Top Photography Agencies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 11, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 2,259 Photography Agencies as of September 2026 across 83 countries. The top-ranked firm is EM Productions (5.0 stars, 13 verified reviews, $25 - $49/hr, founded 2006, Ho Chi Minh City). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $37, median client rating is 4.8, and 6% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Photography Agencies companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

For any Agencies, the aim to hire top corporate photography agencies is to receive superlative quality pictures that impart a positive image of the company among its current and prospective clients. To reap the benefits of an extensive range of photo editing services, it is important for businesses to collaborate with top corporate photographers and photo editors. For you to have access to top-quality images, Goodfirms has curated the below-mentioned list of top photography companies for services. These companies have experience in several domains of photography, such as 3D imaging, Photoshop, photography, and video production, etc.

2,259Verified firms
$37/hrMedian hourly rate
4.8 ★Median rating
83Countries
6%Have 50+ members

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  • Our talented and passionate team is dedicated to making magic happen. We work with you in a warm, collaborative, and fun environment where we focus on understanding every detail of your journey and message in order to create the most authentic and visually compelling story. From actors who are looking for their next breakthrough, to ... read Michael Roud Photography reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Los Angeles, United States
  • We provide premium High-End Headshots for Professionals. Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Corporate Climbers, Executives, Realtors, Broadcasters, Speakers, Authors, Artists, Actors, Models, Graduates, Jobseekers & Go-getters.

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Salt Lake City, United States
  • My life in photography started with my father and his old 35mm Olympus. While backpacking, he taught me the fundamentals of shutter and aperture on the wonderful wilderness and wildlife around us. After that, I became fascinated with capturing people: making art, music, or theater, or simply enjoying each other's company. It wasn't until I ... read James Kern reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2002
    Philadelphia, United States
  • To me, the distinction is extremely important. In fact, it’s how I define the uniqueness of my career and how I’ve been able to create success for my most prominent clients. I’ve been fortunate to find great success as a commercial and advertising photographer, with many celebrity shoots and exciting assignments. But I believe it’s ... read Renee Farias Photographer reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Los Angeles, United States
  • orn on Elba Island in the Tuscan Archipelago to a goat herding family, Sergio Garcia moved to Paris, France at the age of 15 where he lived with his family in the fabled Latin Quarter district. He attended the prestigious École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts located on the left bank in Paris where he rubbed ... read Sergio Garcia Photography reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Your portrait session with George DeLoache will be one of the most unique experiences you’ll ever have! Your portraits will be created by this legend of portraiture who has been commissioned by discriminating clients for over 40 years. The awards, accolades and honors that George has received are too many to list and quite frankly, ... read G.W. DeLoache Photography Studios reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Philadelphia Headshots and Business Portraits by MHamiltonVisuals. Professional Headshot Photographer for Actors, Corporate and Business.My name is Matthew Hamilton and I am a portrait photographer in Philadelphia. I specialize in headshots for actors and business professionals. What you put out for the world to see matters and people are certainly paying attention to it. I ... read MHamilton Visuals reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Philadelphia, United States
  • This lends her commercial work to have soul and a natural feel to it while her documentary projects are easily adaptable for commercial clients. Christine is a social person, in which she can communicate and work with anyone that she is around. She has gained the trust and photographed many people from all over the ... read Christine Armbruster Photography reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Salt Lake City, United States
  • I’ve been a creative since a very early age. As a kid, I remember feeling like an alien, knowing I was not born to have a 9-5. My first love was music, so naturally I was sure that I’d become a rockstar. A brief brush with boy band stardom during my upbringing in Moscow, Russia ... read MANICPROJECT photography reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Salt Lake City, United States
  • Established in 1969, Moffa Photography is one of the premier studios in the Delaware Valley. Moffa is a full service studio providing portrait, wedding, corporate and commercial photography. All photography is done by P. Michael Moffa who founded the studio over 4 decades ago. During this period, Mr Moffa has received numerous awards on the ... read Moffa Photography reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1969
    Philadelphia, United States
  • I am a lover of good people and good food, and I love photographing both genres. My goals for the images I create in each genre are fairly basic: To tell an elegant, human story or to simply make you hungry. Usually I end up shooting real people on assignments, as opposed to models. While ... read Craig Hadorn reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Salt Lake City, United States
  • Life is weird. Life’s dramatic. Why make boring content? Why create campaigns that don’t have impact, that don’t stand out? I like to really sit down and work with my clients as a collaborator from the start. I think that creates a better energy from the get go.The personal stuff? I'll start from the end. ... read Steviechris reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2011
    Philadelphia, United States
  • PLUSH is a full-service creative business based in Philadelphia, PA. We specialize in photography and marketing for real estate and commercial clients.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Philadelphia, United States
  • Elijah Ellis is a portrait photographer based in Philadelphia. EE Photography offers creative portraiture sessions to commercial and advertising photography.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Philadelphia, United States
  • Dominic Episcopo is an internationally recognized artist and pioneer of the food and lifestyle photography movement. His career spans over 20 years of commercial and editorial experience, referencing everything from early movements in European fine art to the irreverent elegance of the everyday. His versatile and wide ranging portfolio encompasses everything from corporate advertising campaigns ... read Dominic Episcopo reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2000
    Philadelphia, United States
  • Photography is a way of telling a story. Whether the subject is a person or place, a product or a food, a fashion show or a wedding, there is a story to be told. It is our mission to find the story and tell it through photographs.The variety of subjects we cover at Stephanie Nolt ... read Stephanie Nolt Photography reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Philadelphia, United States
  • Location 215 is a state-of-the–art studio that is stylish, comfortable, and above all, flexible. A space where you can create and celebrate! from photography shoots, to social & coorporate events, we do it all.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1996
    Philadelphia, United States
  • I specialize in providing individuals with a strong visual element to their personal brand.Whether you are a self-employed entrepreneur or an executive within a company your image will be doing the initial handshake for you well before you ever meet your business partners in person.My goal is to give you the confident yet approachable look ... read Jason Ranalli Headshots reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Philadelphia, United States
  • We are 6 super fun, hardworking, talented people that are excited to make you and your business stand out. We want to see your images help you flourish. How we present ourselves is everything, right? We’ve studied this art for over 10 years now and bring our “A” game when it comes to your headshots ... read Purple Moss Photography reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Salt Lake City, United States
  • At J Garner Commercial Photography, our team of professional photographers, led by Principal, Jim Garner, have over 20 years' experience in the industry. Our studio is known for an artful modern aesthetic and unparalleled technical expertise.J Garner Commercial Photography specializes in companies from Seattle and the Pacific Northwest region, such as KAVU, glassbaby, Menashe & ... read J.G Commercial Photography reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Seattle, United States
  • As a portrait photographer, I connect the subject and viewer through personality, style, and the inherent magic of human existence. I recently made a set of editorial portraits of small business owners and artists coping with the COVID-19 pandemic that ran in Salt Lake Magazine. As a commercial photographer, I promote brands, people, and products ... read Jesse Justice Photography reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Salt Lake City, United States
  • With straight forward flat rate pricing for all size homes, Lensit Studio provides services that help you to present your listing in the best light with consistent pricing. No more trying to figure out how many square feet a property is before you order. With Lensit Studio the price you pay is always the same. ... read Lensit Studio reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Seattle, United States
  • I am an award-winning fashion, beauty, editorial and lifestyle photographer based in Seattle who have worked to delight my clients for over 20 years. Using my deep technical background for the most complex execution, a signature delightful set, and a relentless can-do attitude, my photographs aim to bring joy, spontaneity, human connections and elegance to ... read Leo Lam Studio reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Seattle, United States
  • Olli Tumelius is a professional headshot photographer based in Seattle. He is passionate about visual storytelling and his work appears in advertisements, alongside news articles, and on company and community websites. Olli is a headshot and portrait specialist and an Associate Photographer of Peter Hurley's Headshot Crew. Olli moved to Seattle from Finland after cycling ... read Seattle Headshot Pro reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Seattle, United States
  • Skylar Nielsen Photography is synonymous with capturing moments that transcend time, blending artistry with technical prowess to deliver stunning visual narratives. With a passion for storytelling through images, Skylar Nielsen Photography specializes in a diverse range of photography genres, from portrait and fashion to commercial and lifestyle photography.

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Salt Lake City, United States
  • I guess I was lucky. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life at age 11. An art teacher in 6th grade introduced me to photography, and I was hooked. Not long after, my dad built a darkroom in the basement and I was off and shooting. ​ Originally from Chicago, I ... read Eric Schramm Photography reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    South Salt Lake, United States
  • Panit Tan started taking commercial photography since 2013 for websites and marketing materials. He took great interests in fitness photography as he was approached by multiple clients wanting to capture images of their fitness journey. He studied different lighting techniques and mastered his own style of photography resembling the feeling of a professional magazine action ... read Fit Portraits Photography reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    St. Louis, United States
  • I keep a down-to-earth attitude and really listen to my clients. You will get my dedication to detail, my professional eye, and my penchant for having a good time. For those that like to know the nitty gritty, I have a Bachelor’s Degree in photography from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. My career started in advertising, ... read JWstudio reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    St. Louis, United States
  • Artist Eye Portfolio Studio is a Seattle based commercial photography studio. We focus on product photography and artist services. This includes the photography of artwork and jewelry photography. With a strong background in visual art and design, photographer Bret Corrington brings a rich, creative element to his photography. Each shot is carefully composed and beautifully ... read Artist Eye Studio Photography reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Seattle, United States
  • Over the past 7 years, I’ve had the privileged of documenting people, events, and businesses around the country. I am passionate about helping professionals and businesses strengthen their brand image. Photography is my tool to build confidence, share your story and achieve your brand goals. My mission with each shoot is to capture the essence ... read Jennifer Korman Photography LLC reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    St. Louis, United States
  • My career as a Seattle-based lifestyle, portrait, and event photographer has spanned two decades, during which I've had the honor of working with the likes of Lindy West, Megan Rapinoe, the New Pornographers, and Sleater-Kinney. I got my start documenting Seattle's nightlife and music community for alternative weeklies. These days my work centers around modern, ... read Jenny Jimenez reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Seattle, United States
  • Alex is a St. Louis-based photographer providing corporate photography to clients worldwide.Photographer by day, cat dad and creative nerd by night. With a passion for story rich imagery and colorful portraits, I have made it my life’s mission to showcase the beauty and creativity of the people, places and things we interact with daily. Well, ... read Alex Kendall Photography reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    St. Louis, United States
  • Our product and catalog photography is all about great lighting, fast turn-around times and high quality final images to our clients. We shoot both in studio and on location to suit our clients needs. From simple product photography on white or a custom set, we can accommodate your image needs working on location or in ... read Sugar Shoots reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Seattle, United States
  • More than 50 years ago Ron Barlow founded his St. Louis photo studio on the promise of providing world-class photography to every client. Today his son, Patrick Barlow, carries on the family tradition of helping brands connect with customers through impeccably produced, award-winning photography and video productions.

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    St. Louis, United States
  • St. Louis Product Photography studio specializes in product and commercial photography. As the business of selling products through social media and online stores (amazon, ebay, etsy, facebook, etc) grows, so does the need for professional photos. It’s a big market and you need to advertise your products well in order to be competitive and successful.

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    St. Louis, United States
  • The magic of photography is about the story the image tells and the feelings it creates in the viewer. When you see a wedding photograph that makes you feel warm inside because of the absolute joy on the couple’s face, that is a successful image. When you see a pensive portrait of a young adult ... read Cory Porris Photography reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Seattle, United States
  • We’re an innovative, flexible, low maintenance crew who excels at working business to business with in-house marketing and art departments to consistently deliver remarkable results. We can provide help and art direction when needed and love working with the client as a team to solve problems quickly and efficiently. Once we know what the client ... read Studio C reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    St. Louis, United States
  • I'm a photographer specializing in location photography for better corporations, agencies and publishers around the world. My shoots are, generally, low key and relaxed. It makes for a nice environment for "real people" or executives that aren't comfortable in front of a camera. More? I was the fifth child born at the University of Missouri ... read Rick Dahms Photographer reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Seattle, United States
  • We care (and it shows). We are not happy until you are absolutely thrilled with our service. We go to great lengths to make that happen. If you’re not smiling ear-to-ear, we’ll make it right. It’s that simple.

    NA
    2 - 9
    Tacoma, United States
  • Seattle based Armstrong Pitts Studios is a nationally recognized commercial photography studio specializing in food and consumer goods. Armstrong Pitts Studios offers full service production management for both studio and location shoots. The team is available to oversee all aspects of pre and post-production, including on-set management as needed.

    NA
    2 - 9
    Seattle, United States
  • Bill Krzyzanowski has spent more than 20 years mastering the ‘art of the shot’, making him one of the most versatile and sought-after photographers in the Midwest. From his historic building in the heart of the Kansas City Crossroad District, Bill Krzyzanowski and KrzyzStudio consistently provide high quality commercial product photography, corporate, still life, and ... read Bill Krzyzanowski Photography reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Kansas City, United States
  • I'm a spicy Italian lady obsessed with fine-art, speaking Spanish with a lisp, my dog Boz, and travel. After taking a black and white photography class in college I fell in love with the medium and have been geeking out on the process ever since. Fun facts: the farthest I’ve ever traveled for a photo ... read Becca Blevins Photography reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Portland, United States
  • After creating architectural and interior photographs for 20 years, we know how hard it can be to get your product or service seen in its best light. Many photoshoots, motion projects, and CGI renderings fail to live up to your expectations because artists often put their ego ahead of your needs and the creative goals ... read Lincoln Barbour Studio reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2000
    Portland, United States
  • we offer Product Photography services to entrepreneurs, small, medium-sized and large businesses. Our studio is equipped with professional cameras and lenses, and we know how to make the best out of them. All images would be sharp and vivid, of the best imaginable quality, and we try to make them as creative as possible. After ... read Coconut Product Photography reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Lynnwood, United States
  • Lindsay Galatro, founder of LG Photography, is an award-winning Commercial and Travel Photographer based out of Washington, DC. She specializes in commercial, editorial, corporate, product, food, lifestyle, and travel photography. For several years, Lindsay was the in-house photographer and videographer for different marketing agencies in the Washington, DC area. She has worked with companies and ... read LG Photography reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Washington DC, United States
  • Welcome to EstepWorks Photography. David's passions and specialties lie in lifestyle, portrait, and food photography. Instinctively defying limits, his work brings insight across boundaries of category and expectation finding inspiration wherever he goes.

    NA
    2 - 9
    Seattle, United States
  • Laura Metzler Photography is a Washington DC based photography and creative studio. We create the artistic, unique and effective imagery that your brand needs for its marketing assets from social media, to website, to print. Our capable team is available to lifestyle brands as well as creative professionals for everything from standard studio shoots, to ... read Laura Metzler Photography reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Washington DC, United States
  • Get a business headshot as unique as you are in natural light or in the studio. Special group rates, too! Elena Rose Photography offers excellent value packages on business headshots, family portraits, pet portraits, and company events.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2000
    Portland, United States

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The four quadrants explained

Each card shows the count of firms in that quadrant and the top 5 by composite score.

Industry Leaders
Top-right · Both axes ≥ 50
0FIRMS

Strong on both Core Competencies and 360-Performance. These firms have proven track records, deep specialisation, and solid client outcomes. Default recommendation for most buyers.

Industry Contenders
Top-left · Y ≥ 50, X < 50
0FIRMS

Strong execution but broader service mix. High-quality generalists - good fit if your project crosses multiple disciplines in one engagement.

Top firms in this category

No firm has cleared the Leaders threshold (≥ 50 on both axes) in this category yet. The 8 highest-scoring firms overall are shown below.

How firms are placed on the matrix

Every position on this chart is the output of the Goodfirms ranking algorithm - a weighted composite of signals across two axes. The algorithm is recomputed regularly and is fully documented.

Sponsorship does not affect placement. PRO members receive visible badges and ad placements, but their algorithmic scores are calculated identically to free listings.

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

Where the firms are.

Bubble size shows how many firms each country has; colour shows its average hourly rate. Tap any country for its firm count, average rate, rating, and Value Score.

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Average hourly rates by region.

Where you hire affects what you pay by up to 3×. Comparable quality is available across regions - the rate gap between the priciest and cheapest is the single biggest lever on a project budget.

Average hourly rate · USD

USNorth America$58/hr$58
SGAsia Pacific$58/hr$58
GBWestern Europe$57/hr$57
UAEastern Europe$57/hr$57
ZAAfrica$50/hr$50
AUOceania$48/hr$48
INSouth Asia$43/hr$43
MXLATAM$41/hr$41

What the gap actually buys you

The rate gap between the highest- and lowest-cost regions is largely a cost-of-living and labor-market gap - not a quality gap. Top-tier firms in lower-cost regions routinely deliver work competitive with premium markets at a fraction of the cost.

That said, time-zone overlap, language alignment, and IP protection vary by region. Eastern Europe and LATAM hit a sweet spot: meaningful cost savings with same-day overlap for US/EU clients.

~70%

Typical cost savings when moving a $100K/year dev contract from a premium market to a top value destination - comparable skill, comparable delivery quality.

All countries ranked by Value Score.

Every country with 100+ vetted firms in this category, ranked by Value Score.

CountryFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
INIndia300$45/hr4.982View firms
USUnited States699$56/hr4.981View firms
CACanada156$74/hr575View firms
AUAustralia127$49/hr-71View firms
AEUAE102$96/hr4.662View firms
GBUnited Kingdom216$53/hr3.962View firms
INIndia
300 firms$45/hr4.9
Value Score82 / 100
USUnited States
699 firms$56/hr4.9
Value Score81 / 100
CACanada
156 firms$74/hr5
Value Score75 / 100
AUAustralia
127 firms$49/hr
Value Score71 / 100
AEUAE
102 firms$96/hr4.6
Value Score62 / 100
GBUnited Kingdom
216 firms$53/hr3.9
Value Score62 / 100

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Cost matters - but so does being able to actually talk to your developer during your workday. Here are the best destinations for each major hub.

If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

How firms are placed on the matrix

Every position on this chart is the output of the Goodfirms ranking algorithm - a weighted composite of signals across two axes. The algorithm is recomputed regularly and is fully documented.

Sponsorship does not affect placement. PRO members receive visible badges and ad placements, but their algorithmic scores are calculated identically to free listings.

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Countries with the best Value Score for animation & multimedia hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
United States · $0-24/hr

146 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 4.9 ★. Top picks: Backofficepro, Designed.co, WebRiver.

Mid-tier leader
United Kingdom · $50-99/hr

48 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 1.0 ★. Top picks: Illumination Entertainment, Wonderhatch, M.O. STUDIOS.

Top tier leader
United States · $150+/hr

41 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Creative27, ArtVersion, Branded Mayhem Collective LLC.

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Cell intensity (firm density):
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Best Value marks the densest, highest-rated, most-affordable cell per row

How the heatmap is built

Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

Read the full methodology
Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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