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Mimi Nguyen is a wedding, portrait & fashion photographer based in Orange County, California. Open to worldwide travel. Please inquire for services and packages.

About Mimi Nguyen:

Photography is such an amazing way to express ourselves - whether it is in front of the camera or behind the lens. My family and 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 a facial expression, an intimate look between a couple, a shared laugh among friends, a father wiping a tear while watching his daughter, 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 and 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 and design also contributes in large part to my style and aesthetics.

My aim is to give clients a sense of who they are and what makes their relationships extraordinary, all while having a blast doing it! Perhaps they will see me through the photographs as well: a bit of spunk, boldness, chic and fun! At the very least, clients will be able to laugh at my brilliant 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 and 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 through the contact page to tell me more about yourself and what you are seeking. I look forward to connecting with you!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Mimi Nguyen Photography

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Kelly Sent on 12/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Mimi is extremely talented, professional, and fun! She captured our wedding perfectly and both of our families continue to rave about her and her assistant. Her photos are gorgeous and she consistently captures JUST the right moment. She met with us several times before our wedding and always promptly responded to our questions. We were all so nervous that having so many photos taken was going to be awkward, but Mimi put us all right at ease. It was so clear that she was not just "doing a job" -- it was really important to her as a person to capture our special moments for us.
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Jimmy Sent on 10/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Mimi is the best in the busines . I've known her a long time and when I decided the get married, she was my only choice. I even changed date to accommodate her schedule. Rest assured that she will be there on your wedding date and take the best photos of your first, second, or weddin .
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Linh Sent on 02/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I knew the moment I started wedding planning that photography was a priority and that choosing the right photographer for the job was crucial. And I did not go wrong by choosing Mimi. She was always professional, quick to answer, and was so easy to talk to.

I wanted a nature-themed engagement session and she quickly shot back with multiple beautiful locations to choose from. The engagement session was so much fun because she directed us in a way that was natural, easy, and uninhibited. The photos were given to us the next day and they were all perfect!

When it got closer to our wedding day, Mimi worked with my wedding coordinator to nail down timelines to ensure I was getting the most of the hours I had paid for. On the day of the wedding, her and her team arrived on time, got all of the shots I requested on my shot list, and did much more. She really wore many hats that day by making sure we stuck to our timeline, fixed my hair and makeup, even moved furniture around in our hotel room to ensure the best shots. Our wedding photos, all 1600 of them were amazing and it was so hard choosing photos for our professional album. When I look at the photos, it made me cry all over again because she captured the emotion and happiness of my day.

If you're looking for non-cheesy photos, perfect lighting, and a professional photographer, you will get that with Mimi and much more. I have wedding photos that will last me a lifetime.
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User1221911 Sent on 06/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Mimi is professional, reliable, accommodating, and great to work with. Neither my husband nor I have experience posing in front of the camera but Mimi made us feel comfortable during our engagement and wedding photos. Our pictures were beautiful. We really like her modern style of photography.
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George Sent on 10/16/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Mimi is one of the most incredible people I've ever met. Before I get into her photography skills, I wanted to highlight her as a person. Not only was she easy to deal with, to book, and straight forward, she made the whole day fun. She was inventive, she gave directions without being aggressive and she made both my wife and I smile.

Her skills as a photographer is rather amazing. Our pictures came out crisp and clean. A few friends who do weddings stated they would ask her for tips as they need to know what settings and how she shoots. She made boring shots rather amazing. She made plain street shots other worldly.

My wife and I are going to renew our vows in 2014 and we are only asking if Mimi can do it. She's someone who's made our special day much more special.
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Terrie Sent on 04/16/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Mimi is everything you want in a wedding photographer! We were nervous to be in front of the camera, but she gave us directions and made us feel comfortable. She was always professional and organized. We received our proofs within 2 weeks and we couldn't be happier with the results. Our pictures are beautiful and we've received a lot of compliments from our friends/families. We were also impressed by the extra time she spent to get those last shots. Mimi is not only a talented photographer, but also a genuinely friendly person. I would highly recommend her, and look forward to working with her again in the future. Work with her, you won't regret it!
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Christina Sent on 03/17/2012
5 out of 5 rating
My husband is very into photography, so he's quite picky. We searched through many wedding photography websites and look through many reviews before we decided on Mimi. We just love her work and her artistic eye and combined with a very affordable package---she's a steal! She's especially good at the posed shots and also very fun to shoot with. She makes you feel very relaxed and takes time to understand your request. During engagement shots, She helps you with coming up with poses and makes you laugh so that the pictures has good composition and look natural at the same time. A lot of ppl gave us compliments on our engagement photos and asked who the photographer is.She's very creative and will go out of her way to get a shot done. On both the engagement and wedding day, she stayed longer to help us take extra photos---which we are so thankful for! Overall, we felt we made a great choice choosing Mimi. :)
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Taylor Sent on 01/04/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Mimi was our wedding photographer this past August at Rancho Las Lomas and I have nothing but great things to say about her services. She did a wonderful job and everyone who has seen our wedding photos raved about how beautifully they turned out! Not only is she a great photographer, she's overall just a sweet and fun person to be around! She's genuine and easy to work with and it made our engagement shoot and wedding day go smoothly because we got so comfortable with her. She was also so patient with our dog Benny in making sure she got the perfect shot of him. She was one of our favorite vendors for our event and I would highly recommend her to any friend or family. Some friends got married months before we did and had issues not getting their proofs as promised...we actually got our pics back before them because Mimi is just on top of it and dependable! I would definitely hire her again for newborn photos someday soon. :)

Thank you, Mimi for making it such a memorable experience!
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Lynda Sent on 12/24/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Mimi Nguyen is such a GREAT photographer! She took both our engagement and wedding photos. On the engagement shoot, we were super nervous because we do not like to be the center of attention but Mimi made us feel VERY comfortable and made us laugh so many times. Her photos definitely captured our love for each other and we really appreciate it. On our wedding day, she captured more than everything that we could ask for. Looking at the pictures, we were like "wow, we did not see her take that or us!" Everything that she does is so amazing and we love seeing her other work. She is very professional and knows how to keep a panic bride calm ;) I would highly recommend her to friends and family!
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Tram Sent on 09/02/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I decided to call Mimi after reading her profile on her page. You get the best of the person doing what he/she likes best. Mimi gave me a good price for what I asked for.
Mimi was very flexible to accommodate us as we had to change our shooting date.
Mimi helped us a lot on the day as we were nervous about posing in front of the camera. We appreciated her understanding as my husband suddenly got an allergy attack with watery eyes and sneezing nose. Mimi came to a rescue with tissue and eye drops, which showed how much prepared she was. the pictures are perfect, all we would ask for, and the settings are very romantic.
We are very happy and pleased with the quality of work received from Mimi and highly recommend her to everyone. We definitely will find her again for our next photo shoots
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Awards

13
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
ARTISTIC CAKES ARTISTIC CAKES Wedding Cakes

I had the opportunity to work with Mimi Nguyen in Taylor Tran's wedding, also a few days ago she send me some of the wedding pictures she took in Taylor's event and wow...!! she is an real artist, you can see the artistic touch in every corner of every picture, also the perfect back ground and the most important detail is who she captured every special moment of the wedding, I really will love to recommend Mimi Nguyen Photography to my family, friends and or course my clients. All the best Mimi from Artistic Cakes...!!

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Mimi Nguyen Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Mimi Nguyen Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Mimi Nguyen Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Mimi Nguyen Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Mimi Nguyen Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Mimi Nguyen Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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