Three children, a boy and two girls, are running outdoors on green grass with a dense bushy background, all smiling and holding hands.

Every photo is a love letter we wrote to you.

Who We Are

Our story began in the early spring of 2016. Both of us were in the first year of university, having the same dream of establishing a career together.

Before we knew it, we started to record each other’s moments through the lens. It’s one of the ways we show affection for each other. It’s the beginning of our passion for photography.

Without knowing when, we started to include other people in our lenses as well – our families and friends, and strangers who kindly let us become part of their memories.

We took this enthusiasm with us to Christchurch, New Zealand. The 19-year-old Mengci and 18-year-old Zixi wouldn’t know that ten years later, their shared dream would come true on the other side of the planet.

As the other half of each other, we’re strongly bonded. We can’t know better how it feels to love and be loved, and this is wholly integrated with our time spent with you.

We value the emotions photography brings us, as much as we do to your feelings when you’re with us. Every photo we take tells how you feel about the moment and how we feel about you. Every word we write is produced with our heart, brain, eyes, and ears.

We’re obsessed with candid shooting. Making you almost unaware of the existence of the camera is our magic. At the end of the day, what we leave you is one-and-only images, beyond which are unique and memorable experiences. We're not only photographers, but two human beings who can relate to the truest, deepest part of you.

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More Than a Glimpse

  • Three children holding a bowl of strawberries in front of a decorative door.
  • A couple sitting on a park bench, with the man giving the woman a kiss on the cheek. They are smiling and enjoying a moment together surrounded by green trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
  • A young boy with black hair holding a stuffed dog toy outdoors.
  • A smiling man and woman outdoors squatting next to a fluffy white dog with a thick coat, in a grassy area with tall grass in the background.
  • A man on the beach holding a camera and playing with his hair, walking near the water.
  • Group of people on a boat deck, some sitting and others standing, with a woman in a hijab and a man in a baseball cap in the foreground, while others are engaging in conversation or taking photos.
  • A woman in a red dress holding a bouquet of flowers stands in a park with large trees and green grass, looking up.
  • A man and woman laughing and sharing a moment at a breakfast table with fruit and a mug.
  • A woman in a floral dress standing outside near a vintage camper trailer, looking at two women inside the trailer through the window, with blurred white flowers in the foreground.
  • A young woman with long, wavy brown hair and light skin standing outdoors in a park covered with green trees and grass, wearing a light pink floral dress and dangling earrings.
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From Our Clients

  • A young woman with long dark hair smiling, seated in a vehicle with tan leather seats, outside view through the window showing buildings and people on the street.

    From Sona

    I had my first shoot with Mengci and Zixi and they absolutely nailed it! They're both super professional, yet so friendly and warm. The way they made me feel at ease in front of the camera was amazing - they totally brought out the best in me! If you're looking for a photographer but are feeling a bit nervous or unsure, I would 100% recommend Mengci and Zixi. They're the real deal! Loved the pictures, can't wait to see more ❤️”

  • From Nipuni & Kishan

    “Highly recommend Mengci&Zixi photography. They did an absolutely amazing family photoshoot for us! The experience was great for the family as they made it really fun and enjoyable! Helping us relax in front of the camera, while they captured some treasured moments ❤️ It's not easy to photograph a three year old toddler with a lot of energy but they worked their magic around it and found a way ❤️ Very professional and fantastic pics! Definitely recommend Mengci&Zixi photography for your next photoshoot!”

  • From Indiana

    "I really enjoyed my shoot with Mengci and Zixi. They are very friendly and easy to work with and made me feel comfortable posing for the camera so that they could effectively capture my authentic self 😊. I got some lovely dreamy photos from the shoot thank you Mengci and Zixi."

  • A grayscale digital avatar with a circular head and shoulders, set against a light background.

    From Melanie

    “The photo shoot we had with Mengci and Zixi was so much fun. They instinctively knew how to get the best photos - my children felt like superstars - and how to sensitively take the lead when we didn't really know what we wanted. The results are natural and relaxed but also professional and special. We simply love the photos they took and memories they have captured. We highly recommend them to anyone.”

  • Smiling woman with glasses and earrings outdoors on a sunny day, with trees, cars, and a traffic light in the background.

    From Ann

    “We recently had our family photo shoot with Mengci and Zixi Photography. They are very professional and friendly. They have such a magical way to capture the moments. They made the whole photo shooting experience so natural, enjoyable and fun. We absolutely love the pictures they took. They were so vivid, warm and genuine. We would highly recommend Mengci and Zixi Photography to anyone! Thanks for catching those beautiful moments for us!❤️“

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