02.19.10

Flowers in her hair & A black Wedding Gown

So fun to collaborate with some of my favorite people. Joy Thigpen styled this fun shoot, and was shot for Oncewed. Thank you to B Hughes Bridal for the AMAZING gowns and Joel Serrato for the help.

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  1. Krissy - So beautiful...
    February 19, 2010
  2. Lisa Gilbert - oh my. so beautiful I can hardly stand it...
    February 19, 2010
  3. Peacock Invitations - Just gorgeous! I am IN LOVE with that black gown... Stunning Jose... as always!
    February 19, 2010
  4. Morgan Trinker - So lovely, as always. Your photographs convey a dreaminess that most photographers will never achieve. You got mad skillz, Jose!
    February 19, 2010
  5. Lara - Oh my. The black dress shot... I am dying! Jose! swoon
    February 19, 2010
  6. Amy Martin - That dress is PIMP!!
    February 19, 2010
  7. erin kate - just exquisite.
    February 19, 2010
  8. jess rensch - wow, just beautiful. thank you for being my inspiration.
    February 19, 2010
  9. Beth - sigh wow! wow!
    February 19, 2010
  10. connie Sithi - my eyes bulged outa their sockets! That black wedding gown is AMAZING! Can't wait to see more
    February 19, 2010
  11. Damaris Mia - Simply gorgeous.
    February 19, 2010
  12. Sherry - More. Please.
    February 19, 2010
  13. leila - oh my god. you're magic, i'm convinced!
    February 20, 2010
  14. Jyllian - Whoa!
    February 20, 2010
  15. Paul Von Rieter - I Love the shot of her hair in the wind. Just straight up beautiful. period.
    February 20, 2010
  16. Terrance - Love the look and feel of your photos, always soft & dreamy.
    February 20, 2010
  17. emily - Omgosh I want to see more. So stunning! I love with weddings up the ante and make it a truly black tie glamorous event!
    February 20, 2010
  18. Colorado Wedding Photographer, JasonG - Amazing work, as always!
    February 20, 2010
  19. juan tellez - FILMS FILMS ES TODO es lo maximo , gracias jose por tus imagenes estoy pendiente d e tu trabajo ,tengo una 500cm haselblad que opinas .
    February 20, 2010
  20. Dognbird - Simply gorgeous. Love the aesthetic here.
    February 20, 2010
  21. Lyn Ismael-Bennett - Amazing like always!
    February 20, 2010
  22. Paul Von Rieter - Had to come by and look again.... lol. Just as awesome as before.
    February 21, 2010
  23. Alexandra - Looove that first one. Beautiful.
    February 22, 2010
  24. Nate from Open Light Studio - I'm a major fan of this. MAJOR FAN.
    February 22, 2010
  25. joey Seawell - Love the black dress photograph. Gets me motivated for the upcoming wedding season!
    February 22, 2010
  26. Steve - Really nice, Jose. I loooove both of those dresses!
    February 22, 2010
  27. Teresa K - Thanks for posting and providing a place to come when photographers need inspiration...your photos are just so LOVELY.
    February 22, 2010
  28. charley*star - so pretty! gorgeous. ... and love that black dress.
    February 22, 2010
  29. Jennica Wallis - Oh my goodness! I LOVE everything about all of these! You're such an inspiration! <3
    February 23, 2010
  30. David B. Hoffman - Love these Jose. So elegant.
    February 23, 2010
  31. Larry Reeves - Wow, Jose! killer images...seriously stunning. And that BLACK wedding gown, gorgeous!
    February 23, 2010
  32. Akil Bennett - man, every single one of these shots are hot! nice work
    February 23, 2010
  33. Connie Sithi - Utterly gorgeous. All of it.
    February 23, 2010
  34. Marissa Rodriguez - Are you kidding me!? WHOA! Just amazing! Gorgeous Jose, just gorgeous!
    February 23, 2010
  35. Jamie Orillion - who designed the black dress? beautiful!
    February 23, 2010
  36. Heidi @ Zenadia - LOVE! The dress, the images...so amazing!!
    February 23, 2010
  37. Carebear - Love the shot of her in the black dress walking with the big tree in the background...
    February 23, 2010
  38. my spatula - wowie kazowie! no words can describe the level of gorgeousness. my favorite set yet.
    February 23, 2010
  39. Jen - LOVE!!!!
    February 23, 2010
  40. ben + laura - Inspiring and truly beautiful.
    February 24, 2010
  41. Gina Meola - UNREAL!!!! Gorgeous models, dresses, light, hair... AHH!!!
    February 24, 2010
  42. Ginger Murray - love love love. Every one of them.
    February 24, 2010
  43. carly - this shoot makes my heart happy. period.
    February 24, 2010
  44. Cameron Ingalls - Profusely gorgeous!
    February 24, 2010
  45. Cathy Crawley - Oh how divine! Love them all Jose :)
    February 24, 2010
  46. Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC - Jose, you blow it out of the water, again, and again, and again Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC
    February 24, 2010
  47. Krzysztof Serafiński - I like your photos
    February 25, 2010
  48. joy thigpen - its so ture! jose, you are a rare talent and it's such a gift to get to work with you. these images are just beautiful. thank you. and the black gown is by Romona Keveza, for those of you that were asking. :)
    February 25, 2010
  49. Leslie - Oh my goodness! Absolutely gorgeous!
    February 25, 2010
  50. Yazy - Amazingly magical!
    February 25, 2010
  51. Amy Ross - your images take my breath away!
    February 26, 2010
  52. Charlie Sauls - Un-flippin' believable images! Just love, love, love..
    February 26, 2010
  53. forex robot - What a great resource!
    February 26, 2010
  54. Jackie Lamas - Seriously? This is just amazing!
    February 26, 2010
  55. s h e r r y - Oh wow, these are GORGEOUS. I love love love the huge flower halo.
    February 27, 2010
  56. Melissa - I can't believe how much I love that black wedding dress. it's simply stunning with her auburn hair and you captured it just beautifully!
    March 1, 2010
  57. Sasha Prince - Absolutely stunning!
    March 4, 2010
  58. Diana H - keep coming back to this shoot...so pretty...i love the black gown. great work!
    March 4, 2010
  59. Kelly - Forget all those girlhood dreams of a white wedding dress, I'm going with elegant black! Stunning work, as always, Jose.
    March 5, 2010
  60. maybemayest - oh wow ! i love the black, it's so gorgeous ! :)
    March 9, 2010
  61. Mica Rassmussen - Facts on the subject of the actual prostate invariably involved me personally. The most important scenario, Flowers in her hair & A black Wedding Gown Jose Villa | Fine Art Weddings, renders quite a few distinctly fascinating and after that wel informed comments. Most definitely i'll make it possible for my own close friends find out information on this amazing editorial moreover simply because it speaks of a part of the smart ideas I have definitely believed in for a stretch of time.
    March 9, 2010
  62. Willa Kveta Photography - WOW! Me encantan estas fotos!!! You continue to bring such simple beauty and perfect execution of style, color, and light to your images. As always, such a pleasure to view!
    March 27, 2010
  63. Jenny Sun - These are so incredibly gorgeous and ethereal. Words cannot express how much i love these images!! :D :D
    March 29, 2010
  64. PiterJankovich - My name is Piter Jankovich. oOnly want to tell, that your blog is really cool And want to ask you: is this blog your hobby? P.S. Sorry for my bad english
    March 29, 2010
  65. oneshotbeyond - nothing wrong with that!
    April 6, 2010
  66. kahying - heyy, i really really really love these photos! they are so gorgeous, and incredible real beauty :) i've posted a few of the photos to my tumblog, with a credit to you, a link to your blog, hopefully you wont mind, i cant resist, i love them! <33 but it's okay if i shouldnt do so, just mail me & tell me, i'll take them down :) love! <333
    April 8, 2010
  67. Thurman Grindell - FYI, I can't view this correctly on the latest Montif browser.
    April 9, 2010
  68. Leslie - OH MY!! I am speechless...I LOVE them all!
    April 18, 2010
  69. richmond wedding wednesdays: virginia center for architecture | Richmond, Virginia Wedding and Event Planner | Merriment Events - [...] Pyne Hollyhock Print via Schumacher; pretty Emily styled by Joy Thigpen and photographed by Jose Villa; crystal knob and jewelry by Sandra Lane via Sarah Kaye Represents; bouquet via Style Me Pretty [...]
    July 21, 2010
  70. Design & Decor « Fashion & Style « « {Fashion Nouveau} Black is the new White Dress « WEDDING NOUVEAU - [...] view the full spread visit Jose’s blog.  In case you missed it, here’s the previous Black & White Dream [...]
    August 19, 2010
  71. Sarah’s Shakira-Inspired Couture Fashion Shoot « Dallas Wedding Photographer Stacy Reeves | Vintage Modern Wedding Photography - [...] however, a fabulous shoot from a photographer I admire, Jose Villa, put a seed into my brain.  The shoot featured an amazing black wedding dress.  Normally when you see black wedding dresses, they’re done in a very harsh, goth sort of [...]
    August 25, 2010
  72. Ashley - hey, nice blog...really like it and added to bookmarks. keep up with good work
    September 8, 2010
  73. Sarah’s Shakira-Inspired Couture Fashion Shoot « Dallas Wedding Photographer Stacy ReevesWedding Gowns | Wedding Gowns - [...] I admire, Jose Villa, put a seed into my brain.  the shoot featured an amazing black wedding dress.  Normally when you see black wedding dresses, they’re done in [...]
    September 28, 2010
  74. evelyn - H E R M O S O!
    September 28, 2010
  75. www.internationalwed.com - very nice photos, dress and flowers ;-)
    November 6, 2010
  76. The It List :: Hot Shots Hand-Picked by Lara Casey, Vol. 2 « Southern Weddings Magazine - [...] This shoot in Nashville from Jose Villa, styled by Joy Thigpen for Once Wed, is divine.  Black wedding dress?  Yes please!  Her dress reminds me of Charlotte’s black gown in Sex and the City: The Movie… dramatic, sultry and stunning! [...]
    December 1, 2010
  77. Dark as Night: Winter Wedding Inspiration - Inframe Bride Magazine - [...] 1.)  Black and White Winter bouquet, image by Jose Villa. 2.) White Cosmo created by The Party Goddess, image by Gina Lee Photography. 3.) Floral lace embellished cake made by The Cake Girls via Real Simple. 4.) Black and White Winter Centerpiece created by Posh Party. 5.) Black and White Wedding Invite created by Mini Moko. 6.) Black and White Wedding Invite with circus-style font, also created by Mini Moko. 7.) Butterfly Table Place Card handcrafted by Timeless Paper . 8.) Black Wedding Gown from B. Hughes Bridal, image by Jose Villa. To see more images of this black gown inspired photo session, styled by Joy Thigpen, go to Jose Villa’s blog. [...]
    December 9, 2010
  78. Jessica Cernat - I wanted to send some Dallas Wedding Photographer love your way and wanted to say that your work is always stunning! The dresses are amazing and your style fits perfect with these dresses! Great work!! Way to go!! Jessica Cernat :)
    January 5, 2011
  79. bridal gown trends for 2010 | Naples Wedding Photographers - [...] Jose Villa AND it’s worn with red boots? Check it out here at the Once Wed blog or here at Jose Villa’s blog! And for a few more selections of some totally fabulous black gowns, check out this post, BLACK [...]
    January 14, 2011
  80. New York Wedding Photographers - Absolutely stunning pictures!
    February 19, 2011
  81. Color Palette – ブラック&ホワイト ‘ブラック・スワン’ | Craspedia Wedding - [...] 左上から:jose villa・ lovely package・ black feathers・amethyst and black diamond ring・rachel thurston・feather shoes・junebug weddings・cake・jon day photography This entry was posted in カラーパレット and tagged ブラック. Bookmark the permalink. ← Color Palette – モダンネイビー&グレー [...]
    March 2, 2011
  82. [White +] Black | Brooklyn Bride - Modern Wedding Blog - [...] Clockwise, from left to right: Black dress photo by Jose Villa via Green Wedding Shoes, Wax seal via Dry, Wedding party photo by Julie Afflerbaugh Photography via [...]
    May 16, 2011
  83. Lori Lee - Wedding vows are really a crucial aspect of a wedding ceremony. When it was my wedding, I relied on a really good wedding vow ebook to get that greatly important job executed and I was totally pleased with the ultimate results!
    May 18, 2011
  84. Chicago Wedding Photographer - Stunning images! This is an amazing styled shoot. I love the teal ribbon on the bouquet!
    December 28, 2011

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