Photographer · Santa Ana, CA · reviewed since 2021
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%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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.99SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#15 of 39 pet photographyiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 63%
5.0★★★★★69 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★, last 20 reviewsiShare 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 Yee Lim Photography five stars based on sixty-nine reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Clients frequently cite professional headshots, newborn sessions, and family portraits as primary services, highlighting the photographer's punctuality, clear communication, and ability to make subjects feel comfortable. Recurring themes include high image quality, patient guidance during shoots, and thorough preparation regarding outfits and backgrounds. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews are positive.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 69 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 69 Google reviews (63 with written comments, 10 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 30, 2026.
Service: Pet Photographer serving Santa Ana, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 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: satisfaction and craft & service; weakest: reliability.
Yee Lim PhotographyPet 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.Yee Lim Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.Yee Lim Photography: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.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.Yee Lim Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Yee Lim Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Yee Lim 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: 84.–
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Star ratings
69 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars69100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 63 written reviews
99%praise
Praise11399%
Complaints11%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude4035%
Would recommend2825%
Speed & response1412%
Quality & results1311%
Communication98%
Honesty & trust65%
Price & value44%
What customers talk about
We read 63 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We also go to Yee for our family photos and professional headshots, and she consistently does an amazing job.”
“I highly recommend her for all your photography needs.”
“Before the photos: Yee was very responsive and responsible.”
“We’ve been working with Yee for years and have always had a great experience.”
“Her work is high quality and she is so easy to work with.”
“She’s become someone we trust for both our personal and business photography, and we’ll definitely continue working with her for years to come.”
“She made me fee comfortable and took her time with me.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Yee Lim Photography for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Alfred1 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
We’ve been working with Yee for years and have always had a great experience. She recently photographed our equipment for our business, and the photos came out beautiful and incredibly high quality. She really knows how to capture the details and present everything at its best.
We also go to Yee for our family…
Headshot photographyPortrait photography
N.P6 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
We’ve been going to Yee for going on 5 years now. From newborn shoots, cake smash, business headshots for our entire staff, and equipment photography. Her work is high quality and she is so easy to work with. She is also great with my girls, which is very important as she understands how to make everyone feel…
Headshot photographyPortrait photography
Jennifer1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
My business partner and I used Yee's services for headshots and brand images. She was INCREDIBLE. Not only did she understand the feeling and message we were trying to convey through our brand, she was able to coach us on how to project it through our pictures. She made what can be a stressful and self-conscious…
Michelle5 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★★★★★
For years, I hid myself. I was fine being unseen and an observer. These photos were more than just a branding shoot for me. They represent a leap of courage to believe in myself and my dreams. Yee knew I felt self conscious and unsure of myself, but she saw past that and guided me through the entire process. These…
Great priceHeadshot photographyPortrait photographyHeadshots and portraits
Meenu4 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 just wanted to thank you Yee for a wonderful headshot session. You have such a clear and reassuring presence, which made me feel completely at ease. I especially appreciate that you captured photos where I felt like my absolute true self with calmness, looking natural and beautiful without makeup, exactly the way I wanted."
Headshot photography
Karen2 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★★★★★
What an insightful session with Yee!? I absolutely enjoyed working with her - her expertise is unmatched. I cannot wait to work with her again -
We’ve been working with Yee for years and have always had a great experience. She recently photographed our equipment for our business, and the photos came out beautiful and incredibly high quality. She really knows how to capture the details and present everything at its best.
We also go to Yee for our family photos and professional headshots, and she consistently does an amazing job. She’s become someone we trust for both our personal and business photography, and we’ll definitely continue working with her for years to come. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much Alfred! It means a lot to be the photographer you trust for both your family and your business. Your equipment shoot was such a fun project! I'm grateful for every session with you over the years, and I look forward to many more!
N.P6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews N.P has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We’ve been going to Yee for going on 5 years now. From newborn shoots, cake smash, business headshots for our entire staff, and equipment photography. Her work is high quality and she is so easy to work with. She is also great with my girls, which is very important as she understands how to make everyone feel comfortable with her. I highly recommend her for all your photography needs.
Thank you so much for this sweet review! I have loved every chapter with you, from your newborn shoots and the cake smash to your team headshots and equipment photos. Watching your girls grow up in front of my camera has been one of my favorite things. Thank you for trusting me with your family and your business. I can't wait to capture the next chapters with you!
Jennifer Williams1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Jennifer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My business partner and I used Yee's services for headshots and brand images. She was INCREDIBLE. Not only did she understand the feeling and message we were trying to convey through our brand, she was able to coach us on how to project it through our pictures. She made what can be a stressful and self-conscious activity into something fun and meaningful for our business. Thank you Yee!
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you so much for this! It truly means a lot to me.
I loved working with you both. You came in knowing exactly what you wanted to say through your brand and it was such a joy to help bring that to life through your images.
This is exactly why I do what I do. I am so happy you had a great experience and I hope to work with you again someday.
Thank you for trusting me with your vision!
Michelle Dang5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
For years, I hid myself. I was fine being unseen and an observer. These photos were more than just a branding shoot for me. They represent a leap of courage to believe in myself and my dreams. Yee knew I felt self conscious and unsure of myself, but she saw past that and guided me through the entire process. These photos were the first step of a healing process I didn’t realize I needed. For that, I am eternally grateful for her compassion towards me and her artistry in photography.
Thank you, Yee 🫶🏽
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Headshot photography, Portrait photography, Headshots and portraits
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you Mitch for allowing me to witness your becoming.
Meenu4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Meenu has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
"I just wanted to thank you Yee for a wonderful headshot session. You have such a clear and reassuring presence, which made me feel completely at ease. I especially appreciate that you captured photos where I felt like my absolute true self with calmness, looking natural and beautiful without makeup, exactly the way I wanted."
Services: Headshot photography
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you Meenu for allowing me to capture you.
Karen Williams2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Yee is the best branding and portraits photographer in OC! I am so grateful for your talents and the photos she took of me.
Her masterpieces definitely elevated my brand and made me look like a badass powerful CEO.
They are not just photos but a tool to really share with the world what I do and I appreciate her for that!
Easily one of the best investments of the year I’ve made so far.
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re glad Yee could capture images that elevate your brand and help you feel like a powerful CEO. It’s great to hear the photos are serving as a meaningful tool for sharing your work. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and for choosing us. If there’s anything else we can do, just let us know.
Randy Wheeler3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Randy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Yee Lim has great expertise and was very professional.
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Thank you for sharing this kind note. We’re glad Yee Lim could provide the professional guidance you value. If there’s anything else you’d like to discuss or any future needs, we’re here to help.
Britney MirandaLocal Guide · 57 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Britney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
AN ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE! We had a great session with Yee and love our photos so much! She takes her time to really understand you and what you are looking for. I am not that into taking photos—like, at all. And this was so comfortable, and I love the results!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you Britney :)
Shel GloudemanLocal Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Shel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Yee is such a talented photographer and she makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. I love our new headshots and I can’t recommend her enough.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you Shelby for your trust. Can't wait to create more beautiful images for you!
