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mary and leo – married 60 years
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nancy ray - i want to be them one day. amazing.April 6, 2010
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Lacie Hansen - love has such beauty and you know how to capture it my friend :)April 6, 2010
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Riccis - You have beautifully captured the essence of love and what it's all about! Thank you for sharing them, my friend :-)April 6, 2010
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Ty - The love in their faces makes it look like it could have been their first date 60 years ago.April 6, 2010
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ryan flynn - true love.April 6, 2010
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Ashah Wood - SO sweet it makes me want to cry, these are great Jose.April 6, 2010
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Tonhya Kae - Jose, seriously!?! Can you even believe this is your job? Nuts. I hope to find true love like this someday. Awesome job.April 6, 2010
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Lauryn - oh my i love these.April 6, 2010
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jesh de rox - so gorgeous, friend!!!April 6, 2010
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daniel usenko - wonderfulApril 6, 2010
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nate - LOVE.April 6, 2010
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Geoff Heith - Love this...what an amazing legacy!April 6, 2010
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Jennifer Quen - oh my love. these are beautiful, jose. :)April 6, 2010
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Ali - Lovely. Intimate. Warm. Incredible.April 6, 2010
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Phyllis Cheung - So. Incredibly. Sweet. Beautiful work Jose!April 6, 2010
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Sadie W - So sweet. These are absolutely beautiful and heartwarming.April 6, 2010
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Mary Dunlap - One of my fav blog posts ever!!! I even started to tear up...I love LOVE and to see it still evident after 60 yrs is so heartwarming. Thank you Jose.April 6, 2010
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Carly Rodgers - Wow, this actually made me tear up. Beautiful. Just so beautiful. Thank youApril 6, 2010
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Katie - These were moving. Awesome work!April 6, 2010
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shanni - this totally made me tear up!!!April 6, 2010
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Emma Case - I've just sat and cried at these beautiful pictures. My Nan died quite a long time ago and I remember my Grandad, years later hugging me and saying "I really miss your Nan". You really do become one. Thank you for sharing this gem.April 6, 2010
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Melissa Schollaert - Truly beautiful in so many ways.April 6, 2010
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Haley - unbelievably beautiful and so touching. incredible. bravo.April 6, 2010
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Leslee - I love it. These are wonderful, Jose.April 6, 2010
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Rebecca Crumley - Love is in the air!April 6, 2010
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Luis Godinez - Amazing photos Jose. I think only "YOU" could have captured such beautiful & timeless LOVE.April 6, 2010
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Feuza - this warms my heart and the images says it all!April 6, 2010
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oneshotbeyond - totally impressive & well documented!April 6, 2010
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Leslie - Those are amazing! I hope I can be like them when I'm their age.April 6, 2010
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Sarah Lee - Aw that is super sweet!!! And a great idea!!!April 6, 2010
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melanie - wow the emotions that these pics have created love theseApril 6, 2010
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deb schwedhelm - OMG...so magical. you captured their love for one another so beautifully.April 6, 2010
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kathy - So incredibly beautiful.April 6, 2010
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Kate Whitmore - THIS is what love and marriage is all about. I'll be calling you in 59 years to do this for my spouse and I. You just wait.April 6, 2010
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jenny - last photo is my favorite !April 6, 2010
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Carin - 60 years!!!!! How wonderful! Your images are beautifully moving~April 6, 2010
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Bryan - The last image feels so wonderful and appropriate.April 6, 2010
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kate callahan - these made me cry just a little. so beautiful.April 6, 2010
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Krista Photography - Oh I LOVE these! What a darling couple! That last shot is just perfect.April 6, 2010
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Deidre - Most beautiful love ever. One can only hope to be this in love after 60 years. You have captured a truly beautiful thing.April 6, 2010
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ronnie - Oh jose!! Love these! Absolutely heartfelt!April 6, 2010
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Danielle - Beautiful. This is such a lovely document both for them and their family. dApril 6, 2010
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erica - So perfect, amazing photos of an amazing love!April 6, 2010
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Jennifer Nichols - So beautiful. Made me cry.April 6, 2010
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melissa paul - incredibly moving... incredibly inspiring...April 6, 2010
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Maxine Andrew / Instead of You! - absolutely beautiful!April 6, 2010
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Dan O'Day - My cheeks are soaking... beautiful job JoseApril 6, 2010
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natt - awww...60 years, that's just so sweetApril 6, 2010
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Erin Marie Hall - This is one of the most beautiful posts ever. Seriously. I am bookmarking this and printing it out and remembering it forever. Thank you.April 6, 2010
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Michael Wachniak - These images melt my heart Jose! That last one brings tears to my eyes! Great job! We should all be so lucky! :)April 6, 2010
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erin kate - So, so, so, sweet! I have tears in my eyes :o)April 6, 2010
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victor zerga - Great stuff... I hope to do this with one of my couples in about...60 years. I'll be 93 and will be shooting with Nikon D45xtr///April 6, 2010
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John Heil - Awwww, what amazing photos. So beautiful.April 6, 2010
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Leora - I just love this- this is so beautiful it makes my heart acheApril 6, 2010
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s h e r r y - That is super super sweet. I love the last photo especially. <3 <3 All the best to them...April 6, 2010
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Dognbird - The best thing I have seen all day. Thank you!April 6, 2010
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lyndsay - the last image, moved me to tears.April 6, 2010
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Heather Pearce - Oh my. Loved this. Such a special special portrait session, and what a lovely couple. Something the rest of us can aspire to!April 6, 2010
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Cathy Crawley - That is so sweet. Made my heart melt :)April 6, 2010
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OHANA PHOTOGRAPHERS - now this is what it's all about.April 6, 2010
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brianna - they are so cute!!!!!!April 6, 2010
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Jessica Monnich - Wow! Beautiful! That is what it is all about! LOVE! I hope and pray my husband will be able to be together on our 60th anniversary! What an inspiration!April 7, 2010
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Alexandra - I love your style. It's to die for. Beautiful work!April 7, 2010
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Vivienne - so sweet!! love these :)April 7, 2010
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Suzi - wow. this is what it's all about. so tender, so intense. thank you for enriching my life with these images.April 7, 2010
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shiu hsirh - that is not easy life!April 7, 2010
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aruna b. - this is so sweet and lovely ...i am doing this for my 50th wedding anniversary.. here's to hoping you will still be photographing in 47 years :)April 7, 2010
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Denita - I want to be this in love at 60 years of marriage!April 7, 2010
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Laura - Oh my, I absolutely love these! The last image is breathtaking. wonderful work.April 7, 2010
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Emily @ Southern Weddings - Adorable and gorgeous at the same time. I want you to take photos of me and my love when we've been married for 60 years! ...or, let's be honest, I'd really settle for any time that works for you. :)April 7, 2010
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Phillip Moffat - Wow! This is a gorgeous, gorgeous set of images. The images are full of abounding love and neverending happiness. Looks like they have had a wonderful 60 years together and are looking forward to many more. Great work Jose, thanks for sharing these bright images.April 7, 2010
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Vishal - Thank you Jose, for capturing these wonderful moments. And God bless Mary and Leo... I hope I can do this. :)April 7, 2010
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Amy - Wonderful, touching work!April 7, 2010
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Jen Gillard - These two make the fear of growing old disappear. This is proof that beauty is ageless and love is endless. You have captured their souls beautifully!April 7, 2010
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D.O. - Nothing short of beautiful!April 7, 2010
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weddingchicks - beautiful. i love these shots.April 7, 2010
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Grant Perry - These are too cute. Very nice job. And what a cute couple!April 7, 2010
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Kristy R. - I have chills. Wow. Thanks for sharing this and making me stop for a moment.April 7, 2010
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Christina - Powerful. Where's my hankie!!!April 7, 2010
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shawn - OMG. these are beyond any words.April 7, 2010
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Han - They are so adorable!!! Rock on Mary and Leo!! Congratulations!!!April 7, 2010
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Reva - My fiance & I are getting married on my grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary (which happens to be the day after HIS grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary) and this has inspired me! I would love for our photographer to do a photo shoot for them! Love is such a beautiful thing!April 7, 2010
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CHRIS CORNWELL - Beautiful : )April 7, 2010
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Joo - I sent these pics to my parents. Today, they celebrated their 35th anniversary. :-)April 7, 2010
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Bunn Salarzon - This is so beautiful.April 7, 2010
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janet - timeless. what a beautiful display of love!April 7, 2010
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forex robot - nice post. thanks.April 8, 2010
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Tanya alexis - Love at its purest. Beautiful :)April 8, 2010
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Zoshia Minto - Wow! Such lovely photographs of some beautiful moments!April 8, 2010
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Kate Rose - so beautiful- can't wait to be in love for 60 years...April 8, 2010
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Nate - I love the handholding and the kiss on the forehead. Thanks for sharing it Jose!April 8, 2010
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Katie Neal Photo - speechless. it's just too beautiful for words!April 8, 2010
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cari - these are absolutely gorgeous. don't think the lump in my throat could have been bigger. amazing love.April 8, 2010
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Meg Sylvia - It's so amazing to see enduring love like this. So heartwarming.April 8, 2010
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Olivia Leigh - Just love these! So touching; I would love to know more of their story and also of how you came to shoot them! Did they contact you directly or was it a gift given to them? So lovely; wish I saw more of these on blogs!April 8, 2010
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c - these photos made me cry.April 8, 2010
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hana chung - wow seems to be the only words i can think to say. i hope one day i too can experience the happiness and joy of being married that long. such touching images! thank you for capturing and sharing such a pure moment!April 8, 2010
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terri - the last image is epic!April 8, 2010
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Katie Moos - So genuine! Great pictures once again! Katie Moos Katie Moos Photography www.katiemoos.comApril 8, 2010
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Jen - WOW!!!! Stunning!April 8, 2010
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Apple - wow! you made their love even more timeless!:) <3 it!April 8, 2010
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Jessica - Wow so freaking sweet!April 8, 2010
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Kenny Kim - Jose these are just awesome. Love exists at any age level and you captured it well as you always do. Congrats!April 8, 2010
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jacob cann - wow so shocked to find this site today. this is my great uncle leo and aunt mary. my grandmas brother.who worked for the city of solvang cali for many, many years as head of municipal district and including terms as mayor. a danish american he unselfishly dedicated himself to the people and city of solvang before and after they incorporated. i can only hope to be as successful in life as him.congratulations!April 9, 2010
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jennie - YES!April 9, 2010
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Margaret - Absolutely exquisite as always! How inspiring and amazing. You are such an inspiration Jose. Thank you for sharing with all us.April 9, 2010
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melissa anderson - stunning.. so so so sweet. You can tell they are still so in love!April 9, 2010
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melissa hayes - marriage is sacred. i love this.April 10, 2010
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Louisville photographer Eric Graf - Beautiful. Meaningful. Timeless.April 12, 2010
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fer juaristi - from the heart, love it.April 12, 2010
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Amber Nason - I absolutely LOVE these!! How precious!!April 13, 2010
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Weekly Photography Links: 04/09/2010 | Photography Tips - [...] really can tell this couple still loves each other even after being married 60 years. Amazing photographs of [...]April 13, 2010
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Denise - I absolutely LOVE these! So timeless & beautiful. Amazing!April 14, 2010
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Constance Cody - My favorite is second from last photo...Jose you're a genius! ConnieApril 14, 2010
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alicia - These break my heart. May we all be so lucky!!April 14, 2010
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Savvy - I truly love this! Thanks for sharing their wonderful testimony of marriage through these photos.April 16, 2010
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Leslie - The last photograph of the two of them... so, so awesome. Brought tears to my eyes.April 16, 2010
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Kelly Taylor - Wow....real and powerful with emotion!!April 16, 2010
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Lisa - I hope my marriage will stand the test of time like theirs, such phenomenal pictures. Thank you for sharing.April 18, 2010
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Elaine - This is such beautiful reminder of what marriage is really about. Stunning photos as always.April 19, 2010
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James Moes - This is what it is all about.April 19, 2010
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Julia - I want to photograph my grandparents more than ever now.April 19, 2010
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Nicole - Perfection! This has to be the best post I have seen in a very long time. Thank you Jose.April 20, 2010
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Colorado Wedding Photographer, JasonG - I love these 50 and 60 year anniversary posts!April 20, 2010
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10 | austin photographer » Life In Motion Photography - [...] You’ve heard of Jose Villa right? Check out this post. Good gosh. The depth, the brilliance in those images. The last photo in the post quite [...]April 22, 2010
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Paula Carvalho - Hello, I am Brazilian and I am amazed with your work, it's incredible, is pure and beautiful. CongratulationsApril 23, 2010
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Rebecca - I wish my grandparents would let me capture them. They're so beautiful together! These are wonderful shots.April 23, 2010
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monique - When Scott and I have our 50th wedding anniversary, I am calling YOU!April 29, 2010
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Jon jon Wes - Beauty.April 30, 2010
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Luz - This made me cry thinking about my grandparents who are celebrating their 55th anniversary soon. The photos are BEAUTIFUL!May 1, 2010
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Revel Yehezkia - This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. 60 years of marriage. If one day I can be with this one girl that I'm close with right now, this is what we will be.. love till the end of time =)May 2, 2010
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D - love these...this couple makes me smile :)May 3, 2010
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Allegra - These photos just made me cry. Absolutely gorgeous.May 4, 2010
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KidUgly - This is gorgeous.May 5, 2010
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Hayley Johnson - This honestly brought a tear to my eyes... wow... You have captured the beauty of 60 long years of love, congratulations to you, and most of all to them!May 6, 2010
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Anu - This is pure love - nearly made me cry. This is what life is about.May 6, 2010
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André Machado - Amazing!!! just love!!!May 6, 2010
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Soo sweet! | Seaside Invitations - [...] seriously makes my heart smile. I found this photo on Jose’s blog and I couldn’t stop staring at it. We are just about to celebrate our first wedding [...]May 7, 2010
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Amber Fox - I have tears in my eyes. So beautiful! These images are so tender and sweet.May 7, 2010
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jose villa - wow! thank you all for the comment love. leo and mary were such a pleasure to photograph.. amazing stories !May 7, 2010
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steff - such a moving set.May 9, 2010
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Angela - Makes your heart melt to see such love.May 11, 2010
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lorraine clarke - Beautiful......we've been married 35 years and its wonderful to find TRUE love.....May 13, 2010
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misslieze - awww, i wanna be like that one day. That is so cute! :DMay 14, 2010
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Ashley Davis - Wow! The love.... you captured it!May 16, 2010
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Wendy - The last photo is my favorite out of this beautiful set. Such a great couple and your photos tell us a story about them and their life together.May 20, 2010
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Kim Maguire Photography - Amazing photos! Beautiful couple! Thank you for sharing these.May 24, 2010
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Christina Schuman - These are so sweet and precious, I want to cry. Jose, once again, you've captured pure, genuine, and strong love. 60 years :)June 3, 2010
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marian - Crying! Thank you for these beautiful shots of this couple in love! Gorgeous!June 3, 2010
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annajoy - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah I LOVE THISJune 7, 2010
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alina - i don't think i've ever seen anything more beautiful in my life.June 9, 2010
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10 on tuesday {my thoughts} » Slice of Life Photography - [...] Wanna know the meaning of true love? It is right here and it speaks to me in so many ways. I want to be that couple someday. I want to be the one lucky [...]June 15, 2010
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Lindsey Hale - Oh I adore these! Especially the last one. Their family will absolutely treasure these forever. Love, love, love.June 16, 2010
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Liz Saldana - Amazing... Can't help to feel emotional after this post.June 22, 2010
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kim - WOW...thats all I can say to these. You think the wedding day photos are beautiful but these are like so raw and beautiful. They basically blow the most beautiful bride/wedding day out of the water. 60 years. amazingJuly 28, 2010
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Michelle Lawson - Beautiful....amazingly sweet and wonderful.July 31, 2010
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Stacy Braswell - Were going to be them one day. Weve only been married 14 though. :-DAugust 10, 2010
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Pretty Things I like « Boosharesnews's Blog - [...] 60 years, this is precious. Old love is [...]August 15, 2010
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Fabianne - Next year my grandparents will be completed 60 of marriage... I´m from Brazil and I´ve searched from photos and what my surprise visiting your blog from the first time and found those wonderful and peaceful photos!August 15, 2010
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vania - this is sooo sweet! I love it!August 16, 2010
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Christina - This is sooooooooo tender. Depicts the pure beauty of true love so perfectly! Well done Jose!!September 3, 2010
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Will Pursell photo - still keeping it real!September 17, 2010
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so this is love… « - [...] Mary and Leo. This couple has been married for over 60+ years. Tremendous isn’t [...]October 4, 2010
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Sarah - Tears came into my eyes, when I watched it the first time. It gives me hope to stay with my boyfriend, marry him and go with him through good and bad times, but still loving each other till end of our days (maybe beyond death)... Thank you... Greetings from GermanyOctober 28, 2010
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nadine photography - Your photographs are so inspiring.November 1, 2010
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Arianne - I teared up a little bit. Absolutely beautiful. You have considerable talent, my friend.November 4, 2010
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‘Secrets to a Happy Marriage’ « northern lights - [...] *photo of Mary and Leo married 60 years by Jose Villa [...]December 20, 2010
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Vegas Wedding Photographer - FogartyFOTO - I'd love to see their original wedding photos. Probably not a lot of PJ back in the day. These are sweet and gorgeous.February 4, 2011
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Sarah - Très touchant ...magnifique...February 19, 2011
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Marie@ silk bouquets - This is truly amazing and very touching, real love!May 3, 2011
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shibu lekshman@ Louisville wedding phtographer - Such a wonderful story. I wish i will be have the same with my marriage. Wonderful imagery my friend.June 1, 2011
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Stella@ event flowers - This lovely couple is so inspirational, love the shots, it brings out the emotion in them. Perfect shots.June 16, 2011
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Pinky Yoshimoto - this is so beautiful, brought tears to my eyes!!!June 22, 2011
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June - Absolutely beautiful...the smile on Mary's face just screams joy and love.July 20, 2011
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YzBooth - Great stuff.. 60 years is alot and to be together for that long is RARE now days! Wich more couple where like this one :)August 29, 2011
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florists in sydney - always happy just like my nan and grandad!!!November 18, 2011












