Using a documentary-style approach, I aim to artfully record and present the authentic story of your day. I don't think success is based on only capturing a few nice pictures but in getting photos that tell your story and for you to look back at these with great fondness throughout the years.
DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, BUILT AROUND YOUR STORY.
Photography services
Choose your adventure:
Whether it's a full wedding, an elopement, or a quiet portrait session, my approach stays the same: real moments as they happen, and portraits made with the same care as a painting.
COUPLES WHO WANT THEIR DAY TOLD HONESTLY — AND BEAUTIFULLY.
My photography is for...
Full-day documentary storytelling, from getting ready to last dance.
Wedding photography
This is the starting point for a full day of documentary coverage. Every collection is customizable — additional hours, a second photographer, and upgraded albums are all available. [Please contact me for the full collection guide.]
Starting at $3800 for 8 hours of coverage
Investment
+ Custom designed heirloom album
Private online gallery
engagement session
8 hours of continuous coverage
+ Initial meeting & pre-wedding meeting
What's included
My vision is to let things happen naturally, the way they are supposed to happen, be a good friend to the couple, and enjoy the day celebrating with them. After all these years, the one thing I have learned is that I can almost always tell what is going to happen next, which allows me to be at the right place at the right time to make the images that tell your story. I will help with the planning and executing of the day
What to expect
A wedding day moves fast, and most of what matters happens quietly — a look, a hand held tighter, a moment easy to miss if no one's paying attention. I stay ready for those moments, and I make space for portraits too — the walk after the ceremony, the light just before sunset. The result is a collection that's honest where it needs to be, and beautifully made throughout.
Intimate, unscripted, and entirely your own.
Elopement photography
There is no standard elopement and therefore no standard pricing. It all depends on where you want to elope and what your requirements are. Contact me to inquire!
Starting at $2600
Investment
private online gallery
+ ALL (AT LEAST 300) IMAGES, CAREFULLY EDITED AND RETOUCHED
+ PREVIEW WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS
+ Help with planning your elopement
+ INITIAL MEETING & PRE-elopement MEETING
What's included
I'll help you think through timing and location so the day flows naturally, then I stay out of the way and let it happen. Whether it's a quiet ceremony or a full day of adventure, the goal is the same — photographs that feel like you.
What to expect
Elopements move differently than weddings — smaller, quieter, often just the two of you and the place you chose to say yes in. That's exactly the kind of day I love documenting: real, unhurried, nothing performed.
Timeless portraits, built around light, atmosphere, and you.
Engagement session
This is the starting price for a portrait session with 50+ edited images. Want prints or wall art afterward? [Contact me for the rates.]
$480
Investment
+ mini heirloom album
+ 20 high-res images, which you can choose yourself
+ Tips & styling advice
+ travel expenses within 20 miles from (name of city / town)
+ 1 hour of coverage on outdoor location
What's included
Describe what clients can expect from working with you. Do you make things feel easy and stress-free? Or do you focus on letting moments unfold naturally while you quietly capture them? Paint a picture of what it feels like to work with you so potential clients can imagine themselves in the process.
What to expect
Capture the essence of your love with my 1-hour engagement session! Enjoy a relaxed, personalized experience to help you feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Your beautiful images will be delivered digitally and showcased in a private online gallery for easy access and sharing with loved ones. Perfect for couples looking to create lasting memories before the big day!
jen & lukas
Having Manuel as our photographer for our wedding was such a pleasure and an amazing experience. His positive energy is so infectious and his natural eye for beautiful photography was evident right when he stepped through the door. He made me feel so confident and beautiful as a bride, and he made a constant effort to capture every moment, big or small. Everyone was so impressed with the photo galleries (very quick turnaround time), and he incorporated the inspiration photos while also getting creative with unique shots and spontaneous locations throughout the entirety of our wedding day. Overall, I would highly recommend Manuel for anyone looking for a passionate, experienced wedding photographer with a natural eye for beautiful moments!
"He made me feel so confident and beautiful as a bride, and he made a constant effort to capture every moment, big or small."
On this page you'll find the starting point for each collection. If you're ready to talk about your day, [reach out through the contact form] and tell me as much as you can — your date, your venue, what you're picturing.
01. Make an inquiry
We will schedule an introductory meeting to get to know each other a little better and discuss your expectations. For shoots I ask for a $75 retainer, for weddings I ask for a 50% retainer to secure your date.
02. Booking & payment
About three weeks before the wedding or our session, you will receive a comprehensive guide from me in your mailbox. In this guide you will find all kinds of tips and tricks to make our photo session go smoothly.
03. Tips & advice for the big day
The day has arrived and everyone is super excited including me! I will not only be your photographer, I'll also be your personal cheerleader. Any initial nerves will quickly disappear - I promise!
04. The big day is here!
I edit all images very carefully. Within 3 to 4 weeks from the session date or wedding, you will receive a password protected online gallery where you can see and download the images. For weddings you will receive a preview in your online gallery within 5 days.
05. Editing & delivery
If you simply can't choose favorite images, you can always upgrade your package to more images. Please get in touch for the rates of the upgrade packages!
06. Upgrade your package
The process
I'll respond within 48 hours — usually sooner. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a real conversation about your day, so we can figure out together if we're a good fit.
What happens after I send this form?
Both. Every wedding includes documentary storytelling and formal family portraits, bridal party photos, and detail shots — a complete gallery needs all of it, and I make sure each part gets the care it deserves.
Do you only do candid photos, or will we get formal portraits too?
Wedding collections start at $3,800. I'll walk you through the full collections and what's included once I hear a bit about your day — every couple's needs are a little different.
What's the investment?
Even if your date is a year or more away, now is a great time to say hello. For weddings, I recommend booking as early as possible — I only take a limited number of dates each year, and reaching out early means I can hold yours while you're still figuring out the details.
When should I reach out?
Frequently asked questions
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