Michelle Castillo

Hi, I’m Michelle! I kind of fell into photography. It started when I was a marketing rep for my community college documenting student life and sporting activities. When I went to UC Berkeley, I was given the opportunity to photograph one of my favorite bands, Bad Suns, for an on-campus magazine. I’d never photographed a show at that point, I didn’t even know concert photography was a thing. Even though I stopped doing photography all together for two years after, I’m so happy I picked it up again.

Since then, I’ve worked with some incredible organizations including , , , , , , and many more. I also had the opportunity of photographing set at Outside Lands 2023.

If I’m not doing photography or getting lost listening to my , you can find me sitting outside and writing for or discovering something new in and around the Bay Area.

I’d love to get to know you! What’s your favorite show (and why is it Avatar: The Last Airbender)? What’s your dream shoot? If you’re not in the San Francisco Bay Area, I’m always down to travel!