*{Jasmine Star Workshop}* Orange County California

So this blog post is long overdue...but technically it is just a display of self-control! And you will see why.

In November, I had the opportunity to attend the Jasmine Star Workshop ...after logging into Paypal as fast as I could so it wouldn't be sold out by the time I clicked "buy now"! Anyways, it was a fabulous experience. Would you expect anything different from Jasmine Star?! She is the branding queen. If you want a workshop on hardcore branding, GO. If you want to learn how to shoot your camera, this isn't the workshop for you. But it was *just* what I had been looking for as far as a branding seminar is concerned. I want to push my business forward to that next level. And I'm glad I went. And for all of you wondering if Jasmine is as true and real as she appears to be on her blog? The answer is YES YES YES! Honestly, what made the workshop that even *that* much better, is the fact that Jasmine and J.D. (and mama) were so incredibly kind, warm, inviting people...not to mention HUMBLE. Who wouldn't want to learn from people like that, right?! I think the whole room felt like one big family for the day! So thank you Jasmine for taking the time to be real and share your knowledge as it relates to our industry.

Towards the end of the workshop, we all had an opportunity to watch Jasmine shoot. She does a outstanding job directing her clients and showing them *exactly* where she wants them.

Now this is where I displayed some serious self-control. I told myself I wasn't going to touch one of these gorgeous shots until after ever client image was edited for the year! And for the first time possibly, my will-power won!! I waited...even though I saw that magical file on my desktop every day labeled "Jasmine *"! And for all you photogs, I made a commitment to myself that I would not shoot over 2.0. And I am now in love with any aperture under 2.0!

Our gorgeous models for the day were the precious Ashley Rose and her husband. And check out how gorgeous they look together...

So without further ado, here is some eye candy for ya! These were my favorites from the day...

Dress: Vera Wang
Makeup and Hair: The super talented Vivian Tran of All Made Up
Floral Pieces: By the fabulous artist Lauryl Lane























Thanks for a fabulous day, and I hope our paths cross again!
-m

*{Photog Shoot-out}*

This is something I think all photographers love to do...get together with other photographers and just shoot away to your heart's content...a chance to break all rules and have no pressure. And that is what we did. Photographers from all over the world, coming together with one common theme...we love photography. Put someone in front of our camera, and we will shoot!

The night before the Jasmine Star Workshop, we all met up for some shooting time, followed by drinks and dinner once the sun set over gorgeous Laguna Beach. It was a fabulous way to get to know each other before the workshop, and make connections with some wonderful individuals. The connections made were real and genuine, and I hope we all keep in touch and follow each others journeys for many years to come. Here are some pics of our fun and some of the wonderful photographers I was able to share this experience with...

Fabulous Jersey Girl, Jessica







The girl with a contagious smile, Gladys Jem...




The super-sweet and genuine Radelle...
And super-talented and so incredibly fun, Anda...

And here is a tribute to some wonderful souls that were thrilled to be in front of the camera as we were shooting. Any random person on the beach was probably trying to figure out who these people were because we looked like hardcore paparazzi with a dozen photographers shooting them!


These last few make my heart sing...




Thanks for a fabulous evening ladies~
m

*{ J* }* Workshops

Attended.
Fabulous.
Real.
Genuine.
BFFs.
Inspired.

Need I say more?
-m

P.S.- I'm totally going to say more in another post because it was simply fabulous and it can be hard to shut me up! But I want the pics of our fab models to go with it! More to follow!