A dream come true.

Looking at these images, I again find myself speechless, overwhelmed, recounting what all of us workshoppers there would fondly call ‘The Jose Villa Experience’. In all its myriad of details and entirety, it is deservedly called so, and for me, has been truly one of the best experiences of my life.

I can only express my immense gratitude through these photos and the inspiration behind it. Thank you Jose Villa, and your dream team of wedding industry leaders who have ingeniously, lovingly crafted this amazing, life changing workshop. It’s been truly awesome meeting you all who have been such wonderful inspiration on my journey in photography and self-discovery. And what an incredible privilege it was learning from the best in the world.

But above all the boundless beauty and glamour that you all effortless create through and through, I will always be reminded of your unforgettable enthusiasm, warmth, sincerity, and humility.

The Jose Villa Italy Workshop
Villa Cetinale, Tuscany, Italy

Jose Villa

with guest speakers
Laurie Arons
Joel Serrato
Summer Watkins
Shira Savada Of Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine
Mar of TEAM Hair and Makeup
Angela Marcaccio of Richard Photo Lab

Design And Planning: Laurie Arons Special Events
Creative Direction And Design: Kate Holt Of Flowerwild
Hair And Makeup: TEAM Hair & Makeup
Wardrobe Stylist: Summer Watkins
Workshop Marshall: Lacie Hansen
Special Assistant And Decor: Tomasso Of La Rosa
Models : Love Management And Casting Italy
Gown: Reem Acra From Gabriella Bridal
Gown: Samuelle Couture
Cake: Maggie Austin
Calligraphy: Tara Jones
Graphic Design And Printing : A Day In May Design
Leather Work And Brass Tags: Amber Moon Of Pitbulls And Posies
Beaded Charger: The Ark Event Rentals
Veil: Preston Olivia
Car: Zephyrus Sienna

Sponsored by
Richard Photo Lab
Fujifilm
Kraft and Jute
Cypress Albums
Velvet Raptor

This engagement was shot on the 2nd day of the workshop, all shot digitally and processed in Filmtastic.
















Today is the day our son is born. And with these photographs, my wife and I ought to celebrate the overwhelming end of this journey, and the start of a new one. To God be the glory.

Maternity photographs by J Lucas Reyes
Cat and J’s Portraits by John Lucas Reyes
Special thanks to Lace Tan of I Love Koi for Cat’s bandeau