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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: Vendors

Linco Inc.

As a photographer, I always want to give the best to my clients.  And I can honestly say, that I believe Linco is the best framing company in Southern California.  I’ve used several other companies in the past, and none of them have  met my high expectations.  Only one company has stood out from the...

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Sheer Delights Lingerie Photo Shoot

Recently I was commissioned by Deana of Sheer Delights to do a lingerie shoot.  It was held at the White House Event Center in Anaheim.  Here are just a few images from that shoot.  Lovely pieces!
Thank you Bee Rae for being such a wonderful model.  You rocked it!  If you would like more information on...

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Reasons to Hire a Wedding Coordinator

I love weddings.  I’m a romantic at heart.  It always brings me great joy when I am chosen as a couple’s photographer.  I know choosing vendors for their special day is usually a difficult choice.  But I also know that I am just one of the many choices they will have to make on their...

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“Alice in Wonderland” Featured in Belle Magazine

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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A Snowy Session Part 2

Oh my goodness…this was sooooo fun to shoot!  I’m not much of a snow person myself, but I had a total blast with Angela and James!!!  By the time we left, I fell in love with the snow again, because these two made me have the time of my life!!! We fell, slipped, and slid...

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“Alice in Wonderland” Themed Shoot – Sneak Peek

This weekend I had soooo much fun photographing an “Alice in Wonderland” themed shoot for Belle Magazine.  Here is just a sneak peek from that shoot….
A special thanks to Party Rental King for allowing me to use their location, tables, decor and ideas for the morning portion of the shoot (more info on that coming...

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