Mimi Nguyen | The Blog

Photography blog of Mimi Nguyen | Mimi Nguyen is an international family, wedding + lifestyle photographer & destination weddings photographer based in Southern California and New York City // new york city wedding photographer, brooklyn wedding photographer, nyc wedding photographer, southern california wedding photographer, manhattan wedding photographer, san francisco wedding photographer, los angeles wedding photographer, new york wedding photographer, nyc lifestyle photographer, brooklyn lifestyle photographer, orange county wedding photographer, orange county family photographer, irvine family photographer, newport beach family photographer, laguna beach family photographer, southern california family photographer, northern california family photographer, socal family photographer, nyc family photographer, new york city family photographer

welcome to my blog!

My family & friends know that no matter where I go, I always carry a camera.

I believe that there is a story to capture in every moment...whether it is in an expression, an intimate look between a couple, a shared laugh among friends or a twinkle in the eye. Some of the most memorable photographs are the ones that are most natural, which leads to my photojournalistic approach when it comes to weddings & sessions. I love watching the day unfold. Anais Nin once said, "We write to taste life twice, in the moment, and in retrospection." If only she knew that photography would allow for the same.

I am also greatly influenced by fashion photography, so a lot of this inspiration shows in my work. My background in arts & design also contributes in large part to my style and aesthetics.

My aim is to give clients a sense of who they are & what makes their relationships extraordinary, all while having a fun time doing it! Perhaps they will see me through the photographs as well: a bit of spunk, boldness, chic + fun! At the very least, clients will be able to laugh at my awesome jokes! =)

Life moves at an incredibly fast pace, so I feel incredibly lucky to be able to freeze little moments in time. I feel very blessed to do what I love & love what I do, and I hope my passion and skills for photography and design show in my work!

I would love to hear from you! Please send me an email or use the form through the contact page to tell me more about yourself & what you are seeking. I look forward to connecting with you!

- Mimi

Mar 15 2021

2021 Spring + Mother’s Day Mini Sessions // Orange County

posted in announcements, family, lifestyle, maternity, portraits, specials

By popular demand, Spring & Mother’s Day Mini Sessions are now available! These are great for family, maternity, mommy and me, and portraits. These sessions also make a perfect Mother’s Day gift!

The Spring Special includes:
20 min session at one location designated by me
15 digital hi-res color corrected photos for digital download
private online gallery
up to 4 people – $25/additional person

Newsletter subscribers have SOLD OUT 4 dates and a 5th date has been added!

Here are the dates available for this special:

~~Saturday, March 27th, 2021~~ – open field setting – Costa Mesa – SOLD OUT

~~Sunday, March 28th, 2021~~– open field setting – San Juan Capistrano – SOLD OUT

~~Sunday, April 11th, 2021~~ – beach setting* – SOLD OUT

~~Friday, April 16th, 2021~~ – open field setting – Costa Mesa – SOLD OUT

JUST ADDED!
~~Saturday, May 1st, 2021 –~~ open field – Costa Mesa – SOLD OUT
* location TBD in Orange County

Spots are very limited and are first come, first served. For pricing, available times, and to reserve your time slot, email me today!

Gift Certificates and Full Sessions are also available, please email to inquire.

COVID-19: All sessions will take place outdoors and I will be wearing a mask at all times and maintaining a physical distance of 6+ feet for our safety. My number one goal is for clients to feel safe and comfortable during our session together.

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Aug 17 2020

2020 Holiday Mini Sessions // Orange County + Los Angeles

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UPDATE:
The special sold out faster than ever this year! One additional OC date has been added!

New Date:
Saturday, December 5th, 2020 – park/nature setting – Irvine* – SOLD OUT

A handful of Full Sessions are still available with limited dates. Please email to inquire.

No additional Mini Sessions dates will be added this year.

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The Annual Holiday Mini Session Specials will be in OC and LA this year. I am bummed that I won’t be offering sessions in SF and NYC this fall; however, I will be offering Mini Sessions in the Spring for SF and hopefully NYC too!

Newsletter subscribers received VIP access last week and time slots are booking up quickly!

These sessions are great for any occasion: individuals, couples, families, maternity, etc., and are perfect for the upcoming holiday season and sell out every year! Gift Certificates are also available and make great and thoughtful presents!

Full sessions are available as well but are limited, please email for more information.

COVID-19: All sessions will take place outdoors and I will be wearing a mask at all times and maintaining a physical distance of 6+ feet for our safety. My number one goal is for clients to feel safe and comfortable during our session together.

The Holiday Special includes:
20 min session at one location designated by me
15 digital hi-res color corrected photos for digital download
private online gallery
up to 4 people – $25/additional person

Here are the exclusive weekend dates for ORANGE COUNTY:

~~Sunday, September 13th, 2020 //~~ beach setting – Newport Beach** – SOLD OUT

~~Sunday, September 27th, 2020 //~~ beach setting – Newport Beach** – SOLD OUT

~~Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 //~~ park setting – Mission Viejo* – SOLD OUT

~~Sunday, October 11th, 2020 //~~ urban/park setting – Costa Mesa* – SOLD OUT

~~Saturday, October 17th, 2020 //~~ park/nature setting – Irvine* – SOLD OUT

~~Sunday, October 25th, 2020 //~~ park setting – Mission Viejo* – SOLD OUT

~~Saturday, November 7th, 2020 //~~ urban setting – Orange* – SOLD OUT

~~Saturday, November 14th, 2020 //~~ park/nature setting – Seal Beach or Costa Mesa* – SOLD OUT

~~Sunday, November 15th, 2020 //~~ park/nature setting – Lake Forest* – SOLD OUT
~~NEW DATE: Saturday, December 5th 2020~~ // park/nature setting – Irvine* – SOLD OUT

LOS ANGELES:

~~Sunday, September 20th, 2020 //~~ Pasadena City Hall* – SOLD OUT

*locations TBD and/or cities may be changed
** 3yo+ for beach locations

Spots are limited and are first come, first served. For pricing, available times, and to reserve your time slot, email me today! If time slots are sold out, please inquire about the waitlist as additional dates may be added and this post will be updated with the latest information.

Looking forward to capturing your Holiday Mini Session! Stay well!

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Apr 21 2020

Gift Certificate Special // Orange County, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco

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I would love to capture a session with you and your families when we are all able to see each other again! For the first time ever, I am offering a special discount on gift certificates this week only! Certificates may be used towards any session or package and is a great gift for family, friends, or yourself! Perfect for Mother’s Day too!

Purchase:
$100 for $125 gift certificate
$200 for $250 gift certificate
$300 for $375 gift certificate + (5) 4×6 prints
$400 for $500 gift certificate + (10) 4×6 prints

** Gift Certificates may be applied to new sessions only (excludes current bookings). Gift Certificates do not expire. **

Sale ends Sunday, April 26th, 2020!

email me with any questions or to purchase your gift certificate.

Thank you so much and I look forward to hearing from you! Be well and stay safe!

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Mar 09 2020

Lisa + Kirk // 10 yr Wedding Anniversary Session // Laguna Beach

posted in engagements, lifestyle, portraits, weddings

click here to inquire more information about engagement, family, lifestyle, and/or weddings packages.

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Mar 02 2020

The Nguyens // Vasquez Rocks Maternity Family Session

posted in family, lifestyle, maternity, portraits

Vasquez Rocks is such a beautiful backdrop and perfect for Kalena and Brian’s maternity family session. This session is a part of the Watch Me Grow packages and includes 3-6 milestone sessions. To learn more about Watch Me Grow packages, email me here! Here are some of my favorite images from Kalena & Brian’s Vasquez Rocks Maternity Session: