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Welcome to my Blog!

 I'm the first to admit...."I'm in love with love".  I love seeing two people happy together.  I enjoy seeing the way a couple looks into one another's eyes and seeing the spark between them...that magic.  It makes me smile. I love seeing families and friends bond. I adore children smiling and laughing...that's why I photograph people.
     These things keep me happy and motivated.  They fuel my passion to always be the best photographer I can be for myself and for my clients.  I consider all of my family, friends, peers and clients a part of "Manalo Empire".  A group of people who I keep close to my heart...
     I love what I do, and I pour myself into my work wholeheartedly. It is a part of me. How do I "define" my work?  It's hard to put me into a box.  But a few words that come to mind are romantic, fun and spontaneous.  It's a mixture of so many things. It's me....Manalo Empire.

A Few Tid-bits on Me

I'm a California girl at heart

I'm married to a wonderful man and I have 3 beautiful children

I'm a veteran of the United States Air Force

I can weld, use a lathe and mill, and shoot an M-16 (strange fact, I know) LOL!!!

I <3 coffee and boba!

I dig my boots

I love accessories (but I don't have enough)

I'm friendly and I like to have fun

I like pretty girly things

I love spending time with family and friends

I'm pretty easy-going and not too hard to please

I like the little things in life, like children's smiles, the smell after a good rain, and listening to the waves crashing on the beach

Mexican, Italian and Asian foods are my favorites!

I'm not too big on chocolate, but I LOVE Red Vines Licorice!

It's hard for me to put down my camera I love using it too much! (Just ask my kids...LOL!)








Monthly Archives: January 2010

Featured in Belle the Magazine

Friday, January 29, 2010 Posted in News, Publications and Features, Vendors

Belle the Magazine is a nice Wedding and Quince magazine.  I feel honored to have the photos I took of the apples from Ana Gonzalez’s  Berry Beautiful Creations featured!!!  Thank you Belle the Magazine!!!
Here is the link:
http://bellethemagazine.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-all-about-apples.html

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1st Teen Shoot Challenge!

Thursday, January 28, 2010 Posted in Children, Promotions, Teens, photography

Hey moms and dads of teens in Southern California!!!  Do you think your child deserves their very own photo shoot?  Well here is their chance to win one courtesy of Manalo Empire Photography:

So as you can see….All we need is a creative piece from the teen who feels that they deserve to win!  The last...

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Bobby O-Hairstylist at Vinci Salon, San Dimas-Vendor Spotlight

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Posted in Weddings

I wanted to take a minute to talk about my hairstylist…my brother Bobby!  Bobby is a wonderful hairstylist, and co-owner of Vinci Salon.  It’s a cool and trendy salon!
I always love going in, and getting my hair done by him.  We talk, we laugh, and when I leave…my hair always looks great!  And the fact...

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Berry Beautiful Creations

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Posted in Vendors, Weddings

A few months back, I had the pleasure of meeting Ana Gonzalez from Berry Beautiful Creations at an AFWPI Mixer.  I met her because as I was walking past one of the tables, I saw her apples and immediately fell in love with her product.  They are the most creative, and pretty apples I’ve ever...

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Discount for Service Members

Thursday, January 21, 2010 Posted in Promotions, Weddings

I remember my years as an active duty military member, and the struggles I had to go through.  So in honor of the men an women that serve and protect…I wanted to offer a special discount just for you.
Thank you to all of the men and women who do what they do on a daily...

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Bodas USA 1st Bi-Monthly Issue

Thursday, January 21, 2010 Posted in News, Weddings

Congratulations to Bodas USA for making history as the ONLY Spanish-language bridal magazine in the US to offer a bimonthly special digital supplement! Here it is: http://issuu.com/bodasusa/docs/lunademiel And congrats to Cindy Lieber for her Wedding Tennies being featured! Way to go Cindy!

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