About this vendor
Working in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and beyond, Manuel Ayala Photography is based in Houston and documents weddings and events. Manuel, also known as Manny, is the professional photographer who owns the company. He is passionate about authentically capturing moments so that couples can leave their wedding with heirlooms to remember their day by.
Manny has long been attracted to the arts and creativity, often finding himself drawing, dancing, crafting, and more. When he first discovered photography, he instantly fell in love with the medium, snapping portraits and the world around him. It was no surprise then that this passion found him again after he retired from the color guard. Not long after delving into the field, his company, Manuel Ayala Photography, was established.
Supporting that love is love, Manny is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all couples. He offers different packages to suit varying needs, which include different hours of coverage. Other services include the talents of a second photographer, prints, an engagement session, and more.
Details
Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Hiring Manny was probably the best decision we could've made for our wedding day. We happened to snag a free engagement photoshoot from him while he was traveling in our area, and ...
we didn't expect to book him for our wedding because he lived out of state, so we assumed that flying him out would be too expensive. However, when we were looking for DC-based photographers, we weren't finding anyone who had the bright, joyful style that we saw in Manny's photos, and all the local photographers were SO expensive anyway. So, we decided to reach out to Manny to see if we could work something out, and thank goodness we did!!
Manny helped create a custom package that worked within our budget, and then he exceeded all of his promises anyway. He delivered more photos than promised, faster than promised. The night of our wedding, he had posted a cute informal video compilation on his Instagram (we hadn't purchased videography). He had sneak peeks ready ahead of schedule, and there were so many! He surprised us with a second shooter (a friend of his who is also a wedding photographer), polaroids, and even some drone photography of our venue.
Best of all, the photos were absolutely beautiful. They captured every important moment, and everything looked just as beautiful and joyful as they felt on that day. The editing was flattering without being overdone. For example, my wife and I both had slightly different shades of white outfits--mine being ivory and hers being pure white--and I can tell from the guest photos that that didn't photograph well, with the bright August sun creating a blue light effect on the pure white outfit. But, Manny obviously took the time to edit every photo painstakingly, because his photos still look perfect. We cherish every one of them and have looked at them again and again. My wife's parents (who are very particular) were so impressed with the photos that they've also considered booking him for future anniversary shoots.
I think the most important thing I can say about Manny is that he obviously loves his job. With the kind of happiness that he radiates and the way he goes above and beyond without being asked, you can just see that this is more than work to him. He loves to celebrate love. If you've taken the time to read this review, please go ahead and book with Manny. I promise you won't regret it!
Manny was one of THE BEST vendors that I hired for my wedding! From the moment that we met at an open house, he was incredibly professional, warm and kind, and the most supportive ...
person! I also really was drawn to his photography style, which was bright and colorful and had amazing composition. Upon hiring him, he provided the most detailed photography guide I’ve ever received with a myriad of wedding tips so I was already so impressed from the very beginning.
Manny both took my bridals and did photography for our wedding. For my bridals, we were looking to do a Spanish vibe and so we planned a location in San Antonio that was colorful and vibrant. The day of, he was quick on his feet to pivot plans when our original location ended up being too crowded, and I actually ended up LOVING our second location even more. During the entire session, he had so many great ideas for poses, and also helped my mom get involved while she helped me with my dress. The shots he took blew me away! The colors, the poses, my dress, the flowers - he captured everything so perfectly!
Come wedding day, Manny and his assistant were so on top of every single moment and pose - making sure that we captured all the important moments and the fun little ones in between. He had so many ideas for things to capture and helped my bridal party and family with a variety of poses. My bridal party raved how much they loved Manny and how comfortable he made everyone feel while taking photos. Wherever we were, there was Manny or his assistant making sure they got the shot. We got the sneak peeks a week later and the full set almost two months later and again, I was blown away with all the photos! From the details to the dancing, he captured so many fun and great moments that we’ll cherish forever!
I promise you Manny is THE PHOTOGRAPHER you want to hire, hands down! His professionalism, talent, playful attitude, and passion for what he does will make him your favorite vendor that you’ll hire!
Manny is the BEST photographer! We did an engagement session with him and wanted pictures of our new home and he was excited to do that! He took amazing pics of our wedding and was...
so great to work with. He helped build a timeline as well which was great and worked seamlessly with all our other vendors. We have talked since about wanting Manny to take any other life event photos we have in the future!
We absolutley loved working with Manny! He was our photographer for our engagement shoot, wedding, and a boudoir photoshoot. He has great communication skills and a wonderful eye f...
or beauty. Manny is such a hardowrker and helped us achieve our pinterest dreams! Workikng with Manny was so easy and flawless. We highly recommend him if you are looking for a photographer who is willing to go that extra mile for the best photos. Our wedding day wouldn't have been complete without Manny!
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