1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Erica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Short answer- Sam Wiley is our forever branding photographer for THrō Ceramics.
Every single picture she delivered was beyond incredible. Honestly, we have spent an obnoxious amount of time staring at each one since she sent the album to us, saying “I can’t believe these are our photos.”
She made sure she understood exactly what we wanted before shoot day & we now have pictures that we used to dream of.
Our IG grid & emails look like they came straight off of Pinterest.
Sam is a lovely human & made what could have been a stressful shoot day amazing for us. She came packed with her own ideas & as two people who don’t always feel the most comfortable in a professional photoshoot - she made it effortless for us.
Her turn around time is equally incredible & we truly believe a huge part of the success of our most recent launch is due to Sam’s photos from our branding shoot that we have been able to market with.
If you are an artist looking for someone to capture more than just a photo, but all the things you want someone to feel in that photo, Sam is without a doubt your photographer. Her work is unlike anyone else’s we’ve worked with & whether it’s branding or any life event we want captured in the future, Sam is forever our photographer.
Don’t even think twice about it, you won’t regret booking her.
