Mimi was absolutely fantastic to work with. I saw her work on Instagram and messaged her for a maternity session. I'm 35 weeks and can't really walk that much without getting super tired and achy. Mimi have some suggestions and we decided on beach session, I later changed my mind and asked if she had a studio; she did! She was so flexible to work with, responsive, and extremely kind and great in person! My shoot lasted a little over an hour. This was my first time doing a maternity shoot and I felt extremely comfortable. I saw some of the pictures sure took prior to editing and I can't wait to see the finished work! Thank you, Mimi for such a wonderful experience! read more

My fiancé hired Mimi to capture a once in a lifetime moment, his proposal. She charged him $673 for two hours (and he tipped her $80 on top of that). We recently received our photos and are DEVASTATED. The quality looks like it was taken from an old flip phone by a random bystander. The photos are blurry, grainy, and taken from poor angles where you can't even see our faces.(Photos attached) Also during our proposal, she completely destroyed our special moment. She was very inconsiderate and didn't give me a minute to take in what happened (it was a surprise) and went right into posing us literally the second after my fiancé popped the question. I was crying and she told me to pose and smile... I can't even imagine how she'd be during a wedding. We reached out to her after receiving our photos to share our dissatisfaction and she blamed us for the timing of our proposal (5:15pm) and not having good lighting. Ok first of all, my fiancé gave her the time frame she would be shooting and she agreed to that. Secondly, the lighting would not fix her lack of skill and the poor angle/distance she took the photos. Thirdly, her response shows how completely clueless and insensitive she was on the sentiment of a proposal. If you want high quality photos and someone to capture special moments, do NOT make the same mistake and hire Mimi as your photographer. You're better off having a friend take pictures on their iPhone. You have been warned! read more

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I cannot express how effortless and easy Mimi was to work with! One of my smartest and BEST decision was to hire her to capture our wedding. My husband is especially camera shy and although I like taking pictures, we were in no way prepared to take "modeled" shots for our engagement and wedding photos. Mimi was so kind and patient giving us cues and what to do for our pictures to turn out great for each occasion. Mimi's wedding package was very reasonable compared to the other quotes I received. She was on top of all of our communications and was very helpful on the wedding day itself by getting my rowdy wedding party in line and taking amazing shots of them! On the wedding day she had another photographer to assist her and it was a breeze for Jeff and I. We did not feel rushed or bombarded. Also, I would like to think I fall into the relax and easy going bride category as I didn't ask for specific shots but just a set time to take photos of the immediate family before the reception and I do not regret having not done so because Mimi captured everything! From the tiniest decor detail to the most sentimental moments during the wedding celebration. I can't thank you enough Mimi for being such a caring and kind professional that captured our wedding in such beautiful and long lasting photos! read more

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I can certainly understand why Mimi's mini sessions are booked before you can even blink- Mimi is super friendly, talented and patient. I've never met a photographer who understands and handles kids so well. In addition, she was responsive and timely in her communications. I couldn't get a mini session this year and I really wanted one by her last year, too. I decided to dig deep into the pockets to splurge for a regular session. I've been unable to shake my disappointment with the combination of pictures that we received. At the beginning of the shoot, my husband told Mimi the combinations of family members that we wanted to focus on for this shoot. She said she would get a large variety of shots. We let her do her thing and trusted her process. But upon reviewing the shots, I felt that she didn't really provide what we had asked for. She certainly delivered a large volume of photos, but I wish she took another minute to really communicate with us. It was hard for me to know during the session since things were moving really fast. I think she made assumptions, with the best intentions, that we wanted the combinations that she either thought we would be grateful for or that other clients would have wanted. As just one example, we have a lot (too many?) of photos with just one parent with the kids, but we didn't ask for that, nor were we looking to have those types of photos. We would have preferred more shots of the entire family or just the kids. I can understand someone wanting to cover the ground so that clients aren't disappointed that certain shots weren't taken. This was why we tried to mention this up front so that she wouldn't focus on the wrong types of photos. Unfortunately, we are lacking sufficient photos for what we requested, and we have few options to pick from the combinations we really wanted to capture, and that's not how we wanted to spend so much money. Finally, the lab who printed our pictures zoomed in and cut off the borders of the actual files. This was an added layer of disappointment because you could tell that Mimi creatively framed her photos, so to have those details cut off defeated the whole purpose of us even wanting to make those into prints. read more

I cannot recommend Mimi enough! We did an hour family session with our not so cooperative 11 month old son (who threw up on himself minutes before the shoot), a frazzled mommy and a dad who hates to take pictures. Mimi was still able capture so many beautiful images despite all of the challenges and got our edited photos back to us SO quickly. She's very professional, friendly and super easy to work with. She also asked if we needed head shots just in case, which was a great idea. We will definitely be using her again in the future. Thank you Mimi! read more

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I was looking for a photographer who would be able to capture my family now +1. Babies are never easy to deal with and there are days I can barely get one good photo out of my 4 month old so I was pretty worried. In comes Mimi! Her mini sessions offering was perfect because of the short attention span of the baby. All I wanted was a few nice photos for keepsakes and for a holiday card. Mimi was fantastic. She was super easy to book and easy to work with. She guided us in our poses with the baby (which wasn't easy at times), and found the perfect spot with gorgeous light pouring in between the trees. We were at a regular looking park but she somehow managed to find the most beautiful picture perfect spot. What surprised me most was how great with kids she was. I have been to a few weddings where she was the photographer and she always did a great job with weddings. Little did I know, she's also a family session expert! She even got our little one to smile, which is near impossible. I can't wait to see the photos. Would definitely recommend her! read more

Mimi did me & my husband's 1 year anniversary shoot and it turned out fantastic! I really like her angles and her lighting choices. Actually I really appreciated that she was really cool when I had to reschedule at the VERY last minute because I was deathly sick. Then she didn't cancel on me even though she got sick the very next week! (It was during the time that bug was going around southern CA) I always appreciate non-diva vendors who are caring and are genuinely trying to make your shoot memorable and sweet. I looked on many people's websites before I chose Mimi. I think she has a good eye and has this "expensive" quality that I like. It's important to jump at the chance of a good starting photographer before they get too popular and have their prices skyrocket, so I would highly suggest to book her now! oh, plus she's really cute! :) read more

I'm going to type this with as much excitement as I can muster through the internet. !!MIMI NGUYEN IS THE BEST!! Now, the reasons why I believe she's the best is because she is one of the most sweetest people I've ever met. She was kind, patient and went the extra mile for my wife and me. She shot my best friend's wedding where I was the best man, and yes, she was consistently kind, patient and went the extra mile for them. She's an amazing soul. She was easy to contact, honest with us, and came through on all her obligations. Her skills are rather amazing, too. Our pictures came out very clean and sharp. She took boring locations and made them into something we did not see. For example, there was a few tall plants in the middle of a parking lot. She asked if we could take some shots there. When we got the pictures back, it looked like we were in Sicily. My wife and I have already discussed that we would renew our vows in 2014. The only vendor we want is Mimi Nguyen. We've already booked her from what my wife tells me, haha. read more

Where do we start?! Mimi shot our recent engagement session in downtown LA and it was truly a memorable experience. Not only did she incorporate all the details or props that were personal to us as a couple, but she also provided a spontaneous flare to our shoot! We'd stop by any spot that inspired either us/her and take a few snaps. Needless to say, the results were more than we could have planned for-- more variety in backgrounds and scenery! We loved the humor, generosity, and relaxed personalities of both Mimi (http://miminguyen.com/) and her asst for the day ( also professional photographer) David Sno (www.davidsno.com). Like all her reviews have indicated, she is highly recommended ;) read more

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Wow Mimi gets to pop my Yelp Cherry! I figure I might as well start writing them since I'm constantly reading everyone else's reviews concerning restaurants, hair salons, etc... Plus Mimi was so awesome i just had to write a review! We had our family photo-shoot with her on Oct. 15 at a nearby park. She made the simple park look as if we were in some forest. And Less than a month later we already received our edited images in the mail! The pictures all look so...AMAZING! She is so talented and made the whole experience fun and easy. I have 2 boys, a 2 year old and 7 month old so I knew it would be a challenge! Mimi is such a pro at making you feel comfortable. My 2 year old can be very difficult and not very friendly but she was actually able to get him to come out of his shell and captured so many precious moments. We are so thankful she was able to capture so many wonderful memories for us. She definitely has an artistic eye and a natural approach to her photography. We are big fans now and plan on using her next year again. read more

Mimi is the greatest!! So great, I had to come back from my two year absence on yelp to review her services. I was introduced to her work through a mutual friend and instantly fell in love with her style. So when the day came when I got engaged (and hell didn't freeze over) she was the first vendor I contacted. Throughout the entire process from the booking, the emails, to the engagement session, to the actual wedding day...Mimi was such an absolute pleasure to work with. Really there aren't enough adjectives in my vocabulary to describe how awesome and professional she is. But what I most appreciate about Mimi Nguyen is how she manages to capture our personalities through the photos. While our wedding isn't close to anything you'll see on Style Me Pretty, she captured the details and moments that really described who we are. Mimi, thank you for your talent and patience, and for being so accommodating. I'll probably come back to yelp to review future portrait sessions and events :) read more

We hired Mimi Nguyen for our engagement and wedding photos after seeing all of her beautiful pictures and we are soooo happy we did!! She is professional, friendly, creative, sweet and delivers !! She is definitely one of OC's finest !! During our engagement session she was so energetic and was willing to keep shooting as long as we were up for it! She is very good at making you feel comfortable in front of the camera and knows all the right angles. She is also very good with getting the pictures back to you when she says she will ... no lies!! We love her and she was the one of our favorite vendors from our wedding! I would recommend her to ALL my family and friends! We look forward to using her for more events in the future!! :) read more

We have to say Mimi is the one of the best. She did an extraordinary job. Although the time was limited, we had fun during the shooting and the photos are exactly what we want! Definitely will recommend to my friends and to the future users! read more

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. read more

Mimi Photography could be named Awesome and Amazing Photography, because that is what she is about and that's where your going to get. She kept great communication with us and answered a ton of questions we had about the photo shoot. Everything from what to wear, where to take the photos, etc, she provided us great information and feedback. During the photoshoot for our engagement photos, me and my fiance was a little nervous because we have never had professional photos taken of us. Mimi was extremely cool and eased our nerves. She took her time with each photo and made us feel more comfortable with each shot. She spent a ton of time with us during the shot and did not make us feel rushed at all. She was really extremely sincere in trying to capture the best possible picture of us. After the photo shoot was over, she told us that the pictures were going to be available in a few days. A few days later, we received her amazing photos. Everyone we showed the pictures to gave us wonderful feedback on how great the photos looked. We couldn't be more appreciative and thankful that we got such a fantastic photographer and incredible photos. We knew we were going to get something good, but she went way beyond what we had expected. Thanks Mimi!!! read more

I am so thrilled that we had the chance to work with Mimi Nguyen Photography. I have been following her work for years now. Although I have seen her work many times and I have met her personally, it was just a matter of time before we worked together. For my 6th wedding anniversary with my husband, I reached out to Mimi to see if we could shoot our little family to commemorate our special day as well as get a couple of head shots for my law firm. I messaged her via Facebook and she was very fast to respond. She was professional and thorough in all her responses. I instantly felt that she just cared about her clients and her profession as a photographer. We picked a date that worked for the both of us and off I went...shopping for clothes for my little family! On the day of the shoot, Mimi arrived early. She told us exactly where we should park and then where we should walk to meet her. She greeted us with a big smile and an uplifting energy. She made our family feel welcome right away. Mimi had shot at the OC Fair Grounds before so she already had locations picked out for us. It was nice to not have to worry about details and just let her professional experience guide us. During the shoot, Mimi sometimes directed us in order to get some really good shots (trust me - this is good when you want to make sure the spacing is right between the family) and also let us be free with our kids so that she can achieve candid shots. She was patient and smiling throughout the shoot. If you have ever shot with kids, you know how hard it is to get them to smile on cue...and two kids age 3 and 5 at the same time - forget about it!!! But Mimi helped us by coaching the kids and making them laugh. Further, young kids' attention span can be short. Mimi was so patient and even encouraged us to get ice cream to give the kids a break. It ended up being a great idea because we have cute photos of us and the kids enjoying the ice cream together!!! Mimi even stayed longer to make sure we got the shots we wanted. (I'm not promising that's what she'll do for everyone and maybe I got her on a good night where she didn't have dinner plans immediately thereafter). I felt bad about her wanting to stay longer to be with our family and snap away. But that really shows how great she is. She's passionate about her work!!!! I love that about her as I am a creative myself. I love working with others who really care about what they do and the results they achieve. It's not about just making the quick buck and then having us sail away. She cares about having a relationship with her clients after the fact. She has a heart for her job and I will be forever grateful for the photos she took of our family as they capture a special time in my marriage with my husband, and the innocent time of my kids. I cannot say it enough. I highly recommend Mimi. On another note, I think this is a very important note to make. Recommendations and referrals of professionals coming from real customers or those in the same industry is very important. It's one thing to find someone, i.e. a photographer, who has amazing photos online. Another aspect that is super important is **whether you will actually get your photos** and another point is **in a timely manner.** I used to work in the wedding industry for over 20 years as a makeup artist and hair stylist. My brides would book photographers they found online. They were not recommended by those in the wedding industry. Then after the wedding, I would hear from my brides that they never received their photos or when they did, it was 8 months or more later when the excitement of one's wedding (especially from family and friends) is no longer there. The most devastating news was when my brides would never received their photos. It was rare but those times did happen. It's a wedding day and a day you will never get back again. :( Thus, referrals are so important. Us, vendors, put our reputation on the line to refer another vendor. When we do, we are serious about that vendor. In this case, I highly recommend Mimi. I received beautiful photos from Mimi. They are perfect in every way and she was prompt to send them to me. Thank you again Mimi! I wished we worked together sooner! read more

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I love love love Mimi's work! I did the boudoir shoot with her and I loved it! She pays so much attention to the littlest details which I adore and appreciate her for. Initially I was nervous about the shoot not knowing what to expect but as soon as we met up for the session she was very collected and organized, right then I was sure I was in the right hands. read more

Mimi is amazing! She was so patient and loving with our newborn photography session. She really understands babies which made the shoot a success. I was afraid that waiting a month would ruin having those cute sleepy pics. However, Mimi stepped in and got her calm down and stay calm in order to get all the shots I wanted. She is truely artist and will be a great aunt and mothersome day. I would highly recommend Mimi to shoot any special occasion . read more

Mimi is such a talented and wonderful photographer. I had already seen her work and was very impressed prior to asking her to do my family pictures. Our pictures turned out Fantastic! We had no clue what we were supposed to do as far as posing, and with a toddler, it was extra challenging, but Mimi made us feel very comfortable and was very helpful in giving us directions while we all were having fun at the same time. I would recommend her to anyone because she has such a amazing eye for details and she is the sweetest person. Keep up with the good work Mimi! You're the best! Thank you again for doing our shoot! read more

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. Mimi is not only a talented photographer, but also a genuinely friendly person. I would highly recommend her. Work with her, you won't regret it! read more

Mimi was born with a great gift to capture the beauty and essence of the moments of love in life with her camera. Her skills as a photographer are superb and her personality makes the entire process very fun. I enjoy her sense of humor mixed in with great professionalism that her business provides. I highly recommend Mimi Nguyen Photography to anyone who wants a modern contemporary photographer who delivers excellent customer service. read more

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. :) read more

If you're looking for a professional photographer I highly recommend Mimi Nguyen. She's fun to work with and you'll have a good time. She's also creative so you don't have to worry about what to do...she'll make you feel comfortable so you'll actually enjoy the whole experience. Whatever your style is I'm sure she can work with you. She also takes pride in her work and every picture she captures is like a piece of art. Good Luck!!! read more

We hired Mimi recently for our son's 1 year birthday party and were totally glad we did! Not only were we able to enjoy our son's birthday and not have to worry about taking pictures, but Mimi was able to capture some of the greatest pictures that we probably would have missed! Not only did she take some awesome pics of our little one, but managed to take at least one picture (posed or candid) of every guest that came to the party - something that we didn't ask for, but she managed to do, which was a nice touch. Mimi herself was great to work with; very helpful, gentle, caring, put you at ease, never at all "in-your-face", but full of energy and spirit. (As an aside, when she got there we weren't quite ready and helped us blow up balloons.) Most of the time you didn't even know she was there, which was great. She communicates extremely well, never leaves you in the dark with regards to your entire experience with her, which I found to be refreshing after having worked with a few photographers that I've had to spend a lot of time hunting down to get a hold of when I needed to talk to them. As for the photos... what's there to complain about? They turned out nicely. She has a unique style and we love them. As a relatively new professional photographer, we are quite impressed. Highly recommended! read more

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 read more

I have loved Mimi's work even before I was engaged so it was a no brainer on who I was going to pick for our photographer when I was engaged. Mimi shot our engagement shoot and wedding day and did a phenomenal job! She is creative, patient, and really easy to work with. I am not a picture person but she made myself and husband feel really comfortable. We are so pleased with the final product and definitely recommend her services for your big day or event. She's a busy lady though so make sure you plan ahead!! read more

My husband and I hired Mimi for our wedding based on her highly rated Yelp reviews and the great impression she made when we met with her. We chose one of her photo packages, which included an engagement session, edited photos from the engagement session as well as the wedding, two shooters during the wedding, and a photo album. I originally didn't want to do an engagement session, but I'm so glad we did, as it gave us the opportunity to work with Mimi before the wedding. We got those photos back very quickly (about a week after the shoot), and they turned out beautifully. Mimi was really professional, punctual, friendly and easy to work with, and we appreciated the guidance she gave us during our two photoshoots. She told us what she wanted us to do without being bossy, and her directions were so helpful. We definitely remembered and used her advice during our wedding, and it made us feel more comfortable and confident. We also got a lot of compliments from our wedding party and guests, all of whom said great things about working with Mimi and her assistant. (I can't remember his name, but he was an excellent photographer and super nice, too.) Our venue didn't provide a full-service coordinator, so Mimi stepped in and kept us on schedule during the reception without being asked to do so. If not for her, we wouldn't have known where to go when, so it was a huge help having her there. I am so happy we worked with Mimi, as her photos are gorgeous and just our style. We wanted to look like ourselves but better, and that's exactly what happened! I've already recommended Mimi to our soon-to-be engaged friends, and my husband and I would love to work with her again one day when we have children. read more

mimi did a great beauty shoot and nice album too. we used one of them in these stone things that are so cool as gifts- http://nowchinatown.com/LockedInTimeSamples.html thnks mimi for the tip! read more

LOOOOOVED Mimi as our photographer - we used her for our engagement pictures and our event. She was WONDERFUL!!! We absolutely love our photos. She has a talent to capture the perfect moments, knows how to pose you... makes you feel comfortable and keeps you constantly laughing... you can just be you in pictures. She was also great at getting detail shots, making sure I don't miss any pictures with friends or family... she was even able to direct people away so we can get our couple shots alone. I cannot recommend her enough and plan to use her in the future for any occasion/family portraits. Thank you Mimi for everything!!! You were more than I could ask for & you should charge a lot more!!! read more

Mimi is the best photographer I have ever worked with. I model full time and when I decided to get married, Mimi was the one besides my wife Thy. She is professional and has everything planned done to the t. Feel confident she will be at your wedding and take the best photos of your first, second, or third wedding. read more

This is my first time taking an outdoor portrait photoshoot and I was pretty nervous at first. But Mimi is super nice and friendly, she guided me in every pose. She made me feel so comfortable throughout the process. It was a fun experience and I really enjoyed it. I was amazed by the quality of the photos taken, even my brother said that he has never seen such well edited pictures. If you need professional pictures taken, come and look for her. I will definitely come back to Mimi whenever I need some photos taken! :) read more

I needed to get headshots done and was totally dreading it. But it really makes all the difference when you hire a kick ass photographer [insert Mimi Nguyen here]. Mimi was so accommodating with my last minute request even though she had a jam packed week/end. She really made our photo session fun and enjoyable. We had a lot of laughs and I felt super comfortable with her. You totally want to be her friend! She has so much energy and you can tell she really loves what she does. I got my proofs right away and was blown away at how pretty they were. They were exactly what I wanted. I'm just bummed I didn't find her for my wedding photos. But the next time my husband and I are in need of photos she will be our gal! I recommend her 110%!! Thanks so much Mimi!! read more

Awesome photos! Mimi took wonderful photos of our newborn with family. Also made our daughter laugh for the first time :) Very friendly and professional. Great with babies. read more

My family and I are usually shy or should I say run away from the camera when family approaches us to take our photos. But on our recent holiday shoot with Mimi, her laid back style and friendliness made us feel comfortable and her guided poses felt natural. We had such a blast during our session that the kids didn?t even notice they were being photographed. Then when we received the photos, we couldn?t be more ecstatic. She did an amazing job capturing our personalities and using her artistic eye to enhance the color and shading of the images. Each picture was explosive and told a story just like we had hoped for read more

We have used Mimi for the last 2 year to get our holiday card pictures using the 'Mini Package". Compared to traditional studio or beach appointment, she is half the price and she finds the most unique and special landscapes our freinds have ever seen. Her patience with our children to get 'just the right pose' is astounding! Try her, you'll be amazed! read more

It was such a pleasure to work with Mimi. We were visiting from out of town and it was a last minute, shot in the dark when I contacted her. Fortunately, she had an opening and accommodated our schedule with only a day's notice. She had a suggestion for a great open space area for the shoot, and recommended the time of day that would take advantage of the best lighting for my daughter's senior portraits. Mimi's demeanor was pleasant, and she was great to work with. To our surprise, Mimi got proofs to us in just four days. I was amazed at how many of the pictures are just lovely. I highly recommend Mimi for your photography needs. read more

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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! read more

My fiance and I just happened to be in California for another wedding the weekend prior. On a last minute whim, we decided to see if Mimi was available. Good fortune was on our side because Mimi was available and willing to help us pull something together fairly quickly. Even though our photo shoot was on Monday, and we didn't really have a chance to meet until Sunday, Mimi agreed to meet us the night before and get to know us, listen to our preferences, let us describe our vision for the perfect look. Since we did it all on a whim, we quickly realized how unprepared we really were, but Mimi helped set us up with a makeup artists and gave us a few ideas on what to expect. When we first met up with Mimi on the day of the shoot, we were a bit nervous, but once we started shooting, we realized we were in good hands. Mimi's shooting style is efficient and her instrutions/guidance is to the point without being pushy or aggressive. She really knew how to make us comfortable, put our minds at ease, and help us to relax and capture our intimacy through the lens. Mimi always has a plan and is flexible enough to adapt to changing light or weather conditions without ever missing a beat. Mimi is very determined and focus when she's at work. Mimi sent us teasers within the first two days after the shoot, and we can't wait to see the rest. The photos we have seen are magical, romantic, and fun. They are exactly what we asked Mimi to capture for us. read more

Mimi is thee most talented, gifted, outgoing, professional photographer that I have met. After being surprised with a boudoir photo session from my husband, I was so happy to see that Mimi was going to be my photographer. I have seen her work before and she is amazing! When I emailed Mimi to set up the photoshoot date, I felt like I already knew her. She was so quick with her responses and so easy going. So I knew that the session was going to be a blast. She would email me with a list of all hair stylist and make up artist just to ensure I get the full blown makeover. Mimi also prepared me for the photoshoot by giving me ideas of what to wear and what others have worn in her previous sessions. During the photoshoot, she was creative, artsy, funny, and knew exactly how to pose so that my womanly features were enhanced. Thank you so much Mimi for all the wonderful photos. You captured the side of me that I never knew I had! You're the best and everyone needs to know this!!!! read more

We did a family portrait session with Mimi, and you know how being with your family can be... It was super-hot outside, everyone was restless, but she did such a great job at getting us through it quickly, professionally, and we actually had fun! The pictures turned out amazing! This lady is so talented and has such a knack for capturing the right moments with an ingenious perspective. You can't go wrong choosing her, and her portfolio speaks for itself. read more