I'm Andres Castaneda and I'm a lifestyle photographer based in Los Angeles, California. I have two full time jobs, one as a photographer and the other as a family man. Both I was meant to be. Both I would die if I couldn’t do. Though I've photographed hundred of happy families and couples, my greatest joy this year was seeing my son smile at me for the first time. Incredible.
Three years ago, I opened my doors to the world and I’ve developed a brand that speaks to collaboration, creativity and empowering clients to be part of the creative process versus just being on the receiving end. Social media has been my greatest friend and the vehicle to allow my clients to become the voice of my brand.
I live with my beautiful wife Vanessa, my three fantastic children (Tessa, Sienna and Andres) and our super cool dog, Bailey. I live for my family and struggle with putting the camera down to be in the pictures, but I see the world through my camera’s lens. It’s a double-edged sword. I love to eat pizza. I love running around Travel Town with my kids and photographing the world around me. I strive to be the best at my labor of love and in the process help people experience happiness. God had been good to me. I love my life.
Drop me a line. I it would awesome to chat with you about your project, my work or about the best pizza joints in town. :)
Take care, Andres.
Sometimes you know it’s going to be a great shoot. That’s how a felt about Sarah and Yosi’s engagement session. They were lookin’ good!
Evelin and Cesar got married this weekend at the Angeles National Country Club in Sunland. It was definitely a memorable with tears laughter and a lot of dancing! They really know how to throw a party! Here are some highlights from their big night.
This past Sunday I photographed Maria and Miguel. A couple that just celebrated their first year of marriage. This is a sneak peek into their session. Maria asked that I try to capture them as young couple in love that recently completed their first year of marriage, very much in love, very much together.
Maria – It was easy to capture the love that you and Miguel have for each other. I wish you two all the best and I look forward to capturing your future years together as one.
Thank you for welcoming me into your little circle. It’s always refreshing to see.
Take care,
Andres
A few weeks go I had the pleasure of photographing Julia and Tom at the Jen O’Sullivan Engagement Shootout. They were an awesome couple that had great chemistry. Here are some of the highlights from that session.
