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

Jan 08 2018

tina + zach | the villa san juan capistrano wedding | orange county

posted in weddings

Tina + Zach // The Villa San Juan Capistrano Wedding // www.miminguyen.com

tina & zach‘s wedding was one for the books! details are my favorite to capture and there were many personal touches that made tina & zach’s wedding so beautiful. the villa in san juan capistrano is the perfect intimate & quaint backdrop to their love story. here are some of my favorites from tina & zach’s gorgeous wedding day!

venue // the villa san juan capistrano
photographer // mimi nguyen
assistant photographer // ashley dang
wedding coordinator // joy & company
caterer // the villa san juan capistrano
florist // lace & stems
hair and makeup // beauty by angela
cake & dessert table // m cakes sweets
dj // dj divel
invitations // a fabulous fete
wedding dress // https://www.moniquelhuillier.com/
bridesmaid’s dresses // jenny yoo
groom’s suit // ralph lauren
groomsmen’s suits // the black tux
rentals // signature party rentals
officiant // nate castro

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Dec 18 2017

crystal + jonathan | orange county maternity session | trabuco canyon

posted in lifestyle, maternity, portraits

Crystal + Jonathan // Trabuco Canyon Maternity Session // www.miminguyen.com

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tags: oc family photographer, oc maternity lifestyle session, orange county family maternity photographer, orange county maternity session, socal maternity open field photos, south orange county family maternity photographer, trabuco canyon lifestyle maternity session, trabuco canyon maternity session

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Dec 11 2017

sarah + khalid | honeymoon session | santa monica state beach

posted in engagements, lifestyle, portraits, weddings

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sarah & khalid are the sweetest couple and they traveled from saudi arabia to spend their month long honeymoon in the states. during their stay in los angeles, we met up at the santa monica pier to capture their session. here are some of my favorites from sarah & khalid’s honeymoon session!

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tags: california beach honeymoon session, los angeles couples session, los angeles honeymoon couples session, los angeles wedding photographer, pacific park santa monica engagement, santa monica beach engagement session, santa monica state beach pier honeymoon portraits session, santa monica wedding photographer, socal beach honeymoon session

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Dec 04 2017

the nguyens | long beach | 1st birthday pancake smash cake

posted in family, lifestyle, portraits

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do you remember kalena & brian’s super cute maternity session in abbot kinney? the year has flown by and their little george is one! we did an at-home session and instead of a regular cake to smash, they did a pancake stack smash! how adorable is that? here are some of my favorites from the nguyens family session & george’s first birthday!

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tags: 1st birthday pancake smash cake, at-home first birthday family session, at-home intimate family portraits, first birthday confetti pancake cake smash, first birthday pancake breakfast pajamas themed family session, long beach 1st birthday family session, long beach at-home family session, long beach family photographer, orange county family lifestyle photographer, orange county family portaits

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Nov 20 2017

the simoneschis | family | palace of fine arts san francisco

posted in family, lifestyle, portraits

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i have been so lucky to have captured barbara & paul for the last few years. from their wedding to their beautiful little family…how adorable is barbara & paul’s son, james?! the simoneschis are from new york and came to san francisco to visit barbara’s mom and sister. i am in the bay area quite often and was so happy to have captured their family vacation and session during their stay. here are some of my favorites.