The Best Photographers in Grifton, NC

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1Sweet Moments Photography★ 5.00 on this job10 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Family and group”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%10Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 98Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.96★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.98

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Family and group” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about family and group

tiffany4 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Sweet Moments Photography

Sweet moments photography is the best and amazing we absolutely love Ashley ! She has patients and she captures the best pictures! She had the kindest and sweetest soul and is so good with my little girl ! Did I mention she is a phenomenal photographer! I will always recommend sweet moments photography 💜

Great priceFamily and group

Sydney2 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Sweet Moments Photography

I cannot recommend Sweet Moments Photography enough. From the patience, details, posing, and candid shots, she does it all with grace and perfection. We have done newborn, family, 6 month, and about to do 1st birthday pictures and they have all exceeded our expectations! Book with Ash, you won’t regret it.

Great priceFamily and groupBaby photographyChildren's photography

Jessica4 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Sweet Moments Photography

Absolutely incredible photographer! We have been using her for our family pictures for many years, and she never disappoints. She is truly gifted at what she does! She is patient, creative, and so good at making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. You can tell she genuinely loves capturing real… Read full review

Great priceFamily and group

Melissa3 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Sweet Moments Photography

I would give more stars if I could! We have used Sweet Moments Photography for all of our family pictures for the past 4 years and loved everyone of them. She is great at giving direction but also working with the look you want to achieve!

Great priceBlack-and-white photographyFamily and groupBaby photography

Kristen2 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Sweet Moments Photography

We always have a wonderful experience working with Ashley! From start to finish, she is professional, friendly, and incredibly talented. She makes the entire process feel natural and enjoyable, and her attention to detail truly shows in every photo. The final images always exceeds my expectations—beautifully… Read full review

Great priceBlack-and-white photographyFamily and groupChildren's photography

Amber8 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Sweet Moments Photography

Ashley is truly amazing at what she does! From her studio work, mini sessions and family outdoor shoots. She has the best attention to detail and makes her clients feel confident in front of the camera by making sessions super laid back. I can’t wait to book again!

Great priceFamily and groupChildren's photography

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts 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 photographers).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts 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.	FactorsiFactor 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.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Jaclyn Morgan PhotographyGrifton, NC	A 99iHow 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%98+30.2Experts 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	—
2	Rob Taylor Photography & DesignGrifton, NC	A 99iHow 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%99+58.1Reliability 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.	AAAAA–	5.00	—
3	Sweet Moments PhotographyGrifton, NC	A 99iHow 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%99+58.1Reliability 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.	AA–AA–	5.00	—
4	Allie Nichols PhotographyGrifton, NC	A 98iHow 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%90+13.7Experts Score= 98Not 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	—
5	In Bloom Studios and In Bloom BoudoirGrifton, NC	A 96iHow 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%83+5.9Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.95	—

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Photographers in Grifton, NC at a glance

How the 5 photographers we rated in Grifton, NC compare, and what customers praise most.

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.