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Shutter&soul by mani

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$150
Starting price


Budget
Physical copies

Responds in about 11 min


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About
Hi! I’m Manisha, and photography isn’t just what I do it’s who I am. I specialize in portraits that capture the real, candid beauty of people, but I also love photographing all kinds of events, turning every moment into a memory you can cherish forever. Every photo I take is about more than just a picture it’s about telling your story, celebrating your emotions, and freezing those joyful, heartfelt moments in time. I love making people feel comfortable, happy, and themselves in front of the camera, so the moments I capture are natural, genuine, and timeless. Photography is my passion and my joy, and I believe every smile, laugh, and glance has a story. I would love to help you tell yours.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 21 times

Serves Simi Valley, CA

Background checked

1 employee

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 11:00 pmMonClosed

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

Social media

Instagram

Services offered

Photoshoot type

Family / children portrait

Solo portrait

Couples portrait

Newborn portrait

Photography style

Traditional

Candid

Artistic

Natural

Photoshoot location

Outdoors

Home

Office

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and punctuality.

Exceptional 5.0

21 reviews

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Szilvia S.

2 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Mani took my daughter’s baptism photos and I couldn’t be happier with how the photos turned out. We also appreciated how patient and respectful she was throughout the ceremony, blending into the background while still capturing everything that mattered. I highly recommend Mani to anyone looking to beautifully preserve their special occasion!

Details: Family or children's portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Jay T.

5 days ago

Hired on Thumbtack

My wife and I were very impressed with Manisha. She did the photos for our newborn. She showed patience and flexibility. We appreciated how she listened to what we wanted, and she also gave great suggestions. We were pleased with the final product.

Details: Newborn portrait • Home • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Portrait Photography
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Artur T.

2 days ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Manisha was absolutely wonderful to work with , made us feel so comfortable and we had a lot of fun. Loved the candid photos on the beach and also the amazing ideas she had come up with as well. Looking forward to working again together in the future

Details: Couples portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Raveena A.

Mar 25, 2026

Hired on Thumbtack

Working with Manisha was a great experience! She captured beautiful photos of our family for a newborn photoshoot, helped brainstorm ideas, and was able to get all of the poses we requested. She was respectful, professional, and we appreciated her turnaround time on her photos! Hope to work together again one day, Manisha - thank you!

Details: Newborn portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Home • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Chris D.

Mar 12, 2026

Hired on Thumbtack

We hired Mani to do a photoshoot for our daughter’s 6 month milestone. We appreciated her having flexibility for our specific date, and also traveling far without an expensive travel fee. Mani wasted no time taking detail shots of the nursery while we got our daughter ready. She was also patient with our daughter considering she’s still a baby. Her shot selection was great and had a nice mix of candid and posed shots, taking advantage of the natural lighting. I also appreciated getting all the raw images, which was a big point for us when deciding on a photographer. Overall our experience with Mani was very smooth and we love the shots that came out. Thanks again!

Details: Family or children's portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Home • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Manisha Palavarapu

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