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Jose and Cynthia, better know as “The Villas Channel” , we are Miami based fine art photographers as well as social media influencers. We have been in the creative field for the better part of our life creating images and designs for personal clients and well know corporations in and out of the US.
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159 customer reviews
Paula
Jose and Cynthia captured our wedding day and I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed working with them! They were fun and professional and got great shots.
I have a tendency to feel awkward in front of a camera, but they made us feel so at ease and got really natural shots that captured the day and our personalities in a beautiful and authentic way.
Plus, the energy they bring really added so much joy to our special day. Forever grateful to them both. Truly can not recommend them enough!
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Lauren
This was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had. I was so nervous going into it and a bit self-conscious. But Cynthia immediately made me feel at ease. She told me exactly what to do. Every little detail. And my pictures came out absolutely incredible. My goal was to do a photo shoot just celebrating me, about to turn 40. I was feeling awkward about it because most people do photo shoots for engagements and weddings, but Cynthia immediately made me feel like a sexy bad ass for doing this for myself. She was the perfect photographer. Thank you so much!!! More...
Erick Salud
Its my second time with the amazing husband and wife team of Jose and Cynthia. Just like the first, I did have a wonderful experience with them at the Wynwood Art District. What is so fab about the pictorial, I got to be distinct from the colorful graffitis with their shots. And that what makes the two, really superb as a photographer. Would definitely recommend them to friends who would be visiting Miami. It is really great knowing this couple and they really took care of me during this super sunny pictorial. 💕😊👏👏👏 More...
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Lauren Stephens Mayhew
Thank goodness we found Villas Channel through an Airbnb experience! Jose and Cynthia are absolutely amazing. They made us feel at ease and gave us absolutely magical sunrise pictures for our babymoon! From posing to photography talent to people skills, they are all around professionals. I highly recommend them! More...
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Ryan
Awesome job. Thank you. Very professional and helpful capturing the proposal.
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Eric
José and Cynthia were not only professional but personal in their service to their clients. They made the effort to understand your desires and helped accommodate and plan a surprise proposal for my fiancé. We would definitely recommend again. More...
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Olu
Jose and Cynthia are just very good at their craft. Very professional, cool gadgets and great personality. We just followed their instructions based on their experiences and the shoot was incredible. Very friendly couple as well. We really had a great time with them. Thank you guys. Highly recommended. More...
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Martin
Me llamo Martin, soy trainer y realicé unas fotos con ellos. Muy profesionales y agradables. Salió todo muy bien! 100% recomendable.
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Kilpatrick Mebane
They took there time with us and made us feel comfortable can’t wait to see the pictures after they finished
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Kayla
The photographers are AMAZING! The duo pair makes it even better because you get two different angles. So personable
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Bengisu
I am from Turkey, live in Chicago and currently visiting Miami for a dance festival. I wanted to capture my time in Miami. The photoshooting went awesome! Jose and Cynthia shot my photos from different angles, we had such a warm conversation, and shared stories. I felt like my friends were taking my photos. We even captured our moment together and got selfies! They are my lifetime photographers now. More...
Arianna
Jose and Cynthia did such a great job! My boyfriend and I came to Miami for a week long vacation and figured we would get some nice photos taken. They exceeded our expectations! They were so nice and personable and took us to great locations all around the beach. They gave us background about the surrounding area while on our shoot and made conversation. Their poses made it feel so natural and the results were great! Can’t wait to receive my photos!! If you’re in the Miami beach area I definitely recommend booking for such a great price! More...
Alyssa
Great photos! Weather is unpredictable so it was hard to plan right before the storm but it all worked out in the end and the photos came out beautiful!!
Daniella
Eu amei a minha experiência com o Jose e sua esposa. Todas as minhas expectativas foram superadas. As fotos ficaram perfeitas! Eles são super profissionais e talentosos. Eu me senti super confortável. Super recomendo! More...
Crystal
I signed up for a shoot with Jose and his wife off a recommendation and honestly didn’t know what to expect so i bought a smaller package. I’m new to town and really needed quality photos for my business. 10 minutes into working with them I upped my packed because I was so happy with not only their work but their personalities and assistance! I highly recommend!!!! More...
Britney
I traveled to Miami from Birmingham Alabama. With 5 days of vacation time to spare, I thought it would be cool to capture some great photographs to commemorate my experience. Villas Channel Photography did not disappoint. They were on time and started my photo session promptly! The picked great locations to shoot and even gave me great tips on how to pose. Super friendly and super talented! I really enjoyed my photos shoot and the pictures looked great!! More...
Kimberly
This experience was awesome!!!! I’ve done shoots before as a bikini model but these two made this shoot so fun! The raw photos looked so good I can’t wait to see the edited ones. We brought props like my boyfriends guitar and my sarong! I would 10/10 recommend this experience. More...
Stefany Ildefonso
Jose is amazing!! He definitely knows what he's doing! South Pointe Park is a beautiful location, he was able to make this park seem like 3 different settings. He knows which angles are the best and made the whole session comfortable, he is very thoughtful and personalized the session. He will make you feel confident, guaranteed! He made me feel so confident, I may consider a career in modelling! Hehe. Highly recommended!! More...
Neiketia
Jose and his wife were very welcoming for the photo shoot. We weren’t sure if we were going to be able to have it due to the weather but it ended up being perfect. I got to shoot with his wife Cynthia. When I say she has an eye and caught some beautiful photos of me! I cannot wait to get the pics back it’s going to be hard to just pick a few from all the great shots she got of me and the different locations!!! She made me feel very comfortable and welcoming with the shoot and being in Miami on a solo trip!! I highly recommend them and when I come back with my son we will be booking with them again!!! More...
Jessica Makua
Where do I even start! This was such an amazing and confidence building experience! José was super friendly, very informative about the area and super attentive. Based on what he picked up in the first few photos with me, he was able to instinctively choose the type of poses and views that would work best for me. The pictures came out AMAZING and his direction throughout the shoot was so encouraging. An hour honestly flew by! You can also pick up on his passion for photography from the conversation and stories. Our session on 6/16 had to be rescheduled because of the rain - most people wouldn't be thoughtful enough to do that - they'd probably just cancel and keep the money. He was courteous to let me know of the cancelation and rescheduling well in advance so I could rearrange my days. Overall, this was probably my highlight of visiting Miami! More...
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Chee Yang
Amazing experience! Can't wait for the pictures! :)
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Alonna Roller
Great experience!!! Absolutely loved it! Jose made me and my fiancé feel like we’ve knew him for years! He even gave us a walk through of the islands! I have never felt so comfortable taking pictures! More...
Heng A.
We got our engagement photos done with Villas Channel Photography and we are very happy with the outcome. Jose and his wife were very kind and knew the ins and outs of Miami which helped us get some great photos. They helped us be comfortable in our own skin which helped capture some great candid photos. The whole process with them was very smooth and did not have any hassles with any of the arrangements. Would recommend to anyone looking for a photography in the Miami are. More...
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Karin Wallerstein
My husband and I had an amazing time on our photo shoot! Jose and Cynthia were super knowledgeable about the area, where to take the most stunning photos and although we have visited Miami many times, we learned so much about the area. They were both patient and guided us into such flattering poses. We took a peek at the some of the photos and they were just as good as our wedding photos from many years ago! We highly recommend Jose and Cynthia to capture some of the most magical moments you will ever have during your time in Miami! More...
Saraia L
Cynthia was AMAZING! She me us feel so comfortable and we laughed and smiled the entire time. She got to know us to better capture our essence and was ready with poses, locations and a lovely experience as a whole. The photos look SO FREAKING GOOD. Great price, beautiful location, friendly and professional photographer! More...
Gisselhe
Cynthia was very sweet and made me feel really comfortable during the entire shoot. I've never done a photoshoot before and I was feeling a lil insecure beforehand but her kindness and support gave me the enthusiasm I needed to have a great time! Super professional and quick thank you More...
Luis De La Garza
We worked with Jose's wife, Cynthia. She was so sweet and fun to work with. We wanted photos for our anniversary while visiting Miami. Cynthia made us feel so comfortable and she always kept us informed on what she wanted to do, she showed us photos after they were taken as well. She even recommended places for us to go to on our visit. Definitely recommend them for your photo needs! More...
Kayla
Amazing experience! Highly recommend this photo shoot if you are in Miami. The location is perfect and you get so many different natural backgrounds!
Alex Bennett
ose and Cynthia are a great pair! Came to Miami for vacation with my girlfriend (now fiance) and contacted Villa Photography beforehand to schedule an engagement photoshoot. We were able to book an early morning session on Miami Beach which was absolutely perfect! Jose and Cynthia were truly able to capture some amazing moments and have an incredible eye for detail. If you're looking for a professional team I wouldn't hesitate to book Villa photography. More...
Ashlie
This is experience was more than just a photo shoot. We got a little history on Miami as well. The quality of the pictures before editing were just breathtaking. I can’t wait to see the final products! More...
Joseline Amaro
I just finished my photoshoot with Jose and Cynthia and it was much more than I expected. They are super friendly and down to earth and very professional. The session went amazing. Their creativity, choice of location and poses were extremely to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have a great photoshoot in Miami. More...
Brie Moore
I’ve never done something like this and felt a little shy and awkward, but Jose and his wife made it effortless, fun, and comfortable!
There were little sprinkles of Wynwood history, great recommendations on food and drinks, and tons of murals to choose from. It never seems odd that you’re running around taking pictures, and you can pick whichever ones capture your heart AND get direction from the pros on how to pose (needed for me!)
I cannot gush enough about how great this experience is - this has been worth every penny.
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Daylen y Rodney
Excellent work, the photo shoot was pleasant and the wait was very short and the editing was top notch, 10/10!
Kevin Dion
Joes was absolutely amazing! From the second I called Villas Channel Photography inquiring about their services, to a weeks after the session, he has been quick and efficient as well as kind and someone you would love to have working with you. He helped out way more than I expected and he was genuinely happy to do it. More...
Marion
Our experience with Jose and his wife was beyond amazing! They took really good care us. We did a lot of beautiful pictures in many different areas , I had 4 different outfits with me and I was able to wear them all. We could not recommend them enough and we will for sure use them again!! More...
Pedro
Amazing experience with them, they really know what they are doing even if you don't and are very easy to work with. Would 100% book again. Keep up the great work!
Suchetha
My husband and I never had a chance to do a professional photoshoot at our wedding, so we thought we would re-live the moment in Miami and booked a session with Jose and Cynthia on a whim. The reviews tell all- Jose and Cynthia are truly the best at what they do. They have a real passion for photography, videography, editing, story telling, and people. We left our experience astonished that an 8am photo shoot could be so much fun. In most moments we were just posing and taking direction from them- giggling and having fun. The pictures they take are incredible and they made posing for the pictures so easy and entertaining. I can’t recommend them enough- This experience is worth the money you pay for it. We love this team and we can’t wait to be back in Miami for another shoot! More...
Anna
Jose and Cynthia were incredible. My best friend and I did a photo shoot together and they made us feel so comfortable. The time flew by, they were so easy to communicate and laugh with. There work is flawless, I highly recommend their services! More...
Briana
Jose and Cynthia were both so incredibly fun! They were super professional and easy to feel comfortable with! My best friend and I travel together a lot and we thought it would be fun to get some professional photos done while we were in Miami. It was SUCH a good decision! I couldn’t be happier! More...
Malikah
I loved everything about my photo shoot with them! Such a great job on time and helpful thanks again!
Antonio
The husband and wife team are simply amazing !!! They were very responsive to our last minute request to book a session within two days due to us planning a last minute vacation to FLL. The process to book is very simple, they meet you on time and we’re flexible with us since our session was at 7am and our kids were still jet lagged. The actual photo shoot was super easy as they told us what to do and encouraged us to just act normal and they were extremely friendly and patient with the kids as they wanted to run in and out of the waves on the beach. They made sure we had plenty of individual and family shots, both stationary and in motion. They gave us a brief review of all the images and thoroughly explained the process to review and download them. You will not be disappointed working with this husband and wife team - book now ! More...
Jenna
We loved working with villas channel 10/10 would recommend! Such wonderful people and very nice.
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Thank you so much!! Pleasure working with you.
Cheikh Thiam
It was an amazing experience very nice , got amazing shots if you dont book with them
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Photoshoot was amazing! Thank you so much for a fun and dinamic session at Wynwood Design District.
Julio
I had no experience in front of the camera and I wasn't sure what to expect. Jose and Cynthia made me feel so comfortable and guided me throughout the process as to direct me how the shot would look best to accomplish what I wanted. Words can't describe how amazing this duo is! I would use their services again in the future without even a second thought. Book them and be impressed for yourself! More...
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Amie
Had my photos taken here for my FIU graduation and it was the best experience I’ve had with a photographer. Both photographers know what they’re doing and are amazing to work with! All the photos turned out great and would 10/10 recommend for quality, price, quick delivery and overall experience More...
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Thank you Amie, thank you for making us part of your graduation
Elvis
Just had a our wedding anniversary/maternity photoshoot yesterday and I could not be happier with the level of service we received. Although I don't have my official pictures yet, we already got a chance to see plenty of them on the camera and they have managed to capture some amazing shots. What I really appreciate about their service is the fact they are TWO photographers with their own style that come together to take the perfect photo from different angles; this coupled with the warm and friendly personalities, you really cannot beat their value. Thank you guys ! Looking forward to more shoots in the future. More...
Kati
Jose and Cynthia of Villas Channel were among the best photographers that I have ever hired. They were professional and friendly right from the start. We began with a quick run through of the goal we were looking to achieve for the shoot as well as a quick overview of the plan. It seemed like we knew them for years when we had only just met. They let us be ourselves yet helped us with poses and gave suggestions. They really worked to bring out our personalities throughout the shoot. Jose and Cynthia each have different styles and use different size lenses to capture each shot in different angles. I look forward to the next event in our life that we can hire Jose and Cynthia. More...
Anastasia
These photographers are extremely talented, sincere, dedicated professionals. They make wonderful shoots and from 2 different perspectives.
So, with 1 shoot you actually get 2 different sets of photos from 2 different creative angles.
José and Cynthia are not only professional photographers, but also super comprehensive, dedicated, nice people. They make you feel like a model and fill you with positive vibes. Each moment of my photo shoot was so valuable
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Natalia Anderson
I just got me and my boyfriends pictures done and Jose and Cynthia are absolutely amazing!!! They made us super comfortable and helped us with ways to pose. I’m so excited to see the pictures
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Thank you Natalia and Alex! You guys rocked the photoshoot, so we thank you for that adventurous personality. Photos looked amazing! Great way to celebrate both of your birthdays. Thank you. Jose & Cynthia
Tatiana
This was such an amazing and fun experience. They both made the experience fun and memorable even before the pictures. Got to see some of the one we took at the shoot and I know they will be beautiful
What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
Most important thing is focus and lighting. Customers need to know that when hiring a photographer the most important thing on a photo is that the photo is focus and good lighting.
Villas Channel knows that this are the secrets for great photos
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
who are you and tell me a little bit about you! Its always great to have a feeling of the client, his or her personality, their taste when it comes to photography. It is also important to create a good idea of the people we are shooting for best results
What do you love most about your job?
social interaction and outdoor office, A Family Portrait at beach. We love this type of projects because we were located with the perfect background: South Beach sunrise at 6:45 AM. Our clients loved and were amazed by how the light, the water, the sand, and the weather was at that time. They were happy they accepted to start the photo session at that time, because we completely understand that getting up early is a mission specially when you are in vacation and with 2 babies. It lasted 45 minutes, because we take care of families with children, due to the fact that babies get tired easily. The result was amazing, about 200 perfect photographs.
What inspired you to start your own business?
We starting focusing more in Video and Photography the moment we wanted to share our most valuable memories. We started creating content, and founded a Youtube channel document our lifestyle and experiences in traveling. We are passionate about traveling, so we began creating visual content by filming our adventures and photographing the most amazing landscapes in the world. From Spain, to Italy, Turkey, Greece, Emirates, Bahamas, Curacao, Aruba, Mexico, and many other countries and cities, we were so inspired and lucky to be able to travel. Our youtube channel goes by our same name: Villas Channel. Then from that, photography has always been part of our life, and capturing and documenting other's special moments, is what motives us to do even more.
Why should our clients choose you?
because we do:
We work with a variety of clients: local people, local companies, tourists, international companies. We focus in the following: - Couples Portraits / landscape - Family Portraits (4-5 people) - Group Family Portraits - Fashion / Editorial Portraits: Models and Bloggers are common in this area - Engagement photoshoots - Surprise engagement proposals (YES! we have been paparazzis) - Videography and Photograph Weddings, Destination weddings - Videography and Photography for Corporate events - Product Shots - Headshots for corporate profiles (Business, social media) - Pet Photography and Videography
Portrait Photography
30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours etc of outdoor or indoor Photography with 2 photographers at the same time
Engagement Photography
Couples or engagement photography sessions of 1 hour with 2 photographers
Headshot photography
corporate or personal headshot photography
Wedding Photography
more than 10 years experience in wedding photography
Wedding film
10 year experience in wedding film