The OC morning sun was warm and the wind rustled through the trees as Jasmine breezed toward us, welcoming us the The Workshop. Just inside was an array of fresh, organic fruits and pastries and a table of pretty, personalized packages for each of us 20 attendees. The room was buzzing as we said our good mornings and hellos and then Jasmine took the floor and The J* Workshop – the day we had all been anticipating – began. Us attendees had been connecting over (what else?) Facebook for the past while but it was sssoooo great to put real faces to the names. Jasmine intentionally limits the number of attendees to encourage community and relationships, and I think I speak for everyone when I say those connections were made. The night before, many of us met for a pre-workshop mixer at this great restaurant, The Winery. The food was amazing, the wine equally so, but the conversations topped it all..despite the laughter at my Canadian accent! I forgive you, Dani :) Even Jasmine made it out, despite battling a nasty cold. I think that’s what cleared it up just in time for The Workshop! Jasmine poured into us her knowledge, guidance and advice, in all her fabulousness. And JD was there too, of course, to support in any way….right down to lining up those water bottles in very orderly fashion ;) But seriously, it’s not every couple that works so well together as a team and it’s not every guy who works so hard alongside his wife, and does whatever he can to allow her to shine. We covered a ton of ground in one day. From branding, to shooting and post-processing, I don’t think there was a topic left untouched. After lunch we had the opportunity to watch Jasmine in action and learn how she approaches the elements of a session including lighting, camera settings, and directing. She is dang good. As if her images don’t speak for themselves! She would turn the reigns over after walking us through and we’d all eagerly climb over each other to get the shot. Haha no claws came out, of course. The most stunning couple was our model bride and groom – Joe & Jihan Cerda. Thank you for facing the onslaught of twenty photographers with such style and grace! The day was wrapped up over an incredible dinner of Italian and more great conversation and laughter. I’m so excited to have had…
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