Jasmine Star Photography Blog

Sarahi great blog!!! congratulations!!! you don't have any idea how much you are helping new photographers to learn and understand better how to get this job done. because many of can do photography but it is a different world to sell what you do. thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us. 02.24.10 - 3:58pm

Noaki Awww thanks so much for including my jewelry in this shoot!!! (and for almost "borrowing" a piece) Vivian did such an amazing job, Joan's dress looks lovely and what a wonderful model. Thanks again! 02.19.10 - 9:24pm

Laurie Bracewell Jasmine, you are an amazing photographer, teacher and person. Your workshop provided me with an incredible amount of knowledge to move forward in my career. I can't thank you and JD enough for making the day so spectacular. You are such an inspiration! xoxo! 02.19.10 - 10:19am

Lydia Jasmine, your hair looks fabulous! By the way, when are you going to have The Workshop Take 2?? I'm so ready to come down again and sit all day at your feet! 02.18.10 - 8:32pm

Katie Whitcomb I envy your courage to wear a dress while photographing. I am too much all over the place and I don't like that I'm more conscious about everything waving hello than doing my job. Many kudos to you. 02.18.10 - 7:16pm

George Koroneos I would love to attend one of your workshops, but I swear, looking at the lack of guys in that group shot is super intimidating. That said, great work. Love your blog. 02.18.10 - 4:54pm

Sandra S Great post Jasmine..really enjoy your blog! At what stage do you recommend photographers be at to attend your workshop? 02.18.10 - 3:41pm

cori derksen Thank you both so much for your openness at the workshop. It was fabulous! I learned so much and I am so appreciative. Thank you again. 02.18.10 - 3:03pm

charlotteelizabeth love this post! you rock, j*! yes, please do make it to the east coast! i can arrange it all for you in charleston, sc!!! 02.18.10 - 2:59pm

Kari Sikorski I love when you make up funny comments for your expressions in the photos! I am laughing so hard! You are so talented & have a graet sense of humor! 02.18.10 - 11:24am

Caitlin My mother and I think the world of you! ; ) I honestly can't thank you, JD, your Mama, and Jodi +Matt enough for all of your hard work on Tuesday. Feels so good to be in an industry with people like you. Hope you're having fun in NY! 02.18.10 - 11:00am

jeramy someday...we're going to show up to one of your work shops. i guess you should keep you prices low until then. :-) oh....we booked another wedding...i know...we weren't going to do weddings....but it's happening. look out! :-) 02.18.10 - 10:56am

Lara Rios Good morning Jasmine, I just wanted to say THANK YOU. You are amazing. I totally get your success, TOTALLY. You are fabulous, I had an amazing time and I'm so sorry I couldn't spend even more time with you and the girls. I'm sorry I missed dinner but I had to meet my best friend from 1st grade! Thank you, thank you, thank you... I took with me a ton of inspiration and new knowledge. YOU AND YOUR WORKSHOP ROCKS!!! Oh! and let's not forget about JD, big thanks to him too! Love you guys! Lara 02.18.10 - 9:32am

cori derksen Thank you SO much for all your openness, for your wisdom with branding and shooting, and for sharing so much with us. You are both a treasure. It was a fantastic time with 22 fabulous photographers. A treasure. Truly. I learned so much and am so grateful. 02.18.10 - 1:46am

feuza what fun times, I loved the models hair and that fav picture that you said, is sure FIERCE! hope to make a workshop one day, how about one in East Coast J*? xoxo 02.18.10 - 1:04am

ashleigh yesterday was totally fun, totally fabulous, and kinda mind blowing :) can't wait to put all this newfound knowledge to use and grow my business into the business of my dreams!!! thanks to you, jd, and your sweet mommy for everything!! 02.18.10 - 12:54am

AndreaK Every time I see a workshop post I am so excited for those who attended to now have the amazing J* experiance under their belt :) I am so proud to have met you, learned from you, and have your fabulous photography wisdom in the back of my mind when I shoot and when I work on growing my business. Thank you for being you! 02.17.10 - 11:13pm

Stacie Frazier The bunny hop? Bite your baby? OMG you had me rolling with this post! Thanks for the giggle and the glimpse of what looks like an awesome workshop! 02.17.10 - 10:38pm

gladys jem i got goosebumps reading/looking at this post because it brought me back to last November. I'm sure your attendees feel exactly the way we felt after your workshop. ready to take on our careers :) everyone should take your workshop! that's all. also, you're fabulous, the models/photos are fabulous, and joan shum is amaazzzinggg! XO 02.17.10 - 9:42pm

ellie Mohammadi Thank you so much for the workshop.....love your pictures, love you & JD 02.17.10 - 8:44pm

Mindy M i'm so jealous of you west coasters. one day.. one day i'll make it to a jstar workshop. =) 02.17.10 - 8:40pm

Carrie McCluskey THANK YOU Jasmine for being such an open book at your workshop. I learned a ton and had a great time! JD was so nice to talk to as well. See you both at WPPI. 02.17.10 - 7:51pm

Marissa Rodriguez Kristin did an amazing job on the florals! Amazing! I love the whole vibe of the model, dress, florals, everything! You are wonderful! 02.17.10 - 7:14pm

-brittany- As soon as I thought there was no way possibly you could be anymore fabulous...I met you...and you were just that.. More fabulous Han I ever could have imagined. Thank you thank you Thank you! You have helped me more than you will ever know! Thank you also to new photog friends...I have been inspired by each of you!!! xo 02.17.10 - 6:11pm

nicolEnjoli Yesturday WAS a Beautiful day in the OC... we are so spoiled... hope to join one of your workshops in the future, I will be there to hear you speak at wppi! Im excited... 02.17.10 - 6:07pm

cindee bae yay, glad to hear that another workshop is in the works.. Hopefully I don't miss this one, ack! 02.17.10 - 5:20pm

Molly Kate I love your FAQ posts and your pictures of course so I can only imagine how awesome your Workshop is. Love it! 02.17.10 - 4:58pm

Angela Mae Smith It must be so rewarding to know at such a young age you have already accomplished so much and have inspired and touch peoples lives and hearts! You are AMAZING! (And so are you JD!) Words can not descirbe my gratitude for everything that I walked away with yesterday! You have left a lasting impression on my life and career! Thank you! XoXo 02.17.10 - 4:46pm

Cat Watson 80 degree winters? California, you make me sick. But I do LOVE this shoot:) The flowers are to die for! She looked stunning, as well. Beautiful shots! 02.17.10 - 4:22pm

Bartek Szmigulski You have nice weather! We've got half-meter or higher snow drifts in Poland. It's horrible. Anyways... photos are great! Next group of happy people! :) Cheers!! 02.17.10 - 4:08pm

Diandra Yesterday was a BLAST! I am so glad I got to go! And your photos look great! you're so quick!! 02.17.10 - 4:02pm

P If the image of all the photographers shooting is any indication-- I'm buying stock in Canon and Shootsac. ha! P.S. Wish I was there. ;o) 02.17.10 - 4:00pm

Becka @Studio222 Photography That model kind of looks like January Jones from Madmen. :) Looks like a good time. Congrats J* 02.17.10 - 3:36pm

ANDA Yay, congrats on another fabulous workshop, Jasmine! I know every photographer in attendance is currently gushing about the experience to everyone they know. And I'll be sure, in the future, to keep my baby away from you! Hahahahahaa. xoxo. 02.17.10 - 3:09pm

Paola Oh man!! I hope to, one day, be able to go to one of your EPIC workshops!!!! One day... oh yes.... this day shall come! 02.17.10 - 3:01pm

Molly Marie Williams This day made me a better photographer, business woman and human being. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for this opportunity, Jasmine. Thank you for your wisdom and encouragement. Now its time for me to make it happen and I can't wait! 02.17.10 - 3:00pm

Bobby Earle I've said it before and I'll say it again -- if I were single, I'd be going to J* workshops to find missus right :P 02.17.10 - 2:58pm

Natalie Tuggle I got all excited reading your post; I was wondering when you would have another one of these. I'm glad you answered that at the bottom. I will be telling my cousin about possible modeling too! 02.17.10 - 2:56pm

Inland Empire Wedding Photographer What a great looking group of girls. I like where the industry is headed too.. being led my some fearless females... 02.17.10 - 2:50pm

Jennifer Brotchie Jasmine* and JD...you are absolutely a winning combination... I walked away learning so much and excited, EXCITED! about my very near future.... I loved everyone that I met, a room bursting full of creative and awesome spirit! thank you...THANK YOU... xo, ~j 02.17.10 - 2:50pm

Kristy Dickerson You are so stinkin cute and JD is awesome! Thank you for opening your lives to all of us. I feel like I have walked away a better person and businesswoman. Plus 22 new friends! Big things to come!!! I just can hardly wait! 02.17.10 - 2:49pm

kristin @ the treasured petal yay! jodi and matt look adorable! thanks jasmine for giving me the opportunity to dream up a bouquet for you. it's always an honor! 02.17.10 - 2:49pm

Rosie Hernandez "I look like I'm going to bite your baby. And Matt looks like he loves what I'm saying!" made my day. I'm still laughing about that image. Thx for sharing and I can't wait to be part of one of your workshops. Need to get myself organized... it will be soon! Best wishes, Rosie 02.17.10 - 2:46pm

Angel Pope When you are ready to help us photogs here on the east side of the country, please...!!!!....I will arrange it all. Just come to us!!! ;-) Thanks for sharing! 02.17.10 - 2:44pm

Angel Canary Oooohhhh I can't wait until your next workshop. I wasn't quick enough for your last one in the OC. I had a dream that you scheduled your WS for the same week as JC's in April and I had already flown there, and did both in a row, and saved on air fair. It was an awesome dream... Seriously I can't wait, I was speaking about it with a friend yesterday! 02.17.10 - 2:41pm

yin Hey Jasmine, where can I find out more about the workshops you are going to be teaching? 02.17.10 - 2:34pm

Sarah Permeh Ahhhh! Can I come next? Please? I promise I won't be sweaty handed and awkward like... welll... I'll try at least! I NEED to get out of northern MN - OC would be perfect! ;) 02.17.10 - 2:33pm

Katelyn James beautiful model! Love that she's just getting started, what an awesome opportunity! ps. your hair was lookin GOOD! 02.17.10 - 2:32pm

Evie Perez Happy Birthday to your beautiful Mami!!!! I always love to see you flawless workshop pictures. One day I be attending your workshops. You can tell that you love what you do. you are always glowing whenever you take/talk about photography. 02.17.10 - 2:27pm