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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!)








Category Archives: Publications and Features

Featured

Monday, June 28, 2010 Posted in News, Publications and Features

I’m very excited and incredibly grateful!  One of my images has been featured: http://digital.watkinsprinting.com/publication/?i=41249 On page 9 is the image I took of Tony Sciarra of Tesla Motors.  A graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, for his fraternity’s national magazine.  Alexa and Tony…thanks so much!

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Featured in Bodas USA

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Posted in News, Publications and Features, Weddings

I’m excited to announce that I am featured this month in Bodas USA!  Please check out the article out on pages 34 and 35.  Here is the link: http://ht.ly/1ZoGx
I would like to give a special thanks to Lilian De La Torre-Jimenez and Sandra Evans from Bodas USA.  They both have been so wonderful and helpful.  I really appreciate this opportunity! 
This...

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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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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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“Alice in Wonderland” Featured in Belle Magazine

Thursday, April 15, 2010 Posted in News, Publications and Features, Quinceanera, Teens, Vendors

WOW!!!  I’m very excited to say that I have had my work published in Belle the Magazine.  The inspiration for this Quince shoot was based on the latest movie “Alice in Wonderland”.  But I couldn’t have done it alone.  I want to give a special thank you to Party Rental King for providing the morning...

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Featured in Bridal Guide

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Posted in News, Publications and Features

I’m proud to announce that Chris and Jae Chong’s wedding has been featured on the Bridal Guide!  A special thanks to my assistant and bff Pearl for all of her help.  She helps to make my job easier.  The first image is hers!
You can read the full story, as well as get the information on...

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