Clients consistently praise Shawn Spencer Photography for its professional communication, punctuality, and detailed preparation, noting that the photographer sends helpful tips and accommodates specific vision requests. Reviews highlight services such as newborn, senior, family, and headshot sessions, with customers appreciating the organized studio environment and the photographer's ability to put subjects at ease. The business maintains a perfect 5.0 rating from 45 reviews, and the owner responds to 98% of feedback, indicating a strong commitment to client satisfaction and engagement.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 45 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 45 Google reviews (45 with written comments, 10 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
Most recent review: February 20, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Elk Grove, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
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Cindy L1 review
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Shawn is a true professional! Our newborn photos were beautiful. Before the appointment she sends emails with helpful tips and checked on what my vision was for my newborn photos and tried to accommodate my requests. When we arrived for our appointment her studio was clean and well organized. She discussed the sets with us and she and her assistant were well prepared. Shawn was able to move through the different sets quickly and was a pro at keeping our baby calm. I was nervous before our appointment but Shawn made it a wonderful experience. We love our photos. Thank you Shawn for the beautiful photos of our precious baby.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Newborn photography
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Cindy, thank you so much. It was such a pleasure working with your family and capturing sweet Sophia's newborn photos. She is beautiful and was a perfect angel at her session. I love how the photos turned out and I'm so glad to know you had a great experience. I would love to work with you all again!
Wow!!! My daughters Senior Pictures were unbelievable. Even before the picture day, Shawn gathered information about my daughter so she knew the best way to capture her at her best, continued to send valuable information up to the photo shoot, and provided suggestions for the best quality. Shawn is meticulous to make sure everything goes perfect, even the best time of day to get the best lighting, and having music of my daughters choice so she is enjoying the moment.
My daughter loves the pictures so much, the hardest part for her is to decide which ones to use in her announcements. (There is soooo many to choose from.)
We would recommend Shawn Spencer Photography to anyone. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Senior class photography
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Amber and Kylee, it was beyond an honor to take your senior photos. Your session was so fun and I absolutely love the way your images turned out. You both were so fantastic and relaxed and it showed. Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so happy you felt prepared and ready for the session and that it was enjoyable. You now have a gallery full of images that you can be proud of and I wish you all the best in your future!
I found Shawn after researching newborn photographers right before my due date. Shawn got me on the schedule and was very accommodating when my daughter arrived post due date. She was still able to get me in at the 10 day mark! The photos came out better than I could have ever imagined, but Shawn’s positive attitude is what really sold me. My newborn was wide awake throughout the entire session, but Shawn was patient and so gentle with her. I’ll treasure these photos forever and look forward to working with Shawn in the future. I highly recommend Shawn for your newborn shoots!
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Ashlee, thank you so much. I'm so glad you enjoyed your session and loved the images. You guys were great and I loved working with you. I actually loved that Isabella was wide awake because we were able to capture her sweet personality. I can't wait to work with you all again!
Shawn did an amazing job on our newborn’s photos! They are pictures we will enjoy for our lifetime! We had her do our family Christmas photos as well and once again we were not disappointed! She is incredible to work with and makes sure you’re satisfied through every step of the way. Shawn worked with us to customize our print order to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. We will definitely continue working with her in the future. I highly recommend booking with Shawn Spencer Photography to capture all your precious memories.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Natalie, thank you so much. You guys were amazing to work with. I was so blessed to photograph Addison and your beautiful family. You guys were so easy to work with and I was honored to be your photographer. I can't wait to work with you all again soon!
Shawn is a true professional. I knew I wanted a photo shoot for our anniversary but didn't know much of anything else. Shawn guided us through every step and produced photos that we will cherish forever. She knew just what to do to make us look amazing! I am grateful for the way she communicated with us throughout the entire process, too. Shawn is an amazing photographer, businesswoman, and a consummate professional.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Michelle, it was such a great pleasure to photograph you and Doug for you Anniversary. I loved working with you and am thrilled with how your images turned out. We had so much fun at your session and I can't wait to work with you guys again. You were amazing clients!
It was such a pleasant and refreshing experience to have Shawn be my photographer for my family photos. Her website is very user-friendly very informational. She even helps you with the guides to make things less stressful . She’s there always to answer any questions every step of the way she made it such an amazing experience. I’m so grateful that I found her I’ll definitely be getting my photos done with her again!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Juanita, thank you so much for your kind words. We had a great time with you and your sweet little family. I'm glad you found all the resources and information helpful as you prepped for your session. You guys were definitely ready and the images turned out great! I can't wait to work with you again!
We got recommended to Shawn by my partners friend and we are truly grateful that we got to work with her. She really made the whole experience really special she answered all my questions right away she really took the her time to explain everything and brought our vision to life we really can’t wait to work with her in the future as our baby gets older.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Benita, thank you so much for your review. I had so much fun working with you all. Baby Ace was such an absolute dream. He was so easy to work with and I love all the images in his gallery. I can't wait to work with you guys again!
We recently had the pleasure of working with Shawn during our son’s senior photo shoot, and the experience was fantastic. Shawn's friendly and outgoing personality made us feel at ease right away. She introduced us to a beautiful outdoor location and listened carefully to our requests, incorporating them perfectly into the shoot.
What truly stood out was how Shawn connected with our reserved son, quickly helping him come out of his shell and enjoy the session. Her professionalism and genuine passion for photography made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free.
We are thrilled with the results and look forward to working with Shawn again. If you're seeking a talented and personable photographer, Shawn is the perfect choice.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Marselo, thank you so very much. I had such a blast working with you guys. It was such a pleasure getting to know your family and photographing Austin. It was such an easy low key time of exploring the ranch together and capturing great images of Austin. My favorites are of him and his car! You guys were so fun it was like hanging out with good friends. I'm so glad that Austin felt comfortable and enjoyed his session. That made me feel so excited to hear. I love how his images turned out and so happy to know you guys were pleased with them and your overall experience. I can't wait to work with you all again soon!
Shawn was amazing. My husband and i don't get a lot of time off together, so when we went on our family vacay to CA i wanted to squeeze some family photos in. Shawn made that possible. She went above and beyond to make sure we were completely prepared before the shoot, and was so sweet to our 2 year old.
Wish we lived closer so we could use Shawn for all of our family photos.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Olivia, thank you so much. We really had a good time at your session and your little one is such a sweetie. I'm so glad you enjoyed your experience and images. I would love to work with you again. Next time you are back in Elk Grove reach out!
Shawn was amazing!! She did my son’s newborn pictures and I just loved how patient and loving she was when my baby got fussy. She truly cares and is passionate about her line of work. I felt so comfortable throughout the whole session and loved the way the pictures turned out! She’s creative, warm and has a beautiful newborn studio 🤍 I would book her again in a heartbeat!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Daisy, thank you so much for your awesome review. I really enjoyed working with you all and getting to love on baby Elio during his session. He was absolutely adorable and so sweet to photograph. I'm so happy that your experience was so good and you were pleased with your images. I would love to work with you all again!
