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I'm a big believer in living life to it's fullest and for the most part, you'll find a smile on my face!  That's the short story about me.  The long story includes a passion for photography, playing my guitar, surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, hockey, mountain biking, skydiving and more!

I like good coffee in the morning, and good wine at night.  Cooking combines three of my favorite things, creativity, food, and friends. So you can often times find me in the kitchen making an Italian family recipe.  You're welcome at my house anytime!  Just bring a smile, an appetite, and if you want to score big points, a bottle of red wine!  (Oh, and don't be afraid to have your picture taken.  If you're here, it's bound to happen!)

All of these activities are amazing, but they would not be nearly as fun or possible at all if it weren't for God, my family, and my friends.  These three are the most important to me, and I cannot thank them enough for supporting me on this amazing journey!

Author Archives: David Manning

SUPER SEXY SNEAK PEAK | DUCATI

07.03.2010 Posted in dmp fun

There is something new in my garage.  It’s sexy, it’s fast, and oh so much fun!  More pics coming soon…

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FARRELL FAMILY | DEL MAR, CA

06.23.2010 Posted in Portraits

I can’t believe that it’s been a whole year already, but it’s time again for the Farrell Family annual session!  The Farrell Family is one of my favorite families and we always have such a good time!  I’m really looking forward to the day that we can look back at 10-15 years of sessions and...

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ZACK AND JENNIFER | JULIAN, CA – PART 2 OF 2

06.21.2010 Posted in Engagement

Happy Monday!  As I’m writing this blog, I’m listening to some Garth Brooks while wearing a cowboy hat and chewing some dip!  Okay, only the Garth Brooks part is true, but what can I say, these two just stir up the country in me!  Plus, I put a Rascal Flatts song to the slideshow that...

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ZACK AND JENNIFER | JULIAN, CA – PART 1 OF 2

06.19.2010 Posted in Engagement

Julian, CA was pretty much the only option that came to mind when thinking of where to shoot Zack and Jenn’s engagement session.  Close friends with Jessica, Brandon and little Cadence (check out their session in Poway here), Zack and Jenn are country to the core.  Not just because they live in Ramona, but because...

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CHRIS AND SMITA | LA JOLLA, CA

06.18.2010 Posted in Engagement

I’ve never shot an engagement session with so many hairy naked men involved.  Have I hooked ya?!  Who could resist reading on after a first line like that?  Yes, that’s right, we shot at Black’s beach for the second half of their engagement session.  A notoriously nude beach in San Diego, which only seems to...

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