How to Spot Fake AI Reviews When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer
In recent years, more and more AI-generated “review summary” websites have popped up. These sites scrape names of photographers and other suppliers, then create fake “reviews” that don’t come from real couples.
When you’re planning your wedding, you’ll spend hours scrolling through websites, checking Instagram, and—of course—reading reviews. Reviews are one of the most essential tools couples use to decide which suppliers to book, especially when it comes to your wedding photographer.
But here’s the problem: not all reviews online are genuine.
As a professional wedding photographer, in recent years, more and more AI-generated “review summary” websites have popped up. These sites scrape the names of photographers and other suppliers, then create fake “reviews” that don’t come from real couples at all.
When you’re planning your wedding, you’ll spend hours scrolling through websites, checking Instagram, and—of course—reading reviews. Reviews are one of the most essential tools couples use to decide which suppliers to book, especially when it comes to your wedding photographer.
But here’s the problem: not all reviews online are genuine. Some websites use AI to generate fake text that looks convincing, but has no connection to authentic experiences.
On top of that, there are even AI-generated “portfolios” where the images are not real weddings at all, but computer-made pictures designed to look like wedding photography.
As a professional wedding photographer in Ireland, I believe it’s essential to help couples distinguish between what’s real and what’s fake. After all, your wedding day only happens once—you deserve suppliers you can trust. And let’s be honest: AI might be beneficial in some industries, but it will never show up at your wedding, adapt to the light, calm your nerves, or capture real emotions in real moments.
That takes a human being behind the camera—someone who will be there with you on the day, making sure every memory is preserved.
If you’d like to explore more about how to spot fake AI-generated portfolios, check out this post on fake wedding portfolios with AI-generated images.
You can also view genuine testimonials from real couples on my testimonials page to see what authentic feedback looks like.
In Ireland, I believe it’s important to help couples separate genuine reviews from fake ones. After all, your wedding day only happens once—you deserve suppliers you can trust.
Why Fake Review Sites Are a Problem
- They use generic language like “clients praised professionalism and creativity” but never mention a couple’s name, date, or venue.
- They don’t list verified reviewers or show when reviews were posted.
- They can make it sound like a supplier had negative feedback—even if no real couple ever said that.
- They appear under odd domain names (e.g. “wedding-photography-dublin-dk-photo.something.com”).
This can damage the reputation of good suppliers and mislead couples who are simply trying to make the best decision for their big day.
How to Spot Fake Wedding Reviews
Here are five quick tips to protect yourself:
- Look for names and details. Real reviews mention couples, venues, or dates. Fake reviews just say “customers” or “clients.”
- Check the platform. Trusted review sites include WeddingsOnline, Google, Facebook, or WeddingSuppliers.ie.
- Watch out for vague language. If every review says the same thing—“professional, friendly, great photos”—without detail, be cautious.
- Look for dates. Verified reviews usually show when they were written.
- Trust your instincts. If a review page feels “off,” it probably is.
Why Verified Reviews Matter for Your Wedding
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. You only get one chance to capture those memories. That’s why choosing a photographer should be based on real experiences from real couples.
At DKPHOTO, I’m proud to have over 330 five-star reviews on WeddingsOnline and dozens more on Google and WeddingSuppliers.ie. These reviews come directly from couples who trusted me with their big day—and they reflect genuine experiences, not computer-generated summaries.
Final Thoughts
When researching your wedding photographer, take a moment to double-check where the reviews are coming from. Stick with verified platforms and always look for real names, venues, and stories.
If you’d like to see what my couples say about working with me, here are my trusted review pages:
- DKPHOTO Reviews on WeddingsOnline
- DKPHOTO on Google Reviews
- DKPHOTO on WeddingSuppliers.ie
Your wedding deserves the very best—and that starts with suppliers you can genuinely trust.
