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!)
