Manali Anne Photography

I would hire Manali again in a heartbeat. From our first meeting, she was thoughtful, helpful, and attentive. She was full of advice, suggestions, and helpful questions before we even hired her. And working with her only got better and better. Everything about the way she works is very clear and concrete. It's obvious that she is a total pro and knows her way around a wedding like nobody else. A few weeks out from the wedding, when I was just about ready to tear out all my hair and elope, she was very patient with me and talked me through the timeline (even helping me plan the timeline with some of my other vendors). At the wedding she put everyone at ease. From the big family shots to the photos of just the two of us, her instructions were superb. Clear. Simple. But never pushy or obtrusive. And the photos themselves turned out amazing. She captured everything that we wanted and made us look really, really good at the same time. I can't recommend her more highly. More...

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My husband and I decided to get married last minute at SF City Hall, and needed a photographer to capture the special moment. We searched San Francisco City Hall Photographer, and Manali popped up! We are so picky & thankful she was available on our date. This was our first time with a photographer & had no idea what to expect. She was professional, and made us feel so comfortable. Plus, the photos turned out so beautiful! More...

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We hired Manali for our wedding in April, 2018. We picked Manali as our wedding photographer because we liked natural style of her photographs. Of the examples of her work we saw online, we liked that there was no weird post-processing or funny lighting alterations. Also, the subjects of her photos looked very comfortable and like they were genuinely having a good time.  We did an engagement session a few months prior to our wedding. This was really useful, as it gave us the chance to get used to working with Manali and getting used to having our pictures taken (good practice for the wedding).Manali was a joy to work with - she is warm and down to earth and also very calm (a bonus during the crazy of the wedding!). She clearly has a vision for how she wants the final photos to turn out and she was skilled at guiding us as how to "pose" so we looked natural. She has a good eye for composition. She was delightful at our wedding and our guests also liked working with her. We loved our final photos from our wedding - it was so great to see how she'd captured all the little candid moments throughout the day.We would highly recommend Manali to anyone who is getting married (or needs a photographer for another reason) in the Bay Area! More...

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Manali is a true delight to work with. Manali was not only my photographer but also a bit of a wedding planner (I dont think she knew that :) ) Manali helped me with choosing an amazing florist and also assisted me on how i could walk down the isle without being seen by my now husband. I should mention our venue was San Francisco city hall. Manali was so easy to work with and made taking photos a very comfortable event. I didnt feel that i was awkwardly posing and she made it a point to photograph us while just being ourselves talking and laughing. I 100% recommend Manali, she is the sweetest person, very professional and very responsive to all communication. Thank you Manali! More...

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Manali and Billy were amazing to work with. The photos turned out better than we could have imagined. They did an awesome job at capturing candid moments as well as formal shots. They also did a great job keeping us on schedule and having fun. I would highly recommend them to everyone. More...

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Manali photographed our wedding in September, and we couldn't have been happier with her work. She was one of the very few people about whom we had zero reservations throughout the entire process of planning the wedding: it was so apparent that she was a consummate professional and would do an incredible job. Manali made sure to meet with us in person to better understand what we were looking for from our photography and to make sure we were a good match for one another. This personal touch was so valuable to us as our photos were one of the most important parts of our wedding day to us.Her style was perfect for us: she focused so much on candid moments and captured the love and joy of our wedding, and that's exactly what we wanted. We couldn't be happier with our photos now that we have them, and we both highly recommend Manali to anyone lucky enough to work with her. More...

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Manali Anne photographed our wedding this past July, and we were thrilled with our decision to hire her. She was both professional and friendly; also remarkably calm, and overall a joy to work with on the day of our wedding. She and her assistant photographer took incredible photos that we are so grateful to have. We would highly recommend hiring Manali Anne for your wedding! More...

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Manali photographed our engagement photos in November 2016, and was our wedding photographer on April 1, and I enthusiastically recommend her services! Manali has tons of experience, and was really great at making us feel calm and collected, even on one of the most emotional days of our lives! My husband and I are fairly awkward when it comes to standing in front of a camera, but Manali put us totally at ease, and we absolutely love our wedding photos. In terms of pre-wedding preparation, Manali is great. She has a really detailed worksheet that ensures you don't miss any crucial shots that you want, and she is totally gracious under pressure when it comes to wrangling excited family members and tired toddlers. I also really appreciated the way she used her expertise to ask us detailed questions before the day to ensure that the timeline would be perfect, giving us plenty of time for all the photos we wanted. Finally, I can't say enough about the photos themselves. It was absolutely enthralling going through our photo album when we first received it, and I especially loved all the moments she captured that I didn't even know were happening! Looking at the photos allows me to totally re-live the feelings of that day, and I cannot recommend Manali highly enough for your wedding. More...

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Manali Anne was our photographer for our May SF City Hall wedding. She is helpful, grounded, and perfect to shoot your city hall wedding. It was great having her to guide us through the process, ask detailed questions to make the day-of seamless, and being a wonderful person to have around in a small group of family and friends. Even our hard-to-please dads loved her! The pictures were stunning and captured the warmth of the day and many fun moments. Cannot recommend more highly! More...

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I don't even know were to start when it comes to Manali. She is fun, sweet, energetic, down to earth, real - simply incredible. She photographed our wedding on April 28th 2017 and holy moly! The previews we've seen so far have blown our socks off. We seriously can't wait to see the rest of the pictures. When we first met Manali and she showed us her work, I instantly fell in love. It was so pure, candid and raw. She was able to truly capture the moments between the couples and show their emotions through the lens while being very artistic in her shots. We did a first look at Pier 14 with Manali and got all the family photos out of the way before the ceremony. She had great posing ideas but what I loved most was how she worked so well with what we were doing - for example, I placed my arm around my husband as a kind of joke, but Manali loved the way it looked and how it depicted "us". So we went with it. She's also incredibly patient which comes in handy when you have tired children in the party. I could rave for pages about how much we love Manali. I would highly recommend her to anyone and I hope she does maternity shoots also! More...

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This review is long overdue! Manali Anne did our engagement and wedding photography last September, and she did such an amazing job! ! I remember spending many hours looking for a photographer whose engagement and wedding photos matched the style my partner and I were looking for (i.e. light, natural, and authentic) as well as our standards for professionalism and affordability. Manali stood heads above the rest based on her beautiful portfolio, warm demeanor, professionalism, and affordability.We had an initial meet-up with Manali where she shared some of her portfolio, her approach to shooting different events, and her pricing. We found her to be friendly, easy-going, and enthusiastic about getting to know us. When my fiancee (now husband) had a freak accident and broke his foot, Manali was very understanding and flexible throughout the process of scheduling and doing our engagement photo shoot. Although my husband was only partially-mobile during the shoot (poor guy was crutching around between shots), Manali did a great job making the shoot fun and provided some helpful tips for the wedding day. Before our big day, Manali asked us detailed questions about we wanted our wedding photos to look like, and she really listened and delivered. Our wedding took place at the Brazilian Room in Berkeley. Manali and the second shooter, Praise, did a phenomenal job with our first look photos, which we took at the botanical gardens just next-door to the Brazil Room. She captured some seriously magical moments during our first look amongst the Redwoods! We opted to do photos with family before the ceremony so we could spend more time with everyone during cocktail hour. Manali did a good job of directing family in and out of various shots and getting all the requested combinations, including our two dogs who took part in the ceremony.Manali and Praise also got some fantastic candid shots of us and our loved ones during the ceremony and reception; they really captured the essence of how our wedding day felt, and the love and happiness that surrounded us on that incredible day! Bottom line, we highly recommend Manali's services. We absolutely love our wedding day photos, and we had a blast working with her!!!! More...

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I'm a little delinquent in writing this review, but since I just received a set of beautiful prints in the mail I felt I couldn't wait any longer to review Manali. I found her work on the internet, and was immediately charmed by her style, since I could tell she tailored her work to the individual needs of her clients while maintaining a beautiful aesthetic. Manali went out of her way to make sure my husband and I felt comfortable before our wedding. She was flexible and sensitive to our needs (my husband doesn't exactly love having his picture taken), but she also made sure that she got all of the shots we had requested (and then some). I was most interested in telling the story of our wedding day, and Manali definitely achieved that. She is also a consummate professional, and a pleasure to work with. More...

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I saw Manali's work on the internet and knew we had to hire her.  It was one of the best decisions we made.  Manali will really go the distance on your wedding day - my mom was having some kind of anxiety attack when lacing up my corset back and she coached her how to it and calmed her down a bit.   There was lipstick on my teeth and I was trying to figure out where and how to get it off - Manali literally put her hand in my mouth and wiped it off my teeth.  Her photography is amazing.  I was very worried about our wedding photos because I hated my wedding day hair style (my hairstylist had food poisoning and was running late and not doing a very good job) but I ended up with a lot of photos that I love!  She also helped me find a photographer for our rehearsal dinner.   Manali was our favorite wedding vendor and you should hire her immediately! More...

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From the moment we saw Manali's work on the internet, we knew we had to meet her to see if she would be a fit to photograph our wedding.  When we met her, we knew instantly we had to work with her and are so thankful we did! Manali is professional, easy to work with, punctual and responsive. She is an expert that gives tips and advice for successful and beautiful photos. She is an artist who not only captures beautiful images, but  when we look at our photos, not only do we admire how she photographed our engagement and wedding, but it brings us back to that very moment and elicits so many beautiful emotions. We can't get enough of looking at our photos, and not just because its of us, but because she did such an AMAZING job!We highly recommend hiring Manali to photograph any special occasion. We know we will and will refer her to our family and friends. More...

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Manali was everything my husband and I looked for in a wedding photographer:  professional, easy going, and talented. I think that meeting your photographer in person will tell you a lot about how he/she will be on your wedding day.  We first met Manali at the Love/Make Wedding Expo in SF.  Talking to her was like talking to an old friend.  She showed us some of her work and later my now husband I and looked up more of her work online.  We were really impressed.  What we loved most about Manalii's photos were the incredible candid shots she captured.  You could really feel the emotion in those still moments.We decided to hire Manali for our engagement photo shoot and our wedding day (June 2016).Manali made my husband and I feel at ease during our engagement photo shoot.  We felt really awkward kissing in front of a camera and kept laughing.  Manali was able to perfectly capture those moments and those pictures of us cracking up as we were about to kiss were some of my favorite.  Throughout the entire process Manali was very professional and timely with her emails and phone calls.  What I appreciated about her is that she would send us reminder emails about things we needed to do (like send her our timeline, make a list of the formal shots we wanted to get, etc.).  When you're planning a wedding you have so many things to think about and remember, it was very helpful to have her reminders.  I've been to weddings where the photographer was in your face, dictating shots and constantly telling you what to do.   I knew I did not want a photographer like that.  On the actual day, Manali was professional, flexible, and easy to work with.  Lastly, the end result - our wedding photos - were so amazing.  I think she took about 800 + pictures and I had to narrow it down to 90 for our wedding album.  It was very difficult to narrow it down to say the least.  We will be sure to keep her number for any future photo needs. We highly recommend you hire this professional. More...

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Manali is a very talented artist, an extremely professional photographer, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We were lucky to work with her for our San Francisco City Hall day, our engagement photoshoot, and our wedding day photoshoot. Manali is very knowledgable about San Francisco cityscape, and helped us pick two awesome spots for our wedding day photoshoot. We also had a "favorite spot" that we picked as the third spot for our wedding day photo. Manali helped us plan the wedding day photoshoot well in advance to maximize our time shooting photos and optimize for daylight and avoiding crowded spots. Throughout the day, she managed the photoshoot perfectly to make sure we stay on time and cover all the important locations and poses. We loved Manali's photography style. She emphasizes the intimate and romantic vibe of the occasion with a series of closeup and environmental portraits. Her attention to detail and creativity manifest themselves in her work. I'd definitely recommend Manali for her professionalism, creativity, and unique style. More...

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Manali is an excellent photographer.  We had her for our City Hall wedding last month.  From our first interactions with her through e-mail and telephone correspondence, to shooting for us on our wedding day, to informing us when the photos would be ready, she was professional every step of the way. She left a great  impression on not just my wife and I, but our whole family and we highly recommend her. Whether it be for your wedding or another occasion, she will not leave you disappointed. More...

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Manali photographed our wedding in September 2015, and our engagement shoot earlier in the year. We're so happy she did! She was delightful throughout the process and does amazing work.We chose Manali as our photographer because we loved her candid, natural style. She did a wonderful job capturing all the energy of the wedding - you can see how much fun everyone is having, and everything feels very natural and authentic. At the same time, the lighting is great, the colors are vivid and everyone looks amazingly good. In short, they're pretty much perfect.Our engagement shoot also came out great - I'm usually really awkward in pictures, but Manali was great at getting me relaxed and smiling (and again, everything looks amazingly natural!). If you're looking for photographer in the greater Bay Area, you should definitely give her a call. More...

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Manali and her wonderful assistant photographed my wedding in San Francisco in September--the photos came back absolutely stunning!  We wanted our wedding photography to be natural, candid, and fun.  Manali specializes in exactly that.  The pictures are bright and gorgeous.  They capture all the fun of the wedding in terrific color and detail.Manali is also an absolute delight to work with.  She's very responsive, organized, and great at confirming details for the big day.  She and her assistant were wonderful, warm, and friendly presences at the wedding.When the photos are ready, Manali prepares them in an online gallery so it's very easy to view and share them.I definitely recommend working with Manali for your wedding or event photography! More...

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Manali was our photographer for my daughters engagement photos as well as the photographer with her assistant at the actual wedding on Treasure Island last weekend. Honestly, I cannot say enough about Manali. She has the perfect balance of professionalism and yet making everyone feel so at ease.  Thank you so much for all you did to make their day so special. More...

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Manali was great to work with. Reasonably priced for wedding photography, professional, has a soft romantic aesthetic and a really nice person. Manali photographed my wedding last May at Mills College. We met with her before signing the contract in Oakland and she showed us samples of her photographs and albums. She wasn't pushy at all. You could tell she does what she does because she loves photography and weddings. We ended up choosing the Ocean Beach package which includes an engagement shoot and 8 hours at the wedding as well as a photo album. Manali has a lot of fun taking photos. She got really excited when a breeze came and lifted my veil for the picture. That made me really excited as well to see how the photos would turn out. She did a great job finding beautiful areas, catching action and posing us. I really like her editing too, soft, romantic and natural. She also did a great job working with large groups including kids and shooting all the major moments all without a backup photographer. I was really impressed that she was able to capture so many action shots. The photo album was really good quality and we've used it a lot to show family and friends. I've recommended Manali to friends for their weddings. More...

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Wow. We hired Manali to shoot our wedding on April 3rd at the Brazilian room and I truly cannot say enough good things about her and the the beautiful moments that she captured! Manali was a pleasure to work with in EVERYway, and I especially appreciated her calm nature when we met twice prior to the wedding to discuss our needs, our price range, and other details. I was overwhelmed and not really sure what we wanted in terms of photography, and Manali was very helpful and patient in advising us on our options. In the end, she captured EVERYTHING, from beautiful staged scenes of me and the groom in a redwood grove, to emotional and candid moments with our friends and loved ones. For as much time, planning and expense goes into a wedding, I now see why it makes sense to go with a photographer you trust. I really cannot recommend Manali highly enough! More...

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Feels rather silly adding yet another 5-star review here...HOWEVER, the unique angle I might add is the fact that Manali photographed an EVENT FOR OUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, which involved various rooms and components to the day - from candids in a crowded room of students presenting science fair style to an awards ceremony in an auditorium with speakers, etc, and a couple of different transitions in between. As others have already said far more eloquently than I could, she was fantastic all around.  Responsive, accommodating, on time, and of course, took great pictures.  She was referred by a friend - whose opinion I highly trust - and see that I was correct in doing so...(and gratified to see I was not the only person who had this kind of positive experience).  Overall, while I haven't worked with a TON of event photographers, I feel confident in saying you're not likely to find someone better than Manali. More...

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We could not have done a better job choosing a photographer for our engagement photos and wedding photography than we did when we chose Manali. She is incredibly talented, professional, and also personable. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I must have contacted 2 dozen photographers,  and not only did she get back to me very quickly, but she also followed up with a phone call, and then sent a sweet note congratulating us on our engagement. She is very straight forward with her pricing, and she's worth a lot more than she charges. She was on time for all of our appointments, and got our photos to us within the standard 4-6 week window of time that she promised. The day of our wedding, Manali and her associate did a flawless job. It seemed like they were invisible, but got every shot I wanted and a ton I didn't think to ask for. Our photos were everything we wanted and so much more. She did a superb job of capturing the magic of our special day. She may be somewhat underrepresented on Yelp, but don't let that concern you. She's a real pro, and she really delivers. More...

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For the past two years, Manali has been the go­-to photographer for our small food business. She has worked with us from our beginnings, capturing moments that not only tell our story, but convey our passion for cooking Vietnamese comfort food. While working with her during this time, she's captured iconic photos that have shaped our brand identity as a modern catering & delivery business in the Bay Area.Manali's focus is wedding photography, but this didn't stop us from wanting to work with her. We learned that she has a lot of experience in event photography. She's photographed both small and large scale events at venues across San Francisco and the Bay Area.What makes Manali stand out as a professional photographer is her ability to engage and communicate with people in the most genuine way. For a small business, this connection is incredibly important. Before we begin shooting, whether it's for website photos or a special pop­up dinner, Manali makes an effort to understand our vision and listens to what we care about showcasing. Knowing the big picture allows her to capture the small details. This comes across when she shows us a photo she's taken and it perfectly conveys the feeling at that moment and the story behind it.We highly recommend Manali for any type of event. She has a natural ability to make people feel comfortable in front of her lens. This makes the entire photographing experience enjoyable for everyone. We feel SO lucky to have had the opportunity to work with her and couldn't be more satisfied with her consistently beautiful, high quality, and well-­curated photos. More...

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Manali is an extraordinary photographer, and I recommend her without reservations. My wife and I got married in April at the Piedmont Community Hall and Manali did a fantastic job capturing the event. We couldn't have asked for anyone better!Prior to our wedding we met with Manali and were immediately put at ease by her relaxed and easy-going demeanor. She asked us questions about the type of shots we wanted, got to know us, and was friendly and fun to talk to. Leading up to the wedding she was very responsive and organized; I never worried about a thing.Manali had scouted out our venue location beforehand and knew exactly where to take shots pre- and post- ceremony. They turned out great. She also got great candid photos during the ceremony and reception. A fantastic mix of traditional and artistic shots. Our guests loved them too. The day went by very quickly, but we are so happy that we have Manali's photos to remember it by. You could tell that Manali loves her job, and anyone who chooses her to photograph their event will be very lucky indeed. More...

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Manali is a phenomenal photographer!!!  I just got married on June 1, 2013, just a little over one month ago now and she rocked my bride world!  I don't even know where to begin.Prior to our wedding she met with us live and set us up for success on our big day.  We felt so comfortable with her already and confident that she would be the perfect wedding photographer for such a special occasion.  Then she took the time to visit our wedding site prior to our wedding weekend to scope out where she would take our photos.  This was almost a 2 hour drive for her.  Awesome!On our wedding day she captured all of the special moments and unique shots.  She got beautiful shots of all of our friends and family and fantastic shots of my husband and I.  One thing that I especially appreciated was the way that she was assertive and led everyone to take the photos we wanted.  I know I was completely overwhelmed and really needed her to take charge, and she totally did.Now she has already created the most beautiful and touching blog AND she has gotten all of our photos out to us.  That is so satisfying to have such a quick turn around while the wedding buzz is still fresh.I highly recommend Manali.  She is professional and extremely talented.  Thank you Manali, you are a Rock Star! More...

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Manali photographed our wedding back in September, as well as an engagement shoot in August. She put us at ease in the one-on-one shoots, and took some amazing photos. She was a pleasure to work with -- always showed up on time, promptly responded to emails, helped with "day-of" timeline planning, and was very flexible: she even took a detour while she was in SoCal to photograph us in Santa Monica! Her rates were excellent too, especially when you consider the quality of her work. We also had a 2nd photographer on our wedding day, arranged by Manali, who took excellent photos as well. More...

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We were so grateful to have Manali photograph our wedding last September in Point Reyes. She was incredibly flexible before, during and after the wedding. We appreciated that she spent time talking with us before the big day to be sure we communicated what moments we wanted her to capture. She responded to our emails quickly and answered any questions we had about the process and timeline. On the day of the wedding, her calm, responsive style was wonderful and she snapped away with genuine enthusiasm. She was incredibly professional and assertively kept us on track to be sure we would get the full family photos and the perfect shots during sunset.When she sent us the final product, we couldn't be more pleased. She truly captured the event and all the moments we wanted to remember and all the moments that we missed. She covered a range of styles from the artistic to the traditional which gave us so much to choose from. We especially loved her candid photos of our family and friends. We highly recommend Manali! More...

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Manali did a great job for us at our wedding! She made sure to come down to the event location before the wedding to check it out and figure out which shots would look good, which really put our minds at ease since she had never been there before. She was extremely professional from start to finish and was able to provide us our pictures in a timely manner after the wedding. We loved our pictures, and I would highly recommend her especially because of the quality of her work and the reasonability of her pricing which was great for this bride on a budget  :) More...

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We were recommended to Manali by a friend and film/photography lighting professional familiar with her photographic knowledge (film & digital) and consummate technical skills. He assured us that Manali is a first-rate photographer. And, we are immensely happy and impressed with the fine quality and artistic content of the photography Manali produced for our wedding party. Her sense of composition, her beautiful lighting (in a challenging location) and the wonderful and varied types of action photos and portraits she lovingly snapped ---  captured the emotion, energy and beauty of our affair.Communicating with Manali always felt comfortable and easy: from our initial contact over the phone and in-person consultation to our photographic outing with her on wedding party day and the reception itself.  She patiently listened to our needs and expectations throughout the process and helped guide us in finding an approach that suited who we are and how we imagined our event in pictures.Manali is both a gifted photographer and an extremely personable individual. She was lovely in dealing with all of our guests, as well as the people managing the site. She possesses a personality and temperament extremely well suited to and effective in dealing with people on such an important and memorable day. We think her flexibility, observational skills and personal style enabled her to capture the emotional heart of our affair and her photos possess a depth that you don't often see in wedding photography. Finally, Manali is flexible and fun to be around; and we are amazed that she managed to get the best of us in our pre-party photos - not an easy feat for folks over 50! My husband and I highly recommend Ms. Sibthorpe, as a top special event/wedding photographer. She is immensely talented and a person whom you will greatly appreciate collaborating with for your very special occasion. More...

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Manali photographed my wedding back in August, and she was truly a pleasure to work with. She was laid back in a comfortable way, but also professional. I won a free engagement photo session with her through a wedding site, and that was really a great experience. We got to know each other a bit, and she got a sense of how my then fiance and I interact with each other, which I think is valuable when it comes to the actual wedding. Our engagement shoot was so much fun that we decided to hire her as our wedding photographer.I also consulted with her beforehand, to give her a sense of what we were looking for, and she really put me at ease through the whole process. She made sure to follow up with us when she needed something, and was always very responsive when I contacted her, but she also let us do our thing with the wedding planning and didn't crowd us at all. She was really great.When it came to our big day, she was on time and cheerful and just so fun to have around. She made sure to get the most important photos on our list, and she also got some great candid shots. I'm so happy we chose her to photograph our wedding. The photographer is one of the most important vendors in the wedding planning, in my opinion, because you will have those photos forever, and I don't regret our choice at all. I highly recommend her! More...

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Manali was such a joy to work with!  She shot our engagement shoot as well as our wedding.    She is a very gifted and talented photographer and it shows in her work.  When we did our engagement shoot, it was our first time meeting her in person.  Neither myself or my husband are "easily at ease" in front of a camera and she made us very comfortable and was very easy to work with.  She produced amazing pictures in a very timely fashion and we were very happy with them.  On the day of our wedding, she was constantly around, constantly shooting and we hardly noticed she was there.  After being so happy with our engagement pictures, we were so excited to see the ones from the wedding.  A few short weeks later, she posted a blog with some of our pictures and we were thrilled beyond belief!  The pictures really captured the day perfectly and told the story of our wedding.  Currently we are working on choosing the pictures we would like in the album she will be making for us and it is so hard to narrow it down.  Absolutely fabulous work!!!!! More...

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Manali could not have been a better photographer for our engagement photos and wedding in December 2012. She was professional, on time, flexible, calm, directed us quickly, efficiently (and gently! ), and went above and beyond the entire night to make sure we got all the shots we wanted. Even our extended family was very impressed with her work, and her ability to capture everything we wanted throughout the night without being "in the way" or disrupting any of the events. When it came time to do posed formals, she made sure we looked great. When it came time for wedding events (cake cutting, bouquet toss), she made sure we got the images we wanted while still letting us feel natural; when it came time for our couple's portraits, she captured candids that really told our story. The whole process was easy and fun, even for a super-specific bride like me!I will absolutely recommend her services for someone looking for really beautiful, artistic, fine-art inspired shots, while also getting all the "wedding images" you typically ask for. She gives her clients the best options and versions of what they want, and will suggest things you didn't even know you wanted! We got way too many "framers" to choose from! She is talented, accommodating, friendly, very professional, and a pleasure to work with. You will be absolutely thrilled with her service and her product!! More...

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Manali was the official photographer for our wedding in May 2012. The photos turned out wonderful!! Manali (and her partner) were very professional, and easy to work with. Her photography services were reasonably priced. She took a wide range of candid, artistic, and group photos over a span of 6 hours. She knew how to make us feel comfortable while taking great pictures. Thanks to her our wedding is now well-documented! More...

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I heard about Manali through a mutual friend and after perusing her website decided she would be a great photographer for our somewhat DIY wedding. She was such a pleasure to work with, she was very responsive and always kept in touch. We planned a trip up to San Francisco a couple months before our big day and Manali shot our engagement photos in the rain! She was such a trooper and seemed inspired by the weather, saying the photos would come out beautifully, and they did! The day of our wedding, manali came to our hotel room to get photos of my bridesmaids and me getting ready before she made her way over to the wedding location. I was so appreciative of her taking that extra step to really capture our entire day.The whole day went so smoothly, it often felt like Manali wasn't even there, and then she would just pop out of nowhere to capture an important moment. She shot hundreds and hundred of beautiful photos, and made sure to photograph each item I requested previous to the day. The quality and art of her photos are just exquisite. So many of our family and friends commented on how fabulous our photos were. We are now collaborating on our wedding album, and I am so excited to see what she has been working on because I really trust her opinion and creative insight. I highly recommend Manali as a wedding photographer. She is very professional, talented, creative and affordable! More...

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