A Jose Villa Workshop . by walla walla and bend wedding photographer

This past summer, I had the pleasure of attending one of Jose Villa’s AMAZING wedding workshops in Santa Ynez, California! I can’t even begin to explain how this experience has completely changed the way I look at photography. We were able to see everything from the way he runs his business to how he shoots and what he shoots with. We then got to photograph a “wedding” for the whole afternoon. One of the biggest lessons that I took away from this photography workshop was the importance of being true to myself and my style and to stick with what I love to do. We don’t need to be the photographer for everyone, but if we do what we love, then others will love it too. I truly believe that if we have a passion and inspiration for what we photograph, then that will come out in our pictures. It was an experience of a lifetime that also reaffirmed my passion and love for film photography. In my opinion, the beauty and look that film photography creates cannot be matched. What can I say…I’m in love!

And I’m also sooooo excited to start photographing more weddings here in Walla Walla and Milton-Freewater, and also back in the Central Oregon / Bend area!  If you are interested in hiring us for your upcoming wedding, just give us a call or shoot us an email for more info!

Here are just a few of the photos that I took while there…ok, maybe a few more than a few! Enjoy!

A huge thanks to the following vendors who made this amazing day possible!

Figueroa Farm House: http://www.figueroamountainfarmhouse.com/

Jose Villa Workshops - http://josevillaworkshops.com/

Jill La Fleur - http://www.lafleurweddings.com/

Mar of TEAM Hair and Makeup - http://www.teamhairandmakeupservice.com/

Joel Serrato - http://joelserratofilms.com/

Kate of Flower Wild Design - http://www.flowerwild.com/index2.php

Found Rental - http://vintage-rentals.com/index2.php#/home/

James Cagle – Accountant

Cypress Albums - http://www.cypressalbums.com/

Fuji Film: - http://www.fujifilm.com/

Richard Photo Lab - http://www.richardphotolab.com/

Invitation Suite:  Ceci New York www.cecinewyork.com

Hair Pieces: Mignonne Handmade http://www.etsy.com/shop/mignonnehandmade

Dresses: BHLDN www.bhldn.com

Cake: Maggie Austin www.maggieaustincake.com

Napkins: La Tavola Linens www.latavolalinen.com

Calligraphy – Chelsea Petaja - http://ohmydeerhandmades.blogspot.com/