I love not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.
~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Marilyn Castorina
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
~ Steve Jobs
~ Steve Jobs
Photography is a business born from passion. Our passion is not about cameras and lighting. It’s about people and families. When we deliver an image, it’s not whether it’s canvas or an album; it’s a collection of memories. Each image tells a story, evokes an emotion, and creates a memory. Our paintbrush is our camera. Our canvas is your story. No two people have the same story and no two photographers will capture that story the same way.
At Castorina Photography and Films, we blend artsy, emotional photography with stunning cinematography to create a moment that will make your wedding story truly unforgettable.
Traveling is one of our favorite things to do, even if it’s just a few hours away from home. Whether we go skiing in the mountains, cruising in the Caribbean, or exploring the rich history and countryside of Europe, it gives us the ability to expand our portfolio. As photographers we are given the opportunity to travel with our clients and capture moments important to them. Let us tell your story through beautiful works of photographic artwork.
Our Couples Say
Kurt said...
I knew the minute we started talking to Marilyn that she was meant to do our wedding. She made our day fun and captured every moment of our wedding with great detail and professionalism…Marilyn made it feel like family and that we can’t thank her enough for it!
Sanchita said…
I can’t even begin to write how much I loved our wedding video. I actually had to watch the video so many times before I could write this review because of the tears wouldn’t stop flowing…The video experience was so powerful that it felt like I was transported back to that day and got to experience all the love, fun, energy without the stress…They are incredibly professional, kind, fun and perfect for capturing the essence of anyone’s special day. I had an Indian wedding which was an all day long affair and they captured perfectly all the essential moments.
A said…
Our photos from both the engagement shoot and our wedding were incredibly stunning, true works of art!
Anita said…
Marilyn is amazing at what she does! She has such an artistic eye and knows exactly what she is looking for in a great shot.
Ashley said…
Beautiful, stunning, artistic, captivating, professional, absolutely surreal! Not only did they capture the most beautiful moments, but they created them, directing the day and making sure everything was in place for the perfect shot.
Sarah said…
They are polite, professional and provide a calm and relaxing attitude on a day that is truly hectic…Marilyn and Micah are two of the kindest professional photographers I have met.
Private User said…
These guys busted their butts the day of the wedding, and went above and WAY beyond the duties of a photographer and cinematographer. The photos they took are BREATHTAKING. I mean magazine material, like photos you would see to advertise wedding dresses, or tuxedos.
There is a place you can touch a
woman that drives her crazy.
Her heart.
~ Melanie Griffith
woman that drives her crazy.
Her heart.
~ Melanie Griffith
Wedding Stories
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Historical The Stanley Hotel Wedding | Estes Park Colorado Wedding PhotographerThe Stanley Hotel in Estes Park is famous for the making of the movies Dumb and Dumber and the Shining. Known to be a historical hotel and a landmark in Estes Park Colorado, "the hotel stands today as a beautifully restored testament to its glory days, when it served as a holiday retreat for wealthy urbanites". -
Hyde Park | Downtown Tampa Engagement SessionHyde Park, Downtown Engagement Session | Downtown Tampa Wedding Photographer Andres realized that "they made an excellent team and a beautiful couple.I realized the cohabitation killed any doubts and reaffirmed my feelings for her". He continues to say about his Lauren, "that she is so sweet and delicate and extraordinarily smart. I admire her."
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Blush Pink Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding | Mirror Lake Lyceum WeddingBlush Pink Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding | Mirror Lake Lyceum Wedding Photographer St. Pete Beach Wedding Photographer If you want to get married in the heart of Saint Petersburg Florida, Mirror Lake Lyceum is a great place to have both your ceremony and reception.
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Purple & Silver Bling Kapok Wedding | Clearwater Wedding PhotographerPurple & Silver Bling Kapok Wedding | Clearwater Wedding Photographer From the start of meeting with them and definitely after seeing the video we knew that this elegant day just might be surpassed by the fun these two have together
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Surprise Proposal Engagement Session | Downtown St. Pete, FloridaWhile enjoying their vacation, Steven brought up the idea of taking some photos together. Katie was full of surprise when she found out that her boyfriend had an engagement photo shoot in mind. He proposed right during the photo shoot!
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Riverwalk, Downtown Tampa Engagement Session | Curtis Hixon ParkAkeem and JaRhonda regularly enjoy all that the Tampa Bay area has to offer. They initially met at Bank of America, and later reconnected through social media. Since they recently had their engagement party, they were really looking forward to memorializing this special occasion through the engagement photo shoot.
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Navy Blue & Silver Nautical Wedding | The Regent, Brandon, FLSarah and Justin felt that a nautical theme would best suit their personalities. Justin is in the Navy, and Sarah grew up in Florida. She loves the beach and used beach colors as inspiration for the wedding colors and decorations. Navy blue, white, silver, and pale pink accents bloomed around the room
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Ryan & Alex's Sand Key Beach Engagement Session | Clearwater Beach, FLRyan and Alex’s engagement photo shoot just so happened to take place on the coldest day of the year. It was so windy, and the crisp air so cold, just not what one would expect of Florida weather. Their cute intimacy shined through as they cuddled and tried to keep each other warm.
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Coral & White Indian-Colombian Tampa Wedding | Sacred Heart Catholic Church Part 2After the ceremony, Anita and Nick looked forward to celebrating their commitment to each other with their family and friends. As they entered the banquet room in elegant gold and energizing coral colors, everyone was wowed. Their Indian-Colombian cultures blended seamlessly.
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Coral & Gray Indian-Colombian Tampa Wedding | Sacred Heart Catholic Church Part 1Nick and Anita first met in the campus church at the University of Florida some years back. The city of Tampa holds a lot of meaning for them. “This is the city where Nick and my relationship really began to blossom,” explains bride Anita, “It was the city where we wanted to begin our journey together as a married couple.”
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Teal and Coral Sarasota Wedding | Longboat Key Club & Resort Part 2Bright blue skies, the sound of the ocean waves flowing behind them, and being surrounded by family and friends made Brian and Chelsey’s wedding day perfect. Her wedding colors of teal and coral also provided a nice accent to her beautiful white dress, which flowed beautifully as she moved.
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Teal and Coral Sarasota Wedding | Longboat Key Club & Resort Part 1When we first met Chelsey, we hoped she would book us. Her smile alone makes you want to be around her and her energy was enveloping. When she let us know that she was booking us, we were ecstatic! Not all weddings make you leave feeling like you want to stay and party, but this one definitely did.
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SHINE Mural Festival Engagement Session | Downtown St. Pete, FloridaDustin and Ashley showcased their love for art and creativity through the venue they chose for their engagement photo session. Being St. Petersburg natives, the happy couple was excited to be able have their photos taken in a place that holds so many full-filled memories.
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Capturing the Chemistry Engagement Session | Downtown St. Pete, FloridaKimberly and Weston were enjoying their lives in the Tampa Bay area. “It all started when he ‘poked’ me on Facebook,” reminisces the bride-to-be. After sending 20 messages, his charm [finally] won me over and I happily gave him my number!”
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Fun and Light-hearted Engagement Session | University of Tampa, FloridaVincent and Yvonne started out as workmates in the Tampa Bay area. After becoming friends and realizing how much they had in common, they decided to start dating. They both have a wonderful sense of humor, which was beautifully captured in their photos.
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Beachfront Engagement Session | St. Pete Beach, FloridaDaniel and Amy met during their freshmen year of college through a mutual friend. They hit it off, having a lot in common, including their culture. In order to learn more about their heritage, they decided to go on a 10-day birthright trip to Israel.
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Purple, Gold, and Silver Sarasota Wedding | Long Boat Key Club & ResortMichelle and Kirk always thought they would have their dream wedding on the beach, but thinking about it further, they decided that they wanted to have a church wedding instead. However, they still wanted to have that “beach-formal” vibe.
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Elegant St. Pete Beach Wedding | Sirata Beach Resort Part 2After an elegant, ivory and rose gold ceremony, newlyweds Andrew and Ashley wanted to make sure their guests had a great time. They kept the elegant theme; however, they decided to hire some entertainment to encourage the guests to really relax and have some fun.
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Elegant St. Pete Beach Wedding | Sirata Beach Resort Part 1Amid the backdrop of the St. Pete Beach, the waves crashing behind the ruffled bottom of the bride’s dress, Andrew and Ashley knew this was the right location to vow their love for each other. The ocean has always been part of their lives...
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Nature Lover's Engagement Session | Celebration, FloridaAfter initially meeting on eHarmony, Michelle and Kirk spent several months getting to know each other over email. They finally met in person in Winter Park for their first date. "Over the next several months," the bride reminisces, "we had a lot of great dates - drinking wine, being kids at Disney, traveling, meeting families and friends - and then the rest was history!
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Music Lover's Engagement Session | Downtown St. Pete, FloridaNick and Anita met in college through mutual friends from church. "After a few years," future bride Anita shares, "we rekindled our friendship, which turned into courting, then turning into the relationship we enjoy today. We both knew we were meant to be together after our second date!"
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'Old Florida' Whimsical Vintage Wedding | Powel Crosley Estate, SarasotaThe Powel Crosley is a fantastic 1920s-era estate, conveniently located between Bradenton and Sarasota. It features the graceful styling and architecture of a bygone era.My love for history and architecture makes this a wonderful place to photograph.
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Beachfront at Sunset Engagement Session | Sand Key Beach, ClearwaterTodd and Katelynn met at work. They both worked throughout the building and kept passing each other. Katelynn finally broke the ice by asking him what he did and mentioned that she always saw him on different floors of the building.
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Red, Sapphire, and Gold Indian Wedding | Downtown Tampa Hilton Part 1Regal, vibrant colors of red, blue, and gold filled the room at Binny and Uttam's Downtown Tampa wedding. "Something out of old Bollywood," the bride reminisced. Because it was an Indian wedding, the colors were so vibrant and beautiful.
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Pink and Brown St. Pete Beach Wedding | Tradewinds Islands Resort WeddingJackie and Larry's St. Pete Beach wedding showcased their love for the Florida lifestyle. "Our wedding was a beach theme, because we love the beach and wanted to make a weekend out of it with our out-of-town friends and family," the bride explained.
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Aqua and Silver Downtown Tampa Wedding | Straz Center for the Performing ArtsBethany and Tony showcased their hometown with an aqua and silver downtown Tampa wedding. "Over 90% of our guest list was from out-of-country or out-of-state locations. We wanted to give our family and friends the opportunity to visit us in our hometown," the bride explained.
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Tropical, Destination Mexico Wedding | Hotel Riu Caribe Cancun, MexicoWhile most couples spend a day celebrating their wedding nuptials, Nikoll and Eric had the luxury of spreading their wedding over several days. "It was amazing to have had four days of my wedding festivities versus having only four hours," the bride gushed.
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Elegant Downtown Tampa Wedding | Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchDanielle and Billy focused on the two elements that make any great Tampa wedding: entertainment and cuisine. "Our families are Spanish, Cuban and Italian, so we wanted to make sure we had plenty of good food from our heritage and good music," the bride explained.
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Winter Wonderland Tampa Wedding | DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Rocky PointJulianne and Joel's outdoor Tampa wedding featured a waterfront ceremony and tented reception. "The theme of our wedding was 'Winter Wonderland.' We chose this theme because we didn’t want a traditional wedding," the bride shared.
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Tiffany Blue Embassy Suites Tampa Airport Westshore WeddingSarah and Joseph’s Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore Tampa wedding was filled with positive energy, which made for a stress-free wedding day. “Joseph and I both love to laugh. We are both very relaxed and laid back and that’s exactly what our wedding was. There was no bridezilla, no angry family members, no fighting of any kind,” the bride shared.
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Quail Hollow Tampa Wedding PhotographerThe grounds and property at Quail Hollow is a perfect location for a wedding. I was happy to capture it for Quail Hollow during this photo shoot. With the help of onsite director of events, Carly Horvat and the generosity of Megan Bubalo, owner of Malindy Elene Bridal Couture, donating not only a beautiful model Morgan and her boyfriend but also the beautiful gown Morgan wore.
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Orlando Wedding PhotographerLocation: 310 Lakeside Orlando Florida Although the day started with rain and the wedding ceremony had to get moved inside, 310 Lakeside made everything beautiful. With the smiles on Mayelin and Dwaynes face it proved that nothing was going to get in their way to having a happy day.