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Shutter&soul by mani

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Responds in about 4 hours

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About
Please ONLY message me if you have a serious inquiry!!! If you’re looking for a quote please DM on IG. Please view my IG @shutterandsoul_by_mani to see more of my work! 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.
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Current Top Pro

Hired 54 times

2 similar jobs done near you

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1 employee

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 11:00 pmMonClosed

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

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Photography style

Traditional

Candid

Artistic

Natural

Photoshoot location

Outdoors

Home

Office

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Projects and media
Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

49 reviews

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Chathu S.

Sep 18, 2026

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Mani was amazing to work with! She came prepared with lots of pose ideas, which made the whole photoshoot so easy and comfortable. She was also very easy to communicate with, professional, and made the entire experience enjoyable. I’m really happy with how everything went and would definitely recommend her!

Details: Solo portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Brooklyn A.

Aug 5, 2026

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I had an amazing experience getting my graduation photos taken! Manisha made me feel so comfortable throughout the session, and the whole experience was fun and stress-free. The pictures turned out absolutely beautiful, and I couldn’t be happier with how she captured such a special moment. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and professional photographer!

Details: Graduation portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • Album or photo book • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Monica W.

Aug 12, 2026

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Mani was wonderful to work with in my photography project. She was on time, so great at communicating, understood the vision, and executed the shoot perfectly! The photos were stunning and I couldn't ask for a sweeter person to work with throughout the process! Thank you Mani! I will call on you again!

Details: Family or children's portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Lara D.

Jun 2, 2026

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I enjoyed working with Manisha! She really took the time to take amazing photographs and create the portraits I had in mind. She is an amazing photographer to work with and felt very comfortable working with her. I highly recommend her!

Details: Solo portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Farnoush m.

Jun 8, 2026

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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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Manisha Palavarapu

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