Super Monday with Jose Villa
Attending workshops is a luxury that I don’t often get to do but when my good friend and fellow photographer Tammie Kim asked me if I was interested in spending a couple of days in Solvang, CA , I said “Whoo-hoo!” (that meant yes). The workshop was hosted by the brilliant Jose Villa and his team, the stunning Shelbie and Geraldo, and the drop-dead gorgeous Lacie. Aside from out classroom instruction, Jose took us on location to a couple of awesome places for our photo shoot. If any of you reading this are hopeless romantics, then you must come to Ventura county—I guarantee that you will fall head over heels over all the natural beauty. Here’s a couple of my favorite images…..
The lovely Miss Lacie. She is Jose’s assistant and is a photography student at the Brooks Institute.
I must have a hundred images of Lacie and I have to say that she is one of the most photogenic people I have ever had the pleasure to photograph. And she is soooh nice! Thank you, Lacie:)
This classic beauty is Shelbie. This brave girl has the daunting task of acting natural while 25 photographers took turns shooting her and her companion Gerardo.
The tall, dark and handsome, Gerardo.
This is how the camera sees it…..
This is the reality. Yikes!
One of Jose’s favorite poses. I love that even though they are looking away from each other, their body language says we are together.
Wow, what a face.
There were probably 10-15 photographers standing behind me, so I ducked to get out of the way. I’m glad I did!
This is Tammie, she is Korean and one of the funniest, kindest, most knowledgeable people I know. Thank you Tammie for bringing out the goofy in me, I still smile at all the fun we had!
It was a great surprise to learn that my buddy Rowena was also attending the workshop! She was in charge of setting up the room for us, her only request was that no one snore! I fell asleep first, so am not sure if anybody did or not….;)
on 13th April 2008 at 15:53
MARIE!!!
I am I was part of this amazing class of 2008.. It sure was great working with everyone.
Gloria
on 13th April 2008 at 22:19
I am amzed how you were able to catch such a different perspective! I am a fan of your work. Thanks for the beautiful photos of me and for your kind words. I really enjoyed your company.
on 13th April 2008 at 23:28
Thanks for checking in guys! It was a great workshop, I wish I could do one once a week!
Have an awesome day:)
on 14th April 2008 at 00:45
fantastic!! Im loving the flare!!
hugs.
jose villa
on 15th April 2008 at 13:41
love your second image - it has such a quiet beauty to it. :) and i your watermark is so cute!
on 16th April 2008 at 10:29
Wowza Marie, Love everything about your pictures! Super pp’s! It was an amazing time, so glad to have spent some of it with you and Tammie.
on 22nd April 2008 at 17:05
that’s a cute picture of tammie! great seeing you at the brides party!
on 6th May 2008 at 09:08
Workshop with Jose????? Tooooootally jealous!
on 5th April 2009 at 23:57
[…] A+ Jose Villa- PPA Super Monday April 8, 2008 I came across Jose Villa’s work many years ago and I fell in love with them at first sight. I am so happy to see that he is featured in PDN magazine this month because he is the most talented photographer that I know of. He “knows” photography and his work is just simply beautiful. So when I saw his name on PPA Super Monday , I told everyone about it. It was so much fun driving up with Marie & Rowena and we spent awesome day in Solvang, CA with Jose Villa. He delivered A+ workshop. I believe that photographer’s heart and soul translates into his work. Let me just say that the man behind his beautiful work is also as beautiful in person. I tried little bit of Jose Villa + Me on these images.There is a big advantage of having talented photographer as a friend. They know how to capture you more beautiful than you really are! I love this picture of me, Marie shot. Can’t you just feel how happy I was that day? Thank you Marie! […]