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 connection you share with your partner you will need to feel at ease while you are getting your picture taken, just as you do when it’s only the two of you together. This is my specialty. First, I assess the setting, put you in beautiful light and choose the lenses I want for the scenery and mood.
Then I focus on the fun you bring by giving simple prompts that are aimed at bringing forward the connection you two share. Maybe you 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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Still feeling the ✨️ magic 🌝 of N+C`s perfect fall wedding in wine country at Wild Oak Saddle Club in Santa Rosa
📍 Wedding Venue @wildoaksaddleclub
📋️ Planner: Kristina Wilson
📸 Photographer @manaliannephoto
💐 Florals @dragonfly_floral
🧀 Catering @wildoaksaddleclub
🎵 Band @hello_fitzgerald_band
💄 Hair & Makeup @devotionstudiosebastopol
These two are so much fun I was laughing until my cheeks hurt and I HAD A FREAKING BLAST. Congratulations Cailen + Natalie, you beautiful and hilarious souls.
Part 1 of 2 posts on their beautiful fall wedding at Wild Oak Saddle Club in Santa Rosa.
📍 Wedding Venue @wildoaksaddleclub
📋️ Planner: Kris Wilson
📸 Photographer @manaliannephoto
💐 Florals @dragonfly_floral
🧀 Catering @wildoaksaddleclub
🎵 Band @hello_fitzgerald_band
💄 Hair & Makeup devotionstudiosebastopol
Recently married on the lawn of the Faculty Club at UC Berkeley!
Sally went first with thoughtful and heartfelt vows capturing the arc of their journey together as a couple, starting in California up to now living in NYC together. For a second I thought "I hope his vows aren`t too short when he goes!" but his vows struck the perfect note in response. He also took his time to fill in details of some of their most meaningful moments together as a couple, and the vows they both made were so sweet. It`s abundantly clear that these two really get each other and work together in perfect harmony 🎵
👉️ BUT wait, what do you think of Sally`s real vintage wedding dress from the 60`s? Are you as OBSESSED as I am? 🙋♀️ It shined in the sun like I`ve never seen a dress shine before. So stunning and so environmentally friendly!
📍 Wedding Venue @berkeleyfacultyclub
📋️ Planner @bofaevents
📸 Photographer @manaliannephoto
💐 Florals @red_bud_florals
📹️ Videographer @last_light_weddings
💄 Hair & Makeup @lbartistry
What I loved most about Eden & CK`s wedding is that even though they planned a civil ceremony which is the most common way to get married at San Francisco city hall, they had a totally gorgeous and totally unique day that felt perfect for them. We went to iconic San Francisco locations (Nob Hill + Baker Beach) for photos before their ceremony. Then immediately following their ceremony they exchanged their own unique vows in front of their family and friends. Tears were definitely shed!
There are so many more gorgeous photos awaiting you on the blog. Check it out! Link in bio 👆️
📍 Wedding Venue: San Francisco City Hall
📸 Photographer @manaliannephoto
What a day! Congrats S+J ❤️
We visited one of my favorite locations, Pier 7, after their San Francisco city hall wedding ceremony. Everything was perfect!
📍 Wedding Venue: San Francisco City Hall
📸 Photographer @manaliannephoto
I`ve never photographed a wedding with a robot flower girl before but there`s a first for everything! The groom and his friends created a Wall-E robot (slide 4) for the wedding. He ended up not making it down the aisle as planned but looked adorable as he watched on as Maggie and Jack had the perfect wedding day at Thomas Fogarty winery.
📍 Wedding Venue @fogartywineryevents @thomasfogartywinery #thomasfogartywinery
📋️ Planner @jesuis_mariages
📸 Photographer @manaliannephoto
💐 Florals @nununectar
🧀 Catering: Le`s Kitchen
🎵 DJ @jaybeeevents
💄 Hair & Makeup @beautywithcherie