Ngoc M Nguyen Photography

We found Ngoc through a Facebook post from a friend that was also her client and couldn’t have chosen a more fantastic photographer for our 2015 family photos! Our little ones were not very cooperative at first but she was very patient and found the way to their hearts (candy canes!). Photos came out so beautiful and she magically captured the two of them actually getting along. We are already thinking of when to book our 2016 session — this time with complete styling as well!

Ngoc was recommended by a friend of mine and did a great job photographing my family during Thanksgiving. We were thankful she was able to accommodate us on short notice. She was responsive, on time, point on with what we wanted to accomplish, had great ideas of where and how to photograph us, and paid attention to detail. She also had the challenge of shaking toys and calling out my six-​month-​old grandson’s name so he would look at the camera all while trying to take pictures. She will go the extra mile. It was her idea to walk up a very steep hill on our property to take pictures under an oak tree with the natural lighting that she desired. This was all on a very, very cold day to boot.
She took a few photos of just my grandson and I must say they truly captured him.
Thanks, Ngoc, for the lovely pictures of my family.

Prior to our holiday session with Ngoc, we had worked with 4 other photographers to take family portraits of our baby and now toddler son. I can’t tell you the amount of research I’ve done to try and find the perfect photographer. I’ve reviewed hundreds of portfolios in search of that photographer with a real talent for capturing the moment. I thought I had found someone, but honestly, she wasn’t worth the exorbitant price. We have finally found our go-​to photographer with Ngoc. She has an incredible eye and the photo session we did with her was absolutely incredible. We are looking forward to having her take our family portraits from now on.

We worked with Ngoc for our baby’s picture and family portrait. She was amazing… she was very patient with my 4 month baby girl and 2 year old boy.
We were scheduled to Photoshoot in Legion of Honor but due to renovation we switched to Palace of Fine Arts location last minute. She was very flexible and guess what we loved the new location.
Ngoc gives you her full time… She doesn’t time you… it’s all about going with the flow… easy…and being comfortable.
My favorite part of the Photoshoot was how chic the pictures turned out. We discussed on the outfits and props for the Photoshoot. And it all came together beautifully.
My dog, Puggy loved to be in every frame of the picture.
I give 5stars to Ngoc for the expertise on her work… She is sweet, kind, fun and professional.
We are again doing a Photoshoot with her this month for my son’s 3^rd birthday.
Can’t wait to be photographed by her again.
Pointer– Unlike other photographer’s she doesn’t nickel and dime you.

I’m in love with how our photos turned out. Ngoc was so good with our young kids (21 month old daugther and 4 year old son). She was gentle yet assertive and was able to capture some natural shots of the kids.
She came prepared and scoped out the location well in advanced so when we got there she knew exactly where to situate us with the best lighting. I was expecting or would have been satisifed with just a few shots but I actually was very happy with all of them.
I highly recommend Ngoc for any occasion!

I just love the prewedding photos Ngoc has done for us! They are absolutely gorgeous. The whole process runs pretty smooth. We scheduled a meeting with Ngoc, talking about the plans for places and time. Ngoc is definitely experienced. She checked in advance to make sure Shakespeare garden was not booked for other events that day so we can have the place. She also arrived at the place before us to get to know the place well and come us with great ideas. I can definitely tell she has been putting a lot of efforts to shoot great photos for her customers.
She is such a nice person to work with, and knows how to let us feel less nervous — which is quite important for shooting sweet moments. She is well equipped with all the lenses, and a good camera. She works like an artist. She shows great insights about configuring and setting for the photograph shooting. And she can also start with your idea and make it turn out to be really good.
It was such a great pleasure to have Ngoc to do our photography. I will definitely recommend her to my friends.

We worked with Ngoc recently & absolutely love our session. The shoot was in downtown Pleasanton. I was nervous on this location knowing how busy it is & we have 2 boys. Ngoc & I discussed how we are going to do the shoot from the styling to picking out our prop. Ngoc came first & already knew the locations. We were going to capture the charm of downtown especially the sign, old rustic shops & brick building. She made us feel super comfortable. The boys were restless. They could not stay still. My 7 yrs old did not want to take any picture & was whining the whole time. It was warm. People were looking. We walked a few blocks & just followed her leads. Ngoc captured everything & moments. The next day she sent me one teaser picture. It was stunning. I couldn’t believe the shaggy store could look so good on lens. The pictures captured how the boys were acting that day & how we were just like ‘having a fun time’ because this is life. We got the link with all pic in the next 3 – 4 weeks. Ngoc is very talented & great person to work with.

Ngoc was absolutely wonderful with my newly-​turned 2 year old. She definitely saved my husband and I from frustrations of a busy-​body, fickle-​tempered tot while simultaneously capturing such fond and beautiful memories of my little family and I. My husband and I are both very happy with Ngoc’s quality of work and her services. Without hesitation, we would definitely recommend ngocmnguyen photography.

We recently had our family pics taken with this amazingly, talented photographer! She is really one of the best! She has a great artistic eye and captured uniquely, beautiful pics for us! They were are so wonderful I couldn’t choose a favorite because I loved them all! I would defiantly recommend her for all of your photography needs! You will not be disappointed! Her prices are very reasonable also! I would give her more stars if they let me!!!

Working with Ngoc was such a pleasant experience! She’s intuitive, has a very approachable coaching style (in case the particular photo shoot needs coaching) and is super talented!!! I loved every single photo that came out of our photo shoot and I know this is definitely the first of many more photo shoots!

My wife and I hired Ngoc to take photos of our newborn on the recommendation of someone in her mother’s group. From beginning to end, the process was super smooth and very professional. Ngoc was an absolute pleasure to work with, the pictures came out fantastic, and the cost was very reasonable.
I would recommend Ngoc without reservation for anyone looking to get newborn pictures done. I am sure she can do much more than that as well!

I had the pleasure of having Ngoc take photos of my family when my mom was diagnosed with cancer. I had a a period of 2 short weeks from the time she was diagnosed before she would start chemotherapy and I desperately wanted to capture my mom as she was before treatment (which would eventually cause her to lose all of her hair) with her family and most importantly with her grandchildren. My mother is everything to me and my kids. Ngoc was an angel and agreed to meet me and my family on short notice and even changed her weekend plans to accommodate the photoshoot. Words cannot express my gratitude to Ngoc for the gift she gave us when she captured my family and my brother’s family with my parents. I had them printed on canvas where they hang in my house and my mom’s house. These are the pictures my kids will remember for a lifetime of their grandparents.
Ngoc is a sheer professional and perfectionist. She has an eye for color and light (not to mention style) and you will LOVE your pictures! You will not be disappointed!

We had the pleasure of having Ngoc take two photo sessions for us: my maternity and newborn pics. I was reluctant to take pictures during these times as I didn’t feel or look my best. However, I am sooo glad we did because I have such beautiful pictures and memories to look back on. Ngoc has such a fresh and creative vision that is portrayed through her photography. She is truly a talented artist that understands what the client wants, makes them feel comfortable throughout the whole process, and is extremely professional. Can’t wait to have her take our next photo shoot!

Ngoc is an amazing artist and that is something that truly shows in her work! From start to finish, she was great. She suggested very beautiful, natural shooting locations. It was very helpful of her to also help in clothing suggestions for the shoot for my daughter since we were unsure of what to bring and wear. She was very professional and gave us a specific time all the pictures would be ready. Furthermore, the next day she gave us a few sample pictures to preview before she sent us all the pictures. Overall, the session was a breeze and the results turned out beautiful.

I’ve done two photoshoots with Ngoc and not once was I ever disappointed! Time flew by with Ngoc as my photographer and honestly every single minute of the sessions were enjoyable. She has a great personality and is very fun to work with. Ngoc made me feel comfortable and ensured I had a good time during the photoshoots. Not once did I ever feel awkward posing for the camera!!!
I had a photoshoot in a park and hiking trail the first session and the second session was at the beach; both sessions resulted in beautiful pictures. She’s very versatile and I believe she can make all of her subjects look beautiful no matter the time and place!
If you are looking for a photographer, I highly recommend Ngoc! Whatever the occasion is, she’s definitely the answer to all your photography needs!

Ngoc is an awesome photographer! She has an incredible eye for details and has the ability to capture the most amazing shots! Truly a gem!

Ngoc is an incredibly talented photographer who has the ability to capture all things beautiful. I wanted to treat my parents to something special for their 60^th birthday and a photo session of just the two of them was the perfect gift. They not only did they LOVE their pictures but they thoroughly enjoyed their experience with Ngoc who was so sweet and so patient with them. It was a fun afternoon experience for all of us. I highly recommend a session with Ngoc for any and all occasions. I look forward to my own session with her in the next couple months!

We had our first baby this past year and wanted a newborn/​family shoot for Christmas, except we didn’t know where to begin. It wasn’t until I received a thank you photo card from a friend, in the mail, that I was enamored with Ngoc’s way of photography.
What I like most about Ngoc, and what really stood out once the services were rendered was the fact that she isn’t about the money. She spent over two hours with us really building a photo story of my new little family and it is so appreciated. She was careful to make sure we were all comfortable and even helped us with styling our shoot as well.
We ended up looking amazing and we received so many positive comments on our Christmas card. We will be using her services again this coming year and many more to come!

We choose Ngoc as our newborn photographer after a friend had recommended her work and we were not disappointed. The photos came out fantastic and she was so much fun to work with. Ngoc uses natural light for all her photos. I would highly recommend Ngoc for anyone that is looking for photos that you will cherish forever. She is not only able to take nice pictures but captures photographs in a creative and interesting way. As a bonus, Ngoc is also a stylist so she can glam you up. A great bonus when you are a tired mom!