Shanna Castro Photography

Shanna Castro Photography Aloha! I'm a wedding + portrait photographer who loves capturing + sharing in CA/HI + beyond! Hi hi!

Shanna here...I'm an LA/OC lifestyle photographer who squeals/giggles/jumps with joy when capturing weddings, events, maternity, newborns, families, seniors, Disneyland dates + my personal fave - random candids of my husband (he hates this!). I'm half-Japanese, half-Filipino, born + raised in the South Bay area of Los Angeles + love it so much, I never left.... + also because my mom would be heart

broken, haha! I am an avid fan of chatting over meals, exploring new dessert locations, 90s R+B, working ridiculously outdated slang into everyday conversation + I fully embrace my awkwardness when I pretend I'm cool enough to use current slang/lingo appropriately. Most often, it leaves my husband shaking his head at me in embarrassment.

For  , it’s the last round for this beautiful session with A+R!We waited a little longer to shoot this day to wait for t...
08/01/2026

For , it’s the last round for this beautiful session with A+R!

We waited a little longer to shoot this day to wait for that softer just before sunset light + it was so worth it!

Also, sometimes it might feel like a hassle or maybe the idea of “doing too much” might cross your mind but if you want a lil diversity in your session, bring a change of clothes!! It shifts the mood + feel of the images + it’s like two sessions in one!

If you’ve read this far, holiday session emails will be going out mid-August so mark your calendars + keep an eye open!!

Imagine you’re in one of the most miraculous seasons of your life. You’re creating + growing life - you know it’s such a...
07/28/2026

Imagine you’re in one of the most miraculous seasons of your life. You’re creating + growing life - you know it’s such a beautiful thing. But you’re busy…You’re adjusting to your new body, you’re glowing but also tired, you’re preparing for the next chapter of your life, you’re building your nursery - but also in the back of your mind, you’re like - “Ahh, maternity photos - I want that!” But maybe you keep talking myself out of it because “I feel huge” or “what if I hate how I look?”

As a photographer, I’ve talked dozens of women off this exact ledge. I’ve see them light up when they get their gallery back + heard them say “I almost didn’t book this - I’m so glad I did” more times than I can count. I know the poses work, the light is gorg + the magic happens even when you feel awkward. But KNOWING it + FEELING it for yourself are two different things.

So this is me, publicly giving you a nudge. If you’ve done a session + loved it, throw a 🙌🏽 in the comments! If you’re a still unsure but have questions, shoot me a message + lets talk! If you’re a husband reading this + you want to score big time hubby points to highlight the mother of your child(ren) + show the world how amazing you know she is- let’s talk!!

Finally - HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWEST MOM/DAD!! Ashley Wong Groegler + "Ryan" Groegler - we are so happy on welcoming Baby J!! Wishing you all the love as you cherish these first moments as a fam of 3!! We love you!!

When I got into photography, I started out using the most accessible light - the sun. Depending on what time you shoot, ...
05/14/2026

When I got into photography, I started out using the most accessible light - the sun. Depending on what time you shoot, the light will always look different + that allowed for variety in your images. The idea of studio light and the additional gear always intimidated me. So, I stayed in the same pocket for a lot of years - in my nice cozy corner of comfort.

Until I found where I was able to step into experimenting + exploring studio work while still having my old friend with me- natural light. 🤭 I definitely want to grow my knowledge of studio light but maaan, one step at a time!!

Photographing was so fun + such a breeze - I have so many images I want to share from this shoot! This was towards the end of the shoot + to wrap it up, I HAD to get a quick shot of her + her fav stylist…her mama!

If you’re in the South Bay area + are looking for a beautifully designed aesthetic studio space with lots of options for backdrops, I highly recommend ! And Roni - yeah, she cool I guess haha! But fr, she’s so amazing to work with + talk story with!! She’s always doing something in the studio so check out any workshops they have going on!

Sending love to all the mothers, mother figures, mama to be’s - you all are the some of the strongest, selfless + loving...
05/11/2026

Sending love to all the mothers, mother figures, mama to be’s - you all are the some of the strongest, selfless + loving people I know! You are the glue that keeps schedules on track, your families organized + you somehow know where everything is. You sacrifice so much willingly for the joy of your family - I admire every mom I know 🥰

A special shout out to my cute lil mama…i love that she loves doing her lil shakas, finger hearts + peace signs. She’s my favorite person + my first call whenever I have chisme or news. She even listens to me talk about nothing…she’s generous + selfless - she’s always putting others before herself + 10/10 times, she’ll stop whatever she’s doing to watch me do silly things like swim in a pool 🤭

Happy Mother’s Day to the every day superheroes of our lives ♥️

Happy May Day aka Lei Day!! I definitely need to share more of this intimate celebration but I loved every little detail...
05/02/2026

Happy May Day aka Lei Day!! I definitely need to share more of this intimate celebration but I loved every little detail of S + D’s wedding. Can you believe they’re high school sweeties?! I think they could still pass as seniors- maybe super seniors….D’s stache gives it away 🤭

I love working with couples who are so intentional about incorporating personal + familial details that were specific to them as individuals as well as a couple. Plus, if you throw in a hula, 10 outta 10 times I’m crying beyond the lens - maybe I’m biased because I danced at my own but each dance shares it’s own story that’s special to the couple + I’ll never not be sentimental about it!

Address

Los Angeles, CA
90045

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13107485848

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Shanna Castro Photography posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Shanna Castro Photography:

Shortcuts

Share

Category