Photography studio · Dover, NJ · reviewed since 2018
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 55%78+42.5Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%74+10.5Replies to reviews 7%91+6.4Momentum penalty80−2Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.74SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#39 of 39 pet photographyiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.8★★★★★156 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.68★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.5%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.
Venture Photography Studios Montclair offers family, pet, and newborn photography sessions, with reviewers frequently praising the staff for creating a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere and capturing high-quality images. The studio is noted for its flexible scheduling and patient approach to working with children and animals. However, several low-star reviews criticize the business for unclear pricing structures, hidden fees, and aggressive sales tactics during photo selection. One customer also reported significant delays in receiving framed products after payment.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 156 reviews (94% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 156 Google reviews (136 with written comments, 23 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 31% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 14, 2026.
Service: Pet Photographer serving Dover, New Jersey.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other pet photography
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: replies to reviews and momentum; weakest: reliability.
This companyPet Photography 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.Venture Photography Studios Montclair: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.B
78
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.Venture Photography Studios Montclair: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.B
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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.Venture Photography Studios Montclair: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
74
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.Venture Photography Studios Montclair: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Venture Photography Studios Montclair: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
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Star ratings
156 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars14794%
4 stars21%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star74%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 136 written reviews
94%praise
Praise18594%
Complaints116%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
96%fair
Great price417%
Reasonable1875%
Overpriced14%
Not sure14%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude6433%
Quality & results5729%
Would recommend4523%
Price & value137%
Communication74%
Honesty & trust74%
Speed & response32%
What customers talk about
We read 136 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We won a mini pet/family photoshoot, and Keith was so playful, kind, and patient with our pup!”
“…erized but absolutely every shot taken on this shoot my photographer did an amazing job capturing every memory for infinity loved loved loved it wil…”
“Had the worst experience having a newborn shoot with them.”
“100% would recommend to anyone and everyone to check out Venture Studios in Montclair if you’re looking to have beautiful memories captured by true pr…”
“Do not recommend.”
“I found Venture Studios when I was at a street fair in Montvale.”
“They’ve so many hidden charges which they don’t tell you before.”
“During our intro call, I explained to Keith that our dog was anxious and shy.”
“He was incredibly patient, kind, friendly, and genuinely wonderful to work with.”
“You can immediately tell that Keith doesn’t just take photographs — he truly cares about the people and the memories he is capturing.”
People customers mention
Keith50 reviews
Anna7 reviews
Rich6 reviews
Genevieve4 reviews
Diana4 reviews
Caldwell3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Venture Photography Studios Montclair for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
SSoany7 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 month ago★★★★★
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer or studio than Venture Studios! Keith captured the best photos of our little family. From start to finish, the Venture Studios team makes the entire experience welcoming, comfortable and fun! During our intro call, I explained to Keith that our dog was anxious and…
Reasonable priceFamily and group
NNikki11 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
We won a mini pet/family photoshoot, and Keith was so playful, kind, and patient with our pup! The shoot felt natural, and Keith captured a lot of great candid and fun moments throughout. The photos came out so clear, and we're excited to have them!
Aaureon7 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
i won a free pet photoshoot and keith was my photographer , the best experience from beginning to end ! would def work with venture studios again :)!
Reasonable priceAnimal photography
JJustin7 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Such a great experience. Keith captured the best photos of my pup, Sylvie. I love them and can’t recommend them enough!
Animal photography
EEmily6 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Keith did a fantastic job capturing my dog and I! He was incredibly kind and made the whole experience fun and stress free. Very happy with our photos!
RReneeLocal Guide · 14 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Awesome! Rich and the entire team at Venture were amazing to work with for photos of our son who was 4 months at the time. Everyone was patient, accommodating, responsive, and friendly, and our son loved them - he was so smiley the entire time. The photos Rich and his team took are stunning - we couldn’t pick…
Great pricePhoto retouchingBaby photographyPortrait photography
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer or studio than Venture Studios! Keith captured the best photos of our little family. From start to finish, the Venture Studios team makes the entire experience welcoming, comfortable and fun! During our intro call, I explained to Keith that our dog was anxious and shy. Keith spent time trying to make him feel comfortable as soon as we walked in and it helped captured the sweetest shots of our dog. Bonus? The studio! I love a good ambience; the studio is absolutely beautiful and very intentionally decorated, showcasing amazing photos and smartly structured (including the double doors for safety - this really gave me the warm and fuzzies when we let our dog off leash).
My only regret is not coming across Venture Studios sooner! We will definitely be back to purchase some frames and to capture life’s milestones. Thank you again Keith!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Family and group
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Nikki Wong11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nikki has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We won a mini pet/family photoshoot, and Keith was so playful, kind, and patient with our pup! The shoot felt natural, and Keith captured a lot of great candid and fun moments throughout. The photos came out so clear, and we're excited to have them!
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aureon benjamin7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews aureon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Keith did a fantastic job capturing my dog and I! He was incredibly kind and made the whole experience fun and stress free. Very happy with our photos!
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Dooley Paws FranLocal Guide · 171 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dooley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Incredible Experience — Keith Is Truly Amazing!
If I could give Venture Studios and Keith 10 stars, I absolutely would! ❤️🐾
Patrick and I recently had our family photos taken with our four dogs, and from the moment we walked in, Keith made us feel completely comfortable, welcomed, and at ease. He was incredibly patient, kind, friendly, and genuinely wonderful to work with. You can immediately tell that Keith doesn’t just take photographs — he truly cares about the people and the memories he is capturing.
Our four dogs are a huge part of our family, and Keith treated every single one of them like they were his own. 🐶🐾 He was so patient with them, worked with their individual personalities, and somehow managed to capture the love, happiness, and connection we share as a family. He made the entire experience fun instead of stressful, which is no small accomplishment when you’re trying to photograph four dogs! 😂❤️
And then we saw the photos…
WOW. Just WOW. 😍
Every single picture was absolutely outstanding. Keith captured so much more than beautiful images — he captured our family, our personalities, our bond, and the love we have for one another. Looking at these photos feels like looking at our family through someone else’s eyes and seeing just how much love is there. They are memories we will treasure forever.
And the video he created of our dogs was the icing on the cake. 🥹🐾❤️ It was absolutely beautiful and exceeded every expectation we had. Seeing our four babies together and watching those moments come to life was incredibly special and honestly brought tears to our eyes.
Keith has an incredible talent, but what makes him stand out is the person he is. He is patient, warm, professional, incredibly personable, and clearly passionate about what he does. He made Patrick, me, and all four of our dogs feel like we were spending time with a friend rather than simply having our pictures taken.
Venture Studios is incredibly lucky to have someone like Keith. His talent, heart, patience, and ability to make people — and their pets — feel comfortable is something truly special.
If you are looking for a photographer who will do more than take pictures — someone who will capture your story, your relationships, your love, and the moments you’ll cherish for years to come — I cannot recommend Keith and Venture Studios enough.
Thank you, Keith, for giving us memories that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. ❤️🐾
You didn’t just photograph our family… you captured our hearts. 🥹❤️🐾
Absolutely AMAZING from beginning to end. We cannot wait to work with you again! 📸✨🐾
10/10 — HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Family and group, Photo retouching, Portrait photography, Animal photography
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Renee OrtizLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Renee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Awesome! Rich and the entire team at Venture were amazing to work with for photos of our son who was 4 months at the time. Everyone was patient, accommodating, responsive, and friendly, and our son loved them - he was so smiley the entire time. The photos Rich and his team took are stunning - we couldn’t pick favorites from the bunch because they were all our favorite! We ended up getting the entire digital package - perfect for being able to print and share with relatives at will. The “viewing party” and slide show was a really nice personal touch. My mom even teared up when we showed her at home! Rich even gave us additional edited high resolution photos as a courtesy - very generous. 100% would recommend to anyone and everyone to check out Venture Studios in Montclair if you’re looking to have beautiful memories captured by true professionals. 5 stars, 10/10!
Such a great experience! We had Keith as our photographer & he was so easy to work with. He makes you feel comfortable & really is able to capture the perfect pictures! You won’t be disappointed!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Family and group
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Noelia Rijo6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Noelia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I was lucky enough to work with Keith for my maternity family session. He was absolutely amazing, made me feel wonderful and that's exactly how the photos turned out to be as well. Very high quality work. 100% recommend! Even my family that is not so into pictures they were really pleased with the whole experience.
Even the review session was so nice and with no pressure. They stick to the budget based on what you want.
