The One with Jasmine Star’s Workshop
August 11, 2009Jasmine Star has been such a blessing in my life in so many ways. Her blog was the first photographer’s blog that I started actively following way back in 2006. My friends, Mike and Kelly, were getting married and they had the Boutwell’s as their wedding photographer. When their engagement photos were posted on the Boutwells’ blog, I noticed they had a list of other photographer’s blogs and I couldn’t help but be drawn first to “Jasmine Star” because she and I shared a name. And a pretty awesome one at that.
Since then, I’ve shared a Starbox Lunch with her and have seen her speak at many different speaking engagements like a San Diego PUG meeting and the Free to Succeed Tour. Each time I listen to her speak, I am always so inspired by the way that God continues to move in her life - not only as a photographer, but as a person.
When she started having workshops, they were selling out so quickly that each time I wanted to sign up, I’d always miss out because I’d be away from my facebook/twitter during the day. You know, someone’s gotta teach the kids. Luckily, when this last workshop was posted, I just SO happened to be on my fb and signed up within minutes!
It was such an amazing day at the workshop. I am so excited to really work on my branding and really figuring out and defining who “Jasmine Marie Photography” really is. It’s been a difficult process, but one that I am embracing and actually looking forward to.
One of the best parts of the workshop was being able to shoot side-by-side with Jasmine and really picking her brain to get a glimpse of what she’s thinking when she’s shooting. It was super hot, but Melinda and Vern were such troopers and so much fun to shoot. The ever-so-sweet and uberly-talent Vivian Tran of All Made Up team did the make-up and Carissa of JL Designs made the beautiful bouquet. So much talent!
Look at those eyes! Gorgeous!
I loved the way her dress twirled in this picture.
Thanks, Jasmine! You are such a rock star! 
Vivian Tran: Thanks Jasmine for sharing...absolutely beautiful!
fran chelico: WOW! that first photo is amazing! nice job! p.s. i love your blog wallpaper :)
jenberry: jasmine i love that 2nd image. i haven't seen one like that ANYWHERE. you are so talented and such a beautiful person. I love how you give with teaching (your husband as well) thank you for you kind words at the workshop. you deserve much happiness.
Tina: I love the first one of Melinda! And funny that Jen said that about the second one because I got that exact shot! Same angle, same look! Great minds think alike! Or we could have just been the short ones who had to duck in the front =) So great to meet you!
Kelly Marie: These photos are gorgeous! Absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to hear all about the workshop! We must talk soon!
Erin: Beautiful photos! Very excited to meet you on Sunday!
Malia: Love your images! Would love to hear how you got involved in this. :)
Kevin Tsang: Jas, you are on the up and up. My favs are the first and last because of Melinda's expression and the lighting.
Irene Frankhouse: These are absolutely stunning!!
Catie Ronquillo: Beautiful! It must have been an awesome day! I hope to attend one of her workshops in the future. :)
Cathy Crawley: Absolutely beautiful Jasmine! I love the twirl shot :) It must have been such a fabulous day!
Ivan: Wow, a gorgeous bride wearing a gorgeous dress! Fantastic!!!!