Shelly Castellano's Blog

Family

2011-12-31T20:56:00.000-08:00

Closing out 2011 with friends and family on a beautiful winter day in Southern California.

Little Angel

2011-12-14T20:51:00.000-08:00

The Hodge Family came back to the studio for a visit with 9 day old baby girl Charlotte, isn't she precious!More photos in their gallery.

Old Time Hockey

2011-12-10T16:17:00.000-08:00

The NHL Los Angeles Kings were defeated 2-1 by the Dallas Stars at home in LA. The Kings were wearing their old school purple and gold Vintage Jerseys during the game. To license photos for editorial use please visit ICONSMI

Bella

2011-12-04T16:40:00.000-08:00

Santa came early for a very special family. Meet Bella Clemens, she is adorable!

Girls at Sunset

2011-12-02T16:35:00.000-08:00

Tumbleson girls at sunset enjoying collecting shells at Crystal Cove.

Team Berg

2011-12-01T16:33:00.000-08:00

Team Berg photo session in Costa Mesa. Some really fun holiday cards this year! Hope you get one ;-)

Brothers

2011-11-30T16:30:00.000-08:00

The Niedermayer brothers together at the beach for Christmas photo session. Loving the charlie brown christmas tree!

The Lee Family

2011-11-28T16:27:00.000-08:00

Family photo session with the Lee Family in Laguna Beach. Collecting shells at low tide is so much fun!

The Breunig Family

2011-11-27T16:24:00.000-08:00

Warm and cozy family photo session on location with the Breunig family in Huntington Beach.

Puppy Love

2011-11-20T16:22:00.000-08:00

Marcella brought her dogs by the studio for a photo session. Holiday sessions are so fun!

Clayton Kershaw Cy Young Winner

2011-11-17T13:46:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Left-handed pitcher, Clayton Kershaw of Los Angeles Dodgers on winning the 2011 NL Cy Young Award.

The Gregg Family

2011-11-13T14:02:00.000-08:00

The beautiful Gregg family and their doggies at the park, we caught some beautiful evening light and the doggies had fun too!

Chesnut Boys

2011-11-12T13:49:00.000-08:00

The Chesnut Boys having fun in Carlsbad.. what else is there to do on a rain day in So Cal?

a moment..

2011-11-09T13:58:00.000-08:00

Sometimes things just fall into place. A beautiful sunset at the beach and an adorable little girl playing with a starfish in the sand... God gives us more precious moments every now and then and I am blessed to capture them for my clients!

Love is...

2011-11-07T13:55:00.000-08:00

Love is..... being with your sister at the beach during a beautiful sunset in Southern California

The deCamp Families

2011-11-06T13:52:00.000-08:00

The extended deCamp family stopped by the studio for some photo fun on a rainy weekend.. we had a good time!

Kings get Oiled...

2011-11-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

November 3, 2011: NHL Los Angeles Kings defensemen #8 Drew Doughty keeps the puck away from former teammate Ryan Smyth during the second period of the Edmonton Oilers visit against the NHL Los Angeles Kings professional ice hockey game at the Staples Center arena in Southern California. For more NHL Action photos and licensing information please visit www.ICONSMI.com

Friday Night Lights

2011-10-28T11:49:00.000-07:00

They start them young in football..... Five year old Jaden Jones looks back to catch a pass during Friday Night Lights youth flag football in Garden Grove, CA.

Devils shutout Kings

2011-10-25T11:53:00.000-07:00

The Los Angeles Kings were defeated 3-0 by the New Jersey Devils at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. To license photos for editorial use please contact ICONSMI

Colby Ranney

2011-10-22T11:43:00.000-07:00

Can this kid be any cuter? Colby Ranney sneaking around during our fall photoshoot in Costa Mesa. Call 626-81SCPIX to book your session today!

Temecula Sessions

2011-10-16T11:39:00.000-07:00

October Temecula photo session was a success with the Wulff Family! Next session is November 20th! Cal 626-84SCPIX to reserve your session.

Superman

2011-10-15T11:36:00.000-07:00

Sho-Air cycling team member Robert Winslow has superman powers during race season and in his personal career.

USC George Farmer

2011-10-12T22:09:00.000-07:00

USC George Farmer will be a key player in this weeks Trojans matchup against Cal in Berkley, CA. Checkout the article online at ESPNLA.com

Reserve your session

2011-10-10T14:47:00.000-07:00

Now is a good time to book your ideal date and time for your holiday photo session! Click here to find the date and time you would like to reserve or call Shelly!Checkout this cute book from the McIvor family session at the park!

The Sloss Family

2011-10-09T11:33:00.000-07:00

Another beautiful photo session in Huntington Beach for The Sloss Family. Call 626-81SCPIX to reserve your session!

Vanguard Cancer Fundraiser

2011-10-01T14:45:00.000-07:00

1 October 2011: Vanguard Cancer Foundation second annual fundraiser comedy night at Stevens Steak House in Commerce, CA. Comedians Larry Omaha, Jimmy Brogan, Frazier Smith, Allen Stephens and Craig Shoemaker providing entertainment for over 350 guest who participated in a great event filled with laughter and good times. ©ShellyCastellano.com

Triple Crown Line

2011-09-30T23:09:00.000-07:00

One of Hockey's All Time classic line up of players is the LA Kings Triple Crown Line. Dave Taylor, Marcel Dionne and Charlie Simmer.. Always good to see these guys together again. Take a look on SI.com

Wes Horton USC

2011-09-30T21:15:00.000-07:00

Photo usage of Junior Defensive End Wes Horton at ESPN.com at WE ARE SC Checkout the article online.

Book it!

2011-09-28T14:55:00.000-07:00

Fall Photo Session start October 2nd. Please reserve your session at http://scpix.bookmonline.com early to guarantee the best time for your schedule!

Champions at the beach

2011-09-26T00:07:00.000-07:00

The Ocean View Little League Baseball 2011 World Series Championship team visited their hometown beach tonight just north of the Huntington Beach Pier for a sunset photo session. Ocean View Little League Baseball World Series Champs - Images by Shelly Castellano Call Shelly at 626-81SCPIX for photo licensing information.

Janie & Lee get married

2011-09-25T09:02:00.000-07:00

5 September 2011: Lee Briskorn and Janie OReilly Briskorn Wedding in Coto De Caza, California. View the image gallery online at www.ShellyCastellano.com Janie Lee Wedding 09252011 - Images by Shelly Castellano

Facebook Fans

2011-09-19T23:53:00.000-07:00

Please join me on Facebook and stay informed of upcoming photo sessions and goodness from SCPIX

Fight On

2011-09-17T00:31:00.000-07:00

The NCAA Pac-12 USC Trojans finished a season-opening, three-game homestand with their most complete performance to date, a 38-17 victory over Syracuse on Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Quarterback Matt Barkley, a junior from Mater Dei High School tied the USC record (which he shares with other Mater Dei Alumni) by throwing five touchdown passes. Some were spectacular,

A reflection

2011-09-11T00:06:00.000-07:00

Every year I vow not to look at any more photos of the day I could have died... This year is no different, 10 years have flown by and sometimes I think that my life has stood still since Nantucket saved my life. Being on the east coast during the Attack on America, I saw people jumping live from burning buildings, newspapers reporting raw news that we have never seen before, news media

KHL's Lokomotiv

2011-09-07T11:09:00.000-07:00

I personally join the Anaheim Ducks and The Los Angeles Kings organizations with deep sadness after learning news of this morning’s plane crash killing 43 people in Russia that was carrying the members of the KHL’s Lokomotiv organization, including many members of the NHL Family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends of those affected by this terrible occurrence. Over the

Back to School

2011-09-06T11:22:00.000-07:00

Don't stress, send your kids back to school in style.. Stock Photos Available

Ocean View Little League World Champs!

2011-08-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

Braydon Salzman and members of the World Champion Ocean View Little League team celebrate with family, friends and supporters during a homecoming celebration at their home field in Huntington Beach. These boys won the Little League World Series title, 2-1, on Sunday over Hamamatsu, City, Japan, in South Williamsport, PA on Sunday August 28, 2011. ©ShellyCastellano/ICONSMI License photos for

Summer Sessions

2011-08-26T00:09:00.000-07:00

Summer Photo Sessions End Soon, call 626-81SCPIX to book your session before September 12th. Huntington Beach Family Photographer.

The Osmak's

2011-08-11T18:11:00.000-07:00

The new Mr. and Mrs. Corey Osmak getting hitched in Mexico. Beautiful weather for a fun week south of the border with friends and family.

Carribean

2011-08-07T21:17:00.001-07:00

Love it when I get to travel south of the boarder. Off to the Mexican Carribean for a week. Stay tuned!

Do you Yelp?

2011-08-03T23:50:00.000-07:00

I am currently running a special on YELP for dog beach photo sessions. This session includes one hour session on the beach with your dog. One family up to 6 people and two dogs in Huntington Beach at Dog beach. Professional photography, post processing, private web gallery and 12 high res image downloads for personal use. 10 offers good now through September 15th. Call 626-81SCPIX for more

Newest King

2011-07-27T17:01:00.001-07:00

Mike Richards, 26 was introduced as the new NHL Los Angeles Kings player today. He was traded from Philadelphia Flyers with the rights to Rob Bordson for Wayne Simmonds, Brayden Schenn and a second-round selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft on June 23, 2011. More photos visit ICONSMI

ISSUU

2011-07-26T11:21:00.000-07:00

You can now see samples of my printed books online at http://issuu.com/shellycastellanoFlip through a small event sample book

Tiger fires his caddie

2011-07-20T15:01:00.000-07:00

"I want to express my deepest gratitude to Steve Williams for all his help, but I think it's time for a change," Woods said.Williams has been labeled a bully over the years while working for Woods amid a constant circus, once tossing a camera into the pond at a Skins Game when the photographer snapped a picture in the middle of Woods' swing on the last hole, another time taking the camera from a

Black Team Wins!

2011-07-17T22:59:00.000-07:00

Black team members Max Domi and Filip Forsberg hold the CAA Hockey trophy after shutting out the red team 7-0 during final day camp scrimmage at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, CA.

Cal Condors

2011-07-16T22:57:00.000-07:00

CAA Hockey Camp 2011 participants skated with the CAL CONDORS, a special needs ice hockey team at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo.

Athletes Performance

2011-07-13T22:56:00.000-07:00

CAA Hockey Camp 2011 Summer workouts at Athletes Performance in Carson, CA.

Maternity Session

2011-07-12T23:03:00.000-07:00

Maternity Photo Session with Sandey Tenuto in Costa Mesa. Yoga Momma!

Surfing Family

2011-07-10T21:21:00.000-07:00

A family that surf's together stays together! The Rajkumar family welcomes one month old Jordi to the beach. Surf's up!Summer photo sessions are in full swing until September 5th. Call 626-81SCPIX to reserve your session now!

UHND Justin Tuck

2011-07-06T22:26:00.000-07:00

Justin Tuck came to Notre Dame as a tall, rangy, undersized, little recruited linebacker prospect out of Alabama. But he left Notre Dame as the all-time leader in career and single season sacks even though an ACL injury as a junior slowed him during his senior season. (Photo -Shelly Castellano / Icon SMI)

Summer of Baseball

2011-07-05T11:44:00.001-07:00

MLB All Star Game is on July 12, 2011 at Chase Field in Phoenix, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Independence Day

2011-07-04T11:45:00.000-07:00

Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag.

The Summer Soiree

2011-06-30T11:48:00.000-07:00

The Summer Soiree. Placentia Chamber of Commerce at the Black Gold Country Club in Yorba Linda, CA. Cocktail Hour, Business Showcase, Newtorking, Installation of new board members. More photos visit ShellyCastellano.com or view the event book Open publication - Free publishing - More book

Dodgers FOR SALE

2011-06-15T23:02:00.001-07:00

Divorce can be nasty..

USC looses 2004 BCS Title

2011-06-06T22:27:00.000-07:00

The Bowl Championship Series has stripped Southern California of its 2004 title and will leave that season without a BCS champion.BCS officials had said USC was in danger of having its championship vacated after the Trojans were hit with heavy NCAA sanctions last year for rules violations committed during the 2004 and '05 seasons. USC appealed the sanctions, which included a two-year ban from

Ladera Times

2011-06-01T22:32:00.000-07:00

Medical Office Photography. See the AD for Dr. Taylor in the June 2011 Ladera Ranch Times page 27Call for a quote on your medical office photography needs in and around Orange County, CA. Dental, Eye, Chiropractic and more...

Facebook Fans

2011-05-26T16:25:00.000-07:00

Help me reach my goal of having 500 fans by the end of summer! You can win a FREE mini-photo session or signed 16x20 metallic print of your choice.Instructions:1) Visit this new page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scpix or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scpix/1848462515683192) Share my page by clicking on the ‘share’ link directly under the page ‘likes’ in the lower left hand of my main fan page

Mater Dei - Juan Zarate

2011-05-23T15:06:00.000-07:00

Mater Dei High School kicked off its speaker series with Class of 1989 Alumni member Juan Zarate. The School's former Student Body President, spoke on "Crises and Opportunities: One Monarch's Journey through the World of National Security after 9/11" at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California. Photos with classmates can be found here. You can also follow Juan on twitter.

South Swell

2011-05-20T15:00:00.000-07:00

Local surfers and body boarders enjoyed the recent south swell that arrived in Newport Beach, CA. Checkout some pix!Body Boarder Stan Moniz drops in on one knee during a sweet set at 40th Street. More pix of the Wedge firing too!

Doctor Office Photo Sessions

2011-05-17T15:13:00.000-07:00

Does your medical office need an online visual makeover? I will come to the office and consult with you on how to visually make over and update your online image. Call 626-81SCPIX to make an appointment.

Rain Rain go away

2011-05-15T18:50:00.001-07:00

Rain today didn't stop us from a darling headshot photo session with teen Hailey in Costa Mesa.

About to become a mother

2011-05-13T15:39:00.000-07:00

8 months pregnant and still dancing. Carrie and Rabin enjoy the Southern California beaches during a maternity sunset photo session.

Impact Giving

2011-05-12T00:54:00.000-07:00

Impact Giving granted six local nonprofit groups over $125,000 in their second year of charity. Checkout the article in the Laguna Beach Independent Online.

Happy Mothers Day

2011-05-07T22:31:00.000-07:00

Great Day for a beach photo session. Priceless gift for any special day.

Little Angel

2011-05-06T22:28:00.000-07:00

Beautiful little angel Jayla..... at home portrait session sample.

Park it

2011-05-05T22:33:00.000-07:00

Family moments captured together at the park.

Thankful

2011-05-02T14:28:00.000-07:00

Today, I give thanks to our troops and President for having the courage to complete the mission of removing Bin Laden from society. This photo I made near ground zero less than 48 hours after the attack on America. This man lost his friends and his place of residence near the twin towers. I made the trek to ground zero after the night before deciding to fly standby on 9/11 and catch a evening

Taste of HB

2011-05-01T14:35:00.000-07:00

1 May 2011: Beautiful day to sip wine and drink beer at the 2011 Taste of Huntington Beach. Visit HBCULT online for a fun photo gallery. Don't forget to try Brewbakers in Huntington Beach, where you can make your own beer!

Making an Impact

2011-04-28T13:32:00.000-07:00

28 April 2011: Impact Giving Board Members and Co-Founders; Judy Anderson, Sam Dawson, Ann Duncan, Betsy Gosslein, Liz Landon, Susan Marz, Carol Olson, Susan Skara, Karen Wilson and Marty Williams pose for a photo together. Impact Giving is an women’s collective giving organization founded in 2009. Today they granted six local and one global nonprofit organizations $125,000 during an awards

Kemp gets it done!

2011-04-21T13:13:00.000-07:00

21 April 2011: Dodgers center fielder #27 Matt Kemp is joined at home plate celebrating with #74 Kenley Jansen and teammates after hitting a home run to end the game in 12 innings. Atlanta Braves were defeated 5-3 in 12 innings by the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA during a day game. Players are wearing Brooklyn Dodger 1940's throwback jersey uniforms. For more photos

Sunday's Best

2011-04-19T15:27:00.000-07:00

USC Trojans pitcher Logan Odom is on a roll... Checkout the article online and see my photo on the USC RIPSIT Blog

Gib Arnold returns to Hawaii

2011-04-13T18:53:00.000-07:00

Assistant coach Gib Arnold, who was not retained by USC coach Kevin O'Neill after one season on the bench -- something that was expected after he was a four-year holdover from Tim Floyd's staff -- got the call to take the job in Hawaii on March 19.Read more and see photo online at ESPN.com

Bye Bye Manny

2011-04-08T21:15:00.000-07:00

Former MLB Dodgers outfielder, Manny Ramirez retires after testing positive for a banned substance during spring training under major league baseball's drug policy. He retired Friday rather than face the prospect of a 100-game suspension. As a Dodger he also served a 50-game suspension in 2009 for a similar violation. When he returned he was a far lesser player. His tenure with the Dodgers ended

Dodgers Hong-Chih Kuo

2011-04-05T18:31:00.000-07:00

The Dodger bullpen could be a strength of the team, but it might be a while before you can tell. Read more about their pitching online and see my photo at ESPN.com

Spring is here!

2011-04-03T21:28:00.000-07:00

The Berg sisters together in cute dresses enjoying the spring weather along the coast in Southern California.

Sweet Pea

2011-04-02T21:25:00.000-07:00

Little Seneca Dawson runs through the sweet pea maze like Alice in Wonderland. What a beautiful little girl and so much fun to photograph!

Dodgers Opening Day

2011-03-31T12:44:00.000-07:00

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 2-1 in a sold out home opener at Dodger Stadium. The day was filled with great memories. Take a look at some images on my SportsShooter Page or visit ICON SMI for more images and editorial licensing.

Going down in Flames

2011-03-21T10:28:00.000-07:00

The NHL Los Angeles Kings sent captain Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames crashing down on Monday night during a 2-1 overtime shootout at the Staples Center. Photos available for editorial licensing at ICON SMI

Berkley gets married!

2011-03-19T23:15:00.000-07:00

Long time hockey friend Berkley Hoagland gets married at Paris in Las Vegas. Checkout some fun snapshots of his special day.

HBC Magazine

2011-03-15T10:33:00.000-07:00

The first issue of Huntington Beach Culture Magazine has gone to print. Click HERE for the online version. Stay tuned for more great issues.......

2011 Dodgertown Classic

2011-03-13T21:05:00.000-07:00

UCLA Bruins Baseball team was defeated 2-0 by the USC Trojans in a Pac-10 non-conference game at Dodger Stadium infront of 11,680 fans at the second annual Dodgertown Classic. USC senior starter Logan Odom allowed only four hits over seven and one-third scoreless innings, walking just two and striking out the rest. Odom, has a 1.66 ERA in his last three starts. Visit CASTOCKPIX for more Trojan

Kings beat the Wild

2011-02-24T15:28:00.000-08:00

The NHL Los Angeles Kings beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 at the Staples Center. The Kings wore purple and gold vintage jerseys during the game. Old school logo was a great sight to see. NFL Greenbay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews was in attendance as well as 22year old singer Taylor Swift with actor friend Chord Overstreet from Glee. To license photos for editorial use please visit ICONSMI

Paige's 4th Birthday Party

2011-02-21T11:07:00.000-08:00

Had the honor of photographing 30 kids celebrating Paige's 4th Birthday Party. Playing dress-up is so much fun!

2011 WPT Celebrity Invitational

2011-02-19T11:09:00.000-08:00

World Series of Poker Champion Jonathan Duhamel playing at the 2011 World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. More editorial coverage by Shelly Castellano is available at ICONSMI

Love is..

2011-02-14T11:13:00.000-08:00

LOVE IS.... Mother and Son together at the park for Valentines Day.

FEI Monthly Meeting

2011-02-09T11:03:00.000-08:00

Financial Executives International Orange County Chapter meeting. I provided executive portraits for the members to be used for the chapter website and for their own personal use. As well as photographed event happenings at the meetings. Reasonable corporate photography rates, contact photographer Shelly Castellano for a free quote!

Ruthless in HB

2011-01-25T13:14:00.000-08:00

iPhone snapshot of Huntington Beach local Ruth Pineda, Tattoo artist nickname Ruthless on TLC's hit TV show LA Ink, cruising the beach at sunset during a photo session for Huntington Beach Culture Magazine.

California Beach Hockey

2011-01-22T14:07:00.000-08:00

While most of the USA is in a deep freeze, these lucky guys at the PBHA enjoyed a breezy 65' day playing ball hockey on the pavement in Newport Beach, California. Take a look at the pix!

World

2011-01-15T14:57:00.000-08:00

Kids have the world at their finger tips. Model released stock photo at CASTOCKPIX.

Peek-a-boo

2011-01-09T14:03:00.000-08:00

Peek-a-boo is our favorite game to start of 2011 with the Ranney family in So. Cal.

Poker on the high seas

2011-01-07T20:29:00.000-08:00

2011 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure is full swing. After two days of play, only seven players are left standing. When play resumes in front of the ESPN2 TV cameras on Saturday, Nick Schulman will have the chip lead, but hockey fan Daniel Negreanu isn't far from his top stack and has something to prove. Checkout my photo used online at the ESPN Poker Blog. ESPN

Replenish

2011-01-01T14:13:00.000-08:00

Up Up and Away......

2010-12-31T14:07:00.000-08:00

Bye Bye 2010....

Jason Garrison

2010-12-20T13:53:00.000-08:00

Drummer Jason Garrison from rock bands 20 Dead Flower Children, Fine White China and DLTV in photo studio.

Breunig Family

2010-12-13T14:08:00.000-08:00

Ed, Vona, Brett, Blake and Bowen Breunig family in studio for holiday photo session. Photo and Holiday Card design by SCPIX.

Kings beat the Flames

2010-12-09T13:56:00.000-08:00

12/9/2010: NHL Los Angeles Kings beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 at the Staples Center. Checkout my exclusive NHL hockey photos at ICON Sports Media.

Blacksmithing

2010-12-01T21:54:00.000-08:00

I have completed my second Blacksmithing class, where I spelled out my name in twisted steel. One letter a week along with a few other fun goodies that I made. So much fun! Learned lots of things along the way. It will hang in my office.

Championship Saturday

2010-11-29T18:12:00.000-08:00

Since the BCS began in 1998, six teams have been upset on the final Saturday of their season and watched a berth in the BCS National Championship Game slip from their grasp. The list doesn't include games such as Ohio State-Michigan in 2006, and the Florida-Alabama showdowns in the past two SEC Championship Games. Those games served as de facto semifinals. The winner moved on to the BCS title

The Branley Family

2010-11-28T22:19:00.000-08:00

The Branley Family braved the cold winds at the Huntington Beach Pier for a family photo session. Everybody did great despite the "weather" we were having.

Ryder Family Reunion

2010-11-28T22:17:00.000-08:00

The Ryder Family Reunion on a windy day at the Park. Amazing family, special memory.