I grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley, I know the area, the light and the people. I actually went to High School with Eileen and TJ, it’s just that kind of a place.. When Eileen and TJ called about their wedding I was so excited to be there for them. The gowns are Temperly and Phillip Lim, Toast Of Santa Barbara planned the wedding, Joy Thigpen styled it, Danielle of Brown Paper Design made the AMAZING floral, and Joel Serrato created the emotional Super 8 film that you see above.

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  1. Sansaara - Holy Moses!!! You just keep crushing everything you shoot!!! :-)
    January 30, 2011
  2. kabelkina - oh, my god! this is insane! so beautiful!
    January 30, 2011
  3. Margaret - Absolutely beautiful! Jose you are incredible. Your work is such an inspiration to so many photographers.
    January 30, 2011
  4. Tweets that mention Eileen and TJ – Ranch Wedding « Jose Villa | Fine Art Weddings -- Topsy.com - [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Eric Scheel Photo, Booom. Booom said: #PhotoBlog Eileen and TJ – Ranch Wedding http://ht.ly/1b6y8L [...]
    January 30, 2011
  5. Brian Kraft - Mmmm... yeah... that's nice. Light, clean, lovely.
    January 30, 2011
  6. Heather Curiel - Look at that bokeh!!! :)
    January 30, 2011
  7. Danielle - you.... kill me. I don't even want to shoot weddings and yet I'm utterly sucked into every image. You are the master of good light and I can't wait to see you (but mostly hear you) in Vegas!
    January 30, 2011
  8. Sarah Danaher - lovely in every way.
    January 30, 2011
  9. claire - where are those gorgeous dresses from?! this whole wedding is so beautiful.
    January 30, 2011
  10. Naomi - So freakin' gorgeous!! Wow!
    January 30, 2011
  11. sharlyn - this entire wedding is just gorgeous :) so wonderful!
    January 30, 2011
  12. Rachael - This wedding was gorgeous! You made it shine!!
    January 30, 2011
  13. nadine austin - Beautiful. I love her dress so much, I wonder who the designer is.
    January 30, 2011
  14. Matthew Ryan - You are insane! You are absolutely the best.
    January 30, 2011
  15. Anne Elisabeth - you´re photography is so stunning, it never bores
    January 31, 2011
  16. Stewart Leishman - You my friend are the reason I moved to film. This is simply out of this world. The colours and light are sublime.
    January 31, 2011
  17. Joanna - The photo was perfect. Her hair is perfect. The bread was perfect. The light was perfect. Perfect.
    January 31, 2011
  18. Joanna - *the last photo was perfect.
    January 31, 2011
  19. Jackie Lamas - So absolutely beautiful and ethereal... love it!
    January 31, 2011
  20. Maria Cano - Inspiration and magic in every click. A visual pleasure Maria Cano
    January 31, 2011
  21. Aaron Snow - Absolutely perfect!
    January 31, 2011
  22. Emilie - This wedding is pure beauty!!!
    January 31, 2011
  23. Jen Curtis - Jose, I am never disappointed when I sneak a peek at your blog! Thanks for sharing your work. The dresses are so pretty as is the bride!
    January 31, 2011
  24. Ryan Ray - i don't even know what to say anymore :) beautiful.
    January 31, 2011
  25. Kate - Simply amazing! I am very much in love with your pictures, Jose. And the wedding looks fabulous!
    January 31, 2011
  26. Sasha - Off the hook!
    February 1, 2011
  27. Matthew Saville - Detail shots on film / MF are always so amazing, I love it. And your warm high-key style, there's just nothing like it. Awesome! =Matt=
    February 1, 2011
  28. Rebecca - So beautiful. I am so jealous of that light!
    February 1, 2011
  29. Fotografia ślubna Kraków - WOW Perfect Colors, very soft , and natural, and she is amaizing
    February 1, 2011
  30. natt - amazing as always =)
    February 1, 2011
  31. Tracy - Wow! It is wonderful that you were there to celebrate and capture these images! This couple is so lucky and Gorgeous! Great work.
    February 1, 2011
  32. Ariel Renae - amazing as always! love this post!
    February 1, 2011
  33. Nate Henderson - Greatness. These are some of my favorites; so awesome to work with old peeps (in my humble opinion).
    February 1, 2011
  34. Michael Movsyesov - This is sooo good. The couple and the location are perfect. Love your style man!
    February 1, 2011
  35. Kelli Taylor/Daniel Taylor Photography - What a gorgeous collection of photographs. These will certainly stand the test of time and look as cool in 20 years as they do today.
    February 1, 2011
  36. Katarina Souto Mera - fab photos as always!
    February 2, 2011
  37. I'm Kristen - I hope you know how good you are. I'm sure you do. But I hope you do ;)
    February 2, 2011
  38. Derek Anson - Amazing. This must be the 4th or 5th time I've come back to view this post. beautiful beautiful work and gorgeous video.
    February 2, 2011
  39. Rachel - These pictures are oh so lovely. Film has such an ethereal look to it, particularly when you shoot with it. I CANNOT wait to see you at WPPI.
    February 2, 2011
  40. Kali - Just amazing. Love the pictures to death and that FILM was jaw dropping. I am so in love with the style and uniqueness that was captured so well. So romantic and hip. SUCH A FAN!
    February 3, 2011
  41. Adrian - breathtaking.
    February 3, 2011
  42. Sabine - if only I could have 1% of your talent, I'll be so happy. your pictures are so beautiful ... Sabine from France
    February 3, 2011
  43. Sabine - oh please read: I would be so happy.
    February 3, 2011
  44. Marina - i love everything you do!!!
    February 4, 2011
  45. Elena Chizhevskaya - oh, amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very-very good!!!
    February 4, 2011
  46. Peter Mercado - Wow, beautifully done Jose!
    February 4, 2011
  47. Stacy - Simply Stunning!
    February 4, 2011
  48. darek - Ohhh man;-))) wonderful photographs;-)
    February 4, 2011
  49. Andria L. - Beautiful images and great videography! I was completely engaged! NICE!
    February 4, 2011
  50. Paula Franco - Amazing photos, the way you capture light is delicious! I love them all!!
    February 5, 2011
  51. Marzena - Wow :)
    February 6, 2011
  52. Matthias Merz - Your wedding photographies a really awesome!!! I love the gentle colors and the atmosphere you produce on them! Extremly inspiring!
    February 7, 2011
  53. Rafa Ramírez - Preciosas, limpias, elegantes. Felicidades.
    February 8, 2011
  54. Helena - It is a visual scent!
    February 8, 2011
  55. Sandra - Stunning...stunning bride and groom, stunning location stunning photos!
    February 8, 2011
  56. Kendall - So beautiful!!! And that sun.....oh my
    February 9, 2011
  57. chau nguyen - it's beautiful!!! Congrats to the Bride and Groom!
    February 9, 2011
  58. amber - BEAUTIFUL!! details, everything! jose, you are AAAAAMAZZING! ALWAYS! seriously, when i get married in 5 years, you're the man i'm calling! :)
    February 9, 2011
  59. Katie - Enchanting, Jose. LOVE IT.
    February 9, 2011
  60. Neil Redfern - Wow, simply beautiful.
    February 10, 2011
  61. s h e r r y - Oh my goodness. These are STUNNING. The light is glorious, and Eileen looks RADIANT! <3
    February 11, 2011
  62. Liz Kausteklis - These are beautiful, timeless, amazing photographs!
    February 16, 2011
  63. Carl - Loving the images, almost tempted to migrate or at least experiment with film. Any recommendations on the body as a 1st film camera? Regards, Carl from T.O.
    February 27, 2011
  64. Matt Edge - Love the shoot and the video!!! What song is that? I love it.
    March 1, 2011
  65. Christine C. - Love the softness of the photos. Great job!
    March 3, 2011
  66. jenny moloney - wow, jose. your stuff is just stunning. i love everything about it. the emotion, the light. damn, baby.
    March 3, 2011
  67. Lulu - I would like to tell you how much I adore your work! It is just stunning! The pictures are beautiful, the light is perfect, the details, the colours... everything is simply magnificent. I don't get tired of going through the pages of your blog and I desperatly want to travel when I look at the Cuba ou Mexico pictures... Bravo !! As we say in French.
    March 7, 2011
  68. Tom Fowler - I love Santa Ynez it looks gorgeous. These photos are amazing!
    March 17, 2011
  69. Aly Lenhardt - Your work is absolutely gorgeous! I wish I was lucky enough to shoot in California!
    March 17, 2011
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    March 17, 2011
  71. Eileen and TJ’s Ranch Wedding « Bride & Joy - [...] Thanks to Jose Villa Photography [...]
    March 21, 2011
  72. Emmalee - Wow. Incredible work. I am literally blown away by the beauty of the wedding, photos and film. This is pretty much my dream post. Never stop.
    March 21, 2011
  73. Cristina C. - Your work is amazing! You are truly an inspiration.
    March 30, 2011
  74. Delaware Wedding Photographer - Jay Clark Photography - Wow great photos! Love the detail shots!
    April 4, 2011
  75. Stephanie @rhinspirations - Your work is so great! Will be getting a copy of your book.
    April 12, 2011
  76. Sunday Bouquet Unique Rustic Chic | Sparkle & Hay Wedding Blog - [...] Stunningly unique rustic chic bouquet(s) & stunning images by Jose Villa. [...]
    April 17, 2011
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    April 25, 2011
  78. Kent Wedding Photographer Nick Rose - Great natural images. Love this style of wedding.
    April 30, 2011
  79. Eileen and TJ’s Ranch Wedding | Bride & Joy - [...] Thanks to Jose Villa Photography [...]
    May 19, 2011
  80. Nature & romantisme | Un mariage à Portobello - A French Romance - [...] de photos ici : avec en prime une petite vidéo en fond sonore d’Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros qui [...]
    June 19, 2011
  81. Philadelphia Wedding Photography - Amazing color balancing. I love your style :)
    July 7, 2011
  82. On Bridesmaids « A Thousand Threads - [...] Credits: Jose Villa / Joielala Photographie via Grey Likes Weddings / Katherine O’Brien Photography via The [...]
    August 17, 2011
  83. clarissa - Whatt a visual delight!!! the light, the love, the serenity, the love. Absolutely beautiful, both the photographs and the wedding film. Great work!!
    August 28, 2011
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