Manolo's work is the perfect balance of classic, modern, and high-end editorial. His photos feel timeless, chic, and effortlessly elevated. Beyond his undeniable talent, Manolo's presence on our wedding day made such a difference. He's calm, funny, and genuinely wonderful to have around. He comes prepared, yet is always ready to pivot in the moment. He pulls inspiration directly from his surroundings, gives just the right amount of direction, and somehow turns real moments into images that look straight out of a magazine. Before hiring him, my biggest fear was spending the entire day taking photos and missing out on enjoying my wedding, or not capturing everything I wanted. Neither happened. Manolo works efficiently and fiercely. He guides brides in the lead-up to the wedding, and on the day itself he's simply incredible. I would recommend Manolo without hesitation. He is the best photographer I know. His team was equally fantastic; professional, kind, and an absolute joy to work with. read more

Absolute pleasure to work with. Very professional, communicative, patient and the photos were spectacular! Highly recommend for your events.

Working with Manolo was the best decision we ever made! I first worked with Manolo for my quinceanera (~14 years ago) and when my mom and I first met him we were in awe by the experience. His professionalism, kindness, and intentionality really set him apart from other photographers in Miami. Fast forward to 2023, I was engaged and ready to plan my dream wedding. When it came to photography, I prayed that Manolo would be available for our big day. Safe to say, my prayers were answered and without hesitation we hired him to take photos for our rehearsal dinner and wedding day. One thing about Manolo is that he is very consistent. Just as it was 14 years ago, he made every step of the experience meaningful by getting to know us, asking us questions about our relationship and finding ways to tie them into the details of our wedding shots. His work EXCEEDED our expectations and we are so happy with the decision we made. Our wedding album is a gorgeous keepsake (that is more like a piece of art) that I am proud to share with friends and family. Trust me when I say that you are in very good hands when you say yes to working with him and his team. :) read more

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I started following Manolo on Instagram and liked his work . We set up a surprise photo shoot for my wife as a Valentines gift . He gave me ideas and suggestions for location and he was a pleasure to work with from day one . My wife loved his vibe and how he wide her through the shoot . I highly recommend him and will be using his services and talent in the future . Thank you Manolo . Alex and Melvis . read more

A friend of mine recommended Manolo for my daughter's sweet 16 photos, and let me tell you, he did not disappoint. He is beyond talented. We really enjoyed taking the photos, choosing the ones we wanted for the album and are in awe of the final product. I will be using him again in the future! read more

From the human to human preliminary sit down chat all the way to the hug (or in covid cases, wave) goodbye - Manolo isn't an expert at photography, he's an expert in people. His superpower allows him to understand what you love about yourself and what maybe you'd trade, and in the end make you love both even more. A light bender, a smile magician, a prop mastermind - regardless of the medium he uses I promise you'll end the interaction saying, "What!? I look like that!? You made me look like that!?" And you'll never be able to forget him. Oh and p.s., have you ever thought about casually holding a jump rope? Well you will, and you won't regret it. read more

Manolo Doreste Photographer - Event Photography Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

We used Manolo for our company headshots and the entire process went incredibly great. Manolo is a professional and the pictures that were taken were amazing. The price was great, especially for the quality of service. I highly recommend Manolo for headshots or any photography needs. read more

I have been working with Manolo for ten years. He is by far the best. Not only is he beyond talented, he is also personable. Visiting his studio and viewing your images will be worth the investment you have made. Manolo captures moments you did not even notice yourself. I remember during my daughter's 6 month session, she did nothing but cry. If you saw the pictures, you would think she was the happiest baby on the block! Her communion pictures (fast forward 8 years later) are priceless. He took traditional, as well as gallery worthy photos. His talent is only one of his attributes. He works SO well with children. He won my daughter over instantly. He explains what is going on and why. He explains why pictures are captured a certain way. His staff is magnificent and consistent. Kristina has worked with Manolo for as long as I have known him. She is perfect! Working with Manolo not only provides you with a photographer, but with a lifelong friend. read more

Excellent service! I highly recommend Manolo to anyone interested in having a fantastic photographer and human being. Thank you, Manolo.

Manolo has been photographing my daughter since she was six throughout several important life's moments. When the time came to select a wedding photographer to capture her special day, Manolo was our ONE AND ONLY choice. He is professional, organized, creative, fun but most importantly he has a heart of gold! He is simply amazing!!! read more

Manolo is absolutely phenomenal. the second you walk into his office and sit down, he makes you instantly comfortable. A true testament of a professional is someone who can make each and every client feel like they are the single most important client and Manolo does this effortlessly. When I first approached Manolo for a photo-shoot, I was all over the place with "ideas"; I came to him with a HUNDRED pictures, Pinterest pins, magazine cut outs and the like! He sat with me in the initial consultation and helped develop all these photos into a seamless, AMAZINGLY executed concept and it was magic! When the day finally came to see him in action, it was nothing short of spectacular. He focused on truly capturing moments and getting the perfect shot, each and every time. Being that he was working in a scenario with more than just one person, the way he made everyone laugh and feel comfortable translated directly into the photos! The end result was artistic, effortless and stunning. I have since worked with Manolo on everything from weddings, food photo shoots and personal family moments and each and every single time, he doesn't cease to amaze me; he truly is the best around. read more

Hired Manolo Doreste as the photographer for my sister's wedding, couldn't be happier... There are two parts to a being a great photographer: 1) the actual photography and 2) the photography experience In Focus Studio's photography speaks for itself. Manolo is very creative and artistic. We were very impressed, his photos showcased throughout the wedding day. In addition, Manolo is great to work with, he really listened to what we wanted and he over delivered! Can't thank In focus studio enough! read more

Manolo is one of the best photographers I have had the pleasure to work with. He is in the right business because he is such a people person. He is down to earth and makes you feel comfortable in your own skin. You spend the entire time laughing and just feeling relaxed and comfortable. I used Manolo for headshots and would definitely recommend. I have always had headshots that made me look like a stiff robot and Manolo actually makes you look like your best, HUMAN self! He also knows how to communicate with you from behind the camera so that he gets your best shot! read more

My husband and I are beyond thrilled with our experience working with Manolo Doreste. Manolo was professional and warm from the first meeting and working with him was a lot of fun. He captured our moments just as we wanted and did it beautifully. Our photos look like they belong in a magazine while still showcasing the love and emotion of our special day. We have established a lifelong relationship with Manolo and can't wait for him to capture the many milestones in our lives. read more

We had the pleasure of experiencing a family photo session with Manolo. His entire process, from inviting us into his studio in effort to get to know us and our personal style a bit better, to the day of the shoot where he was incredible with my 2 year old son, to the reveal day where he had a picture of my son projected onto the wall (along with plenty of toys available so I could actually pay attention to the photos), was absolutely incredible. He even helped us coordinate our wardrobe without being "matchy-matchy". His entire team is wonderful and very responsive. To say we are happy with the photos would be an understatement. Now we just need to narrow down our favorites so we can purchase some large prints for our home. Thank you, Manolo, for being so wonderful! I would absolutely recommend his services for any wedding or event. read more

Manolo is simply amazing! We had the privilege of working with Manolo for both our engagement and wedding day and would not have had it any other way! While photographing Manolo made us feel so comfortable which made all the nerves go away. His personality is amazing, and his photos are even better! For our engagement, he was already sending us pictures just hours after. We also received our entire wedding gallery less than a month after our big day. He captures the best and most unique pictures. He goes above and beyond. My husband and I could not have imagined any other photographer capturing our day for us. We cannot thank you enough Manolo, we will treasure these pictures forever!! read more

There are no words to describe Manolo. His commitment to perfection and efficiency are perfectly paired with warmth and comfort. This left us with an absolutely perfect experience. His team is just amazing. We planned our distance from a distance as we are out of towners and they made the process seem so effortless. Our wedding was in Miami last weekend and we could not be happier with the experience. We met Manolo a few months ago and on the initial meeting, I left feeling like he had been a friend for a long time. He patiently listened with sincere interest in our story and paid attention to detail with results being perfect. Our engagement shoot was just amazing and our wedding weekend welcome reception and wedding, Manolo was there, working his magic. His work is unparalleled and we are already thinking of ways to work with him and his team again... read more

Not really impressed with the final product. We got lackluster photos at our engagement party and someone who wasn't interested in being there. Lot of fluff and his sales presentation was good. Unfortunately big disconnect on what he actually delivered. I would research some more photographers before i select this one. read more

Manolo is the best photographer! My husband and I were blessed to have him photograph both our engagement photos and wedding. From our first meeting, we knew he was the one. What stood out the most for us from that meeting was that he took the time to actually get to know us. It felt more like a friendship than a business. From that moment on, everything went so smoothly. He and his team were extremely professional, caring, and detail-oriented though it all. The pre-shoot meetings were great to be able to discuss details. He even helped us with ideas on what we should wear for our engagement shoot and props that would look great. For the wedding, he helped us make a timeline to assure that everything was organized. During the shoots, he had such a way of making us feel calm and comfortable, while still having fun. Most importantly, the photos turned out AMAZING! Manolo is not just a photographer. He is an artist. We were blown away by the final product. Our album is out of this world. Kristina and the design team did an absolutely incredible job with it. She was extremely kind and patient with us. Our family and friends can't stop raving about how amazing it came out. We cannot thank Manolo enough and we can't wait for him to capture all of our future life moments. read more

Manolo and his staff are absolutely amazing! We were fortunate enough to have him capture our engagement session and wedding. During both occasions he made us feel at ease and it was truly effortless. His attention to detail, professional disposition and charisma put him above the rest. From the pre-shoot meetings to the wonderful presentation of the photos after the event, Manolo and his staff go above and beyond to please their clients and make sure every detail is covered. I am so happy that we chose Manolo to capture our special day- because of his artistry and creativity our photos are absolutely incredible!! read more

Manolo is truely an artist. He also has a heart made of gold! He will be your best friend on your wedding day. He will bring tears to your eyes with his amazing talent. He is worth every penny. read more