Senior Experience
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 senior photography is done best when seniors have a relationship with their photographer and fully trust them. This is how I have guaranteed and delivered incredible photography experiences to my seniors. 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...- I am two inches from being classified as a midget. I am fun-sized!
- My husband and I fell in love as pen pals before we met in person.
- We have two boys, Khai and Khang. Both their names mean joy. 😊
- My next dream vacation spot is Santorini, Greece.
- I received my PhD in Developmental Psychology with a Neuroscience specialization from Penn State University.
- I teach neuroscience and psychology courses at Penn State. We are!
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 this milestone in your life with an experience worth remembering. Let's bottle up your joy, your pride, and your high school memories 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
1. Let’s Connect
Your portrait experience begins even before we meet for your session! Upon booking, you will gain access to your client portal, which includes the session guide (see next slide) with tons of tips on outfit choices, what colors look best on camera, and so much more! Also included in the client portal is a fun questionnaire to help me get to know you in order to tailor your portrait experience to best reflect you!
2. Review the Style Guide
3. Have Fun!
On the day of your portrait session, prepare to laugh lots and have fun! I’ll take care of the rest. We will create beautiful images that represent a meaningful stage in your lives. I can’t wait to help you create a joyful experience you’ll look back fondly on for years and years to come. Scroll down to learn more!
The Reviews
Nhi is beyond talented in what she does. She made me feel very comfortable and was such a pleasure to work with. My photos turned out beautifully and I'm beyond happy! My experience with her was nothing short of perfect.
Nhi Thai took my senior pictures with my two best friends. She is fabulous. We are very un-photogenic so we posed a challenge for Nhi Thai. She took beautiful pictures, pictures that we never thought we would be able to take! She helped pose us and made us so comfortable in front of a camera. I would recommend Nhi Thai to everyone. I hope one day she can take more pictures for me!
Nhi is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met hands down! She is so much fun to work with and made me feel super comfortable. She also has such a wonderful and caring personality. She was super fast with getting me my photos back and they turned out amazing! Nhi is an incredibly talented photographer and I would recommend her for all your picture needs 😊
We asked Nhi to shoot headshots for a group of 70 and simply could not be happier with the results. She was professional, flexible, and above all, produced incredible photos. Our team has worked with 8 different photographers over the last year for headshots in different states and Nhi is by far the best we have worked with.
Nhi was great to work with and really made sure to work with us and create personal photos. I loved that she took the time to get to know us before hand and it really showed in our photos. Our graduation pictures were everything we could have wanted and would recommend hiring her for any occasion!
I would recommend Nhi in a heartbeat! Not only did I feel so comfortable during my session (when I'm usually a bit self-conscious in front of a camera) but I also had so much fun!! Her photos are amazing, I couldn't even pick favorites from my session because I loved all of them equally.
I researched every photographer that was recommended, but ultimately selected Nhi Thai Photography for our son's graduation photographer. Her website captured her creative insight, how personal a session would be, and I felt she would capture our son's unique personality. I was right! Our photo session was very personable. Nhi's insight and creativity made this process seamless and fun. I would highly recommend Nhi for any professional photo shoot. She gets it and goes beyond what you might expect!
Working with Nhi exceeded all my expectations, her energy is amazing. She gave me all the tips on how to pose, and the pictures all came out amazing. I really cannot thank you enough for the experience and for capturing this moment. Thank you so much Nhi.
Nhi is incredibly talented and knew exactly what to do to make my photos look amazing. She's extremely generous and I now have beautiful photos to remember my time at Penn State. I highly recommend her for your photography needs!
Nhi was so much fun to work with and she is truly a talented photographer. Her approach to the entire experience is organized yet creative and she utilizes the skills and talents that led her to be a Professor of Psychology to her sessions by really getting to understand the client in a way that allows her to make sure their authentic selves shine through in the photos. I highly recommend Nhi and plan to enlist her services again.
I had the absolute best experience with Nhi! She was always so kind and a pleasure to talk to. Besides Nhi’s amazing service, I absolutely loved her photos. They were exactly what I was looking for and the editing was perfect! I would HIGHLY recommend using Nhi for graduation photos or any other professional pictures you are looking to get done!
Could not recommend Nhi enough! She was kind, encouraging, and experienced which made the shoot both fun and efficient. I typically tend to be uncomfortable in front of a camera but Nhi made it fun and easy by posing me as well as making sure she got any shots that were important to me. You can tell Nhi loves what she does as despite all the sessions she has done in the same locations for graduation pictures, she continued to be creative and make each experience unique. Definitely book with Nhi!
I chose Nhi because the photos she had on her website were stunning and I was not disappointed! The photos I received were absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I wanted in my graduation photos. She made the whole process so easy and even suggested to incorporate my background in ballet into some of my photos! I’m definitely not a natural in front of the camera, but she guided me through the whole process. Thank you so much, Nhi! It was so wonderful working with you!
Nhi was wonderful. So sweet, thoughtful, and personable. The photos came out wonderful and I was really comfortable with Nhi. Such a talented and kind person! Would recommend for any occasion.
Collections
Bliss
(Valued at $2000)-
Up to 2 hour session
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Multiple locations
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Multiple outfits
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Style & Concept consultation
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Style guide
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All high resolution digitals
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Full printing rights
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Option for session film upgrade
Joyful
(Valued at $1600)-
Up to 90 minute session
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Multiple outfits
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Pre-session questionnaire
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Style guide
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40 high resolution digitals
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Full printing rights
Delight
(Valued at $900)-
Up to 1 hour session
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Up to 2 outfits
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Pre-session questionnaire
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Style guide
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16 high resolution digitals
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Full printing rights
Smile
(Offered Monday-Thursday only)-
Up to 30 minute session
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Pre-session questionnaire
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Style guide
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8 high resolution digitals
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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!
