texas wedding Photographer
Houston + Austin + San Antonio + Dallas + Anywhere
Meet your photographer
Hey hey - I'm Manuel but you can call me Manny! My pronouns are he, him, and or bestie, born and I am currently based in Beyonce's hometown - Houston, TEXAS.
I love what I get to do, and call me extra cheesy lemon squeezy but being able to connect with random souls who turn into amazing friends while also getting to capture their special moments, like heck YES! I'm your #1 sidekick with a camera, taking every step with you while saying random movie quotes, putting on your tassel, or having extra tissues for you on your wedding day because you experience real and authentic moments that deserve to be captured with love.
So whether I'm getting my 4th coffee of the day, attempting some random 'DIY' I probably saw on Pinterest, or just shopping at Target, feel free to say hey and share your story.
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“OMG MANNY IS THE BEST!!! He’s very professional, easy going and so fun to work with. My husband and I never had professional photos done before so for our first time we were nervous, didn’t know what to do/pose and Manny made us feel comfortable and told us what to do and made everything so smooth and the photos came out AMAZING!! We couldn’t have been more happy and grateful that we found him to capture our special moment, we will be definitely going back to him for future photos!”
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“Throughout the entire process from planning to the big day this was the easiest process. We had a couple meetings prior to the big day to ensure we were all on the same page and we could not have been happier with the outcome. Manuel was absolutely wonderful and his pictures are amazing. Me and my wife could not be happier with the pictures and cant wait to share them with everyone! Thank you so much and I would recommend you to anybody.”
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“There are not enough words to describe how amazing Manny is! We did an engagement session with him which was great because my husband and I don't usually take a lot of posed photos so it was great practice & a great opportunity to get to know Manny! For the wedding he showed up more than equipped for the heat and brought me a fan in his "Manny pack"!! All of my girls LOVED him and we had so much fun taking pictures. Manny was my personal cheerleader all day & I will absolutely recommend him to ANYONE!”
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“Our photoshoot experience was truly marvelous! Manuel carries himself as a very genuine & seasoned professional when it comes to capturing a beautiful moment. He is very communicative throughout the entire process, which is assuring especially for those who are new to the photoshoot experience. He does a wonderful job of connecting with his clients and making sure they have everything they need! Beyond his flexibility, his personality, attentional to detail, and commitment make it a well-rounded experience.”
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“Words cannot describe the absolute beauty that Manny created from my wedding back in April. If there’s one person who can make you feel cared about and listen to all your questions and ideas, is Manny. I cried when I first saw our wedding pictures because he captured such a sweet moment in our lives in such a beautiful way. I will forever be thankful for Manny and his passion for what he does is absolutely amazing. I recommend him to everybody and everyone looking for a photographer.”
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“Manny, came to the rescue and saved my wedding. We had an unfortunate event at my wedding were my original photographer couldn’t not make it. Manny came to save the day! He went with the flow and took care of us with through all the chaos. He is absolutely amazing, patient and sweet. Our big day wouldn’t haven’t been possible without him. I have never felt more beautiful, than in the photos he took. He is a blessing in disguise. Hands down, the best!”
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“We have had the pleasure of work with Manuel Ayala Photography on several styled shoots at our venue. The shoots are always beautifully executed with great communication and stunning photos. You will be in great hands with Manny for your special day! He is easy to work with and very talented!”
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“My wife and I got married on Oct. 29th, 2022 and we had Manuel Ayala as our photographer. He was fantastic to work with throughout the process. It didn't feel as though he was someone we hired to be there and take photos. It felt as though we had a friend by our side on our day who just so happened to be a professional photographer. We are so thankful to have had him as our photographer for our wedding. Not just a professional, but a friend.”
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“My husband and I had so much fun during our shoot with Manny. This being our first shoot ever, we weren’t sure exactly what to expect but Manny took the time to give us direction and made us feel comfortable. We’re both so happy with how our photos turned out and we can’t wait to share them with our friends and family.”
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“I absolutely love working with Manny! He genuinely has such a talent for creativity and capturing beautiful moments with your photos- I couldn’t be happier with how mine have come out after numerous sessions, every time! Every shoot we have, I feel confident, always excited for the end product, and am never disappointed! I’ve seen & loved watching him grow as a photographer, perfecting his craft & taking great care in what he produces. Thank you for capturing my little family.”
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“Manny & his team were absolutely amazing! Thank you first & foremost for getting to know us, meeting on zoom, & scheduling phone calls to make sure you captured our vision by bringing them to life in your photos. You were always punctual & even when I was stressed, you calmed all my nerves by working with us! Your creative mind & stunning photos just astounded us! We were blown away by you and we could not be more grateful that we booked you as our photographer.”
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“My boudoir session was such a fun and empowering experience! Manny made me feel super comfortable the whole shoot and was helpful in guiding me during the process. He had such positive energy and made me feel like a goddess whilst cheering me on. I enjoy our shoots and love working with him.”
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“My experience with Manny was AMAZING! I absolutely hate taking pictures, but he made it so easy to get comfortable in front of the camera and he had so many ideas for how to pose me which made it so much easier for me to have fun. I received my pictures back super fast and they look great! I highly recommend Manny for all of your photography needs, you won’t be disappointed!”
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“My husband and I had the pleasure of working with the incredibly creative and talented Manny recently, for our wedding pictures.
He was both professional and personable. His charming demeanor instantly made us comfortable and at ease allowing us to be ourselves and him to perfectly capture each moment. He went above and beyond to help us in any way necessary. We could not have asked for a better photographer. Every photo was undeniably amazing. Forever thankful to have shared our special day with him.”
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“Working with Manny was such a fun and professional experience. It was my first time doing a styled photo shoot with an actual photographer. He made me feel really comfortable and guided me throughout the process! He was also amazing with my 5 year old son! I will definitely book again with him!”
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“Manny took my graduation photos and made the day so fun and easy! I’m not very comfortable taking solo pictures but he told me exactly what to do, was always there for a hair touch-up, and put me right at ease. Our time with Manny was fun for my whole family, and the photos turned out great! Definitely recommend Manny for any photos.”
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“Manny took pictures of my all female tattoo studio for our new website, and can we just say he is such a dream to work with! He was very knowledgeable about posing positions and lighting. He was also very professional and creative with our photo shoot and the pictures came out ah-mazing! We can’t wait to work this talented photographer again!!”
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“Manny brought my heart out of my body with these photos. They are so so beautiful and I am so grateful. I will be NEEDING him for my daughter’s graduation. Thank you Manny. You/your talent is amazing!”
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“My Fiancé and I were lucky to have Manny as our photographer for our first ever family shoot. This was an extra special shoot as we had been wanting to get family photos that included our dog for so long, and Manny went the extra mile for all of us. He actively communicated with us leading up to the shoot's booking date with locations, ideas & props. We can not express how much we love the images he was able to capture during our time— we recommend him for any photo occasion you can think of!”
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“I loved how the pictures turned out. Manny was great to work with and he has a lot of great ideas and knows how to set you for a pose. He really knows what he is doing with a camera. Can’t wait for another photo session with him!”
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“We had the most amazing experience with Manny. He was fun, professional, and has a great eye for photos. We did our engagement shoot with him and couldn't be happier.”
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“I am so glad that I stumbled across Manuel Ayala Photography. I can’t say enough about how professional Manny is and the quality of work that he provides. He really made sure that my family and I were comfortable and enjoying the experience. He went above and beyond to help me get the perfect shots. I was extremely pleased with my session and final photographs. I am very grateful I used Manny as my photographer to capture this moment as he did an amazing job. Thank you Manny!”
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“We are absolutely in love with our maternity photos! Manny was such a joy to work with! The experience was smooth and fun and he made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Manny has such an eye for what works best for the couple. We are so excited to share these photos and will always have these special memories before our baby girl is with us! Thank you so much Manny for capturing the perfect look and feel for us!”
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“Manny was AMAZING, accessible, patient, personable, creative, and a joy to work with! My sorority sisters and I wanted to do a fun shoot in the city to capture us all together & Manny made our vision come to life! I am so grateful to have crossed paths with him and his quality of work! On behalf of myself and my girls, we can't thank or recommend Manuel Ayala Photography enough!!”
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“Working with Manny exceeded my expectations! He made me feel very comfortable during the shoot and was very helpful. He has amazing client communication and delivered my photos very quickly. We filmed some shots in an area with horrible lighting and Manny was able to work miracles on them! I highly recommend Manny for any of your photography needs!”
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“Working with Manny was fun and professional experience. He has a great way of seeing your vision, making it happen, and then adding a creative touch that makes it remarkable. I highly recommend working with him!”
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“Working with Manny was an absolute delight. He made me feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful throughout the entire experience. He had creative and original ideas, and encouraged me to express myself and my opinions. The photos came out better than I ever imagined, and I’ll always have them to look back fondly on my college experience. I can’t wait to do more sessions with him!”
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“I have had the pleasure of shooting with Manny twice now, and both times have been a joy. Not only is he a pleasure to work with, but he is also incredibly talented. He is professional and conversational and is great at helping you look comfortable and confident on camera. I highly recommend booking with him!”
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“Manny's attention to detail, creativity in photos, camaraderie with his subjects and attentiveness makes him an amazing photographer.”
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“My daughter, Olivia had a great session with Manny and it was so much fun! Manny was able to connect with my daughter and made her reflux, feel comfortable and beautiful. I would definitely recommend Manny to anyone needing a great photographer!”
