putting down roots. giving time and space to grow
( All images Contax 645 | Fuji 400H Pro | Richard Photo Lab)

As this season winds to a close I celebrated by fifth year photographing weddings. It has been an incredible five years full of discovery, excitement, hard work and bliss! I know that I am doing the right thing when I still wake up excited to go to work and leave a shoot with more energy than I started with. Simply put, photography excites me! I celebrated my 5th year anniversary by giving something back to myself- a photography workshop… A Jose Villa Mexico Workshop! But it was much more than simply photography- I walked away re-inspired and motivated to push my art to the next level. I am taking a step back to strengthen my roots by shooting all film( Yes..actual FILM!)  and giving myself space to reach and grow.

I am incredibly grateful for all of the speakers and sponsors who gave so generously of time, talent and experience:

Workshop: Jose Villa Workshop: http://josevillaworkshops.com/
Design and Styling: Lisa Vorce – http://www.ohhowcharming.com/
Design, Styling, Floral and Cake: Mindy Rice – http://mindyrice.com/
Cinematographer: Joel Serrato – http://joelserratofilms.com/
Painter and Inspirational Speaker: Karina Puente – http://kpuente.bigfolioblog.com/
Hair and Make up: Mar of Team Hair and Makeup – http://www.teamhairandmakeupservice.com/
Models: Citro Modelos and Amy and Erich Mcvey – http://www.citromodelos.com/
Gown: Claire Pettibone – http://www.clairepettibone.com/
Styling: Mitra Hosseini  – http://www.mitrastylist.com/
Workshop Assistants: Lacie Hansen and Nancy Villa
Location: Hacienda El Carmen – http://www.haciendaelcarmen.com.mx/
Table Linens: La Tavola Linens – http://linens.latavolalinen.com/
Tabletop Glassware, Plates and Utensils: Casa de Perrin – http://casadeperrin.com/
Paper: Wiley Valentine Paper: http://wileyvalentine.com/
Invite: Papel Paper and Press: http://www.papelpress.com/
Calligraphy: Purabelle Calligraphy: http://plurabellecalligraphy.com/
Calligraphy for welcome cards: Chelsea Petaja and Julie Song Ink : http://www.ohmydeerhandmades.com/ and http://www.juliesongink.com/

Guest Speakers:
Lisa Vorce
Joel Serrato
Abby Larson
Mar of Team
Karina Puente
Brian and Angela of Richard Photo Lab
Shira Savada

Sponsors:
Richard Photo Lab
Cypress Albums
Michael Chinn Albums and Boxes
Velet Raptor
Fuji Film
Ryan Malmberg of Finch Designs
Style Me Pretty