Weddings

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


Astrid + Edwin

Here we are, it’s the end of 2024. This year has proven to be a year of growth in our business. This is the year that I will remember as quitting my full time job and becoming a full time photographer, as well as a homeschool teacher to my little one. This is the year that our faithful clients delivered. We will forever be grateful.

Towards the end of the year, Astrid and Edwin approached me to ask if I would take their wedding pictures. They told me it was an intimate wedding, nothing glorious or fancy, but they simply wanted to be with their loved ones. Astrid told me the venue was not the greatest venue, but I just smiled. Nothing is too little or too less for such a special moment. We made magic happen. There is no wedding I would say no to, as long as the client respects the art of the photographer. I have always been blessed with such great clients. They encourage me to go forward; my confidence grows as they place their trust in me. I do not take this lightly. So 2025 is soon approaching, and perhaps you’re planning a wedding and think you don’t deserve a photographer. But yes you do. We can make it happen, and when it does- you’ll be glad you invested. 2025, be kind and gentle, but also bring forth boldness and strength.