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Showing posts with label los angeles. Show all posts

Monday, September 22, 2014

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.

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

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

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michelle castro photography | michelle@michellecastrophotography.com

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

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

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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michelle castro photography | michelle@michellecastrophotography.com

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

Friday, October 25, 2013

a beautiful story of prayer, love, and adoption | los angeles photographer

I met Cheryl, and although she was COMPLETELY decked out in Oregon Ducks paraphernalia, I knew I liked her!  Then I heard a SMALL part of her story and how she and her husband had prayed and prayed for twins . . . and the Lord provided these precious girls!!!  God is so good and exceedingly, abundantly supplies our needs AND wants!!!  She and David received these precious girls when they were 7-months old . . . they are now two and a half and their adoption was made official not too long ago!!!  They are a sweet family and it was a complete joy to photograph them!! It was a rare session because I had my own three girls with me (it’s just plain hard to work AND be mom), but my girls were ready to bring these two home!!!  They all had so much fun!!   This is just your sneak peek . . . more to come!!!

 

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michelle castro photography | michelle@michellecastrophotography.com

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

Friday, April 26, 2013

Friday Favorites

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I’ve had to hold off on the Friday Favorites . . . hoping to feature my first vendor next week . . . but until then, here’s my favorite shot from a corporate event I shot this week and the STUNNING Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles! First off, can I just say how much I love DOWNTOWN LA!!!  I really have a thing for it!  Kinda my favorite place to shoot and get inspired!!!!  Second, I love when a friend/vendor asks to have lil’ ol me come and shoot their work!! It really is an immense honor!!!  Jackie with Lotus and Lily Floral Design asked just that . . . so much fun!!!  Without further adieu . . . here’s my favorite . . . well, favorite THREE, from the day!

 

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michelle castro photography | michelle@michellecastrophotography.com

she said, “YES!” | “I do!” | “oh my!” | newborns | kiddos | families
all images are copyrighted by michelle castro photography

Monday, July 2, 2012

florencia & mike | engaged

I met Florencia and Mike this weekend and am SOOOOO excited for their wedding in September!!! Their reception is going to be at The Los Angeles Athletic Club . . . seriously so excited!!! I LOVE downtown . . . I LOVE a beautiful bride . . . so put them together plus a gorgeous groom . . . WOW!!! Florencia and Mike were a BLAST! We met at LAAC this weekend, checked out the location, and had a little e-sess! Loved them!!!!

 

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GORGEOUS!!!!!

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I LOVE the architecture of downtown!!

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michelle castro photography | michelle@michellecastrophotography.com

she said, “YES!” | “I do!” | “oh my!” | newborns | kiddos | families
all images are copyrighted by michelle castro photography