#1
Holly B Rose Photography
“We are a forever client of Holly! She is the best photographer. She makes the experience happy, funny and beautiful . Her work is always top notch!❤️” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Pet Photography in Santa Rosa, CA
We graded 4 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$250typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.96★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
0.7%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 26,262 Google reviews of 191 top-rated pet photography nationwide; 4 of them in Santa Rosa, CA. Updated November 6, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of pet photography).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  SF Portraits by Jason Todd PhotographySanta Rosa, CA | A 100How 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%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Michelle DeMoss PhotographySanta Rosa, CA | A 100How 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%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Elise Aileen PhotographySanta Rosa, CA | A 99How 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 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%99+30.5Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, 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. | AA––A– | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Kicks and Giggles 3D 4D Ultrasound StudioSanta Rosa, CA | A 94How 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 69%94+65.1Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, 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. | AA––A– | 4.91 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Pet Photography in Santa Rosa, CA at a glance
How the 4 pet photography we rated in Santa Rosa, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A4100%
- Grade B00%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up4100%
- 4.80–4.89★00%
- 4.60–4.79★00%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality2,15727%
- Professionalism2,24228%
- Responsiveness1,83323%
- Punctuality240%
- Value1,73022%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price1,28560%
- Reasonable76136%
- Overpriced382%
- Not sure422%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 9 best-rated pet photography in Santa Rosa, CA average 5.0★ on Google across 590 reviews. Holly B Rose Photography has the top rating (5.0★). Updated November 5, 2026.
9 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (590 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Kate Nagle Photography
“We had newborn photos with Kate and had the best time! Kate was so patient and you can tell she has a lot of experience working with newborns. We had our baby’s photos done before little girly was even 2 weeks old.…” — Google review
#3
SF Portraits by Jason Todd Photography
“Jason was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He’s committed to getting the shots right, detail oriented, and he makes sure you leave with something you’re happy with. He communicated clearly and delivered…” — Google review
#4
Shoey Sindel Photography
“I needed some professional photos for my business but I didn't want them to be stale or the usual shots. I am a flower farmer and I wanted them to reflect my style but not be a typical field shot. I met Shoey in her…” — Google review
#5
B-ShoW Productions | Events, Photography & Videography Services
“Windsor Santa has been collaborating with B-ShoW this Christmas season, and he has been absolutely fantastic! His keen eye for detail, coupled with his exceptional ability to connect with both customers and children,…” — Google review
#6
Kicks and Giggles 3D 4D Ultrasound Studio
“Went in for a quick 2D ultrasound and my tech went above and beyond during my appointment! Baby wasn’t cooperating and she took so much extra time to try to give me the right picture to capture my baby! There was…” — Google review
#7
Michelle DeMoss Photography
“Michelle is amazing!! She is very professional and easy to work with. She is very knowledgeable about where and how to stand to get the best photos. I couldn’t be happier with how our family photos turned out. This…” — Google review
#8
Elise Aileen Photography
“We recently were doing some late planning for an important family gathering and then the photography plan ran into a big snag. Our photographer reached out to her professional network for some help, and Elise…” — Google review
#9
M.J. Wickham Photography
“I contacted M.J. to photograph a bottle shot needed for a quick turnaround. She was able to get the bottle shot done immediately for us. I will be contacting her for all future projects. Thank you M.J. You are a…” — Google review
How we pick pet photography in Santa Rosa
We scan Google Maps for pet photographer listings in and around Santa Rosa, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated pet photographer in Santa Rosa?
Holly B Rose Photography has the highest Google rating on our Santa Rosa list: 5.0 out of 5 from 210 reviews (as of November 5, 2026).
Which pet photographer in Santa Rosa has the most reviews?
Holly B Rose Photography has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 210, with a 5.0★ average.
How are these pet photography chosen?
Only open Santa Rosa-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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