There’s something incredibly mysterious and thrilling about photography which is what originally inspired me to try and figure it out.
For the past 20 years, since I started photographing, I have been many things. I have been an eager and fumbling high school student learning how to develop my own film, a traveler seeking out as much of the world as possible with my camera, a college student diving deeper into technique and earning a BFA in fine art photography, and now a working wedding photographer.
When I take a photograph today, I am feeling my way through intuition and carrying those past experiences of what does and doesn’t work, so that when I release the shutter, I know I am taking the best photo of that moment.
To get authentic photos of the beautiful moments you share with your partner you need to feel at ease, just as you do when it’s only the two of you together. Focusing on your connection is my specialty. If you need a moment to relax together before we start photos then I give you the space to do that first. Your playful connection is the reason your guests are traveling to celebrate alongside you so let's capture the thrill of marrying your best friend and let it feel easy.
I offer simple prompts, that keep you in the moment and don't make you feel like you're on a film set. Maybe you feel the urge to dance or maybe you break out into a run, or maybe you just hold each other close, but we definitely laugh and take beautiful photos.
"It's obvious that Manali is a total pro and knows her way around a wedding like nobody else. I would hire Manali again in a heartbeat."
Inessa - Google
After years of doing this I have perfected a process that gets us organized in advance and allows the wedding day to run very smoothly. We start about six weeks before your wedding and work collaboratively with your wedding planner.
After the wedding day, your photos go through a 4 step process to get selected and color corrected. My editing style mimics the tones and warm colors of Kodak portrait film, as a throwback to the many years I spent photographing on film before switching to digital.
In the end, your photos are print-ready and get uploaded to an online gallery that is easy to share with friends and family. All coverage includes a high-resolution download.
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When we met, these two said they were not comfortable in front of the camera. Honestly, I get that a lot. And here they are looking comfortable in their own skin, madly in love, and killing it! 🔥
So happy for Cindy & Aliya on their beautiful San Francisco City Hall wedding.
📸 Photographer @manaliannephoto
After their San Francisco City Hall ceremony, L+M walked over to the @sanfranciscoproper to celebrate with their families. This hotel is so freaking stunning! It`s a tres chic choice for an SF wedding and a very easy way to throw an intimate + classy wedding in San Francisco.
Dinner @villonsf and cocktail hour @charmainesrooftop
📸 @manaliannephoto
Mama got married ✨️ (And dad too!) But I`m starting the story here because as a mom of a young one myself, I really resonate with the joy she shows as she holds her baby in her arms.
Let me tell you, once you`ve had a baby with someone, your relationship is truly battle-tested. To stand up and emphatically choose each other after all they`ve been through is, to me, incredibly romantic. Is it more chaotic to have your own kids present at your own wedding? Oh yes, definitely, but as parents, they knew what to expect and found so much fun in it.
I love it when couples decide to add in their own unique vows to each other after a San Francisco City Hall civil ceremony, and L+M did just that. It helps add that personal touch to the day.
If you`re considering having your wedding at the Brazilian Room, or in the process of planning your wedding there, check out my brand new informational guide. As a local photographer who has photographed at the Brazilian Room A LOT and guided many couples through planning their day there, I decided to put all that knowledge together into a blog post so I can help even more.
You`ll find FAQ`s, tips, advice for where to take photos, timeline examples, photos of it in different seasons, photos of different table set-ups and so many useful things. Link in bio!
How excited your partner is to be next to you can be evident in the smallest of gestures 😍
📍 Wedding Venue: Thomas Fogarty Winery @fogartywineryevents @thomasfogartywinery #thomasfogartywinery
📋️ Planner @jesuis_mariages
📸 Photographer @manaliannephoto
💐 Florals @nununectar
🧀 Catering: Le`s Kitchen
🎵 DJ @jaybeeevents
💄 Hair & Makeup @beautywithcherie
@magwangg @jaaackhan
I found these two like this. Embracing quietly and lit up beautifully in the warm glow of the last burst of sunlight of the day. No words, just feeling the warmth of the person they had just exchanged vows with a couple of hours prior. It was their first quiet moment during an exciting and busy wedding day with a lot of guests. I was touched to bear witness to such a tender moment.
I love to help my couples savor sweet moments just like this, because isn`t this what it`s all for?
📍 Wedding Venue @roaringcampwed @roaringcamp
📋️ Planner @tealcrownevents
📸 Photographer @manaliannephoto
💐 Florals @quaintrelle_farms
#roaringcamp #roaringcamprailroads #roaringcampwedding
@katieaewing @ksg_wirx
