Jasmine Star Photography Blog

Blair I love that Cupcake tshirt!! My boyfriend bought me the same one awhile ago!! =) 10.21.09 - 6:15pm

Jill Jasmine..... It was great seeing you in Chicago and listening to your story of determination and passion. I guess it is just all about K.I.R.!! :) Thank you for sharing your tools of success with all of us! 09.02.08 - 12:49pm

Paula Emery So sad you won't make it to Nashville. I was hoping somehow plans would change. But I'm glad it was a fabulous experience for you and that you are home safely again! 08.29.08 - 11:28am

chris welcome home jasmine! time for another one of your photographer lunch's to regale us with the details! 08.29.08 - 10:35am

Tony Yu As DJ already said:"It's only the beginning". Thank you for your DETERMINATION! 08.28.08 - 10:06pm

Karin Dailey Soooooooooo glad you made it to Boston, Jasmine! You truly are an amazing person! WE LOVE JASMINE!!! WE LOVE JD! J STAR FOR PRESIDENT! LOL. 08.28.08 - 7:36pm

Kristen Dawn So awesome to finally meet you! Thank you all so much for coming out to Boston (I know you wore the shoes to rep' the Red Sox, duh) Don't ever change Jas and keep up your amazing work. 08.28.08 - 7:29pm

Robin Dini once again, you've put it all into words beautifully. i love reading your blog! i know i am thankful for you doing this tour too :) You changed my life on Monday and I can't wait to see you again so I can share stories with you. Thank you. 08.28.08 - 7:13pm

jennifer Hi Jasmine! I will be attending the Free to Succeed Tour in Orlando next week and I'm super excited - but a little sad 'cause you won't be there - bummer. You are such an awesome photographer and person - what a blessing you are. 08.28.08 - 3:39pm

Furious Photographers mmm..cupcakes! Cupcakes > War. Wedding Photography > Cupcakes > War 08.28.08 - 2:06pm

Heather Kincaid I was so bummed I miss you guys when you were in LA! And yes, life is always a bit better in red shoes... especially fierce red pumps like those! 08.28.08 - 1:49pm

Grace Liu-Anderson Oh I feel you! I can feel those "summer camp" goodbye memories tugging at my heartstrings! Your post put it so well! I always look forward to visiting and reading your blog! It brighens my day. Thanks for sharing, giving, and K.I.R. I know that so many have been inspired by your genuineness and personality - especially from this tour! 08.28.08 - 1:44pm

Paper Monkey I have to tell you that there are some days (like today) that I am burned out from working my 2 jobs and trying to keep up with my business. I know that I can come to your blog, read your stories, and feel more motivated to get on with my day, bite the bullet, do what I need to do today. Hopefully someday soon I can quit my other jobs and focus on Paper Monkey, and I'll continue to come here to stay motivated. Thanks! :) 08.28.08 - 1:19pm

Christina You are amazing, and I know so many of us were inspired by you in life-changing ways! Thank you (and JD!) for sharing yourself with us!! *PS-I have a photo of those red shoes on my (new) blog! 08.28.08 - 12:45pm

Mike Romeo I was reading on DJ's Web site that you might be rejoining the tour? Is that True? If so in what state? 08.28.08 - 12:45pm

Maureen You did an Awesome job telling your story and getting so many of us re-inspired- Thank You!!! 08.28.08 - 12:17pm

Bobbie Aww. It's over. Well, I know it was a great experience, and we can't wait to see all you will be blogging about now that you are back home and back to life as normal! 08.28.08 - 11:55am

wale you mean you're not coming to DC :( i do have to admit though, i'd rather see the regularly scheduled programming 08.28.08 - 11:30am

Will Tangorra It was thrill meeting you after all this time...and your presentation was amazing! Thank you for your constant inspiration and for reminding us that being DETERMINED is what will help us get to that next level and beyond! P.S. Thanks for the little video we made explaining everything to my wife. She loved it. ;) 08.28.08 - 11:28am

Catie Welcome back and congratulations on the uber successful tour! I know I had a blast 2 weeks ago in SF, and it really did change my life. Thanks for sharing and giving so much of yourself to the community. I truly appreciate all your work! Take care and keep it rockin'! 08.28.08 - 11:18am

Jane Chung We're glad to finally get the J* back to where she belongs. Now onto the most important thing ... update on Polo, please! =) 08.28.08 - 10:54am

Brandi Tejeda Jasmine! I had so much fun following you through your blog. I cant imagine how many lives you changed on this tour. I know that night in Houston was an important night in my life. One of the best. You are such an amazing person and if anyone deserves to be a part of such an awesome group of photographers (and people) its YOU! 08.28.08 - 10:34am

Tira J Summer camp memories are the best. I still remember going to Forest Home and making friendship bracelets with leather and beads. I sincerely appreciate you and DJ for being so open and honest with all of us on this tour. It has been life changing for us as well. And a special thank you to all of your families for allowing you to be away for extended lengths of time. You all ROCK! And I love that you are back to the regular scheduled programming. HOLLLLA!!!! 08.28.08 - 10:32am

Ana Contreras Jas, it has been great to follow you on this incredible journey........Thank you for blogging even when you were tired.....it made me feel like I was right there with you......Take care and...SLEEP!!! 08.28.08 - 10:29am

Mary No pictures of Boston?? Super bummed, was looking forward to seeing how you "saw" this place. Would love to have met you b/c I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog. Glad you had a wonderful experience, thanks, as always, for sharing. 08.28.08 - 10:26am

jeramy what an amazing journey! the ripple will still reveal itself for awhile i think. thank you for sharing yourself on this tour....it has changed my life. take care and god bless... 08.28.08 - 10:05am

PW Your reflection on summer camp was so vivid, I can imagine being there myself and it makes me sad for you. Following you and your experiences on this tour really made me feel like I was there right along with you. You are such an inspiration and know that you have motivated so many people with your brilliance. I missed your tour in SD, but knowing that you are only a city away I hope to cross paths with you, but until then, I will continue to anxiously jump online to view your amazing work. 08.28.08 - 9:50am

mike Larson looks like you guys are having a blast, I'm so stoked for you. sweet updates...` 08.28.08 - 9:37am

Krista Photography It was so great to hear your story the other night - and to meet you in person after having read your blog for a long time! You are as funny & genuine in person as you seem to be online - which shouldn't surprise me, but still kinda did. Now I can see why Shyla gushes about you all the time :) 08.28.08 - 9:10am

ksen : ) j* looks like you had a blast... what an experience!! i don't know how you did it all though... just incredible! thanks for all the updates. :D 08.28.08 - 8:52am

deB perry Love all the updates...I don't know how you got it all done with weddings in between. Amazing. Glad you are home now...but I am so going to miss you at my first meeting tonight in DC ...I will have to settle for the boys...JK ....hee hee...hugs! 08.28.08 - 8:34am

marlene bummed also that you couldn't make it to DC. Oh wellz, i guess me and Susan are gonna have to embark on a road trip to Cali for fun, learning and Pinkberry :) Safe travels! 08.28.08 - 8:11am

Susan Solo Jasmine, I'm more than bummed that you won't be coming to the DC stop tonight, but I'm so happy that this was such an amazing experience for you! Thank you for sharing your stories. Guess I'll just have to hoof it out to the "other coast" if I want to hear you speak sometime! 08.28.08 - 7:30am

Natarsha N. Wright Awwww....*tear* it has been a pleasure following you on your travels. Thanks for being such a super sweet rock star! 08.28.08 - 7:04am

The Feds We had a great time the other night. You story is so touching and inspiring for all. Don't knock me for the accent/spelling I still think it is CAMCORDA ;) 08.28.08 - 6:58am

DJ We are the lucky ones to have been able to share the last month with you. Thank you for giving so much of yourself and for braving the Bus AND the planes to make this tour happen! Isn't it exciting to know that this is just the beginning! 08.28.08 - 2:10am