Editorial & Documentary Film Photography

Still Moments on Film and Digital Mediums + Super 8 Motion Video

Based in California and The Carolinas | Available Worldwide

film photograph of bride and groom with their dog on their wedding day in north carolina
Editorial black and white Santa barbara wedding photo showing bride and groom on staircase
film photo of a candid moment at a dance party in california
black and white photo of couple before kissing
Documentary-style film wedding photography on 35mm film in North Carolina wedding venue showcasing couple with Porsche Car
Bridal show in editorial black and white photo by North Carolina wedding photographer
Malibu coastline engagement photos on film photography
Timeless film wedding photography for couples in Santa Barbara, CA and the Charlotte, NC area.
Two women kiss on their wedding day in Ventura County captured on film photography by California and North Carolina wedding photographer.
documentary candid black and white photo of a bride holding her wedding cake

Elevated film and digital photography BASED in California and The Carolinas. REAL FILM. No AI. No "Like Film" Filters.

"I just want to be friends. Plus, a little extra. Also, I love you." Dwight Schrute


Candid film photograph of bride and groom kissing at end of aisle

i carry your heart with me(i carry it in

my heart)i am never without it(anywhere

i go you go,my dear; and whatever is done

by only me is your doing,my darling)


-E.E. Cummings

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Candid film photograph of bride putting on wedding jewelry

I’m Holly Castillo—a film and digital photographer with over 10 years of experience in the wedding industry. I'm a wife, a mom of three, and a storyteller at heart.

Garden wedding on film photography in North Carolina garden wedding venue shows bride and groom on red bridge
Candid black and white photo of a dinner party wedding at destination wedding

As both an editorial and documentary-focused wedding photographer, I primarily search for the fleeting moments that standard shot lists overlook: the quiet details that you spent months planning, the stolen glances, the raw emotion of your family and friends, and everything in between.


My goal first and foremost is to make sure you feel completely at ease. I offer refined editorial direction when you want curated portraits, then step back into a documentary approach to let your day unfold naturally. I never view my couples as props to pad a portfolio, rather I follow your lead on what documentation style means the most to you as a couple.


With 12 years of marriage under my belt, I know firsthand how photographs appreciate in value over time. I practice what I preach—my own home is filled with photos from all aspects of my life- especially my wedding day.

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@hollycastillophotography

Editorial & Documentary Film and Super 8

Film-forward photography for weddings and elopements worldwide. Documentary at heart, editorial by design. Preserving wedding stories across California, the Carolinas, and destinations worldwide.