Want Amazing Candids From Your Wedding? Look No Further Than SF’s Manali Anne Photography.

A wedding photographer who lets you do you

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WHO: Manali of Manali Anne Photography

WHY: The best way to get to know San Francisco’s Manali Anne Photography is through Manali’s own words. A photographer for fifteen years (you may have known her in a past life as M. Sibthorpe Photography), Manali knows exactly why she got in this business, and it’s to photograph your weddings authentically and candidly. Or as she says:

What I love to do is capture those natural moments a couple shares, because I believe that that is at the core of why these two people are so excited about each other they want to get married. The exciting thing for me is each couple expresses themselves differently, which is just fun to see and keeps me on my toes. I get to play with whatever I see on the day of—so while I’m photographing, it’s about having fun and creating a space for a couple to feel comfortable enough to let someone take great authentic photos of them. After the wedding is all said and done, it’s time to craft the story—editing a wedding is also a labor of love and the whole time I’m going through the photos and deciding which ones are best I ask myself, “Does this add to the story of their day?”

But really, all you need to do to understand what Manali Anne Photography is about is to look at the photos. Because you won’t see any overly staged details here, or angry portraits, or anything that looks like it was shot for Pinterest. Instead, Manali specializes in the kind of stuff you hang on your wall, that becomes iconic to your grandkids. Which is obviously way better than anything you see on Pinterest.

WHERE/HOW MUCH: Most of Manali’s couples end up with at least eight hours of coverage with two photographers, which starts at $3175, but she also options for more or less coverage (including more limited packages that start at $2,000). But the real steal here is Manali’s city hall pricing. Manali is hoping to shoot more San Francisco City Hall weddings next year, so she’s currently offering a starting price of just $650 (which is basically half of what you’ll find anywhere else!).

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When you think Manali Anne Photography, you think candid moments, natural photos, and superb storytelling—or you will by the end of this post. Manali captures the essence of what it means for a couple to celebrate their wedding together, whether you’re surrounded by loved ones you rarely see or stealing away for a few precious moments together. Most importantly, you’ll feel super relaxed when working with her, which allows Manali to get intimate photos of you celebrating with everyone you love. Oh, and when I say Manali is really good at candids, I mean:

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And:

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For an even better of idea of how Manali works, just watch her in action below:

Heavy siiiiiiiiiigh: doesn’t she seem great?! It’s no wonder her couples heap on the love, like this:

Wow. We hired Manali to shoot our wedding at the Brazilian room and I truly cannot say enough good things about her and the beautiful moments that she captured! Manali was a pleasure to work with in every way, and I especially appreciated her calm nature when we met twice prior to the wedding to discuss our needs, our price range, and other details. I was overwhelmed and not really sure what we wanted in terms of photography, and Manali was very helpful and patient in advising us on our options. In the end, she captured everything, from beautiful staged scenes of me and the groom in a redwood grove, to emotional and candid moments with our friends and loved ones. For as much time, planning, and expense goes into a wedding, I now see why it makes sense to go with a photographer you trust. I really cannot recommend Manali highly enough!

…or this:

We could not have done a better job choosing a photographer for our engagement photos and wedding photography than we did when we chose Manali. She is incredibly talented, professional, and also personable. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera.

I must have contacted two dozen photographers, and not only did she get back to me very quickly, but she also followed up with a phone call, and then sent a sweet note congratulating us on our engagement. She is very straightforward with her pricing, and she’s worth a lot more than she charges.

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If you want the freedom to be you on your wedding day and the peace of mind that comes with hiring a photographer who knows just how to provide it, Manali Anne Photography is your San Francisco choice. Head over to her site, check out her work, and get in touch—she’s waiting for you!

DON’T FORGET, IN ADDITION TO FULL WEDDINGS, MANALI ANNE PHOTOGRAPHY IS OFFERING CITY HALL COVERAGE STARTING AT JUST 0. SO IF YOU’RE NOT PLANNING A BIG WEDDING, SNAG HER FOR YOUR ELOPEMENT AND GET AMAZING PHOTOS AT BASICALLY HALF THE PRICE IT SHOULD BE!

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