Manuel & Alma
A husband-and-wife team based in Indio, California. We've been telling love stories across the Coachella Valley for years — from intimate elopements to multi-day celebrations.
Our Approach
We're Manuel & Alma — a husband-and-wife team based in Indio, California. For years we've been documenting love stories across the Coachella Valley, from intimate elopements at courthouse steps to multi-day celebrations with 300 guests.
What we believe: the best wedding photographs are the ones you didn't notice being taken. The tear on your dad's cheek during your vows. The way your partner looked at you during the first dance. The flower girl stealing a cookie during cocktail hour. These are the moments we're watching for.
Every collection runs on a simple idea: every image we deliver has earned its place. We don't quote a photo count — counting incentivizes filler.
Both of us shoot every wedding. There's no second-string. We're fully insured and can provide a Certificate of Insurance for your venue at any time. Featured on The Knot and WeddingWire.
Frequently Asked
Both of us shooting (Manuel & Alma), digital online gallery with personal-use download rights, and every kept image has earned its place. Specifics scale by collection. No hidden fees.
Reach out via the contact page, phone at (442) 306-8861, or email jackjdlphotography@gmail.com. We recommend booking as early as possible — November through April books up first. A 50% deposit secures your date.
Yes — we offer a free pre-event session with most wedding collections. It's a meet-and-greet, gets us comfortable shooting together, and lets you see our process before the day-of. Engagement sessions are included with The Signature and The Cinematic.
Rescheduling is free with at least 7 days notice (or reasonable notice in an emergency). A $50 fee applies for shorter notice. Cancellations within 24 hours forfeit payments. We try to work with you — life happens.
Photos arrive in a private online gallery within 6 weeks (4 weeks with The Cinematic — priority editing). Sneak peek within 7 days for The Cinematic. Gallery stays open for 14 days for downloads. JPEG only — we don't release RAW files.
Yes. Fully insured for liability and equipment. Certificate of Insurance available for your venue with reasonable notice. Most venues require this — we have it ready.
Yes. We're based in Indio and shoot weddings across the entire Coachella Valley — Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs — plus the Hi-Desert (Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms) and the broader Inland Empire and Southern California. Destination weddings welcome anywhere; travel costs are quoted transparently per location.
Add a Wedding Film for $3,000 to any collection. Two films delivered: a 3-minute cinematic highlight reel (color-graded, music-scored, plus a vertical Reels cut) and a full ceremony film with clean audio.
Let's tell your story
Tell us about your wedding and we'll send a tailored quote within 24 hours.