http://www.shanesnider.com/slideshows/josevillaworkshop

I just realized I never uploaded this damn thing... Man, I wish I was back there.

http://www.josevillaworkshops.com

Beautiful images!

awesome! which images were your favorites? which were the most "stretch" for you beyond your normal style?

Hey, Shane,

Seeing these images and the ones you have posted recently - how do you think it influenced your style? Are you shooting some film now or more experimental images? I am going in November if at all possible. Jose is so awesome!

Jill and Regina...

I dunno...

I enjoyed watching Jose's interaction with the models. He has an amazing confidence. He was shooting with a contax medium format camera and an slr. I shot with a twin lens reflex, a 35 mm film camera and my d200.

The whole experience gave me confidence to shoot on MY terms. I'm shooting about 10 percent film now. It's a gift to my clients. You should hear them when I send them a box of film prints. They feel like they've gotten a little treasure... Something unique. It's so weird to me that film has become this exotic thing, but it has. People are nostalgic for it.

We talk a lot about differentiating ourselves in our markets. But what does that really mean? Trust me, this workshop will help you discover what different is for you.

There's a practical aspect to Jose's shooting that a lot of people miss. He's teaching you how he has successfully branded himself in a high-end niche market by not compromising his vision and art.

Hey Shane
I had the opportunity to attend his Solvang workshop....
He rocks!
Now I am shooting film, again.

Thanks for sharing

Hi Shane,

wow, thank you!! I had an amazing time in Mexico.. I will never forget.. Im also excited about the upcoming workshops in Nov. at the Hacienda.. there is still space.

Regina, thanks..

Rene, fun having you in my Solvang workshop!!

Best,

Jose Villa

The Hacienda will take your breath away. I had a minor panic attack when we walked into the place. Just incredible.