We had the good fortune of connecting with Manny Valle and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Manny, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I have always had a passion for photography. It was an escape for me at an early age and I wanted to share this with others. I have always believed that capturing a photo is more than just a posed moment but the moments that happen between the poses. Showing those that beauty is in the candid moments people don’t think about.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My goal in the photos I take are not just to deliver the regular pictures everyone expects but to find the beauty in the moments when people aren’t looking. Those quiet moments that most ignore can truly show the reality of what someone is going through emotionally and physically. Finding the beauty in those little moments is what I want to show all my clients when they receive pictures from me, be it a quiet moment with a loved one or a candid laugh shared between friends those are the moments that should always be remembered.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Miami is such a beautiful and diverse city with so much spread between the county lines. I enjoy going to the little known spots or the mom and pop spots.
I enjoy eating at places like poke 88 on Kendall (best poke spot in Miami) or grabbing a drink at Lincoln’s Beard.
I love to spend time at Matheson Hammocks park or Coconut grove.
You can’t come to Miami without visiting South beach with its Art Deco style its a great spot to really get some great photos!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Stephanie Ulloa and Valerie Alfonso

Instagram: @candid_memories_miami

Image Credits
La Vie Studios, LLC

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