princess dresses + little girls = fairy tales do come true

I have three daughters and you can be assured that within any given day there's enough pink, glitter, and Disney princesses to last a thousand lifetimes! My little one can be found in at least three different outfits, costumes, or princess dresses each and every day!! I'm pretty sure my girls aren't the only ones who love all things pretty, princess, and sparkly...and that's exactly what I'm excited to be able to offer these beautiful dresses to my friends, clients, and well...anyone else! 

Here are just a few of the dresses that we offer! 

Cinderella

Snow White

Elsa

Belle

Jasmin

Sleeping Beauty

Esmeralda

Dorothy (Wizard of Oz)

Little Red Riding Hood

Rapunzel

Minnie Mouse

Tinkerbell

Ariel (pink dress) 

Alice in Wonderland

All dresses are available from sizes zero/newborn to age 10. 

Can't you just imagine your adorable little girl in one of these gorgeous dresses at Disneyland!! Sounds like a perfect reason for a photo session. :) 

Contact me at michelle@michellecastrophotography.com for ordering. 

sixth grade portrait collection | exclusively by michelle castro photography

In August my oldest daughter started her LAST year of elementary school!  I’ve been dreading this since . . . well, basically, since she was born!  So . . . as a photographer/mama I can’t separate the two parts of me and I’m instantly drawn to capturing her and this precious time in her life!  I really can’t think of a time where the changes will be so vast . . . I feel like these first 11 or 12 years have been very dependent, she’s needed me for everything . . . from food, shelter, clothing, all of it . . . we have provided and now . . . she’s getting ready to spread those wings a bit . . . next year, she will be off to junior high and I won’t be on the campus every day, I won’t be asked to help out in the classroom, she will be responsible for more of her work and life, and I will PRAY, PRAY, PRAY, that what her daddy and I have taught her has sunk in and that she will make wise choices!!  Well . . . that was a bit more emotional than I had intended . . . all of that brought me to creating the 6th grade portrait collection!   Although, it is my own daughter who brought me to create this I have yet to do her full session . . . isn’t it always the way! ha!!!  But, here is my beautiful model!  We had the best time!  I’ve had the opportunity to photograph this sweet girl for the past couple of years!  I love her and her family!!! So much fun!!!

 

You can contact me at michelle@michellecastrophotography.com for pricing and scheduling.

Your collection includes a gorgeous 20-page, 5x7, lay-flat photo album!

Who wouldn’t want some fun graduation announcements!  Stand out from the crowd!

 

 

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weddings | families | kids | seniors
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landis family | maternity session | santa clarita valley photographer

The anticipation of a new life is such a precious time!  There is something so sweet about being able to capture those moments of anticipation!  I loved spending the evening with the beautiful Landis family!  They are eagerly awaiting the birth of their second little one and I LOVE that they don’t know if they will be bringing a boy or girl home with them!!! I’m a total traditionalist and I LOVE that sweet moment when you meet your baby AND find out if you have a son or daughter all at the same time!!!  I can’t wait to meet their little one in a few short weeks!!! Enjoy the sweet preview!

 

 

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weddings | families | kids | seniors
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pregnancy to baby | capturing each moment

***MODEL SEARCH***
I’m searching for TWO MAMAS to model for me . . . contact me if you’re pregnant and would like to take advantage of the Pregnancy to Baby collection below at an AMAZING price!!!! 

 

Pregnancy is such an amazing time in the life of a family!  It’s so fun to have something that you can look back on!  We will have chronicled your entire pregnancy!!!

Contact me at michelle@michellecastrophotography.com

Your collection will include weekly bump pictures similar to these . . . we can discuss a fun way to chronicle your cute little belly!

We will also capture a fun pregnancy announcement picture . . . perfect for posting on Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media site you use!

 

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weddings | families | kids | seniors
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ryan + loren | santa barbara yacht club

Who knew a chance meeting at Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest while in high school would end up HERE!  How many times has a random encounter turned into a lasting relationship?  Not always, but when it does it is sure special!  Ryan and Loren’s story has taken them from high school through college to a big move to Las Vegas for his job and last year they welcomed their precious little girl, Julianna . . . next up, marriage and Loren’s new job as a kindergarten teacher . . . to say it’s been a busy year would be an understatement!  I wish you both the best of everything!  I loved capturing your beautiful day! 

 

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weddings | families | kids | seniors
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pregnancy to baby | chronicling pregnancy

Is there a more precious time in a family’s life then when a baby is one the way?!  I know many of us shy away from measuring our ever-expanding bellies, but it is such a complete miracle and I’d LOVE the opportunity to chronicle this time for you and your family with my new Pregnancy to Baby collection!  This is going to be SOOOOO fun!  I know you’ve seen the adorable gender reveal photo session on Pinterest and have a secret pin board stashed away . . . well, let’s try one!  I have an amazing creative team around me and I know, with a little prep and planning, we can pull some of those fun things off!!! 
If you’re pregnant, hoping to become pregnant, or know someone who is . . . email me!  Put the pickles and ice cream down and send me an email!
michelle@michellecastrophotography.com

 

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weddings | families | kids | seniors
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madelynn + mama + disneyland = perfection | disneyland photographer

To say that I LOVE Disneyland may just be a SLIGHT understatement!  It’s not that I like crowds, over priced food, and lines . . . it’s that I LOVE the look on the faces of my kids when we pull up!  It’s priceless!  When I was a kid we went once, maybe twice, a year and we would get there when the park opened and shuffle to the car after the park had closed.  Some of my fondest childhood memories take place at Disneyland . . . every trip would end with my mom and I searching for the perfect figurine to add to my collection.  And then . . . I grew up and a new group of kiddos joined the family . . . I can remember being there when my nieces (now 19) went for the first time . . . the joy on their face was PRICELESS!!!  I LOVE that look!  The look of awe, pure joy . . . the sweet look of  [c h I l d h o o d]!  So . . . I certainly take my older girls out of school plenty and head down to Disney, but sometimes it’s fun to just get away with the little one!  And that’s JUST what we did . . . off to Disneyland/California Adventure we went on Wednesday . . . actually brought the [BIG] camera and documented the day!

 

Oh . . . the many faces of this girl! 

Is there anything sweeter than the laughter of a child?

Oh Boy was it H O T!!!  Thank goodness for the water area in Bugs Land!

Getting Autographs is SERIOUS business!!

 

Oh how I LOVE this precious girl!!!

 

 

Planning a trip to Disneyland or California Adventure?
I’m happy to come along and document your day! 
There are a few options to choose from . . . contact me for info!
michelle@michellecastrophotography.com

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weddings | families | kids | seniors
all images are copyrighted by michelle castro photography