The Shutter Sisters Six Featuring Jasmine Star

We are giddy to have wedding photographer extraordinaire Jasmine Star kick off a brand new feature here! We’re calling it The Shutter Sisters Six and—as the title suggests—we are asking some wildly successful professional photographers Six questions we’re dying to know. Actually there are Eight questions but participants only have to pick their favorite Six to answer.

Without further adieu, we offer you Jasmine’s insights into what makes her click!

What's the story behind this photo?

The bride and groom were walking in Downtown and seemingly out of no where their bridal party appeared across the street. A cacophony of hoots and hollers traveled our way, and this was Blake and Brittany’s reaction to the love and support they received on their wedding day! I love moments like this!

What was it that lit your photography spark? Do you remember a particular camera, course, person, roll of film?

Yes! And this spark comes in the form of two words: David Jay. As I planned my wedding, I knew I wanted fabulous wedding photos, but I just couldn’t find the right photographer for my personality and style. Then I found David’s site...and my life changed. Seriously. I feel in love with photos on a whole new level and when he agreed to be my wedding photographer, I did a happy jig in the streets. And, trust me...my happy jig is quite a sight to see!

What's your photo philosophy? Does it reflect your life philosophy?

My philosophy is to Have Fun and Be Fabulous! This pertains to both my personal and business life, and I truly believe my clients have embraced it wholeheartedly. I mean, who DOESN’T want to have fun and be fabulous?! ;)

Where do you look for inspiration?

The sky. The ocean. W and Vogue Magazine. Renaissance art. The elderly couple walking in the park. The sun. Blender Magazine. Architecture. The fabric store. Window displays. An art gallery. Light.

Inspiration is everywhere and I believe it’s my job to create a quilt of what I see, I touch, and I feel for which to drape my clients. A patchwork, if you will, of my mind’s eye to document their love for eternity.

What aspect of your photography are you constantly working on, trying to improve?

One of the defining aspects of my business early on was my ability to put a person at ease in front of my camera. I now realize it’s a true gift and skill I’m constantly trying to hone. I love for my subjects to appear in their natural form and I’m always working on extracting the soul of the person in front of my lens.

Are there women out there that you consider your shutter sisters? Who, and why?

I have to admit I have an unhealthy obsession with Amy Wenzel. She’s become more than an industry peer; she’s become a true friend. We met in the craziness of Blogland, and have since become two girls who just kinda get each other. Amy is quirky, random, funny, idiosyncratic, and absolutely passionate about her art. Which makes her just as cool as neon velcro in my book!

You can enjoy the photography of Jasmine Star via her stunning website and on her blog. Be sure to check out the workshops she offers too! Awesome!

Comments

[kosenrufu mama]

But she is absolutely great!!!!!!! i'm in love her work!!!!!!!!!
taking picture for me is like breath, look for inspiration outside and inside of me, looking for a sound inside my heart.
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/

[Mariana Maya Photography]

Awesome! I follow her blog and love how fun & crazy full of energy she seems. I'm sure being around her and watching her work must rock! Thanks for the interview!

[Puna]

I really admire wedding photographers. It's such a symbol of trust to have someone capture this most special of all days. I will be visiting her website.

[Emma]

Wowzers - what talent! I'm at work just now so I could only sneak a quick look but I can't wait to have a proper explore when I get home. Yippee!
Fun feature - thank you.

[littlepurplecow]

I too am amazed by the guts it takes to be a wedding photographer. Love her philosophy "have fun and be fabulous." Off to check out her site!

[Lu]

very nice. huge fan of her work!

[Kristin]

Totally fabulous! She is amazing. I'm starting to wonder if i'll ever be anything close to how magnificant she is, especially since a client cancelled on me today.... :o(

[canadacole]

Wonderful interview! I'm very excited about this newfeature and getting to know the pros. I can't think of a better kick off!

[Jasmine*]

hi ladies! thank you so much for the honor of being featured...this site is inspiring and i appreciate your support! y'all rock my socks off! :)

j*

[Paula P.]

I'm a big fan of Jamine's work and I follow her blog regularly. I was really surprised when I read today's featured post in Shutter Sisters. She has an original style and I've learned a lot from just reading her articles.

[Diane Schuller]

I LOVE this idea of the favourite six. I really look forward to more. What wonderful insight from this delightful-zest-for-life photographer.

Diane
my new daily photoblog if you care to visit:
http://dianeschuller.aminus3.com/

[Kath]

I am always so grateful when someone shares what inspires them. Often it sparks a little something in me that pushes me to pay attention to inspiration that has been waiting for me to notice.

[Bet]

1. LOVE this idea. It's going to be even more of a blast to be here on Friday.
2. Jasmine* .... girl, your site made me cry. Never before have I encountered a site that oozed every bit of who the photographer was. Your passion for photography leaps off the pages. I could go on and on.. but I'll stop here before I gush like a school girl.
3. Did I mention that both Shutter Sisters and Jasmine rock?

WOW

[mika]

so glad that jasmine star was featured on here! i love reading her blog and viewing the pictures she takes... both her views on life and her art have been very inspiring to me and i'm even happier to see her featured on Shutter Sisters!

[Tiffany]

Thank you for featuring J*-I love her work :)
can't wait to hear more from shutter sitters "six"

[Penny]

I love J*. She's one of my fav wedding photogs. So much talent. Love this new series.

[tonya]

Fantastic start to a new series! Look forward to the next one!

[laura g]

yeah, she totally rocks!

[kay drenth]

I'm a huge fan of Miz Star. Yup, yup! I'm not a real photog but it is a dream! I love how Jasmine's writing is just as inspiring as her photos. I actually feel as though I know her clients after she blogs about them. Love that!!

I'm so glad she directed me over here! Now I have yet another photog blog to stalk! :)

[Kare]

I found Jasmine's blog a few months ago and have become addicted. Other than Jasmine and her fabulous posts, the best thing about her blog is the other fabulous photographers who stalk her. I find inspiration daily from either Jasmine or one of her followers. She rocks; they rock! I hope to someday rock along with them. :-)

[brooke bowland]

huge huge fan. i feel like i know her...okay its likely because i would LOVE to know her. Such an inspiration!

[michele rivera]

LOVE this idea! Love how you are honoring our sisterhood and empowering our soul! Discovered this site through J* who I consider my mentor as a photographer, and as a person... Kudos to shutter sisters and J*!

[missphom]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE shuttersisters AND jasmine star! thanks for posting.

[Cindy]

I'm a HUGE fan of J* and have been following her work for quite some time. She truly is inspirational in every sense of the word and if I model myself on anyone as a photographer it is definitely her. Now through Jasmine I've discovered this great site and looking forward to exploring it more.

[Cat]

Jasmine Star ROCKS!! I love her and hope one day to have her capture MY wedding! I hope to have a destination wedding too...! Thanks for bringing the sister site!

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[Brett Rodgers]

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