ABOUT THE STUDIO
photographer, based in NY.
We are a creative photography studio based in New York City, specializing in personal branding, corporate portraits, and professional image. Our mission is to capture the authentic essence of individuals and brands, translating it into powerful visual stories that leave a lasting impression.
With over 8 years of experience in the fashion industry, we merge creativity, strategy, and purpose to deliver imagery that is both impactful and meaningful.
Our expertise spans personal branding, corporate portraits, editorial photography, and brand visual identity. Whether you are a model, entrepreneur, creative, or a company seeking to elevate your image, we help you communicate with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
Every photograph is carefully crafted to reflect who you are and what you stand for—with elegance, intention, and truth.
Hi! I'm Jose V
the person behind the lens
I was born and raised in Colombia and have been living in New York for the past eight years. I’ve always been surrounded by the arts and find joy and inspiration through models, fashion, music, and photography.
I specialize in fashion, editorial, beauty, corporate, e-commerce, and professional portfolio photography.
I love photographing people—whether in staged settings or subtle, candid moments. Capturing the essence of someone’s personality through a simple laugh is incredibly rewarding on many levels.
I truly enjoy connecting with people and helping them connect with their best and most authentic selves through the lens of my camera.
People often tell me they’re not photogenic, and I love proving them wrong. My goal is to make you feel at ease while capturing a portrait you’ll love.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a session, please feel free to contact me.
I look forward to working with you!
Take a quick look at
My recent work
"Me sentí en total confianza, sentí que me recibieron con los brazos abiertos y me guiaron mucho, me sentí como en casa"
almida
"I love every moment today, it's very friendly , I love the music, I love you guys."
"I feel so comfortable and safe! I think the biggest thing for me is that I can get really intimidated and insecure behind a camera in a space that I'm not familiar with. And so immediately, just the whole dynamic felt safe, calm, relaxing, and I really appreciated that most"
richard & lissa franko
"I had an amazing time on set. Salomon was amazing, and Dev was also really amazing with just setting up lighting and just taking behind the scenes content. And their patience with me was very, very amazing. I can't wait to work with them again."
darline
Testimonials
“It was fun, but I felt comfortable and also I learned so much. It was not just about taking pictures or just like posing, but it’s more so understanding the ‘why’ and ‘how’ with modeling and even understanding what the industry looks like. So I think far more than just taking pictures, it was a lot of fun with the music, and then just learning, a lot of learning. And I appreciate that because it just shows how much you care and how much you’re willing to invest, and it’s not just something that’s just like… just a go-by, but it’s like you care and you invest in your models. I really appreciate that.”
Lena
“I love Jose Villa Studio. What a great team! They helped me… I didn’t have to stress about anything. Sometimes changing in the wheelchair can be challenging, as they know, but with them, I gave my full blank trust to them. No mirrors, nothing needed, I fully trusted them. It was just a great environment, great team.”
Margo
“The entire time, I felt comfortable. You gave me instructions, I just feel great, you know? Like the process was very smooth, and I feel so happy. Like I learned a lot about posing, you showed me how to pose, you know, how to move my body when I’m in front of the camera. Like, I feel like I’m at home. Thank you so much.”