It’s been a while since I shared a “shining star” portrait session with you. So go ahead and grab your shades, because this one is going to shine so bright you’re not going to believe what your eyes are seeing…
Ladies and Gents ~
I have the pleasure to introduce you to Yasmine, Shining Star & Rockstar. How often to I get so lucky like that? ;)
When Yasmine first contacted me to have a session, I was immediately captivated by her sense of humor and wit. Then I found out she liked orange sunshine, blue slurpees and flip-flops of any color, which just confirmed that I would fall hard for her. And I totally did.
You can see why…
She is such a gorgeous thing! And she’s got such a gypsy charm that is irresistible to me all the way. Spending time with her was a gift. It’s true, peeps. Yasmine is really this incredibly beautiful inside and out.
We chatted about life and about travels to Spain, Morocco, India and Pakistan. [She sure knew how to keep me engaged and inspired!]
We climbed fences, played by the creek and built a fort with quilts, just so she could play dress up :) She also giggled the whole time at my goofy style as a photographer (rolling on the floor as needed to get the shot…)
I adore how these images show her playful, calm and sweet demeanor, as well as her grounded, deep and wise personality.
Doesn’t she look comfortable in her own skin? I love that about her.
And for someone with a blog named “Sweep the Sunshine” (which is such a great name!) I think these pics in the sunset were in order, don’t you think?
She swept the sunshine and my heart for sure!
Pure beauty ~
Pure warmth & Pure soul!
*Thanks for a marvelous session, Yas! *
Studio Life: Yasmine is a Shining Star!
June 17, 2009
just gypsy gorgeous!!!
Gorgeous woman and stunning – absolutely stunning – photos! Great work, Alex! xoxox
wonderful! yasmine is so gorgeous, vibrant and has such great style and i love how you’ve captured just that in her!
wish i could have found time for a shining star session with you when i was in the bay area! next time!
Excellent shots, Alex. You captured her beautifully and, indeed, it’s easy to see she has a magical soul.
She looks gorgeous and your photos are amazing!
i want her entire wardrobe! and alex! your talent is stunning and busting thru. i just LOVE everything you are doing lately. everything!
Good gravy, what a gorgeous girl! I love the photos, and I want to emulate her style! She just radiates joy. Love it!
She does sweep the sunshine! Blessings.
These are absolutely stunning photos! A+++. I think Y will cherish them forever. You definitely captured her sparkling personality. I love, love, love her style. You gotta ask her where she got those gold earrings!!!
you are all so sweet.
thank you so much for the awesome comments!
alex is amazing, and made it such a fun, comfortable experience. if i look so ‘comfortable in my own skin,’ as alex commented in the post, it’s a testament to her photography, as well as to her skills in keeping me entertained and relaxed (and yes, her lying on the ground to get some shots did make me laugh ;))
you should all make her take your pictures. plus, she’s a rockstar herself. and she has awesome hair. the end.
alex,
a smashing HIGHFIVE to you for such a fun hangingout session! i had a rocking good time, as i keep saying, and i think (and your photos testify) all i did was laugh the entire time =)
andi,
will try to remember for you, from where i got the gold earrings. might have been Target – seriously, the place is totally rocking their accessories department.
oh, but no…just remembered! the earrings in question are from a Tibetan store here in berkeley, california. so if you ever find yourself in berkeley, you must stop by. they’re downtown, really close to the UC Berkeley campus. here’s the info:
Tibet Souvenirs
2168 Center St
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-4485
Love your blog & I love Yasmine, a dear friend here in the Bay. You really captured her rockin’ style and her beautiful inner soul!
YOu have truly found your calling ~ these are beautiful ~ you captured her beauty and brought us into her soul. such color, such grace and laughter!
totally love these!!!
xoxo
u are rockin it!
She is a beauty. The photos are lovely ~ thank you for sharing!
beautiful shots babe – love how you have captured the essence of her
OMGoodness! She is absolutely stunning! You captured her just lovely.
I see these photographs and can’t tell the if the natural light is shinning on her so beautifully, or the light she is evoking is lighting her surroundings. Ahh… bliss.
xo
she’s gorgeous – and I love her style! her smile in that first sitting-on-fence photo is infectious. :)
She is beautiful. It sounds like it was a wonderful time for the both of you.
she is so beautiful and you captured it so well
Absolutely. She is gorgeous, and radiant.
thank you all so much for your sweet comments!
it’s all Alex’s doing, i swear =)
see? she’s such a rockstar at this photography stuff!
These are beautiful! Simply stunning all around.
WOW amazing portraits. I love her fashion sense, too!!
yasminay is a dear friend and I just love how you have captured her sweet soul in these photos, she is just lovely and my very own little supermodel with an infectious smile and a HUGE heart… love these photographs, you’re amazing at what you do! xx
wow i really have to appreciate these photos, though i’ve never met yasmine i’ve read her blog for years and feel like i *know* her….that said, you’ve captured well what i would imagine her to be
=)
great charm and great photography to capture that charm!!
It looks pretty darn sweet! I can’t wait!
so gorgeous….I captured every moment, each glimmer, every expression…BRAVO!