Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Love Story, Beautifully Told by San Antonio's Top Photographers
Expose The Heart is a San Antonio-based photography studio dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments with authenticity and artistry. Founded in 2012 by husband-and-wife team David and Irene Castillo, we specialize in wedding photography, family portraits, senior portraits, maternity/newborn sessions, and engagement photography. Our approach blends photojournalism with lifestyle photography, focusing on genuine emotions and connections rather than staged poses. With over a decade of experience serving San Antonio and the Hill Country, we prioritize building relationships with clients to create personalized, timeless imagery that reflects their unique stories.Our commitment to excellence extends beyond weddings, offering ongoing photography services for families through every life stage. As storytellers, we believe in preserving not just how moments look, but how they feel, ensuring our clients can relive their cherished memories for generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Family Portraits
Senior Portraits
Maternity/Newborn
Engagement Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Over 10 years of experience documenting San Antonio weddings and families
- Personalized approach to each session with tailored location guidance
- Award-winning photography blending photojournalism and artistic composition
- Flexible session options for all life stages and family dynamics
- Client-focused service prioritizing emotional authenticity over staged poses
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures the authentic emotions and connections of your special day. With over a decade of experience, we document ceremonies and receptions in San Antonio and the Hill Country using a blend of photojournalism and artistic composition. We focus on preserving both grand moments and subtle details, ensuring your love story is told through timeless imagery that reflects your unique relationship and celebration.
Family Portraits
We specialize in natural, emotionally resonant family portraits that celebrate your unique dynamics. Our sessions in San Antonio emphasize genuine interactions over stiff posing, capturing the joy and connections that define your family. Whether documenting milestones or everyday moments, we create images that showcase your family's personality and relationships through a combination of guided direction and candid observation.
Senior Portraits
Our senior portrait sessions help capture this pivotal life transition with authenticity and style. We work closely with students in San Antonio to create images that reflect their individuality, interests, and aspirations. Sessions include location guidance and styling advice to ensure portraits that celebrate both personal achievements and unique personalities while maintaining a natural, relaxed aesthetic.
Maternity/Newborn
We document the beauty of pregnancy and early parenthood through tender, natural maternity and newborn photography. Our San Antonio sessions focus on the emotional connections between parents and their unborn or newborn child, using soft lighting and gentle compositions. We prioritize safety and comfort while creating timeless images that celebrate the profound journey of bringing new life into the world.
Engagement Sessions
Our engagement sessions help couples connect through photography while creating beautiful imagery for wedding announcements and decor. We guide couples in San Antonio through relaxed sessions that capture their unique relationship dynamics, offering location suggestions and posing guidance that feels natural. These sessions serve as both a celebration of your current relationship and preparation for wedding day photography.
People
David Castillo
Co-Owner & Photographer
David Castillo is a San Antonio-based photographer with over a decade of experience capturing life's meaningful moments. With a background in music and film, he brings creative storytelling to every session. He specializes in wedding and family photography, focusing on authentic moments that reflect each client's unique story.
Irene Castillo
Co-Owner & Photographer
Irene Castillo is a passionate photographer known for her warm, people-focused approach to capturing life's special moments. With a background in music and creative projects, she brings unique perspective to every session. She specializes in connecting with clients to create natural, emotionally resonant imagery for weddings and family portraits.
Questions
What photography services do you offer in San Antonio?
We offer wedding photography, family portraits, senior portraits, maternity/newborn sessions, and engagement photography throughout San Antonio and the Hill Country.
How long have you been photographing weddings?
We've been documenting weddings in San Antonio for over a decade, with experience at nearly every major venue in the area.
Do you offer photography packages for multiple sessions?
Yes, we offer combined packages for weddings that include engagement sessions and can accommodate ongoing family photography needs.
What is your photography style?
Our style blends photojournalism with lifestyle photography, focusing on authentic emotions and connections rather than posed shots.
How do you prepare for a photography session?
We provide location guidance, styling advice, and personalized planning to ensure each session feels natural and captures your unique story.
Can you photograph events outside San Antonio?
We regularly photograph weddings and events throughout the Texas Hill Country and surrounding areas beyond San Antonio.
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