Elevated, Joyful & Genuine Photography
For the Modern Multicultural Couple
Celebrating Alongside 10 Couples Each Step of the Way
Capturing Memories You'll Cherish for a Lifetime
I can't wait to celebrate with you & capture vibrant, joyful wedding day images you'll cherish for generations to come!
Cheers to being engaged!
CHEERS TO BEING ENGAGED!!!
Consider me like an extra bridesmaid that helps make your day special & memorable. I'll be there giving you THE biggest smile as you walk down the aisle (right after I click a TON of pictures the big moment)
Be your eyes on your wedding day, to capture the moments you see & even the ones you don't (like when your flower girl makes a cute face, your mom sheds a tear during your first dance & your grandma wins the dance floor!)
I'll be there each step of the way... making your photography process simple, allowing you to soak it in and celebrate with your loved ones!
So you can enjoy each moment and have beautiful, airy & loving photos that capture your day perfectly & tell the tale long after you say "I do."
Your deserve to have your wedding day memories preserved and in your hands through your images just weeks after your big day - so you can start reliving the big day for years to come!
Let’s get to know each other (consider it a virtual coffee date)!
We’re going to be chatting a lot over these next few months about everything from engagement session outfits, to timeline logistics, to those nitty gritty detail questions— this is SUCH an exciting time in your life, and I’m so excited to get to be a part of it!
As soon as we get you get your contract signed & initial deposit on its way, we'll start making your dream wedding day a reality!
You spill the details on how your partner popped the question & your DREAM wedding day!
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Your complimentary engagement session gives you a chance to warm up in front of the camera! This makes taking portraits on your wedding day a total breeze for you & your fiancé! Worried about where to look or put your hands? I've gotchu, all you have to do is show up in your best attire & let me work my magic!
My couples often make a fun date night out of it! You'll be able to use your beautiful engagement session images for anything from save the dates to printed photos to decorate your reception with!
You'll snuggle up with your love as we capture the excitement of your engagement!
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I'll help craft the perfect customized wedding day timeline to capture beautiful portraits of you & your loved ones!
I send out a questionnaire 2 months before your wedding day to make sure I have ALL the info to serve you and your family well on your wedding day!
We'll also video chat the week of your wedding to ensure that I have everything ready to perfectly capture your day from start to end!
You get to celebrate this season of being engaged while I take planning off your plate with a photo-centric timeline that fits with your wedding day!
Before you know it, the wait is over, and it's your WEDDING DAY!!!! I'll be there from when you start getting ready to when you dance the night away as husband and wife!!
I'm there not only as your photographer but as a friend that makes sure the day runs smoothly.
All you have to do is ENJOY your day and be present and soak in each moment, rest assured that I'm capturing it for you!
You'll say "I do," toast to your future as a married couple, and dance the night away
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You'll relive your day over and over through your sneak peeks & digital image gallery
I'll send you sneak peek images within 48 hours so you can relive the excitement, share with your friends & family and relive the day!
While you and your new spouse settle into #newlywedlife, I'll be hard at work behind the scenes editing your gallery! Your final gallery is delivered 3-5 weeks after your wedding day through an online gallery & the images are yours to download, share, and print.
You get to sit back, relax and relive the best day of your life as a married couple :) Cheers to married life together!!
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All my albums are high quality & custom-designed for each couple. I know just how hard it can be narrowing down all those precious memories! I streamline the album design process by sending you a draft that tells the story of your day.
You're able to make 2 rounds of revisions and then your album is printed & shipped straight to your home! You'll have your album just a few short months after your wedding day & be able to share the memories of your special day with friends & family for years!
You'll get to hold your wedding images in you first family heirloom, your legacy wedding album
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The Signature Experience
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Semir and Manal
Semir and Manal had the most elegant french blue, blush and gold wedding at the National Arborteum in DC! These two were already married but had the sweetest reception to celebrate their big day with their friends & family!
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BACK TO ALL GALLERIES
Maya and Darian
Maya and Darian's wedding weekend was filled with fun and joy! The GW Masonic Memorial Temple was the perfect backdrop for this beautiful couple's day!
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BACK TO ALL GALLERIES
Manavi and Quan
This beautiful engagement session was nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at one of my favorite venues of all time: King Family Vineyards! It's the perfect place to toast & celebrate your engagement with a glass of crisp rosé in the summer!
BACK TO ALL GALLERIES
BACK TO ALL GALLERIES
WE DON'T PLAY FAVORITES OVER HERE, BUT IF YOU NEED SOME WEDDING INSPO, HERE YA GO!
Julie and Deep
It was a beautiful day celebrating alongside Julie & Deep for their fusion wedding nestled in the heart of VA mountains. They shared a first look, intimate vows in an incredible garden & their light blue color palette was elegant—perfect for the new Mr. & Mrs.!
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BACK TO ALL GALLERIES
Kim and James
Kim & James' engagement session at Carter Mountain Orchard is one of my favorites! The views of Charlottesville from the top are unbelievable!
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BACK TO ALL GALLERIES
Tatiana and Ky
Their wedding day was custom tailored to honor their love, commitment to each other and throwing a fiesta for their friends coming in from out of town to experience all that Charlottesville has to offer!
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BACK TO ALL GALLERIES
Manali was AMAZING to work with! My husband is a little camera shy, but she was very easily able to make him feel at ease. She is a fun ball of energy who got everyone smiling and kept our portraits moving quickly & looking GREAT! She tells you exactly what you need to do for each photo, so you don't have to do any guess work. She's so sweet and really put in the work to make sure she understands your vision, the family dynamics, the shots you absolutely want to get, etc. And she got us our photos back VERY quickly.
"I would work with her again in a heartbeat!"
MORGAN & ZACH
09.06.19
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You were really great at prompting us on what to do and how to do it. We're not really photogenic and this was super helpful! We had more fun than we thought we were going to! You're just the best! SO Fun. Helpful. Patient. Your photos are so bright and full of light. [This was] exactly what we wanted for our wedding photos. You were able to capture us and all of the natural beauty surrounding us perfectly!
"We had more fun than we thought we were going to! This was exactly what we wanted for our wedding photos!"
JESSICA & ERIC
09.14.20
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Manali did an amazing job with our wedding photos! She always added a personal touch, is engaging and warm, and her photos turned out so lovely and emotional! She is a true Hoo (Wahoowa!!!) and a wonderful talent. I was so happy to have her work with us on our wedding day and strongly recommend her to any couple who wants beautiful, airy, and loving photos that capture your day perfectly :)
"Beautiful, airy, and loving photos that capture your day perfectly"
SUNIAH & ADAM
10.14.18
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You did an amazing job guiding Mike and I through everything! You helped me think through stuff I hadn’t even considered, and I really appreciate it. I loved being able to take the pics with the bridal party - you caught us being all lovey, and goofy, and basically got the essence of the day in the pictures. You’re super patient, caring, and attentive, not to mention that your photos are beautiful.
"You captured the essence of the day beautifully in pictures"
MELONY & MIKE
10.16.21
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Manali did such a great job (as we expected) capturing our wedding and engagement pictures! We knew from her previous work that her photography was amazing but we were blown away when she was able to edit and send us finalized pictures so quickly. Everyone who sees our pictures comments on the quality and the little details that make them so great. I can’t thank Manali and her second photographer enough for being a part of our big day! All the guests really enjoyed her personality and her ability to capture the best moments of the day without getting in the way.
"We were blown away!"
JILL & NELSON
08.25.18
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Love Notes From Past MP Couples
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FROM A CS MAJOR TURNED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER & BUSINESS COACH!
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WEDDING EXPERIENCE INVESTMENT
Your heartfelt moments preserved through vibrant & joyful images
that your family will cherish for generations
A custom experience that takes care of you at each step
allowing you to be present with your loved ones & celebrate this season
The Signature Full Wedding Day Coverage & Experience Begins at $5500
I only take 5 weddings a year to ensure that each couple receives a personalized experience. Please inquire below to get in touch for more details and to chat about the dream you have for your big day!
I have 3 dates remaining in 2023, please fill out the form below in as much detail as possible to find out if we're the PERFECT fit! If you don't hear back within 48 bus. hours, please drop me a line at manalisontakkephotography@gmail.com. I can't wait to get to know you both!
Let's work together to celebrate & capture your dream wedding day!
Thank you so much for reaching out,
I'll be in touch within 48 business hours unless I'm off covering a wedding or have run out of coffee!
Feel free to get ahead of the game & schedule your wedding consulting call here!
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