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About

Happy Photos is a wedding and destination wedding photographer based in Costa Mesa, California. Happy Photos has photographed over 1,000 events for over 15 years worldwide. These photography experts will masterfully pose you for the most creative and flattering results and then retouch your wedding photos to remove unflattering items like red eyes and double chins. Happy Photos will expertly capture wedding moments you'll want to relive for a lifetime.

Services Offered
Their most popular wedding photography package includes an engagement shoot, multiple shooters and additional hours. Other wedding services include the following:

  • One event per day
  • Wedding albums
  • Boudoir shoot
  • Multiple locations
  • Proofs
  • Thank you cards
  • Custom graphics
  • Prints
  • Save the date
  • Trash the dress
  • Liability insurance
  • Toning
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Happy Photos

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Angela Sent on 05/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Authentic, Beautiful, and Unforgettable Wedding Memories

We cannot recommend Xuong and Happy Photos highly enough. From our engagement session through our wedding day, Xuong brought such a natural energy and creativity that made every photo feel authentic, emotional, and uniquely personal to us.

He has an incredible talent for capturing genuine moments; the anticipation and emotion during our first look, the excitement of getting ready, the joy shared with our family and friends, and all of the small in-between moments that made the day unforgettable. Nothing ever felt overly posed or staged. Xuong made everyone feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, which truly shows in the photos.

He also went above and beyond throughout the day, even arranging flowers around our cake and styling special details to create beautiful and memorable shots we would not have thought of ourselves. He had so many creative ideas for both candid moments and organized group photos, helping guests interact naturally while still making sure every important memory was captured.

One especially meaningful touch was the framed engagement photo that guests signed during the reception, which Xuong prepared and had ready in time for the wedding day. Guests also loved the digital display of our weddding photos shown during the reception, which added such a personal element to the celebration.

The memories Xuong captured are truly priceless, and we will cherish them forever. His professionalism, creativity, and genuine passion for his work made such a difference in our experience, and we are so grateful we chose Happy Photos for our wedding photography.
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Meagan Sent on 08/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Xuong with happy photos took our engagement photos and they turned out beautifully. He was a pleasure to work with and he really took the time to make sure we were getting what we wanted.
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Ed Sent on 08/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Happy photos did an amazing job for Us. Loved our engagement photos they came out amazing. Their work and dedication is awesome. Thanks for everything happy photos
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Diana Sent on 04/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Xuong and Margie are very professional and easy to work with! Xuong's photography skills are amazing... Til this day my wedding photos and engagement photos still get alot of compliments (This year will be my 10 year wedding anniversary). When it came to my photos I wanted to make sure they were perfect and it was well worth every penny that I spent to get photographed by Happy Photos. My advice is that you make sure you tell them exactly what you want (Don't be shy) and understand the total cost of your entire package.
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Jeffrey Sent on 04/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
What a perfect day we had with Happy Photos at our wedding! They provided us with all the options we needed and made everything easy for us. I would recommend them to all my friends and family.
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Gita Sent on 04/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Xuong and crew did an amazing job with our engagement and wedding photos. He captured every moment and to this day when I look back through photos I am able to relive one of the best days of my life with a huge smile. Highly recommend Happy Photos!!!!
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Anthony Sent on 04/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can't speak highly enough about Happy Photos. Our wedding was in 2005 but we've staying in contact with Xuong ever since. They made our wedding day so easy. They let us know what to expect before hand and were a key part of making the day so great.
I should also point out that they're very patient. I might be the worst person to photograph ever. During our engagement photo session, we took photos at the beach in Corona del Mar. For whatever reason, my eyes were closed in nearly every shot but Xuong hung in there (way longer than I would have if I were him) and was able to get some amazing photos that are in our home to this day.

If you're looking for photographers, make sure to meet with them. You'll see, like we did, that they're amazing photographers and even better people.
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Julie Sent on 04/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Happy photos has always provided the most wonderful pictures for our families. We have used them for our engagement pictures, wedding as well as other family members weddings, birth pictures, birthday pictures and more. They capture the feeling you and your guests have on those special days.
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Bianca Sent on 04/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Had Xoung for my engagement photos and our weeding photos! Hands down the best quality photos! The time he took with us and the poses were great. He is very patient and an awesome person! Thanks Happy photos!!
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Shirley Sent on 04/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We just wanted to thank Happy Photos for listening to our wedding photography needs and making sure we got what we wanted. They have been very accommodating and will definitely take care of you too!
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Awards

28
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Palm + Pine Events Palm + Pine Events Wedding Planners

Xuong is such a pleasure to work with! He's so talented and professional, I wouldn't hesitate to refer our clients to him!

Center Weddings & Events Center Weddings & Events Banquet Halls

I have worked with Happy Photos for over 10 years now. I can always count on them to do a great job and take care of my client's. I highly recommend Happy Photos!!

San Juan Hills Golf Club San Juan Hills Golf Club Country Club Weddings

Happy Photos is amazing! Xoung is amazing! Trust them for capturing the best of your memories beautifully! - Stacey Strausbaugh, Director of Special Events

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Happy Photos frequently asked questions

Happy Photos includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Happy Photos offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Happy Photos offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Happy Photos offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Happy Photos is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.
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