Jasmine Star & CreativeLIVE

I know it sounds cheesy, but Jasmine Star changed by life..and she doesn't even know it! Although, I know she gets that a lot. Everyone that follows her work becomes an immediate fan. I just love her spunk and her photos are to die for.

Just a few weeks ago, I attempted to be part of her CreativeLIVE workshop. I've been wanting to meet her for a long time and when the opportunity finally arose, I couldn't say no. I had to AT LEAST try. Photographers all over the world submitted videos to be one of the lucky six to be chosen to join her in Seattle.

Needless to say, I didn't win. Maybe it's because I didn't have a sexy British accent like Sachin Khona. Man! I should have used my Argentinean accent. I don't think it's sexy, but that's what people tell me. She did pick some great photographers and I'm happy for them. Of course, I would have loved to have been in their shoes, but thanks to CreativeLIVE, I'm able to watch the videos at home.

I've only been able to watch bits and pieces but I've already learned so much. Because I'm on the east coast, the times don't really work out for me. I'm either at work or sleeping. After the first night, they were re-airing the show and I set my alarm for 2:45 a.m. Just picture me in bed, watching the stream on my iPhone, under the covers with my headphones. Yup, no lie. My hubby thought I was nuts of course and I'll admit, maybe it was a little over the top. But that's how much I admire her and she just gives me such a jumpstart when it comes to photography - like a pair of jumper cables.

I just want to learn. Get out there. Shoot.

So today, when I couldn't watch the live feed from work, I asked my hubby to watch it for me and let me know what happened. Now, let me just say, I talk about Jasmine all time but he didn't get it until today. After watching her, he immediately told me how good it was and that I needed to buy the courses. How lucky am I? I wouldn't have bought it without his blessing and here he was ordering me to get it. Why? Because he knows how much I love photography; how much I love Jasmine; and he knew how much I'd get out of it in the end. He's my rock and biggest fan. My personal JD :D

For those of you don't know Jasmine, you must be wondering what exactly makes her so special. There are plenty of other super talented photographers but I just connected with her. Maybe it was the fact that we both share the same faith. Or that both got married in 2005. Or that we both started photographing in 2006. Or the fact that we both shoot with our husbands. She's Puerto Rican. Well, I'm married to a Puerto Rican. That counts, right?

Whatever it was, I've found her to be inspiring and while I haven't had the same success as her in the past 4 years, I won't give up. I plan to attend one of her workshops someday and I can't wait to one day thank her in person for changing my outlook on photography.

Here is my video entry. It wasn't a winner, but I hope it makes you laugh.