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Shutter&soul by mani

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$180
Starting price


Budget
Physical copies

Responds in about 14 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 37 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
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 responsiveness.

Exceptional 5.0

33 reviews

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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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Farnoush m.

2 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

We had such a great experience! Family photos with a one-year-old can be challenging, but she was incredibly patient, flexible, and knew exactly how to keep my son engaged long enough to capture some amazing shots. She completely understood the vision I was going for and delivered the exact vibe of the reference photos I sent her. The photos turned out beautiful, and the entire process was easy and stress-free. I couldn't be happier with the results and will absolutely be using her again in the future. Highly recommend giving her a try!

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

Portrait Photography
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Nicole B.

3 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Had a great session with Mani. She met us at our requested price (we were on a budget), for a pre-prom photo shoot. Everyone loved working with her - she was great with all the teens and took some wonderful shots. She was fast to get the edits and pics back to us. Would definitely recommend her!

Details: Prom or formal • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors

Wedding and Event Photography
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Mike C.

May 13, 2026

Hired on Thumbtack

It was awesome working with Manisha! She was super responsive and was able to make our schedule and location work, and took some amazing shots. Thank you!

Details: Family or children's 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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Taylor S.

3 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Manisha was amazing to work with!! She captured our engagement photos so perfectly!! She made everything so easy and responded to all of my many questions! Would highly recommend!

Details: Proposal photoshoot • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • One location • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography
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Manisha Palavarapu

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