Black and white close-up of a woman with curly hair wearing clear-framed glasses with eyes closed.

 

before you share your story

 

let me tell you mine

 

 

 

my family's first step in america

 

 

 

Passengers boarding Northwest Airlines flight 1461 at an airport gate, waiting in line with carry-on luggage.

 

fresh out
the womb

 

A newborn baby swaddled in a white blanket being held by a person in a floral dress in a dimly lit room.
A group of people celebrating a birthday party indoors, holding balloons and gathered around a table with gifts and flowers.

 

my first birthday

 

Bride and groom pose with two children at a wedding, bride wearing a long white gown with an elegant train.

 

my parents wedding day

 

 

my first christmas

 

Family celebrating Christmas with wrapped gifts, a baby, and a Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal near a decorated tree.
A young woman with curly hair and glasses sits among floor-to-ceiling bookshelves with a hanging pothos plant by a window.

i'm aimee

welcome to my one-woman show

kind of.


I couldn't do anything that I do alone. my entire existence is due to the community of humans that raised me which includes my parents, my aunts and uncles, my grandparents, the folks that sponsored my family, Paris by Night (iykyk), PBS, ESL teachers, gifted teachers, basically all of my teachers, which also kind of includes the internet (shout out to Tumblr, Pinterest, and YouTube for teaching me everything I know about photography), my friends, my mentors, and my clients.


every single soul that I have met whether in passing or for longer periods of time have significantly impacted who I am as a person and how I view the world and I believe this translates to my work. the more I get to know myself and the world around me the better I can document it and authentically depict how present moments feel so that future humans can be shaped by it just as I was.

Person posing in retro diner with wood paneling, red leather couch, neon sign, and tropical plant.

 

 

I'll forever use photography to communicate what is too hard to describe

 

 

But at my core I am a queer woman born to a family of Vietnamese refugees who came to America with absolutely nothing but each other and the clothes on their back. I was raised on social programs like WIC and food stamps. My Vietnamese culture and heritage are big parts of who I am and why I choose to celebrate people of color and our collective and individual cultures. I believe that stories from the queer and BIPOC community have been erased, rewritten, and hidden for centuries and I don’t believe in continuing that trend. I will always go out of my way to fight for and tell the stories of my community because our stories deserve to be told, captured, and shared for centuries to come. We deserve to be remembered for all the beauty we bring into this world and we deserve to tell it our way.

Two women stand at a waterfront railing photographing a scenic bay with boats and city skyline in the background.
Person walking alone on a sunlit park path lined with tall trees and vintage lamp posts, with benches on either side.
Busy street scene at golden hour near a kebab shop with pedestrians and a scooter in an urban setting.
Person standing before a grand neoclassical building with tall columns in a cobblestone plaza.
Vintage black car parked under a flowering tree in a lot with multiple vehicles on a pink petal-covered ground.
Colorful decorative umbrellas hanging over a narrow street between buildings in a vibrant outdoor market.
Motorcycle side mirror reflecting an old building facade on a cobblestone street.
A fluffy cat rests on a colorful crochet blanket on a small table between two bright orange chairs against a green brick wall.
Golden sunset over calm ocean waters with dramatic cloudy sky and silhouetted sailboat reflecting on the sea.
Istanbul waterfront skyline with boats docked on the Bosphorus, historic mosque minarets rising above densely packed hillside buildings.
Red brick rowhouses line a narrow urban street with a stop sign in a classic American city neighborhood.
Classical stone statue of a draped female figure on a pedestal surrounded by white flowers and trimmed hedges in a formal garden.
Woman taking mirror selfie in ornate antique wooden frame mirror surrounded by vintage lamps and string lights.
Black and white urban street scene with a car passing a large building, pedestrian walking on sidewalk in sunlight.
Crowd gathering at the historic Grand Bazaar entrance gate in Istanbul, Turkey, established 1461.
Wooden table and stools on a cobblestone street corner with urban buildings and shops in the background.
A bright yellow metal slatted chair casting a striped shadow on a beige concrete pavement in sunlight.
Vintage scooters parked on a cobblestone street beside ivy-covered historic buildings in a European city.
Vintage white Mercedes-Benz convertible with ANXIETY license plate parked on a tree-lined brick street near historic buildings.
Wooden table with stools on a cobblestone street in Istanbul, with urban buildings and a road barrier in the background.
Black vintage car bumper surrounded by scattered pink cherry blossom petals on dark pavement.
Person walking past 141 Mott St in NYC, with red brick buildings, fire escapes, graffiti, and a fruit stand.
Waterfront view of Istanbul skyline with Galata Tower and historic buildings along the Bosphorus strait at sunset.
Aerial view of people sitting at outdoor cafe tables on a cobblestone plaza with pedestrians walking by.
Modern residential building with wood-paneled balcony, parked cars and motorcycle on a cobblestone street in sunlight.
Seagulls fly over Istanbul waterfront with colorful buildings and mosque minarets at sunset.
Aerial view of a busy urban outdoor market with white tents and parked cars near a highway overpass in a city.
Interior view through large industrial windows overlooking a waterfront cityscape on an overcast day.
Tropical beach at sunset with a lone palm tree silhouetted against a dramatic pink and purple sky over calm ocean waters.
Vibrant yellow dahlia bush blooming against dark green foliage beside a rustic wooden bench in a garden.
Three silhouetted fishermen casting lines from a bridge railing at sunset over a calm waterway with city skyline.
Crowded sandy beach with colorful umbrellas, sunbathers, and calm blue ocean waters on a clear sunny summer day.
Aerial view of coastal city with white buildings, lush trees, and calm blue sea under a clear sky.
Cozy antique shop corridor with warm lighting, framed artwork on walls, vintage furniture, and wooden floors.
The New Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, with its iconic domes and minarets reflected in glass at sunset.
Vintage rusty classic car parked beside a modern white sedan near a brick building with large green trees in golden hour light.
Historic Galata Tower rises above narrow Istanbul streets lined with shops and pedestrians at golden hour.
Couple silhouetted at dusk overlooking a city skyline and river from a scenic viewpoint with a bridge in the distance.
Person walking on a tree-lined residential street at golden hour with parked cars on both sides.
Children playing in an HD Sports inflatable ring float in a backyard swimming pool on a sunny day.
Snow-covered mountain forest shrouded in winter fog, with bare frosted trees against a pale gray sky.
View from inside a marina building with large windows overlooking sailboats docked in a calm harbor surrounded by trees.
Vintage blue scooter parked against a graffiti-covered wall in a narrow urban alleyway with warm sunlight.
Dark ocean waves with white foam wake trail glowing in warm sunset light, aerial view of turbulent sea water.
Women in white headscarves praying inside the Blue Mosque with glowing chandeliers and stained glass windows.
A ferry boat crosses the Bosphorus strait at dusk with Istanbul skyline in the background.
Misty lake view through tall pine trees with a sandy shore visible on a foggy, overcast day.
Sunlit building entrance at number 49 with tree shadows cast on facade and glowing street lamps on urban sidewalk.
A ferry boat cruises the Bosphorus Strait with the Suleymaniye Mosque and Golden Horn Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey at sunset.
Dimly lit bar interior with a lone patron sitting at the counter near a bright window, warm chandelier glow overhead.
Rustic outdoor cafe with wooden tables and white chairs on cobblestone street beside weathered walls.
Historic European building with ornate facade, bare winter trees, and pedestrians walking on a cobblestone plaza at dusk.
Black and white photo of two people walking, casting long dramatic shadows on a tiled pavement.
Black and white urban street photo of a blurred moving truck passing a large building with a person sitting on the sidewalk.
Ornate stone fountain framed by lush trimmed hedges against a terracotta wall with a cat resting nearby.
Two small boats moored along a tranquil canal beside a charming beige house surrounded by lush trees.
Rocky coastal cliffs with crashing ocean waves below, bathed in warm golden light at sunset.
Historic Victorian arcade interior with arched glass ceiling, hanging plants, and ornate architecture lining the elegant passage.
Serene Istanbul sunset over the Bosphorus with ferry boats and mosque minarets silhouetted on the horizon.
People sitting on steps with the iconic Blue Mosque featuring twin minarets and large domes in Istanbul, Turkey.
Sunlit urban street with church clock tower, traffic lights, and parked cars lining brick buildings at golden hour.
Black and white urban street scene with pedestrians, historic buildings, and a decorative tower under a cloudy sky.

Green mosaic tile wall texture with uniform square tiles arranged in a grid pattern, ideal for backgrounds.

Facts about me

my first language

Vietnamese

big three

aries sun / leo moon / gemini rising

past identities

public health researcher / barista / server / anatomy ta / marshalls employee

Elderly couple sitting with a young child in a white dress at an indoor family gathering.
love languages

quality time

+ acts of service

simple pleasures

sunrises, neighborhood walks, puzzles + cozy coloring books

go to drinks

hojicha / black coffee / dirty gin martini

Two women laughing and walking together outdoors in an urban setting, wearing trench coats and glasses.
Woman in blue jumpsuit leaning against vintage street lamp, surrounded by lush greenery and yellow flowers on cobblestone path.
A smiling woman in a white blouse sits at a restaurant table with plates of gourmet food and glasses of wine.

 

 

should we grab a bite?

Contact me
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