My name is Courtney McManaway, and I'm a Temecula-Valley based wedding photographer that photographs funny, heartfelt, wildly-in-love couples all over Southern California! To me, a wedding day is not only about the love between the couple getting married, but it's also about the connection to family and friends, and the exuberance and joy of celebrating with your nearest and dearest!
I utilize the best light in the space and take a light hand towards editing because I want you to remember your emotions of the day 20 years from now, not a trendy editing style! I've been a photographer for 12 years now! I've photographed weddings all over Southern California and started my business in Orange County; I'm currently located in the Temecula Valley area and shoot a ton of weddings here in Temecula!
While my photo style is the primary reason clients hire me, your experience is just as important to me! I love getting to know clients, helping them with vendors, and creating a wedding day timeline to ensure you have a STRESS-FREE day!
I utilize the best light in the space and take a light hand towards editing because I want you to remember your emotions of the day 20 years from now, not a trendy editing style! I've been a photographer for 12 years now! I've photographed weddings all over Southern California and started my business in Orange County; I'm currently located in the Temecula Valley area and shoot a ton of weddings here in Temecula!
While my photo style is the primary reason clients hire me, your experience is just as important to me! I love getting to know clients, helping them with vendors, and creating a wedding day timeline to ensure you have a STRESS-FREE day!
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If you were here in person, I'd pour you the drink of your choice so I could hear about your wedding plans.
But since I can't do that yet, let's get to know each other right here in my little corner of the web.
I'm Courtney, and my story started when someone dropped and broke my camera on our honeymoon and I used that as an excuse to buy a "fancy camera".
I became obsessed and a decade-plus later, I'm still in love with my husband (Kevin) and my job.
If you like my photos, then that's a very good start.
But since I can't do that yet, let's get to know each other right here in my little corner of the web.
I'm Courtney, and my story started when someone dropped and broke my camera on our honeymoon and I used that as an excuse to buy a "fancy camera".
I became obsessed and a decade-plus later, I'm still in love with my husband (Kevin) and my job.
If you like my photos, then that's a very good start.
I'm super excited to be offering 2021 fall mini sessions in San Juan Capistrano, Irvine and Temecula this year!
Mini sessions are shortened outdoor, lifestyle portrait sessions.
I reserve a few days every year for mini sessions.
I find many of my clients want year-end photos of their families, to share on holiday cards or simply to have a photo with all of your family members!
The shortened session time is particularly good for those with young children, who have shorter attention spans!
Mini sessions take place only on the designated dates, so if you'd like a session, make sure to reserve your slot for 2021!
Mini sessions are shortened outdoor, lifestyle portrait sessions.
I reserve a few days every year for mini sessions.
I find many of my clients want year-end photos of their families, to share on holiday cards or simply to have a photo with all of your family members!
The shortened session time is particularly good for those with young children, who have shorter attention spans!
Mini sessions take place only on the designated dates, so if you'd like a session, make sure to reserve your slot for 2021!
Engagement session - valued at $600, wedding couples can add on an engagement session at a discounted rate to their collections for $400.
This includes one hour of photography in the Temecula Valley area + a gallery of high-resolution downloadable files.
Chaotic family experience: as someone who grew up with 4 brothers, wrangling your family photos and bridal party will be NBD!
A not-awkward portrait experience that will have the one person in your party who hates getting his or her picture taken saying, "Hey, that wasn't that bad!"
This includes one hour of photography in the Temecula Valley area + a gallery of high-resolution downloadable files.
Chaotic family experience: as someone who grew up with 4 brothers, wrangling your family photos and bridal party will be NBD!
A not-awkward portrait experience that will have the one person in your party who hates getting his or her picture taken saying, "Hey, that wasn't that bad!"
I love shooting family portraits and also engagement sessions for couples who need portraits without wedding coverage!
I have been photographing many families since my business started and I would be honored to photograph your family as well!
The portrait session fee includes photography within 20 minutes of the Temecula area.
If you'd like your session to take place elsewhere, please see my travel fees below.
If you have questions about whether your preferred location has an applicable travel fee, please reach out!
I have been photographing many families since my business started and I would be honored to photograph your family as well!
The portrait session fee includes photography within 20 minutes of the Temecula area.
If you'd like your session to take place elsewhere, please see my travel fees below.
If you have questions about whether your preferred location has an applicable travel fee, please reach out!
When you get married at a wedding venue, this typically comes with a wedding day coordinator that helps to walk you through "best practices" for your wedding ceremony.
Having photographed a number of elopements as a Temecula wedding photographer, I often act as the ceremony coordinator in a giving a few tips to help your ceremony run smoothly and help you get the best photos in the process!
Here's are 7 tips for your elopement ceremony!
1. Do the research for your marriage certificate requirements (and fill out in advance of the ceremony).
Having photographed a number of elopements as a Temecula wedding photographer, I often act as the ceremony coordinator in a giving a few tips to help your ceremony run smoothly and help you get the best photos in the process!
Here's are 7 tips for your elopement ceremony!
1. Do the research for your marriage certificate requirements (and fill out in advance of the ceremony).
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