Oh Hi, I'm Manali

 Business Coach, EDITOR & BRAND PHOTOGRAPHER for WEDDING PHOTOGS + CREATIVE CEOS

Your local Computer Science & Cognitive Science Major turned business strategy coach, private editor + brand photographer!

I started my photography business right after college & learned everything as I went.

Now I'm on a mission to help creative entrepreneurs grow their passion into a thriving & sustainable business with 1:1 coaching, private editing, and stunning brand imagery.


My heart will always be to give back to photographers like you and help make your journey just a tad easier.

CAT MOM to KEEGS, systems nerd, cheerer OF business SUCCESS WITH bubbly

ONCE UPON A TIME...

I went through the same struggles of figuring out how to use manual mode, confidently posing clients & piecing together the business side of things

I went through the same struggles of figuring out how to use manual mode, confidently posing clients & piecing together the business side of things

Maybe you're going through the same stages of business - with similar thoughts that I had: 
- "Am I good enough?!"
- "How do people manage everything behind the scenes?"
- "I wish I had more time every day!! Wish I had a Time-Turner..."

But I know what's possible on the other end - I DID go full-time in my business just 11 months after I started, after all!

I know it's possible for you to triple your income & turn your passion into your dream job because I've done it! And I wholeheartedly believe that you have what it takes to do the same! 

Cheers, friends!

From charging $600 for my first wedding to over $5k and went full-time within 1 year of starting!

There was no ONE thing that led to my success - but I can tell you that building confidence through education and coaching was KEY!

Today my zone of genius looks more like equipping & encouraging creatives like you to become more confident behind your creative business!

I'm an open book with everything I've over the past few years as a wedding & brand photographer. You can count on me to always encourage you to lean into your unique strengths - because you should never have to compare your business journey to someone else's...

Whether it's equipping you with elevated imagery to take your brand to new heights, coaching you through the growth stages of your photography business, or easing your editing workload - I solemnly swear to show up for your business like it's my own. 

Enneagram 4w3, as organized as they come, extroverted introvert, guaranteed to treat your business like my own

Top: Fave food. Left, my fave accessory. Right: Do cats count as desk accessories? Keegan def does!

TRUE STORY, I WENT...

where I stand on all the *truly* important things

THE QUIZ

Favorite indulgence

Hazelnut Cappuccino, please

MOST LIKELY ON MY DESK

Keegan My Cat & Simplified Planner

CONSIDERED A LOCAL AT

Stone Tower Winery

alternate universe job:

Project Manager, or Copywriter

favorite place i've been:

Tied for Paris or Hawai'i

drink of choice

Champagne or Bourbon

CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

Lip Balm + A Seasonal Candle

usually craving

Boom Chicka Pop

beach vs mountains

Beach, all day erryday!

favorite show to binge

Friends, New Girl

MY *REALLY* OFFICIAL BIO - the TLDR; VERSION

I'm Manali, and I spend my time helping growing creative entrepreneurs become confident behind their business. My mission is to empower creatives  to thrive with 1:1 coaching, private editing, brand visuals and time-saving systems education and templates. I'm multi-passionate and here to help you grow a life & business you love with more ease and less hustle. You can most often find me cuddling with Keegs 🐱, enjoying a hazelnut cappuccino at a local coffeeshop, on the river kayaking or at a local winery - bubbly in hand! 

"She truly cares so much about your success as a business owner, and about your wellbeing as a person"

Being a creative entrepreneur can be very overwhelming. I let [Manali] know what my top 3 goals were for the upcoming quarter, along with my work hours and current workload.

She created a beautifully organized and detailed plan for me to follow each day. I was blown away by her ability to map it all out in a way that made each task feel simple and not overwhelming. She even sent me a detailed video, walking me through the plan. It's given me the accountability I needed to get things done! It feels so good to go into the next quarter in my business with a solid plan for my time and clear goals to accomplish.

 So many times, I have said, "I wish someone would just tell me what to do next!" and now I have found someone who will do just that! Manali is so kind, helpful, and encouraging. She truly cares so much about your success as a business owner, and about your wellbeing as a person.

If you feel stuck in your business, she's the girl who will help you take the actions you need to get to where you want to go. I am so grateful for her, and I plan to use her services again and again! ❤️

Being a creative entrepreneur can be very overwhelming. There are so many things to accomplish, and so many different ways we could spend our precious time and energy. I let [Manali] know what my top 3 goals were for the upcoming quarter, along with my work hours and current workload.

She created a beautifully organized and detailed plan for me to follow each day. I was blown away by her ability to map it all out in a way that made each task feel simple and not overwhelming. She even sent me a detailed video, walking me through the plan. And having "due dates" on my tasks has given me the accountability I needed to get things done! It feels so good to go into the next quarter in my business with a solid plan for my time and clear goals to accomplish.

 So many times, I have said, "I wish someone would just tell me what to do next!" and now I have found someone who will do just that! Manali is so kind, helpful, and encouraging. She truly cares so much about your success as a business owner, and about your wellbeing as a person.

If you feel stuck in your business, she's the girl who will help you take the actions you need to get to where you want to go. I am so grateful for her, and I plan to use her services again and again! ❤️

–ELENA S, 2024 QUARTERLY QUICKSTART COACHING CLIENT

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COACHING THIS WAY!

SUPER FUN
FACTS

NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT STUFF

01

I started photographing weddings 6 years ago & went full-time in my business within 1 year

02

I charged $600 for my first wedding and grew to photographing $5k+ weddings in just 2 years

03

I was a Computer Science + Cognitive Science double major so learned all I know about business through coaching + education

04

I LOVE being an entrepreneur - I get to be equally creative and strategic. Plus it comes with travel perks 😉 and daily cuddles with Keegs 🐱

REMEMBER:

It’s never too late
to create your
Dream
business and life without sacrificing your 

I'm IN! let's work together

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