A poetic film photograph of a red Mount Fuji mural inside a traditional Japanese sento, anchoring the photography service in Tokyo's culture.

TOKYO - PARIS - SAIGON

MOTHERHOOD PORTRAIT / FAMILY LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

** Available for other destinations upon request.

An intimate motherhood portrait in a Japanese sento, capturing a skin-to-skin breastfeeding moment between mother and baby in a raw film style.

A portrait of motherhood is not about the face in front of the camera.

It is the story told through your body language, the raw emotion that lives in your skin, the quiet in-between moments of motherhood that often pass unnoticed, yet hold everything.

Your home becomes a quiet witness — soft light, familiar corners, the poetic chaos of daily life.

Every season of motherhood carries its own tenderness. Even the most ordinary day can be just as meaningful to celebrate. Let the photographs become a small souvenir of your motherhood journey.

Moments worth remembering

before ‘you’ arrived — a body blooming, a life preparing

** Portfolio sessions currently available. Contact for details.

An intimate black and white portrait of a mother holding her newborn baby, highlighting the raw emotion and connection of the postpartum period.
Intimate black and white close up of a newborn nursing at the breast — the quiet, unseen work of a new mother in the early days of feeding and bonding. Newborn photography by Noa Nguyen, Tokyo.
Intimate black and white close up of a newborn nursing at the breast — the quiet, unseen work of a new mother in the early days of feeding and bonding. Newborn photography by Noa Nguyen, Tokyo.

your postpartum body 

proof of the magic you made - beautiful, transformed, and true

A grainy black and white photograph of a mother tying a kimono obi for her son, documenting the quiet preparation of a Shichi-Go-San celebration at home in Tokyo.
A candid color photograph of a young boy in a traditional kimono climbing stone shrine steps, focusing on movement and authentic celebration.
A soft-focus, grainy film look portrait of a couple sharing an intimate moment during their travels in Tokyo
A raw, sculptural fine art maternity portrait in Tokyo, focusing on the natural beauty of the pregnant body. featured as Best Photo Vogue
A soft-focus detail of a butterfly in a mother’s hand, emphasizing the delicate pause before a new chapter begins.

the birth story

Documentary birth photograph of a newborn held against a mother's bare skin moments after birth — raw, intimate, and honest. Birth photography in Tokyo by Noa Nguyen.
Documentary birth photograph of a newborn held against a mother's bare skin moments after birth — raw, intimate, and honest. Birth photography in Tokyo by Noa Nguyen.

early days — the blur, the feed, the invisible love at 3am

A soft-focus documentary image of a mother's belly and stretch marks, celebrating the permanent "curves of creation" on the skin. featured on Photo Vogue
An intimate portrait of a woman’s body 24 hours after birth, documenting the raw and beautiful transition into motherhood in Tokyo.
A close-up artistic study of a c-section scar, honoring the strength and physical sacrifice of birth. featured on Photo Vogue
A grainy black and white portrait of a mother holding her growing child in a high-contrast embrace, documenting the quiet strength and exhaustion of daily motherhood in Paris.

the baby-bubble days —

exhausting, love-filled, gone too soon

Fine art close up photograph of skin to skin contact during breastfeeding moment. A quiet language spoken between two bodies. featured on Photo Vogue.

the first breastfeeding, or the last —

the quiet hours of nourishing a new life, however that looks for you

A grainy film photograph of baby bottles and milk pumping equipment drying on a kitchen counter, documenting the daily reality of motherhood in a Paris home.
An artistic, out-of-focus shot of a toddler in motion, capturing the fleeting and blurry energy of a child’s first steps, first independent movements.
Black and white close up of a baby's small hand holding a spoon during their first solid food experience — a tender milestone moment captured in everyday family life. Family lifestyle photography by Noa Nguyen, Tokyo.

first teeth. first steps. first words. first everything.

An artistic intimate moment of a mother nursing a toddler at home in Tokyo with natural light photography. featured on Photo Vogue
Black and white photograph of a newborn breastfeeding with high-contrast lighting and film grain
A playful afternoon photograph showing the lower half of a family in their Tokyo home, capturing a candid and messy moment of daily life with toddlers.

chaotic, beautiful life with your toddler

goodbye baby teeth

goodbye long-hair era

Black and white family lifestyle photograph of a mother making the bed while two young children play around her — the beautiful, chaotic energy of everyday life with toddlers, captured at home. Family lifestyle photography by Noa Nguyen.
A black and white photograph close-up of a toddler's bare feet on wooden floors with soap bubbles, documenting authentic childhood play.
A grainy black and white film portrait of a child’s neck and hair, documenting the fleeting physical details of childhood growth and transformation.
A high-contrast black and white film photograph from behind a child with a long braid, capturing the delicate detail of hair and skin in a Tokyo home.

Shichi-Go-San celebration

A wide-angle shot of a family walking across a wooden bridge at a Tokyo shrine during Shichi-Go-San, featuring a child in a traditional kimono and sharing an intimate moment of the family together.
Intimate black and white maternity photograph of a toddler's small hands touching their mother's pregnant belly — the tender moment of a sibling transition, a family quietly growing into a new shape. Maternity photography by Noa Nguyen, Tokyo.
Intimate black and white maternity photograph of a toddler's small hands touching their mother's pregnant belly — the tender moment of a sibling transition, a family quietly growing into a new shape. Maternity photography by Noa Nguyen, Tokyo.
Candid lifestyle photograph of a mother holding her baby while her toddler stands close by holding a guitar — an everyday moment of family life as it grows into a new shape. Family lifestyle photography by Noa Nguyen.

a family growing into a new shape —

sibling transition, a new house, a new city

Black and white fashionable family portrait of a mother seated with her two daughters — a family growing into a new shape, photographed with warmth and ease. Family lifestyle photography by Noa Nguyen.
Black and white fashionable family portrait of a mother seated with her two daughters — a family growing into a new shape, photographed with warmth and ease. Family lifestyle photography by Noa Nguyen.
An intimate black and white photograph of a mother watching her child play at a dining table, captured with natural afternoon light to document a soft moment of the motherhood journey at home in Tokyo.
A child's sippy cup glowing in golden sunset light on a kitchen table, orange peels beside it — an ordinary Tuesday moment captured as life unfolds. Family lifestyle photography by Noa Nguyen.
A grainy black and white photograph of clothes hanging on a rack with dramatic light and shadows, documenting the quiet beauty of daily chores, endless mother’s works.

family traditions.

ordinary Tuesdays.

life as it is right now.

A close-up black and white portrait of a young child's face in soft natural light while sitting on their mother's lap, showcasing an unposed and intimate documentary style.
A confetti-filled balloon resting on a sunlit tile floor beneath an antique table — a quiet remnant of a family celebration, capturing the warmth of tradition at home. Family lifestyle photography by Noa Nguyen.

HOW WE WORK

Every session begins with a conversation — over coffee, or across a screen.

From there, I build a visual moodboard, a vision around one truth I feel strongly about your story. Your light. Your chaos. Your particular kind of love.

No two sessions look the same. Because no two mothers are.

This is not just a photography session. It is a small act of co-creation — and the beginning of something longer.

Sessions take place in your home, your everyday space, your neighborhood — wherever your story lives.

Starting from:

Minimum session (1 hour) — ¥45,000 **

Includes art direction, styling guidance, logistics, photography, and post-production.

** 2026 standard rate, applicable within Tokyo area.

If you feel connected to the work, please reach out to discuss the process and pricing guideline.

Let’s capture your honest motherhood portrait, your family life as it unfolds.