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Nhi Thai Photography

Couples Portraits

I aim to capture the magic in the tiny details and a loving bond that transcends time.

Hello! I’m Nhi and I believe this is the beginning of something good!

I'm passionate about real connections, making memories, and creating gorgeous images that tell your story for future generations! I believe that engagement photography is done best when couples have a relationship with their photographer and fully trust them. This is how I have guaranteed and delivered incredible photography experiences to my couples. When I arrive at the photoshoot, it's like an old friend showing up and not a stranger. This affects every aspect of how your photos will turn out! Keep reading to get to know me and who I am beyond the camera!

Here are a few fun facts...
  • My husband and I fell in love as pen pals before we met in person.
  • We have two boys, our five-years-old Khai and two-years-old Khang. Both their names mean joy. 😊
  • I received my PhD in Developmental Psychology with a Neuroscience specialization from Penn State University.
  • I am two inches from being classified as a midget. I am fun-sized!
  • My son Khai wants to be “a doctor and then a daddy who gives lots of love and kisses” when he grows up. He then added, “And Batman so I can save Gotham City!”
  • I love designing and decorating my home.
  • My next dream vacation spot is Santorini, Greece.

My Philosophy

You know you want great images...

But what you may not realize is that your experience with your photographer matters more than anything! In order to get those natural, genuine portraits that truly capture who you are, you have to feel comfortable with the person taking them. I want you to feel as incredible as I see you. Let's document your next chapter in life with an experience worth remembering. Picture this: Your hands intermingle as you whisper what you love about each other. The butterflies you feel as you gaze into your partner's eyes. Let's bottle up these feelings so you never forget. Creating comfortable, joyful and genuine client experiences is what I specialize in and I am so excited to share more about what my Portrait Experience includes!

The  Portrait   Experience

Kind Words

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Getting our couple photos taken by Nhi Thai was really an enjoyable experience to me and my wife. Nhi was not only good at capturing beauty with her camera, but also showed great communication skills: she made us feel at ease, and helped us draw out all the right emotions for the desired results. I highly recommend Nhi Thai Photography!
Xin & Kira
Xin & Kira
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We loved our love story session with Nhi! She is so professional and just such a wonderful person! Nhi was meticulous throughout the process and really captured our essence. I teared up reading her blog post for our engagement session. My whole family got emotional. The photos are GORGEOUS too. My fiancé and I highly recommend!
Kelly & Zach
Kelly & Zach
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Nhi is an incredible photographer and such an amazing person to work with. She is so kind and she really cares about capturing the emotions you want to convey in your photos. She is very responsive and she is open to any and all ideas, which I really appreciate about her work. She did a great job during my shoot and really helped me to feel comfortable in front of the camera. I would recommend her to anyone looking to capture timeless, naturally beautiful photos.
Kaley & Ryzeson
Kaley & Ryzeson
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A HUGE THANK YOU to Nhi for so beautifully capturing our love for one another! We couldn’t have picked a better photographer to commemorate this moment in our lives. Nhi is seriously talented, and unbelievably kind, professional, and easy to work with!! Thank you, Nhi!!!
Jenna & Ben
Jenna & Ben
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There isn't enough room here for all of the amazing things I want to say about Nhi and her photography. Not only is she responsive, professional, and kind (so easy to be around!), she produces VERY high quality images and has a way of capturing beautiful moments effortlessly. I truly can't recommend her as a person or her final product enough!!!
Brooke & Logan
Brooke & Logan
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Nhi was awesome to work with! Nhi made sure we were ready and comfortable before we showed up for our shoot, and she kept in touch diligently after it ended. I can't thank her enough for our photos that we'll be able to treasure for a lifetime. I've already told my future hubby we will be going to her again in the future when we have new professional photography needs. Thank you, Nhi!
Kira & Phil
Kira & Phil
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Not only does Nhi take beautiful photos, but she is so great to work with! She is very encouraging and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Our session was a lot of fun!
Leigha & Ricky
Leigha & Ricky
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We are extremely happy that we chose Nhi. Nhi is so professional. She knows how to make the most out of the surroundings to take gorgeous photos. She also knows exactly how to make us laugh and help us pose. She is not only a great photographer but also a great person to work with!
Haoyun & Bin
Haoyun & Bin
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Nhi did a fantastic job of capturing exactly what we were looking for in an engagement session. She had creative ideas and was very easy to feel comfortable with. She had great communication and worked very quickly to get the pictures to us. The reveal celebration she does is a special touch to wrap up the experience!
Kim & Ken
Kim & Ken
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Nhi did an excellent job! She is so talented and friendly, and the photos she took are gorgeous. She's awesome and really knows her stuff.
Shannon & Austin
Shannon & Austin
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Nhi Thai Photography published in State College Magazine Nhi Thai Photography featured at Bellefonte Art Museum Nhi Thai Photography published in The Honest Lens Magazine Nhi Thai Photography is a finalist for The Pennsylvania Wedding Awards 2020 Nhi is an invited speaker for Penn State CommAgency Nhi Thai Photography published in Senior Style Guide Magazine Nhi is a featured student for industry leader Katelyn James Photography Nhi Thai Photography published in Modern Weddings Nhi Thai Photography published in Brides & Weddings Magazine Nhi Thai Photography published in The Creative Collective Magazine Nhi Thai Photography published in The Storyteller Magazine

Collections

Please note that a complimentary engagement session is included with a booked wedding. You can find out more here.

Bliss

(Valued at $1200)
$ 850
  • Two nearby locations
  • Up to 90 min session
  • Multiple outfits
  • Style guide
  • Pre-session consultation
  • All high resolution digitals
  • Full printing rights
  • Option for love story film upgrade

Joyful

(Valued at $750)
$ 550
  • One location
  • Up to 60 min session
  • Two outfits
  • Style guide
  • Pre-session questionnaire
  • 20 high resolution digitals
  • Full printing rights
Popular

Smile

(Offered Monday - Thursday only)
$ 450
  • One location
  • Up to 30 min session
  • One outfit
  • Style guide
  • Pre-session questionnaire
  • 8 high resolution digitals
  • Full printing rights

faq's

Most frequent questions and answers

The location of your session is up to you! You can view my recommended photo spots here. I schedule portrait sessions approximately 90 minutes before sunset during “golden hour”, when the light is dreamiest and most flattering.

Upon booking, you will be sent an information link for preparing your session. This includes a very detailed guide for choosing your outfits and other preparations to ensure that your session is amazing. I am also here to answer any questions you may have along the way.

Your images are carefully culled, backed up, and edited to ensure that they match the quality and standards of Nhi Thai Photography. This process takes 2-3 weeks. If you are needing your images sooner than 3 weeks, you have the option of placing a rush on your images for $150 ,which will have them ready one week after your session date. If you would like to add a rush to your photos, this must be discussed before booking and is subject to availability.

Absolutely! While it is recommended that you have your images professionally printed through your gallery in order to receive professionally quality prints, you are welcome to have prints made on your own through a lab of your choice.

Yes! After seeing your gallery, if you decide you want more images than your collection includes, you will have the option to upgrade to receive all images in your gallery.

Please note that the “Bliss” collection already comes with all images included.

A $150 nonrefundable retainer (which is applied to your total session cost) is required to secure your session date. Just let Nhi know which collection you would like to book. I’m so excited to dream up your perfect portrait experience together! 

Thank You!

I’m so glad you contacted me! Get excited about your portrait session because it’s going to be amazing! I look forward to hearing from you soon! 

Central PA

Since 2016

Based in State College, PA and available for travel