Manali was a true DREAM to have as part of our whole wedding experience. She's incredibly professional and organized, making it so easy to have a smooth wedding day. She was down to make whatever our vision was work, and she gave us some very helpful guidance for how to make it all go off without a hitch. She's also a ton of fun and brought such a great vibe to our day. And of course, her work is GORGEOUS. We really could not be happier with the results and everything she brought to making our wedding so special and beautiful. I can't recommend her more highly!

Photography was one of the most important aspects of our wedding, so we knew we wanted to make sure whoever we hired understood us and would feel good to have at our side throughout the day. A friend told me that Manali was the best part of her wedding day, so I reached out to schedule a consult. Her warm presence immediately put us at ease, and her natural photography style totally fit what we wanted. She helped us find a perfect coastal location for our elopement shoot, she delivered beautiful pictures, and when we had to postpone our 2020 wedding, she was the one person we invited to join us as we eloped in the woods – she captured the magic of the day perfectly without feeling like she was "directing" us. We finally had our wedding last month and the previews she delivered are just as incredible. I'm so glad we worked with Manali!! She felt like a perfect guiding presence when we weren't sure where to go or what to do, but really let us be us – and that shows through her photos.

Manali was an absolute joy to work with! We had a multi-day, ~300 person Indian wedding this past May, and our photographs were stunningly beautiful: https://manaliannephotography.com/casa-real-wedding-pleasanton/

Manali’s attention to detail, thoroughness, and calm and friendly demeanor made us feel at ease throughout the planning process, and especially on the day of the wedding.
She and her team brought out the best in us in every photograph, without intruding on any moment or making us feel uncomfortable.

Most importantly, we hired Manali because we believed in her ability to capture each event such that anyone who didn’t attend the wedding could look at the photographs and feel like they were there, experiencing the joy of each moment with us and our family. She went above and beyond in meeting this goal, and we cannot thank her enough for it.

We are so happy that we chose Manali to be our wedding photographer. We were initially drawn to the types of photos she does so well -- candids that capture the place & emotion -- but found her easygoing and fun-finding personality to be the icing on the cake. Both my then-fiancee and I were nervous about being in front of the camera, but Manali put us at ease during our first meeting and did an especially great job helping us to relax and enjoy our engagement shoot. Once we got through that and saw the wonderful photos, we knew we had made the right choice! Manali was so easy to work with throughout the planning process, she seamlessly blends personal service with practiced professionalism, so everything is managed down to the detail and there are no surprises along the way. We can't recommend Manali highly enough!

Manali was so fun to work with! She has a gentle, assertive energy and was great with directing our wedding party and family as we were racing the sunset! She was great the entire day making sure she got all the shots we's asked for. And before the wedding she scheduled a call to go over the timeline for the entire day to make sure there wouldn't be any kinks on the big day! We cannot wait to see the photos!

Manali was fantastic! Could not have asked for a better photographer. She was professional, courteous, and most importantly, fun. She understood our dynamic very early, was terribly flexible with our ridiculous schedule, and really helped capture us in all of our photos. She was also a huge hit at the wedding, with many guests commenting on how beautiful her photos were and how unobtrusive she was in the wedding. Her staff photographers were also great, and a big hit with the bridal party. Would highly recommend.

I don't really write too many reviews but have to say Manali did a wonderful job for our wedding. Bill and I got married in September in San Francisco and she was the best thing I could have done. When I was looking for a photographer I liked her prices and had a really good gut feeling about her. She did both our wedding and engagement photos and they both came out amazing. I didn't hire a videographer so I had to make sure I hired a great photographer. Manali the photographer has a great personality and was easy to work with. Given how stressful weddings planning can be she was a breath of fresh air. The photos came out awesome and very romantic. She really captured the essence of such a special day. I would highly recommend her to any bride or groom. Good Luck!

We were very happy that we chose Manali to photograph our wedding last September in Point Reyes. She was incredibly flexible before, during and after the wedding. We appreciated the time she spent talking with us before the big day to be sure that she knew what moments we wanted her to capture. Her website was also very helpful in deciding what types of photos we preferred. She responded to our emails quickly and answered all of our questions about the process and timeline.

On the day of the wedding, her calm, responsive style was wonderful and she snapped away with genuine enthusiasm. She was incredibly professional and assertively kept us on track to be sure we had time for full family photos and some perfect sunset shots.

When she sent us the final product, we couldn't be more pleased. She truly captured the event and all the moments we wanted to remember and also those that we missed. She covered a range of styles from the artistic to the traditional which gave us so much to choose from. We especially loved her candid photos of our family and friends.

We highly recommend Manali for your wedding!

Manali exceeded all our expectations. She really made us feel comfortable being in front of a camera all day. It felt very natural and unobtrusive. And on top of all that her work is outstanding. She doesn't need to "pretty" her shots with odd colors and "looks". Her images stand on their own. We couldn't recommend her more wholeheartedly.

Manali was absolutely wonderful to have as our wedding photographer! She was great about consulting with us beforehand to get an idea of what we wanted, but also gave us the space we needed during the craziness that is planning a wedding. She made sure to get the shots we really wanted, and kept a smile on her face the entire time. She was a pleasure to work with, and we have some beautiful photos as a result.