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Bride and groom kissing on the Brooklyn Bridge for engagement photos in New York City, NYC engagement photographer

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Lucy and Jonathan’s Brooklyn Bridge Engagement Photos in NYC are getting a lot of love on Pinterest lately, so I thought it was time to bring them to the blog as well! It was a beautiful spring morning spent at one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. You can just feel the energy these […]

5 Reasons To Have a Wedding First Look with Bride Groom

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Want to know the number one regret I hear most from my couples after their weddings?  Not doing a First Look.   Read on to find out why.   1. Without a First Look, you’ll spend much of the day apart. Time and time again I hear from couples that they wish they had just […]

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So happy to see Anna & Dan’s beautiful Summer Engagement Photos at the European-Inspired Longwood Gardens FEATURED today on Wedding Sparrow! You can view that feature HERE! And you can see the full blog post with all their Engagement Photos that I originally posted HERE! Special thanks to all the Vendors! [ Photography: Callie Manion […]

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  I’m excited to finally highlight this beautiful Dallas wedding at The Milestone Mansion in Denton, Texas from this Spring! This wedding was special to me because the bride was actually one of my writers when I worked as an editor in the Dallas area years ago. It felt very special to come “full circle” […]

Browse the Journal for wedding inspiration, testimonials, and tips to help elevate your wedding photography experience.

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TOP 3 LOCATIONS for your
ENGAGEMENT SESSION

A+R in Venice, Italy

Venice's rich history, stunning architecture, and distinctive geography make it one of the most romantic cities in the world for your Engagement Session.

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A+Z in Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos, Greece (or any Greek Island) is the ultimate location for that postcard-perfect Engagement Session you've been dreaming of.

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R+S in Grand Cayman

With it's breathtaking beaches and refined cuisine, the Cayman Islands make a perfect getaway for your Destination Engagement Experience.

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FAVORITE FIRST LOOK MOMENTS

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Kate + Jordan

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"My first look was one of my favorite parts.
To see the utter joy & happiness cross his face  
 was priceless. It’s in those raw, unfiltered
moments where true emotion & reaction shines.  I’ll never forget it!"      

        "Nothing compares to that moment
  when I first saw her and thought, 'I get to
       marry this woman!' She was
  breathtaking. I loved doing a first look."

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Kate + Jordan

DALLAS, TX WEDDING

"The anticipation of waiting to see her had me bouncing on my toes. Nothing compares to that moment when I first saw her, my bride, and thought to myself, “I get to marry this woman!” She was breathtaking. I loved our first look & having that moment together."

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FAVORITE FIRST LOOK MOMENTS

KATE

JORDAN

from the couple:

"My first look was one of my favorite parts. I was so excited, I knew the moment would be special. To see the utter joy & happiness cross his face was priceless. It’s in those raw, unfiltered moments where true emotion & reaction shines through. It was a moment I’ll never forget!" 

"To see the utter joy & happiness cross his face was priceless. It’s in those raw, unfiltered moments where true emotion & reaction shines through. It was a moment I’ll never forget!" 

KATE

"Nothing compares to that moment when I first saw her and thought to myself, “I get to marry this woman!” She was breathtaking. I loved having that moment together."

JORDAN

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ANNA + DAN

from the couple:

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"My first look was one of my favorite parts... to see the utter joy cross his face was priceless. It’s in those raw, unfiltered moments where true emotion & reaction shines. I’ll never forget it!" 

"Nothing compares to that moment
   when I first saw her and thought, 'I get to marry this woman!' She was breathtaking.
  I loved doing a first look."

“The [photos] all came out beautifully and it was such a pleasure to work          with you. Our day was captured   perfectly and it makes me so happy        knowing I’ll be looking back at
these photos for the rest of my life.”         

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ANNA + DAN

from the couple:

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ANNA + DAN

PHILADELPHIA, PA WEDDING

“The [photos] all came out beautifully and it was such a pleasure to work with you. Our day was captured perfectly and it makes me so happy knowing I’ll be looking back at these photos for the rest of my life.”

“The [photos] all came out beautifully and it was such a pleasure to work with you. Our day was captured perfectly and it makes me so happy knowing I’ll be looking back at these photos for the rest of my life.”

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ALLISON + CHRIS

from the couple:

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"My first look was one of my favorite parts... to see the utter joy cross his face was priceless. It’s in those raw, unfiltered moments where true emotion & reaction shines. I’ll never forget it!" 

"Nothing compares to that moment
   when I first saw her and thought, 'I get to marry this woman!' She was breathtaking.
  I loved doing a first look."

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“Callie, you are AMAZING!!   
Chris and I went through the photos
with my family and plan to do the         
same with his. The pictures are   
so wonderful and we were all gushing     
over the memories they brought us!” 

COLUMBUS, OH WEDDING

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ALLISON + CHRIS

from the couple:

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“Callie, you are AMAZING!! Chris and I went through the photos with my family and plan to do the same with his. The pictures are so wonderful & we were all gushing over the memories they brought us!”

“Callie, you are AMAZING!! Chris and I went through the photos with my family and we plan to do the same with his family. The pictures are so wonderful and we were all gushing over the memories they brought us!”

TRENDING WEDDING INSPIRATION

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STORIES WORTH REVISITING:

"I've followed her work for years and knew if I ever got married I had to have her as my photographer. She captures every detail and emotion perfectly. 

You won't find anyone better than Callie. 

— RACHEL D., BRIDE  |  NEW YORK CHATEAU WEDDING

The way she captured our wedding day has given us all the memories to remember it as the perfect fairytale and we'll cherish them forever."

— RACHEL D.  |  BRIDE
NEW YORK CHATEAU WEDDING

"I've followed her work for years and knew I had to have her as my photographer. She captures every detail and emotion perfectly.