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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: May 2010

A First Communion Portrait Session

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Posted in Children, Portraits, Religious

Recently, my old best friend from high school asked me to photograph her son Jack.  He was going to be receiving his First Communion!  Of course I said, “YES!”  It reminded me of when she and I used to go to church together.  My how time flies that we now have children of our own,...

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A Gentleman’s Shoot

Saturday, May 22, 2010 Posted in Portraits, Publications and Features, cars

Recently I received a call from one of my awesome brides, Christine, that her friend Alexa was looking for a photographer.  Christine and Alexa have known each other since elementary school.  Alexa needed someone to photograph her boyfriend Tony for a feature in his fraternity’s magazine.  I was more than excited!
The shoot included Tony with...

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Teen Shoot-Senior Portraits

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Posted in Portraits, Senior Portraits, Teens

Talk about feeling young again.  I was lucky enough to photograph two really awesome teens recently.  They made my job so easy because they were great models.  Here are just a few images from their shoot.

I just love Eirene’s look.  She is such a natural beauty!  Now here are a few of a charming young...

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Maternity Session at the Korean Friendship Bell

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Posted in Portraits, maternity

It was an honor to photograph Chris and Jae’s wedding.  And now…to do their maternity session?  I couldn’t be happier.  Here are just a few images from that day.  I love how they wanted to include some Korean heritage into the shoot!

Congratulations Jae and Chris!  I can’t wait to photograph your little one!

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Mentioned on Rock ‘n Roll Bride Blog

Thursday, May 6, 2010 Posted in Bridal Sessions-TTD, News, Publications and Features

It’s always an honor to get mentioned or featured.  So, today I was happy to find out  that the “Snowy Session” blog post  got listed on Rock ‘n Roll Bride’s  Thursday Treats!  http://www.rocknrollbride.com/2010/05/thursday-treats-6th-may-2010/  (Look for the “Black Boots and Snow” listing.
Thanks Rock ‘n Roll Bride!  And thank you to my wonderful models James and Angela Vu. ...

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Generations

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Posted in Family, Portraits

One of the sweetest things in life to me, is family.  It’s one of the most important things in the world.  When I did this portrait session, it reminded me of how beautiful life is, and all of the people in it.  Here is a sneak peak of a lovely “Generations” portrait session.

Happy Mother’s Day….more...

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