04.6.10

mary and leo – married 60 years

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  1. nancy ray - i want to be them one day. amazing.
    April 6, 2010
  2. Lacie Hansen - love has such beauty and you know how to capture it my friend :)
    April 6, 2010
  3. 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
  4. Ty - The love in their faces makes it look like it could have been their first date 60 years ago.
    April 6, 2010
  5. ryan flynn - true love.
    April 6, 2010
  6. Ashah Wood - SO sweet it makes me want to cry, these are great Jose.
    April 6, 2010
  7. 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
  8. Lauryn - oh my i love these.
    April 6, 2010
  9. jesh de rox - so gorgeous, friend!!!
    April 6, 2010
  10. daniel usenko - wonderful
    April 6, 2010
  11. nate - LOVE.
    April 6, 2010
  12. Geoff Heith - Love this...what an amazing legacy!
    April 6, 2010
  13. Jennifer Quen - oh my love. these are beautiful, jose. :)
    April 6, 2010
  14. Ali - Lovely. Intimate. Warm. Incredible.
    April 6, 2010
  15. Phyllis Cheung - So. Incredibly. Sweet. Beautiful work Jose!
    April 6, 2010
  16. Sadie W - So sweet. These are absolutely beautiful and heartwarming.
    April 6, 2010
  17. 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
  18. Carly Rodgers - Wow, this actually made me tear up. Beautiful. Just so beautiful. Thank you
    April 6, 2010
  19. Katie - These were moving. Awesome work!
    April 6, 2010
  20. shanni - this totally made me tear up!!!
    April 6, 2010
  21. 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
  22. Melissa Schollaert - Truly beautiful in so many ways.
    April 6, 2010
  23. Haley - unbelievably beautiful and so touching. incredible. bravo.
    April 6, 2010
  24. Leslee - I love it. These are wonderful, Jose.
    April 6, 2010
  25. Rebecca Crumley - Love is in the air!
    April 6, 2010
  26. Luis Godinez - Amazing photos Jose. I think only "YOU" could have captured such beautiful & timeless LOVE.
    April 6, 2010
  27. Feuza - this warms my heart and the images says it all!
    April 6, 2010
  28. oneshotbeyond - totally impressive & well documented!
    April 6, 2010
  29. Leslie - Those are amazing! I hope I can be like them when I'm their age.
    April 6, 2010
  30. Sarah Lee - Aw that is super sweet!!! And a great idea!!!
    April 6, 2010
  31. melanie - wow the emotions that these pics have created love these
    April 6, 2010
  32. deb schwedhelm - OMG...so magical. you captured their love for one another so beautifully.
    April 6, 2010
  33. kathy - So incredibly beautiful.
    April 6, 2010
  34. 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
  35. jenny - last photo is my favorite !
    April 6, 2010
  36. Carin - 60 years!!!!! How wonderful! Your images are beautifully moving~
    April 6, 2010
  37. Bryan - The last image feels so wonderful and appropriate.
    April 6, 2010
  38. kate callahan - these made me cry just a little. so beautiful.
    April 6, 2010
  39. Krista Photography - Oh I LOVE these! What a darling couple! That last shot is just perfect.
    April 6, 2010
  40. 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
  41. ronnie - Oh jose!! Love these! Absolutely heartfelt!
    April 6, 2010
  42. Danielle - Beautiful. This is such a lovely document both for them and their family. d
    April 6, 2010
  43. erica - So perfect, amazing photos of an amazing love!
    April 6, 2010
  44. Jennifer Nichols - So beautiful. Made me cry.
    April 6, 2010
  45. melissa paul - incredibly moving... incredibly inspiring...
    April 6, 2010
  46. Maxine Andrew / Instead of You! - absolutely beautiful!
    April 6, 2010
  47. Dan O'Day - My cheeks are soaking... beautiful job Jose
    April 6, 2010
  48. natt - awww...60 years, that's just so sweet
    April 6, 2010
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. erin kate - So, so, so, sweet! I have tears in my eyes :o)
    April 6, 2010
  52. 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
  53. John Heil - Awwww, what amazing photos. So beautiful.
    April 6, 2010
  54. Leora - I just love this- this is so beautiful it makes my heart ache
    April 6, 2010
  55. 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
  56. Dognbird - The best thing I have seen all day. Thank you!
    April 6, 2010
  57. lyndsay - the last image, moved me to tears.
    April 6, 2010
  58. 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
  59. Cathy Crawley - That is so sweet. Made my heart melt :)
    April 6, 2010
  60. OHANA PHOTOGRAPHERS - now this is what it's all about.
    April 6, 2010
  61. brianna - they are so cute!!!!!!
    April 6, 2010
  62. 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
  63. Alexandra - I love your style. It's to die for. Beautiful work!
    April 7, 2010
  64. Vivienne - so sweet!! love these :)
    April 7, 2010
  65. 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
  66. shiu hsirh - that is not easy life!
    April 7, 2010
  67. 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
  68. Denita - I want to be this in love at 60 years of marriage!
    April 7, 2010
  69. Laura - Oh my, I absolutely love these! The last image is breathtaking. wonderful work.
    April 7, 2010
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. Vishal - Thank you Jose, for capturing these wonderful moments. And God bless Mary and Leo... I hope I can do this. :)
    April 7, 2010
  73. Amy - Wonderful, touching work!
    April 7, 2010
  74. 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
  75. D.O. - Nothing short of beautiful!
    April 7, 2010
  76. weddingchicks - beautiful. i love these shots.
    April 7, 2010
  77. Grant Perry - These are too cute. Very nice job. And what a cute couple!
    April 7, 2010
  78. Kristy R. - I have chills. Wow. Thanks for sharing this and making me stop for a moment.
    April 7, 2010
  79. Christina - Powerful. Where's my hankie!!!
    April 7, 2010
  80. shawn - OMG. these are beyond any words.
    April 7, 2010
  81. Han - They are so adorable!!! Rock on Mary and Leo!! Congratulations!!!
    April 7, 2010
  82. 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
  83. CHRIS CORNWELL - Beautiful : )
    April 7, 2010
  84. Joo - I sent these pics to my parents. Today, they celebrated their 35th anniversary. :-)
    April 7, 2010
  85. Bunn Salarzon - This is so beautiful.
    April 7, 2010
  86. janet - timeless. what a beautiful display of love!
    April 7, 2010
  87. forex robot - nice post. thanks.
    April 8, 2010
  88. Tanya alexis - Love at its purest. Beautiful :)
    April 8, 2010
  89. Zoshia Minto - Wow! Such lovely photographs of some beautiful moments!
    April 8, 2010
  90. Kate Rose - so beautiful- can't wait to be in love for 60 years...
    April 8, 2010
  91. Nate - I love the handholding and the kiss on the forehead. Thanks for sharing it Jose!
    April 8, 2010
  92. Katie Neal Photo - speechless. it's just too beautiful for words!
    April 8, 2010
  93. cari - these are absolutely gorgeous. don't think the lump in my throat could have been bigger. amazing love.
    April 8, 2010
  94. Meg Sylvia - It's so amazing to see enduring love like this. So heartwarming.
    April 8, 2010
  95. 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
  96. c - these photos made me cry.
    April 8, 2010
  97. 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
  98. terri - the last image is epic!
    April 8, 2010
  99. Katie Moos - So genuine! Great pictures once again! Katie Moos Katie Moos Photography www.katiemoos.com
    April 8, 2010
  100. Jen - WOW!!!! Stunning!
    April 8, 2010
  101. Apple - wow! you made their love even more timeless!:) <3 it!
    April 8, 2010
  102. Jessica - Wow so freaking sweet!
    April 8, 2010
  103. 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
  104. 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
  105. jennie - YES!
    April 9, 2010
  106. 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
  107. melissa anderson - stunning.. so so so sweet. You can tell they are still so in love!
    April 9, 2010
  108. melissa hayes - marriage is sacred. i love this.
    April 10, 2010
  109. Louisville photographer Eric Graf - Beautiful. Meaningful. Timeless.
    April 12, 2010
  110. fer juaristi - from the heart, love it.
    April 12, 2010
  111. Amber Nason - I absolutely LOVE these!! How precious!!
    April 13, 2010
  112. 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
  113. Denise - I absolutely LOVE these! So timeless & beautiful. Amazing!
    April 14, 2010
  114. Constance Cody - My favorite is second from last photo...Jose you're a genius! Connie
    April 14, 2010
  115. alicia - These break my heart. May we all be so lucky!!
    April 14, 2010
  116. Savvy - I truly love this! Thanks for sharing their wonderful testimony of marriage through these photos.
    April 16, 2010
  117. Leslie - The last photograph of the two of them... so, so awesome. Brought tears to my eyes.
    April 16, 2010
  118. Kelly Taylor - Wow....real and powerful with emotion!!
    April 16, 2010
  119. Lisa - I hope my marriage will stand the test of time like theirs, such phenomenal pictures. Thank you for sharing.
    April 18, 2010
  120. Elaine - This is such beautiful reminder of what marriage is really about. Stunning photos as always.
    April 19, 2010
  121. James Moes - This is what it is all about.
    April 19, 2010
  122. Julia - I want to photograph my grandparents more than ever now.
    April 19, 2010
  123. Nicole - Perfection! This has to be the best post I have seen in a very long time. Thank you Jose.
    April 20, 2010
  124. Colorado Wedding Photographer, JasonG - I love these 50 and 60 year anniversary posts!
    April 20, 2010
  125. 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
  126. Paula Carvalho - Hello, I am Brazilian and I am amazed with your work, it's incredible, is pure and beautiful. Congratulations
    April 23, 2010
  127. Rebecca - I wish my grandparents would let me capture them. They're so beautiful together! These are wonderful shots.
    April 23, 2010
  128. monique - When Scott and I have our 50th wedding anniversary, I am calling YOU!
    April 29, 2010
  129. Jon jon Wes - Beauty.
    April 30, 2010
  130. Luz - This made me cry thinking about my grandparents who are celebrating their 55th anniversary soon. The photos are BEAUTIFUL!
    May 1, 2010
  131. 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
  132. D - love these...this couple makes me smile :)
    May 3, 2010
  133. Allegra - These photos just made me cry. Absolutely gorgeous.
    May 4, 2010
  134. KidUgly - This is gorgeous.
    May 5, 2010
  135. 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
  136. Anu - This is pure love - nearly made me cry. This is what life is about.
    May 6, 2010
  137. André Machado - Amazing!!! just love!!!
    May 6, 2010
  138. 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
  139. Amber Fox - I have tears in my eyes. So beautiful! These images are so tender and sweet.
    May 7, 2010
  140. jose villa - wow! thank you all for the comment love. leo and mary were such a pleasure to photograph.. amazing stories !
    May 7, 2010
  141. steff - such a moving set.
    May 9, 2010
  142. Angela - Makes your heart melt to see such love.
    May 11, 2010
  143. lorraine clarke - Beautiful......we've been married 35 years and its wonderful to find TRUE love.....
    May 13, 2010
  144. misslieze - awww, i wanna be like that one day. That is so cute! :D
    May 14, 2010
  145. Ashley Davis - Wow! The love.... you captured it!
    May 16, 2010
  146. 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
  147. Kim Maguire Photography - Amazing photos! Beautiful couple! Thank you for sharing these.
    May 24, 2010
  148. 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
  149. marian - Crying! Thank you for these beautiful shots of this couple in love! Gorgeous!
    June 3, 2010
  150. annajoy - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah I LOVE THIS
    June 7, 2010
  151. alina - i don't think i've ever seen anything more beautiful in my life.
    June 9, 2010
  152. 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
  153. Lindsey Hale - Oh I adore these! Especially the last one. Their family will absolutely treasure these forever. Love, love, love.
    June 16, 2010
  154. Liz Saldana - Amazing... Can't help to feel emotional after this post.
    June 22, 2010
  155. 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. amazing
    July 28, 2010
  156. Michelle Lawson - Beautiful....amazingly sweet and wonderful.
    July 31, 2010
  157. Stacy Braswell - Were going to be them one day. Weve only been married 14 though. :-D
    August 10, 2010
  158. Pretty Things I like « Boosharesnews's Blog - [...] 60 years, this is precious. Old love is [...]
    August 15, 2010
  159. 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
  160. vania - this is sooo sweet! I love it!
    August 16, 2010
  161. Christina - This is sooooooooo tender. Depicts the pure beauty of true love so perfectly! Well done Jose!!
    September 3, 2010
  162. Will Pursell photo - still keeping it real!
    September 17, 2010
  163. so this is love… « - [...] Mary and Leo. This couple has been married for over 60+ years. Tremendous isn’t [...]
    October 4, 2010
  164. 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 Germany
    October 28, 2010
  165. nadine photography - Your photographs are so inspiring.
    November 1, 2010
  166. Arianne - I teared up a little bit. Absolutely beautiful. You have considerable talent, my friend.
    November 4, 2010
  167. ‘Secrets to a Happy Marriage’ « northern lights - [...] *photo of Mary and Leo married 60 years by Jose Villa [...]
    December 20, 2010
  168. 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
  169. Sarah - Très touchant ...magnifique...
    February 19, 2011
  170. Marie@ silk bouquets - This is truly amazing and very touching, real love!
    May 3, 2011
  171. 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
  172. Stella@ event flowers - This lovely couple is so inspirational, love the shots, it brings out the emotion in them. Perfect shots.
    June 16, 2011
  173. Pinky Yoshimoto - this is so beautiful, brought tears to my eyes!!!
    June 22, 2011
  174. June - Absolutely beautiful...the smile on Mary's face just screams joy and love.
    July 20, 2011
  175. 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
  176. florists in sydney - always happy just like my nan and grandad!!!
    November 18, 2011

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