03.14.11

Cat and Darren – Engagement session in Cuba

Back in January I shot Cat and Darren's wedding in Cuba. While there we took advantage of the stunning backdrops and shot their engagement session in Havana. The colors are soft and dreamy my kinda place :) Styling: Joy Thigpen and Lacie Hansen, Filmmaker: Joel Serrato Films

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  1. Gatis Ločmelis - Love her smile. Beatifully captured moment. :)
    March 14, 2011
  2. Sarah Danaher - sooooooo very sweet.
    March 14, 2011
  3. cole - classy and awesome as always. stoked to see the full post!
    March 14, 2011
  4. Chelsea Patricia - Pretty
    March 14, 2011
  5. megan - these look awesome, hoping you post more soon!
    March 14, 2011
  6. Abi - So fabulous. LOVE.
    March 14, 2011
  7. Paul Von Rieter - T'is good mi amigo... adorable couple too.
    March 14, 2011
  8. Ryan Ray - I can't even describe how awesome you are!
    March 14, 2011
  9. Joey - Jose, you never cease to amaze. Your work is so consistent, yet every release is just as exciting as your last shoot. You offer so much beauty to everything you capture!
    March 14, 2011
  10. heather cherie - so gorgeous!
    March 14, 2011
  11. kelsey {las vegas wedding photographer} - Gorgeous!!! Lovely couple!
    March 14, 2011
  12. lane dittoe - you're such a tease :)
    March 14, 2011
  13. kristin eldridge photography - Absolutely lovely!
    March 14, 2011
  14. amanda klein - I love it! I stalk your blog because I love your pretty pictures :D Thanks for the constant inspiration!
    March 14, 2011
  15. s h e r r y - Omigosh. These are beautiful. Haha. I'm so sad there are only 3 photos. Can't wait to see the rest ;D
    March 14, 2011
  16. Emma - Aphroditeswb - These photos are so beautiful - you can almost feel the love! Look forward to seeing the rest :) x
    March 15, 2011
  17. Kathy - Oh, these are just lovely.
    March 15, 2011
  18. Melissa - Your work is beyond gorgeous!
    March 15, 2011
  19. Dustin Francis - Pretty....happy... :)
    March 15, 2011
  20. christina {simply modern} - the last shot is divine!
    March 15, 2011
  21. Steve Elmer - Awesome/rad/flippin sweet... they only just describe the mint quality of these photos :D
    March 16, 2011
  22. rich - your images are always awesome - thanks for sharing!
    March 16, 2011
  23. Jenelle Sewell - beautiful...
    March 16, 2011
  24. Gaby Fuentes - I can't take it :) Every single one of your photos is beautiful.
    March 16, 2011
  25. Kimberly Kay - I adore that close up shot. Your work is just lovely!
    March 16, 2011
  26. Ann Molen - You are such a talent.
    March 16, 2011
  27. Matt Salter - Gorgeous tones. Beautiful, as always.
    March 17, 2011
  28. Astami - Gorgeous! So soft, so fresh... You're amazing Jose!
    March 17, 2011
  29. Kendyl - gorgeous!
    March 18, 2011
  30. sherry - Yummy..
    March 18, 2011
  31. Kina - You capture the most beautiful smiles Jose.
    March 18, 2011
  32. David Robertson - beautiful tones mate, absolutely gorgeous!
    March 18, 2011
  33. Tim May - Beautiful light. Love the colours on the cage.
    March 21, 2011
  34. Christina Brosnan - Stunning!
    March 21, 2011
  35. Erika - Really beautiful tones and love the emotions captured. can't wait to see more!
    March 21, 2011
  36. DanielaDukleska - Can't believe how much I love your style! I'll get there some day :)
    March 21, 2011
  37. Jill Marie - Brilliant moments you've so beautifully captured... What a wonderful day! xxxx
    March 24, 2011
  38. Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC - Jose, you're such a tease ;P
    March 24, 2011
  39. kenzie - holy. COW. these are so beyond gorgeous, it isn't even funny!!! so fresh & gorgeous :)
    March 26, 2011
  40. kenzie - holy. COW. these are so beyond gorgeous, it isn't even funny!!! so fresh & beautiful :)
    March 26, 2011
  41. iFloyd - FANTATSTIC!
    March 26, 2011
  42. Jennifer - Beautiful!
    March 26, 2011
  43. candis - Beautiful work Jose. Always a pleasure to view your photography.
    March 26, 2011
  44. Riccis - It's hard for me to say something about your work that hasn't been said already but I guess I will have to be unoriginal and say it again... Dang, those are awesome! Love the colors and the XPan stuff :) Ciao!
    March 26, 2011
  45. Gina jones - you probably wont get to read this comment amongst the hundreds of comments everywhere for this post, but, wow oh wow!! the pastels find you any & everywhere you go....of vice versa! you are truly gifted my friend and cant wait to congratulate you on your book release on wednesday :)
    March 26, 2011
  46. Derek Anson - Amazing level of consistency. Consistently amazing.
    March 26, 2011
  47. Steph - wow. wow. wow. simply gorgeous.
    March 26, 2011
  48. Emilie - What amazing colors!!!
    March 27, 2011
  49. Michelle Joubert-Martin Photography - Love it!
    March 27, 2011
  50. Catherine Mac Photography - These make my heart smile! I adore your amazing knack for storytelling. These are incredible and what a lucky couple to have you document this time in their lives! Love the pearly fresh tones!
    March 27, 2011
  51. The Dopeness Digest // The Week that Was Beyond Beyond | Beyond Beyond - [...] Cat + Darren That sounds true - Hyves.nl [...]
    March 27, 2011
  52. Daniele Rose - You are consistently amazing. Love these Jose :)
    March 27, 2011
  53. David Medina - Jose, your images show why you are one on the top wedding photographers in the world! Wonderful, warm, and lovely images. The consistent quality and human emotion in your work is impressive. That is why you are such an inspiration to photographers everywhere including myself.
    March 27, 2011
  54. Tana in Boise - The girl is so stylish- you did a beautiful job! I love love the hues of blues and pinks and the unique image of the Cuba-bird in the cage. You motivate so many photographers to be their best (me included)!
    March 27, 2011
  55. Sheila - lovely as always-nice job!
    March 27, 2011
  56. Sunday Grant Photog - Oh my word....stunning. I just checked to see when my pre-ordered book was coming, looks like next week! Cannot wait!!!
    March 28, 2011
  57. Christy - So so so beautiful! Love these so much!
    March 28, 2011
  58. Preston - As always beautiful. Love the tying the red heels photo.
    March 28, 2011
  59. Jyllian - Oh my goodness...I love the Havana backdrop! Beautiful work as always Jose! I can't wait to see what's in store for their wedding photos.
    March 28, 2011
  60. Angelina - wedding pics!!
    March 28, 2011
  61. Jay Studio Photography - finally another set of engagement photos! LOVE! you make the couples look so naturally beautiful.
    March 29, 2011
  62. Ainjil - The colors in this shoot are so beautiful!
    March 29, 2011
  63. Andy Wakeman - You and your Contax have reached oneness.
    March 30, 2011
  64. Sachin - 'slow down son, you're killin' em' Gorgeous...
    March 30, 2011
  65. Katarina Souto Mera - I'm just looking at these pics every day since you posted them.... they are sooo beautiful...
    March 30, 2011
  66. Chandra ~ Oh Lovely Day - What a beautiful shoot! The colors are so lovely and and the photos are soft and pretty. So inspirational!
    March 31, 2011
  67. Julie Blair - Just fabulous...as always!! Love the image of Cat tying her shoe! Such a great capture and so natural. Your talent continues to wow me. Thanks for sharing!
    April 1, 2011
  68. Sally - SO amazing!!!!!
    April 1, 2011
  69. Tamea Burd Photography - What gorgeous images of a beautiful couple! Lovely work!
    April 1, 2011
  70. Jim Trice - Yet another fantastic shoot... your color palette and her red shoes are a killer combination!! SO good! Also, your book release party was a great time! Thanks for throwing that down at RPL!
    April 4, 2011
  71. daniel stark - love this set! beautiful!
    April 4, 2011
  72. John - How were you able to legally travel and work in Cuba?
    April 4, 2011
  73. fotograf - Beautiful!
    April 5, 2011
  74. Web Look: Coral Wedding Shoes via Jose Villa - [...] not to love about this gorgeous engagement shoot done by Jose Villa…the fact that it was shot in Havanna, Cuba?! Or the fact that the bride and groom were [...]
    April 5, 2011
  75. Kelli Taylor/Daniel Taylor Photography - Just gorgeous. Love the colors, the mood, the feel, her shoes... And the shot of her behind the wheel is awesome.
    April 5, 2011
  76. Jon t - Beautiful!!! I was in Cuba just a few weeks ago; well done.
    April 6, 2011
  77. Ashley Smith - So beautiful! The colors are so lovely.
    April 7, 2011
  78. Jentry Aileen - Absolutely lovely <3
    April 7, 2011
  79. Alisa Ferris Photography - Beautiful images that really ''take you there''. Inspiration for a fellow Fine Art wedding photographer.
    April 11, 2011
  80. Casando no civil « O Casamenteiro - [...] Jose Villa LikeBe the first to like this [...]
    April 12, 2011
  81. Jerzy Modrak - There’s no place like Cuba! A photographer’s paradise
    April 13, 2011
  82. joice - LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    April 13, 2011
  83. Chad Morgan - J, been a while since I've visited. Some nice work my friend. There's some real beauty in the Cuban experience. I absolutely love the juxtaposition of the modern couple in that setting. Just lovely! Hope you are well!
    May 14, 2011
  84. Etsy | linencello.com.au - [...] by anibreslin, St Mary’s Glacier watercolor by SunnyLeeStudio, photo of door in Cuba taken by Jose Villa, Cat + Darren’s wedding, blue marble thank you envelope stickers by KatieScrapNSupplies. Sea [...]
    May 29, 2011
  85. Otto Haring - Miami - Amazing! I love the nice warm tones and the red shoes! :):):)
    June 6, 2011
  86. Beach Wedding Inspiration, Beach Wedding Ideas, Beach Wedding Board - [...] Dress: First Comes Love | White Door: Jose Villa | Shell escort cards: Stak Photographer Duo| Cake decorated with shells: Trish Deseine [...]
    July 1, 2011
  87. Catalina Bloch Ottawa - Photographic Stylist - [...] Darren and I got married last year in Cuba and when we got back we threw a Cuban party for all of our friends and family that couldn't make it. Our wedding and engagement were styled by Joy Thigpen and Lacie Hansen. trying to plan a party the shadow of that greatness is certainly not easy.... No pressure right :| Well here it goes! (If you want to check out our engagement session shot by the one and only Jose Villa in Havana, Cuba click here) [...]
    January 6, 2012

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