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Transcending Roots Photography LLC

Photographer · Yorkville, IL · 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%85+12.9Experts 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
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#141 of 201 photographersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 30%
5.0 ★★★★★ 71 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.
28%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Transcending Roots Photography LLC at a glance

Google reviewers rate Transcending Roots Photography LLC five stars based on seventy-one reviews, with the owner responding to twenty-eight percent of comments. Clients frequently cite punctuality, clear communication, and patience as key aspects of the service, noting that the photographer accommodates diverse needs including newborns, seniors, weddings, and pets. Recurring themes include creative location selection and efficient photo delivery times. The provided excerpts contain no low-star reviews or specific criticisms, indicating a uniformly positive experience regarding pricing, professionalism, and the quality of the final images.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 71 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 71 Google reviews (69 with written comments, 20 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 28% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 26, 2026.
  • Service: Photographer serving Yorkville, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 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: value.

Satisfaction100Reliability99Craft & service100Value85Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 99)Reliability: 99 (median 99)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 85 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyPhotographers 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.Transcending Roots Photography LLC: 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.Transcending Roots Photography LLC: 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.Transcending Roots Photography LLC: 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.Transcending Roots Photography LLC: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
85
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.Transcending Roots Photography LLC: 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

71 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars71100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 69 written reviews

  • Praise108100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3431%
  • Would recommend2422%
  • Quality & results1918%
  • Communication1312%
  • Speed & response1211%
  • Honesty & trust44%
  • Price & value22%

What customers talk about

We read 69 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “She was so patient with our fussy baby girl and I love that she gave so much attention to our furbaby too!”
  • “I highly recommend Meg to anyone looking for a photographer who is professional, talented, and genuinely wonderful to work with.”
  • “She's done an amazing job capturing my hilarious family and our shenanigans.”
  • “She is timely, reliable, and an excellent communicator from start to finish.”
  • “Easy to work with, attentive, positive and efficient.”
  • “She made us feel so comfortable, confident, and genuinely cared for from the very first meeting through the entire wedding day.”
  • “Well worth every penny to have incredible photos to last a lifetime.”

People customers mention

  • Meg 35 reviews

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

Recent reviews

ErinLocal Guide · 25 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★

Meg has been my goto photog since I moved to the area 4 years ago. She's done an amazing job capturing my hilarious family and our shenanigans. Her value for the work done and artistry cannot be beat.

Reasonable price
Emily5 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★★★★★

Meg did a great job for our newborn photos! She was so patient with our fussy baby girl and I love that she gave so much attention to our furbaby too!

Megan2 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★★★★★

Meg and her husband were AMAZING. I was so nervous about who would photograph my wedding but Meg made everything easy, she was so kind, her work is stunning and I just can't say enough good things about her and her team. And, if you don't believe my word, I attached a few works of her incredible artistry. You will…

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Reasonable price
Becky1 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★★★★★

Meg was amazing to work with! She took our daughter's senior pictures and she did not disappoint! She captured her beauty and brought it to life through her lense. The pictures turned out beautiful and she has a very creative eye for locations! Very sweet and great to work with! Absolutely knows what she is doing when it comes to her photography!!

Angie4 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★★★★★

We did my daughters Senior pictures with Meg. She captured her personality in each and every picture. She was easy to work with from prior to booking, during the shoot and after the booking. No stress in any way. My daughter loved working with her during the shoot and she said she had so much fun and loved the…

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Karina2 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★★★★★

100% recommend. Communication, coordination, and execution was outstanding. Pictures turned out absolutely fantastic and couldn’t be happier with them and the service provided. We love the work she did and will be returning for future pictures

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 71 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Erin SteeleLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Erin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Meg has been my goto photog since I moved to the area 4 years ago. She's done an amazing job capturing my hilarious family and our shenanigans. Her value for the work done and artistry cannot be beat.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Emily Doemland5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Meg did a great job for our newborn photos! She was so patient with our fussy baby girl and I love that she gave so much attention to our furbaby too!

Megan Hansen2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Meg and her husband were AMAZING. I was so nervous about who would photograph my wedding but Meg made everything easy, she was so kind, her work is stunning and I just can't say enough good things about her and her team. And, if you don't believe my word, I attached a few works of her incredible artistry. You will not be disappointed if you go with Meg and her team. They were able to capture everything I asked for and so much more. The team was also incredibly flexible working around crady winds, schedule issues and last minute changes. Well worth every penny to have incredible photos to last a lifetime.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Becky Dodson1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Becky has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Meg was amazing to work with! She took our daughter's senior pictures and she did not disappoint! She captured her beauty and brought it to life through her lense. The pictures turned out beautiful and she has a very creative eye for locations! Very sweet and great to work with! Absolutely knows what she is doing when it comes to her photography!!

Paige G1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Paige has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I am absolutely speechless – in the best way possible! We just received our wedding gallery, and I’ve been laughing out loud, tearing up, smiling ear-to-ear, and reliving every single emotion from our day. Meg isn’t just an incredibly talented photographer – she’s the ultimate hype girl, listening ear, and the kind of person who will literally pluck a booger out of your nose if you need it (yes, that happened, and we love her for it 😂). She made us feel so comfortable, confident, and genuinely cared for from the very first meeting through the entire wedding day. The photos are pure magic – every candid laugh, emotional glance, and heartfelt moment from our rustic fall wedding is captured perfectly. It’s like stepping right back into the joy of that October day. If you want stunning photos and someone who becomes like a friend cheering you on every step of the way, book Meg. You did amazing – thank you from the bottom of our hearts! ❤️

Shannon Morgan6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shannon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Meg is truly amazing. She has done two package shoots for my family, which technically ended up being four sessions total a maternity shoot followed by a newborn shoot once our baby arrived. Every single experience has been exceptional. She is timely, reliable, and an excellent communicator from start to finish. Meg is incredibly creative with a whimsical touch that makes each session feel unique and personal. She is also extremely accommodating and goes above and beyond to make the experience stress-free, including traveling to you and even providing outfits. On top of her talent, Meg is so friendly and easy to be around, which makes a huge difference especially during maternity and newborn sessions. She made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and confident throughout the entire process. We couldn’t be happier with our photos or our experience. I highly recommend Meg to anyone looking for a photographer who is professional, talented, and genuinely wonderful to work with.

Angie Schultz4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We did my daughters Senior pictures with Meg. She captured her personality in each and every picture. She was easy to work with from prior to booking, during the shoot and after the booking. No stress in any way. My daughter loved working with her during the shoot and she said she had so much fun and loved the way the pics turned out as well. Highly recommend.

Karina Zavala2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

100% recommend. Communication, coordination, and execution was outstanding. Pictures turned out absolutely fantastic and couldn’t be happier with them and the service provided. We love the work she did and will be returning for future pictures

Keri McNellis5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Keri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Easy to work with, attentive, positive and efficient. Most importantly the photos were fantastic! We did an extended family session and Meg was excellent with all the kids. Recommend!

Lexi Murphy7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lexi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Meg was so amazing. Our first attempt at maternity pictures happened to be the hottest buggiest day so she was so sweet and rescheduled after taking a few pictures. She was so good with our not so cooperative 2 year old as well!

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