Elegantly Wasted

Elegantly Wasted by Paul Louis Villani

Elegantly Wasted

From a series of shoots with the beautiful and multi talented Jo O’Brien
She has been the mastermind behind our shoots. Her artistic vision and direction is undeniably inspiring!



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Woman Appreciation
  • Ian  James

    Ian James, 9 months ago

    Excellant shot Paul. Love the lighting, colour and concept.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thank you very kindly Ian! :D

  • Jason Moses

    Jason Moses, 9 months ago

    Nice title and shot. I like INXS, and often think about wastage in the hospitality industry.. though probably not in these terms =)

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake, 9 months ago

    Gorgeous, as usual!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thanks so much Jason and Firedrake! The title was the easy bit, when I picked up Jo for the shoot this morning she was already dressed as you see and looking elegant! We made a quick stop at KMart to purchase the Martini glasses and off we went! :D

  • metronomad

    metronomad, 9 months ago

    simply fabulous… great job Paul.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thanks heaps metronomad! :D

  • Anne van Alkemade

    Anne van AlkemadeWordsmith, 9 months ago

    Another fine image Paul. Have to envy that model of yours – if there be truth in fiction she’s having a ball and getting away with murder!!!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Ha! That’s a fantastic way of expressing what you’ve seen!
    Thanks so much Anne! :D

  • Barssel

    Barssel, 9 months ago

    Your images always have a great narrative behind them…..................well done Paul.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thank you very much Barssel! :D

  • LittleHelen

    LittleHelen, 9 months ago

    Wonderful Paul and Jo!
    Is that a morgue? :-0 Nah…a kitchen maybe?

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Eeee! It is definately a kitchen! Where? Hmmmm, not telling!
    LOL!
    Thanks Helen! :D

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee, 9 months ago

    I love your creativity….. you truly “run with it”.... both you and the elegant but not so wasted Jo!!!
    Can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns, 9 months ago

    This is fabulous great work Paul. Great work. You two make a great team

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thanks heaps Wendy and Jeff! There are a few shots from this shoot that may make it here! :D

  • LittleHelen

    LittleHelen, 9 months ago

    E!
    Knew it was a kitchen!...What was I thinking..morgue? I am blond :|

    Where is itttt?

  • Valeriu Buev

    Valeriu Buev, 9 months ago

    It was my pleasure to look through your compositions. Very creative and stylish.

  • Hien Nguyen

    Hien Nguyen, 9 months ago

    hah it made me smile. I used to sleep in the cool room of our IGA store during the middle of the day… good memories.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thanks so very kindly Valeriu and Hien! :D

    Helen, I’ve been sworn to secrecy! :p

  • LittleHelen

    LittleHelen, 9 months ago

    I have kitchen contacts :|

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    LOL!

  • WitheringMoon

    WitheringMoon, 9 months ago

    OH Paul – the light is freakin awsome!!!!! a brilliant concept!

  • Oli Johnson

    Oli Johnson, 9 months ago

    Wonderful concept and brilliant capture.

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly, 9 months ago

    Butler: “Sir…dinner will be a tad late this evening due to a mishap in the kitchen”.
    Kudos to you both on a fine job indeed!

  • John E Adams

    John E Adams, 9 months ago

    Very lovely!

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA, 9 months ago

    Brilliant Work, as ever Paul !!! You truly are a ‘Maestro of the lens’ !! You and Jo make a wonderful team. It looks like the remnants of a NYE that went wrong or the sort of scene you would see from ‘Fawlty Towers’ if they continued it into the present day. Once again WOW !!!

  • Julie Langford

    Julie LangfordGreeter, 9 months ago

    Fantastic work Paul and Jo – Been in similar poses myself a few times a long time ago – not quite as glamorous looking as this though :)

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe..., 9 months ago

    perfect

  • shaytay

    shaytay, 9 months ago

    Great team work! Love the lighting….Jo looks great as always…..and the location is amazing!:)

  • Roy barry

    Roy barry, 9 months ago

    Superb

  • Antanas

    Antanas, 9 months ago

    Great capture, well done!

  • Antanas

    Antanas, 9 months ago

    Great capture, well done!

  • micmac

    micmac, 9 months ago

    I love the dark mood and the shiny dress ,beautiful shot.

  • Beatriz R. Aldridge

    Beatriz R. Ald..., 9 months ago

    excellent work Paul!

  • marieancolie

    marieancolie, 9 months ago

    It is your fault :)
    yes .. showing us so beautiful pictures, with so beautiful ladies….
    gave me the envy to do self portraits …

    And this another proof :)
    Dark and light .. what a wonderful combination….

  • Matt Turve

    Matt Turve, 9 months ago

    nice job.

  • cdwork

    cdwork, 9 months ago

    Love the lines and light

  • midzing

    midzing, 9 months ago

    fantastic Paul….I love it,,,

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, 9 months ago

    Brilliant – this is just too sensational for words… Love evreything about this image… true talent here on all counts. LOVE THIS!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thank you so very much everyone! :D WitheringMoon, Oli, Von (LOL!), John, Phil (Wonderful way of seeing it!), Julie (LOL!), Judith, Denny, roybarry, Antanas, Micmac, Beatriz, Marie (looking forward to seeing self portraits!), Matt, cdwork, midzing and PaulVZ! :D

  • Cathie Tranent

    Cathie TranentAdelaide Meatspace Coordinator, 9 months ago

    Amazing concept … amazing execution …. congrats.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thanks so very kindly CathieT! :D

  • Geoff  Coleman

    Geoff Coleman, 9 months ago

    What a brilliant title and concept – beautiful and hilarious at the same time – rare combination!

  • LostBoy1

    LostBoy1, 9 months ago

    Tasty Work!! seriously!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thanks so very much Geoff and LostBoy1! :D

  • coffeebean

    coffeebean, 9 months ago

    Excellent concept, really creative, looks great

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thank you kindly coffeebean! :D

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta, 9 months ago

    Hehe….
    it’d be cool with one mit dangling as well..
    excellent shot!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Ha!! Cool idea!
    Thanks Birgitta! :D

  • Gerijuliaj

    Gerijuliaj, 9 months ago

    Brilliant photo – everything from the composition to the lighting is perfect.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thank you so very kindly Gerijuliaj! :D

  • Catherine Crimmins

    Catherine Crim..., 9 months ago

    this is brilliant paul!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thanks so much Catherine! :D

  • HeidiD

    HeidiD, 9 months ago

    Wow, amazing shot Paul!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway, 9 months ago

    lol! stunning work, love everything about it;)

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thank you so very much HeidiD and Shanina!:D

  • taxiblue

    taxiblue, 9 months ago

    Super work. Love all of it.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thanks heaps taxiblue! :D

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell, 9 months ago

    STAND OUT IMAGE!!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thanks so very much Darren! :D

  • wanda lechene

    wanda lechene, 9 months ago

    wow beautiful shot i like it alot

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thank you very kindly Wanda! :D

  • Pete Chennell

    Pete Chennell, 9 months ago

    excellant image…again!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thank you very much Pete! :D

  • Lee Burgess

    Lee Burgess, 9 months ago

    LOL!!! Choice title my friend!!!
    Lovely work!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thanks heaps Lee! :D

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris, 9 months ago

    great lighting and super detailed shot…beautiful!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thank you very much Andy :D

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman, 9 months ago

    Looks like you two had fun on Saturday morning….
    Love the title.

  • Henk Stolk

    Henk Stolk, 9 months ago

    high quality work

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Thank you so very kindly Boz and Henk! :D

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke, 8 months ago

    the song is booming in my head..fantastic!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 8 months ago

    LOL! Thanks Louise! :D

  • BeckyJean

    BeckyJean, 7 months ago

    NIce work :)

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 7 months ago

    Thanks heaps BeckyJean! :D

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens, 7 months ago

    Great image, not only elegant, but also sexy.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 7 months ago

    Thanks so much Peter! :D

  • Shannon Garrity

    Shannon Garrity, 6 months ago

    I really love this! I am looking for some creative shots for a model shoot I am trying to schedule this weekend. Thank you for the inspiration! The lighting it beautiful and I am captivated by the image.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 6 months ago

    That’s very kind of you! Thanks Shannon! :D

  • MrAlpha

    MrAlpha, 6 months ago

    The Shot, the model, the lighting ! Perfect !

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 6 months ago

    Thanks heaps MrAlpha! :D

  • MissT

    MissT, 5 months ago

    Fantastic concept and location – Jo works wonderfully playing her part.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 5 months ago

    A wonderful person to work with is Jo!!
    Thanks so much for the comment MissT! :D

  • denise romano

    denise romano, 3 months ago

    Cool shot. Like quite a lot of your work. : )

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 3 months ago

    Thanks so much Denise! :D

  • bearpaw

    bearpaw, 2 months ago

    awesome shot Paul! and beautiful model :)

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 2 months ago

    Thank you kindly bearpaw! :D

  • Robin Robb

    Robin Robb, about 1 month ago

    Awesome work Paul. I love all of them. But the title on this is perfect.

  • Noel Elliot

    Noel Elliot, 10 days ago

    This is such a powerful image

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 10 days ago

    Thanks heaps Robin and Noel! :D

  • jase8812

    jase8812, 3 days ago

    Brilliant work , well done !

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 3 days ago

    Thanks so much jase8812! :D

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