Jose Villa

We had such a blast at the last Santa Barbara workshop, and a waiting list of 20 photographers that I have decided to offer another 1 day workshop.

+++ The first 2 photographers to sign up will receive a $100 gift certificate to Samy's Camera, where everything in the world photography is sold.

Here are the details:

-September 08, 2008

-Solvang, CA

-Models , make-up, gown, floral, and lunch all included.

-$600

To sign up click here

Click on "join" in the "santa barbara" section and click on "fill out registration here"

Jose Villa Workshops

Last class April, 2008

Ha and Jack decided to take me up on photographing their engagement session in my neck of the woods at my ultimate favorite locations. They met me here at my studio and we rode in my huge car out to these locations. They brought their cute dogs to join the fun.

yayay! finally my kids site is live! whoot!

Ryan Malmberg of Finch Designs created the site, he has such a great gift for simplicity and movement with flash.

I took sooo long to get the images to Ryan because Im such a perfectionist and needed to make sure everything was just right.

Would love your comments/suggestions.

jose villa kids

I photographed ashley in her cute, fun cocktail dress a few days before her and todd's amazing wedding in Summerland, CA. She would wear this same dress at her reception. We had such a great time shooting around the property and getting to know each other.

Ashley is a photographer out of LA, Im always so honored when my clients are photographers. I shoot at least a dozen photographers weddings a year and I love it because it really challenges me to push the limits.

Ashley and Todd's wedding images coming soon.

If you had to shoot a wedding this next weekend, or a portrait session, and you had these choices, what would you shoot the wedding/session with.

It's amazing when you start to think about how it must have been to shoot in these formats 20, 30, 40 years ago... lets try it!

If you don't know what these cameras are, you should check them out.

Leave your digital at home one of these days, and give yourself a challenge. Pick one of these up, if you don't already have one and shoot some fun images with it, landscapes, fun session etc.

+If you recently used one of these cameras to shoot some images at a wedding, share the link under the comment section. We all want to check them out.

I shot Jessamyn and Martin's (Graelyn's mommy and daddy) wedding in El Cereyes, Mexico about 2 years ago. We have become great friends over the past years. They now live in Las Vegas where Martin is the main chef at the restaurant Sensi at the Bellagio, amazing food I tell you!! wow!!.

Every time I head out to the annual photography convention, WPPI, I make sure to connect with Jess and Martin, they are so welcoming and always very gracious with me.

I was super excited this year because it would be the first time I would get to meet their new baby, Graelyn. She was so fun to photograph.. babies are funny because they love to sleep and by the end of our 45 min. session baby Graelyn was so tiered and was fast asleep, which was great because I was able to get some great shots of her sleeping. I was afraid that my camera would wake her.

I love Ladybugs, they are so quite, humble, to them selfs and very beautiful.. Jen Curtis, 1 on 1 workshop attendee and I went out per Jen's request last week while she was here for her 1 on 1 to get some landscape images of this area.

Im so happy we did because as we were shooting in 6 foot tall mustard flowers a ladybug landed on me, it was amazing! woo!

I picked her up, put her in my pocket and took her to a make shift outdoor studio where we did a great fashion shoot, check her out! isn't she cute?

this is jen getting her shots

The last time I photographed Gavin and Jet was about 1 year ago at this amazing outdoor location with oak trees and tall dry grass. This time it was at their home, where they are most comfortable, running around on their own turf.

Renae is one of the best florist around, (the twins mom) We have become great friends after working together so much. It's funny how we attract the same clients. She has great style, I mean, just look at how Gavin and Jet are dressed.. super cool!!

These images will also be posted on my new Kids website, coming VERY soon..

The UK has a great Photography association called SPWW and BPPA, which is very similar to the WPPI here in the states.

They are the fastest growing worldwide Association for Professional Photographers. SWPP has asked me to speak for their next convention which will be in January., YAY!!

For those photographers in the UK that have messaged me, Im excited to announce that I will be coming your way. It's been a long time coming, and Im so excited!!

Here are the dates Jan. 14-19th, 2009

If you haven't signed up yet, here is the link to do so.

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