Hello and welcome!

I’m Manya!

I am a Luxury Wedding Photographer based in Southern California but I love shooting in Northern California, Oregon, and beyond. Growing up I always had a creative mind. That’s how I started my journey with photography at a young age when I was asked to take photos for my family wedding events. That sparked my love for weddings, being creative, and being an artist. I’m passionate about what I do and I love to make people laugh. I have a background in hair & makeup along with being a photographer so I always feel that helps me because they work together.

My photography focuses on images that are full of beautiful light, love, joy, and natural emotion. With dreamy film tones and a relaxed approach, I document my wonderful clients with an approach tailored to you. I want to show your love story by letting you be romantic, fun, artistic, adventurous, and most importantly timeless. I aim for love, beauty & art, having a laidback luxury with touches of glam approach to my fine art. I know that art comes in many forms so documenting beautiful moments as they happen and creating beautiful memories is something to cherish and what you can be happy to display in your home as piece of fine art.  

The best thing about being a wedding and portrait photographer is the opportunity to meet and befriend incredible people. I absolutely adore my clients and I feel very fortunate to be able to take part in their wedding day or special portrait session. To be able to witness the beautiful moments of love and closeness between couples and their families has been an amazing gift.

Some thoughts on weddings…

I believe that your wedding photos should make you happy, and remind you how much joy you had on your wedding day.

I believe that your wedding photographer should make you feel comfortable like an old friend.

I believe that every single bride is beautiful and every groom is handsome.

AWARDS & FEATURES

2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024 Awarded Best Wedding Photographer in Brea on Expertise

I’m excited to announce that I’ve won The Knot Best of Weddings 2019 Award!!! The Knot Best of Weddings is an annual award representing the best event professionals across the country. Only 4% of all wedding pros on The Knot win this prestigious award, making this a superior exclusive club!

2017 Voted Top 3 Best Wedding Photographers in Orange County on Orange County Hot List

2016 Voted Top Ten Best Wedding Photographers in Orange County on Orange County Hot List

2015 WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Awards®

2014 Voted Top Ten Best Wedding Photographers in Orange County on Orange County Hot List

2013 Voted #1 BEST Wedding Photographer in Orange County on the OC Hot List

Preferred Vendors on Ruffled, Southern California Bride, and Rustic Wedding Chic.

I love…

I love God, Jesus, family, friends, the color green/pink/gold, iced coffees/iced teas, Canon, comfy sweaters, pink flowers, the movie Pride & Prejudice, paddle boarding, creating art, gardening, playing card/board games with friends, swimming, watching surfing, the smell of sunscreen, and the beach/ocean… it’s my happy place! I’m hoping to add volleyball back to the list as well as adding some new activities I want to do such as hiking and surfing.

I’m inspired by…

I’m inspired by romance, love, ethereal, dreamy, fairytale looks, lace, shimmer and pops of pink!