Here at our Charleston, SC studio we are always looking to preserve innocence and preserve memories - which is why we are always looking for new ideas and new themes for children! Meet Ireland and her dog Dublin! Ireland was our April model of the month! We LOVE our new set and plan to hold a Bears event this year in 2021!
Want to know more about Model of the Month? We are taking applications for our MAY model! You can apply if you are interested in May's theme!
Here is what Ireland's mom had to say about her experience:
Where to even start?! My mother introduced me to Castelo Portrait Art and Maria (the Photographer), due to the fact that they had recently taken fairy photos of my niece (which are beautiful). My mother just kept going on and on about how phenomenal the experience was and how outstanding Maria and her assistant, Marti, were with Morgan. Then she mentioned that my daughter, Ireland, was with them when they visited the studio and that Castelo Portrait Art has an event each month where they handpicked a specific image, backdrop, and Child Model of the Month because they are, "always looking for creative new looks, fun new concepts/event ideas, and beautiful faces here in the studio so we can create unique new portraits for advertising, competitions and publications!" What I didn't know is that Maria and Marti thought my daughter would be a perfect fit for the month of April. My mother kept bringing it up and sending me links, so on the last day of March I finally reached out to the studio to see what I could find out.
After the board voted unanimously for Ireland to be April's Model of the Month, Maria immediately called me to get everything set up. Her communication and follow-through was better than I could have ever expected. When we arrived for the photo shoot, we were prepared and so was she...even though we brought our rambunctious Weimaraner with us for some photos too. Maria did everything from Ireland's hair to her light make-up. Our daughter has never been in front of a camera like that before, and neither has our dog, Dublin, but Maria is so kind and patient, her voice is so calming, and she makes the photos seem so effortless. She is amazing with dogs, so much so, that I wish I could bring her home with us! =)
When it comes to the backdrop, she already has a story in mind and every photo she takes portrays that story. You don't really realize it until you come back to view the photos, or should I say pieces of art, and then you are able to put the pieces of her story together. It is simply breathtaking to see your child create a unique storybook that you will have to keep for years to come. It is something you have to see to believe!
Like I said in the beginning, where to start?! I cannot say enough good things about Castelo Portrait Art, about Maria, about the incredible connection and amazing way her and Marti work together, and finally about the works of art that Maria creates of your child or anything else she photographs. You will never find anything like this anywhere else, I promise you! I also promise, you will never find anyone else like Maria, she is simply awe-inspiring!!
-Shannon K. (Irlands mom) - posted on Google
We loved working with Ireland. We styled her hair ourselves, changing hair do's as we went... we did a tiny bit of light make-up - because lets face it, a face ike this does not need much!
At our studio we LOVE creating portraits and paintings of children. There is nothing more important than preserving innocence and childhood - it is so fleeting. Life seems to go so fast... the days and long but the years are short! Don't wait because next thing you know they are off with their friends and spending time with mom and dad will not be a priority :(
We pride ourselves on being a Charleston Photogragher & Painter that care about your artwork just as much as your family and story! Thank you for taking the time to read about our new set - Say Hello if you'd like! Tell us what you think!
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