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Local Love: Israel Castillo

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Israel Castillo returns to the podcast to discuss his photography projects and the chaotic day his studio is moving.
The episode features Israel Castillo, a photographer and employee at Chrome Digital, a fine art print lab in San Diego. He starts by discussing his busy life as a father and the studio's move from Little Italy to Logan Heights. Israel explains Chrome Digital's work replicating and digitizing artwork for clients like artist Paul Elder. He then describes how he obtained a media credential for San Diego FC after pitching a portrait series on tailgating fans to San Diego Magazine, leading to opportunities to photograph inside the stadium. Israel shares his passion for capturing the energy of SDFC's supporter section and other fan areas. He details the origins of his Kettner portrait project, which began casually and has grown to nearly 400 portraits, with plans to turn it into a book. The project includes diverse subjects, from strangers to local figures like Chris Cantore, and has gained recognition through features in San Diego Magazine. Israel also talks about balancing his photography with family responsibilities, often bringing his children to shoots. The conversation touches on his other interests, like photographing cars, and upcoming events like a black-and-white photo exhibition. Throughout, the host emphasizes Israel's approachable personality and the local community focus of his work.

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A loose local-art hang that settles into Israel Castillo's portraits and the people behind them.

Emo Brown Local Love gives photographer Israel Castillo room to talk through his portrait project, the people who step in front of his camera, and the local pull that keeps the work moving.

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For a local-art hang with a boom box, haunted-room lore, and portraits that come with a story.

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