Weddings

The Herron Wedding

Some love stories begin with a quiet thought that never really goes away.

When I asked the groom to tell me their love story, he said the following:

"When we were in high school and I saw you in your dress for your quince, I couldn't help but want to fall in love. When that day passed, I thought a lot about seeing you in another dress like that. Years later, I get to see you in another beautiful dress—this time as my bride."

There is something incredibly beautiful about a love that waits.

Long before wedding planning, engagement photos, or saying "I do," there was a teenage boy watching the girl he admired celebrate one of the biggest milestones of her life. He had no way of knowing what the future would hold, but somewhere in that moment, he imagined seeing her dressed in white one day.

Years later, that dream became reality.

As she walked toward him, she wasn't just wearing another beautiful dress. She was wearing the dress he had unknowingly been waiting to see for years. The quinceañera gown had become a wedding gown, and the girl he admired had become his wife.

Moments like these are why I love documenting weddings.

It's never just about beautiful florals, elegant venues, or perfectly timed sunsets. It's about preserving the stories that live between the photographs—the memories, the anticipation, the years of growing together, and the words that will mean even more decades from now.

Every couple has a story that's uniquely theirs. Sometimes it's found in a first glance. Sometimes it's hidden in handwritten vows. And sometimes, it's in a groom remembering a quinceañera from years ago and realizing that God had been writing their story long before either of them knew how it would end.

These are the moments worth remembering.

These are the moments worth photographing.

Flowers by Floral Wall Rentals
Cake by Mel the Cake Lady
Wedding Dress - Brilliant Bridal
Groom Tux- Suit Warehouse
Groom Shoes- Zara

Instagram + Meta update for Los Castro

Hello Everyone,

Every now and then life throws you a couple of roadblocks that really challenges the way you do business. Mine just happened yesterday. I was gaining traction and obtaining promising leads. I was getting to know my clients; getting to know beautiful people. Yesterday ALL of my meta accounts were disabled. One account I had was flagged, and then just like that, all of them were gone. I spent hours trying to read, research and understand what my options were. Honestly, It did not even let me create a new instagram account at first. Somehow I managed to create a new one. I am using this one also to report the issue. My appeal was denied and I was left with years of memories lost. Thankfully, they do send a recovery file; and it is my hope that I will be able to rebuild from that material. This is also a work in progress, as Iv’e heard that new accounts also get banned at some point. So here is truth- I may not be able to rely on socials like Instagram or Facebook to generate referrals. I need your help. I need your help spreading the word that socials is not the only way to get referrals. When you sit down and talk with a friend who just got engaged, think person first. Not socials. When you make a connection that requires a look at a profile - direct them to their website. Chances are, their work will speak for themselves. I am not sure now how I feel going forward with socials. It is unstable. I wish we knew what we were getting ourselves into when becoming addicted to such things. However, I see the light. I understand how business works. It’s not the first time I lose memories. This is why I do what I do. I take pictures; you print them. Help me get the word out that Los Castro takes family, wedding and lifestyle pictures. Let’s go back to simplicity. Let’s fight back with personal conversations. As long as Insta lets me- I will keep the account I created. You can follow me at the new page @michel.loscastro .

P.S I will be working on a facebook business page to replace my previous one. Thank you.

Adcock Wedding

It’s been a while since I have posted, but I choose to celebrate the coming wedding season with last year’s ultimate fall wedding. This bride and groom had a DYI backyard wedding; their unique personalities filled every detail. These two humans made love look easy. The bride, elegant in every way, seemed to draw every eye that fell on her. There was no greater vision than these two on the dance floor.

One of the things that stood out to me during this day was the sunset. The first picture below showcases the feel of the night. Vibrant, yet moody colors, enunciated the evening. If you’re a future bride, this intimate wedding will leave you inspired to pursue the quiet nosltagic feeling of a fall backyard whimsical wedding.

Getting Ready at The Haak Winery
Flowers - Gather by Shay
Hair and Make up- Nichole Cano
Catering- Calvary Catering
DJ- Trey Procell
Dress by Impression Bridal