Wedding at Castoro Cellars in Paso Robles, California | Paso Robles Wedding Photographer | Erica & Kirk
Whale Rock is the perfect location for your intimate wedding. Let’s face it, these days it’s almost impossible to find a bad Paso Robles wedding venue. Everywhere you look its gorgeous settings, grand views, miles of vineyards, picture-perfect barns, literally the most perfect coastlines. We have it all on the Central Coast! I’m not going to lie brides, it’s going to be a difficult choice, but to help you narrow down your search here is an intimate look at an elopement from Whale Rock at Castoro Cellars. A beautiful venue centrally located in Paso Robles wine country, right off West HWY 46.
Whale Rock has all the right qualities of any Paso Robles wedding venue. A breathable outdoor space that can accommodate any style of wedding. At the entrance, you are welcomed by a large gate and a long dirt road. The road goes on for about half a mile, taking you through some of the vineyard and a private residence. The alter, or stage, is a wood platform surrounding a beautiful old oak tree. One of the most impressive oak trees I’ve seen in the area. Surrounding the oak tree, are rows and rows of vines. It’s a magical spot that gave us bright golden light the entire afternoon and on into the evening.
While you are in the area, be sure to stop by Castoro Cellars for a wine tasting experience and then pop in next door at Bethel Road Distillery for a taste of handcrafted spirits.
If you are looking for an Elopement Price Guide, get in touch! teresalojaconophotography@gmail.com
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My photography is a blend of art, experience, and instinct—a little bit of this, a little bit of that.
For over 15 years, I’ve been immersed in the world of photography. It all started when I was 18 and stepped into a darkroom for the first time. That moment sparked a lifelong obsession with capturing the world through my lens. It eventually lead me to the fine art space, collaborating with artists, managing studios, and working alongside galleries and museums.
Through years of studying art and photography—both in undergraduate and graduate school—my aesthetic evolved under the influence of critical theory and contemporary art. I found myself drawn to the intersection of traditional documentary photography and spontaneous, unfiltered moments of real life. My goal is to create images that are raw, honest, and deeply human.
Travel plays a huge role in my creative process. I find inspiration in the unfamiliar—letting light, movement, and emotion guide my eye. Photography is my way of making sense of the world, turning fleeting moments into lasting stories. With a camera in hand, everything becomes a canvas, and every frame is a chance to reveal beauty in the unexpected.
