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!
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
High School: Picked Up A Camera
Taught Myself Manual & Film
Photographed My
First Paid Senior Session
Photographed My First Wedding!
Graduated With A Computer Science And Cognitive Science Double
Worked at Accenture as Tech Consultant
*Officially* Started My
Business — Yay for an LLC!
🎉 Went Full-Time Just 11
Months Later
Moved to Charlottesville
Started Coaching Other Photographers & Offering Digital Templates
💡 Created & Launched My First Course
Started Speaking at Creative Conferences
Started Offering Brand Photography, Editing & Integration Work for CEOs
🫶🏽 Livin' the dream in Cinci/NKY
Moved to Cincinnati
Created The Free & Fulfilled
Hybrid 1:1 Editing & Coaching Program
2009
2013
2015
2017
2018
2019
2018
2020
2020-2021
2024+
2023
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!
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 learned over the past few years as a wedding & brand photographer.
Whether it's equipping you with elevated imagery, business coaching, or helping you tackle your LR queue — I'm here to support you behind the scenes of your business AND...
I solemnly swear to show up and support your business like it's my own.
Enneagram 4w3, Manifesting Generator, Efficiency Afficionado, Cat Mom, Business & Strategy Enthusiast
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
GO TO COFFEE ORDER
Hazelnut Cap
MOST LIKELY ON MY DESK
Keegs My Cat & Simplified Planner
CONSIDERED A LOCAL
New York City - my brother lives there!
alternate universe job:
Project Manager, or Copywriter
favorite place i've been:
Paris, France
drink of choice
Kentucky Mule
CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT
Summer Fridays Lip Balm & A Candle
usually craving
Boom Chicka Pop
beach vs mountains
Beach, all day erryday!
favorite show to binge
Greys, Suits, White Collar
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! ❤️
client love
COACHING THIS WAY!
SUPER FUN
FACTS
NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT STUFF
I started photographing weddings 6 years ago & went full-time in my business within 1 year
I charged $600 for my first wedding and grew to photographing $5k+ weddings in just 2 years
I was a Computer Science + Cognitive Science double major so I learned all I know about business through coaching + education
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:
I'm IN! let's work together
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