San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographer
Goodbye awkward poses, hello fun wedding day!
Let's keep it natural, candid + easy. NOT CHEESY.
Hello, it's nice to meet you!
Hi, I’m Manali. I specialize in putting folks at ease and getting natural looking photos of people genuinely enjoying themselves on their wedding day.
You found someone to laugh with and who loves the weird things about you and now you are looking for wedding photos to reflect that genuine affection and excitement you feel for each other, and awkward or overly posed photos are a hard pass.
I allow you to focus on how happy you are to be marrying your best friend while I get photos of all the good times by using easy prompts and movement. Goodbye awkward poses, hello fun wedding day.
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Am I the Right Camera-Slinging Third Wheel for You?
Wondering if we’re a perfect match? Here’s five ways to tell why I may be perfect for you!
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The Experience
Your love story is special, and I want to celebrate it with you
Couples who are deeply bonded have a unique spark. The more you enjoy each other's company, the more fun we’ll have capturing your story. You have a history of loving, silly, and intimate moments—on your wedding day, we’ll document it all.
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A Photographer Who Tells Your Full Story
Looking for more than just posed portraits?
If your wedding day is about more than just the two of you—if it’s about the love, joy, and heartfelt connections with your family and friends—I’m the photographer for you.
If you’re only interested in photos of just the two of you, I may not be the right fit—and that’s okay!
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Love in All Its Forms
Many of my clients are in mixed-race relationships, mixed religions, or are queer (or all of the above). Please know that I welcome and respect every couple and their guests, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or background.
Love is love—I truly believe that.
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Let’s Make Something Beautiful
If this resonates with you... let’s chat!
Are you looking for a photographer who will laugh with you, cheer you on, and capture the genuine, heartfelt moments that make your wedding uniquely yours?
Find out if I'm available on your date.
Interested in learning about my rates?
I offer two main wedding photography services and so I want to send you to the right info for you. For most folks you’ll want to view the information on my wedding photography pricing page. If you are having a San Francisco city hall wedding or an elopement, please continue to the San Francisco city hall pricing section.
San Francisco City Hall Weddings
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"Manali met us where we were at with a great attitude, loads of experience and knowledge, and TONS OF TALENT. Seriously, our photos are incredible and we're so grateful to have them."
How do we get started?
To find out if I am the right photographer for you we need to start a conversation. This is what the first steps look like. Spoiler: it’s easy and we could be meeting as soon as tomorrow.
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Get in touch
Get in touch. Fill out the form to tell me about your wedding plans, and please feel free to tell me about the two of you as a couple as well.
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Find out availability + pricing
You will find out if I am still available on your date, and you will receive detailed pricing and information about working with me, as well as a link to book a free consultation.
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Book a free consultation
You need a photographer with the right style AND the right personality. Am I the photographer you are looking for? Maybe! Let’s find out for sure. The call is free, and there is no obligation to book.
I truly love what I do, and I can’t wait to hear from you
Interested in learning more?
Fill out the form, and I will send you more information. Easy peasy!
email: manali@manaliannephotography.com
call or text: (510)407-6953
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Hell yes!
Don`t miss this gorgeous San Francisco City Hall wedding. It`s live on the blog. Link in bio.
Can`t stop, won`t stop sharing this wedding. Tons of gorgeous photos are waiting for you on the blog. Check out K+K`s gorgeous San Francisco City Hall wedding 😍
Ever wonder how incredible it would be to have San Francisco City Hall all to yourself? Pretty freaking magical is the answer.
These two just got married at San Francisco city hall this weekend during a fully private rental and I was so excited about the photos I immediately decided to turn around and put together a blog post on it. This wedding has it all folks, a beautiful couple, stunning architecture, cute kids, a cute pup, and we even made photo stops at the beach and the Golden Gate Bridge after the ceremony. Check it out! Link in bio.
YES PLEASE to being loose and having fun on your wedding day. Nothing like some cold ocean water on your feet to make you feel alive. Thanks to Paula & Connor for trusting me and getting close and getting silly while I slowed the shutter to get these blurry and experimental photos at the end of our session at Baker Beach.
I`m having trouble choosing a favorite between these two and I`d love to hear feedback. Which one appeals to you more, slide 1 or 2?
So freaking excited for these two! They kept it sweet and simple with a private elopement in San Francisco`s golden gate park and they also had an enormous amount of luck when they planned to get married on Wednesday when we had a break in the rain here in the SF Bay Area. It was such a joy to capture this moment ❤️
