Yes…welcome to my brand-spanking new blog! My old one was working okay…well…let’s be honest…it just wasn’t doing the trick. So here it is! My new blog!
Feel free to stop by often, and take a look around. Leave a comment if you’d like. And if you have any questions, feel free to drop...
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!)