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About
I’m Kat Nguyen, a photographer specializing in editorial and documentary storytelling. I have shot runway for NYFW, events with 20k+ attendees and intimate weddings alike. I have experience with most genres of photography and focus on delivering a comfortable and fun experience.
Specializations: Editorial Portraits, High-Fashion Branding, and Cinematic Wedding Documentation.
Turnaround: 7-day delivery for standard galleries, 14 days for wedding galleries.
Overview
Hired 43 times
Serves Chicago, IL
Background checked
1 employee
3 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photo style
Traditional posed
Candid
Artful composition and lighting
Natural or environmental
Wedding photographer also needed
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Michael O.
Jun 9, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kat was very prompt in communication from the very start of the process. At the photoshoot she directed us and encouraged us to open up and made the shoot a ton of fun. She had a preview ready for us that night and delivered the rest of the photos within a couple days. We were very happy with the final product and our friends and family loved them too!
Details: Couples portrait • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Outdoors • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Isabella N.
May 23, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I reached out to Kat to help capture the special memories of my senior prom. I was happy to receive a message back from her same day. She did a great job explaining the price breakdown and going over in detail what the price covers. Day of the event she was super friendly and was easy to talk to. Without a beat we jumped straight into pictures. I had to shared her a Pinterest board and I loved how she took inspiration and referenced a lot of the photos I wanted to use. I also appreciated her help posing me in my awkward friends, and successfully captured the visions we were going for. Cat helped with group photos, candid photos, and even some silly comedic poses as well. After the event, we got our photos back in 2 to 3 days fully edited. Thank you Kat for your helping capture our special day.
Details: Prom or formal • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Album or photo book
Wedding and Event Photography
Tetyana K.
Oct 23, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kat captured our surprise proposal, and it was pure magic! She was kind, easy to work with, and put us at ease before and during the shoot. Her editing style is cinematic and beautiful, and the final gallery felt very authentic to my partner and I. Highly, highly recommended Kat!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Traditional posed • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Ashton S.
Sep 16, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I am writing to share my incredibly positive experience with Kat, who recently photographed my wedding ❤️
Kat is truly every bride's dream photographer! Her professionalism, artistic vision, and ability to capture special moments exceeded all my expectations. The quality of her work is exceptional, and she made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free.
Our wedding was a small, intimate backyard ceremony, and it was my first time hiring a photographer. Kat surpassed all expectations. She was already present and ready when I arrived, and her talent for capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments was impeccable.
Beyond her professional skills, Kat is reasonably priced, punctual, attentive, and quick to respond to questions. Most importantly, she is incredibly talented, creative, and has the biggest heart. She is incredibly kind and friendly, going above and beyond—she even helped me serve cake when I was struggling and stayed to chat after our guests had left and her time was up. Her warmth and professionalism truly made a huge positive impact on my entire wedding day, and her compliment that our DIY wedding was "truly gorgeous" meant the world to me. She reminded me that quality, not quantity, is what truly matters.
I feel so lucky that she was our photographer and believe I gained not only a husband that day but also a wonderful friend. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any of your photography needs. I am already looking forward to hiring her again for future projects and family events.
Best, Ashton
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download
Wedding and Event Photography
Kyle W.
Oct 22, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was great working with Kat! She was very responsive, and had some great ideas for the photoshoot. The photos turned out great! I would definitely recommend her.
Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • I'm flexible • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Kaitlin Nguyen
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Overall pricing is variable depending on the workload associated with the shoot. Despite this, everything is priced up front and including unless otherwise specified.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I begin by asking questions about the event and providing a quote. If accepted, I email the client a contract and invoice that can be handled online. If the client has any specific wishes, I ask them to consolidate them and I take them with me to the event.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I obtained a bachelor's of science degree with a major in Film and Video and two minors: international relations and political science.
