Alicia Manautou Creative

11/26/2025

I chased soft light and let the Blue Ridge do what it does best…breathe color into every ridge and fold of the horizon.

Even on a short stop, the mountains remind me why I love what I do: landscapes that feel like paintings, and moments you can almost hear in the silence.

07/30/2025

Waiting patiently for the cooler weather...

09/21/2024

Grandfather Mountain did NOT disappoint.

05/24/2024

New project on the horizon. While this one will be a marathon and not a sprint, I’ll be sure to drop little nuggets along the way.

Anyone have a guess at the theme?

📸Orlando Manautou

05/22/2024

For those who've asked, my blog is back up and running. I'll be adding photos along the way as well.

If you're in Virginia and desiring a photo session, DM me. I'm not actively taking on clients at the moment, but I would love to collaborate on project shoots for sure.

Enjoy the post...

The little things – the long baths, the page turning novels, the quiet Saturday mornings, the starts, the oceans, the city lights – they were the big things after all. – The little things – t…

05/06/2024

I just LOOOVVEEE B&W! So...in honor of upcoming Mother's Day, I decided to take one of my mom's favorite photos and edit it in black and white. I snagged this beauty of a tree last summer when visiting. Who knew that almost a year later, we would have the pleasure of enjoying this incredible place every single day?! Here's to you, Judy Turner!

Side Note: I really need to get out and take more photos. Stop shaking your head at me...Orlando Manautou - just load the tripod(s) in my car and let's go explore!

10/29/2023

Sunset at Buffalo Mountain.

10/21/2023

Life on the Blue Ridge where colors abound . 🧡

10/12/2023

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer