HI! I AM
PHA
NGUYEN
my name is pronounced f-ah / nu-win.
In life, I have found imagery to be a beautiful way to express what words cannot.
After graduating with my bachelor’s degree in fine arts with an emphasis in painting, I decided my passions belonged here in the world of creative visuals. I split my time between my three favorite art mediums - painting, ceramics, and of course, photography. In recent years, I’ve grown more passionate for the art of photography with each new moment I capture. I find that most of these moments happen when I’m traveling and exploring a new destination. Travel is one of my biggest sources of inspiration; I feel incredibly lucky to tell stories in new places from my own unique and fresh perspective. In addition, I’m inspired through the simple things I experience each day; the light passing through the curtains in the early morning, the fog rolling in over a hill, dried plants hanging in the studio, or sometimes simply living in the comfort of solitude.
I constantly want to feel emotions, and because of this, I truly pour my heart and soul into my work.
That’s why I love this job so much. Photography gives me a way to document feelings and moments that will resonate with you down the road. The reason I want to continue to grow as an artist and a photographer is simple. To me, art and photographs are some of the greatest treasures I could ever have.
So instinctively I grab my camera, canvases, pencils, and paint and get to work creating something visible and tangible. These photos and paintings are much more than just canvases and ink. They are full of memories and milestones that can transport me to another time and place. I get to experience and be reminded of the incredible moments I once stood in, lived, and breathed. Moments I now cherish.
I love witnessing the wonder of human relationships. I want to capture your experiences, your feelings, your heart. I believe in sharing myself because I ask that of you. I’m vulnerably yours. I open my heart with each story I capture and each person I get to know. I give myself to you and your moments. I see photography as a moment of sharing, an act of love and trust to treasure. I will capture the truest version of you, your family, and the ones you hold close to your heart.
Being given this trust means the world to me. If I were to photograph your moment, please know that I do not want to mold your story into something that’s been done before. Instead, I hope to craft a unique and honest story that artfully preserves the memories of the most important days of your lives. Stories that represent who you are as individuals, as a couple, and as a family.
Creatively and emotionally inspired by you, my photography style originates and is cultivated by that which moves us. Together we will make a unique piece of art, an entry in your life’s visual journal. It would be an honor to work with you.
Pha Nguyen Photography does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, or age. It is very important to Pha Nguyen Photography to celebrate diversity and love. LGBTQIA+ Friendly. BIPOC Inclusive. ALL skin colors and body sizes are welcomed.