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Hi friends!

If you're looking for my latest work and newest content, head on over to my new and improved blog!

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I'll be posting all my new work and photos there from now on so be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on all things cute and sparkly!

This blog will continue to remain active as a capsule of my life and memories as both a newlywed and an aspiring photographer.  

Thank you for your continued support!

xoxo,
Yasmin

COUPLE: GRECIA + TYLER

Hey y'all!  It's been a while since my last post, but I promise there is a ton of new content coming soon! That means new photos, a recap of my experience at the Making Things Happen workshop in LA, and a little about my summer as an intern for the amazing Meg Perotti, which means... even more photos! You will get to see my work evolve as well. I've been learning a lot :)

Over the summer I was able to do several anniversary shoots, all of which you shall see soon!  The first one I have to share with you is of my best friend, Grecia, and her husband (and college sweetheart!) Tyler.

This August they celebrated their first anniversary!  We choose to do the shoot at their home with a classy little brunch and leisurely reading on the porch, time in their mini-orchard, and some classic board games and cuddles in the grass.  I think it will be neat for them to look back on these photos, over the years, to see how much things change!  And to one day show their kids what life was like back in 2012...

 

To Grecia and Tyler: Congratulations on one year of marriage!  Thank you for allowing me to capture these photos of your young love and marital bliss! Kurt and I are so grateful for your friendship! 

Oh, and a birthday shout-out to Grecia who celebrated her golden birthday this week!  Be sure to leave some love in the comment section!

WHY I WANT TO ATTEND THE MAKING THINGS HAPPEN WORKSHOP

I recently entered a contest to win a scholarship to attend a workshop called Making Things Happen.

The workshop covers many topics, including:

conquering fear, discovering your strengths, eliminating distractions, making bold leaps in life and in turn in business, how your environment and the people around you affect you, living your ideal day, authenticity and action.

Sounds amazing, right?  For me, it sounds life-changing. That list above describes my reasons for wanting to go to a tee.  I know that it would be a great opportunity for me to learn within a creative community and undergo some necessary life changes.  Every time one of the Making Things Happens women post something on social media I am totally inspired!  I'm so grateful for the opportunity to apply for the scholarship.

I am a young woman, an entrepreneur, a wife, a daughter, a follower of Christ, a photography intern, a friend, and hopefully, one day, a mother.  In order to be effective in all those areas, I know I need to learn how to balance!  And I desperately want to reach my full potential because I know life is too short.

If I can learn how to manage my life by crushing my fears and harnessing my passion now, then I know I can make things happen in my future and hopefully inspire others to do the same.  So, here's to hoping that I can win that scholarship! ;)

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A TOTALLY RANDOM MONDAY MIXER

Hello there friends! Today on Promise Tangeman's blog, she shared dozens of random facts about herself. She asked her readers to do the same and since I haven't posted a blog yet today I figured I'd join the fun with what I'd like a call a Monday Mixer!

So what exactly do I mean? Here's a quick definition: Mixer /ˈmiksər/ n. An informal party arranged to give people an opportunity to get acquainted.

Hopefully this will be a regular installment on the blog... you know, to help us get acquainted! ;) I will list off several random things and you can feel free to respond with comments on how you can/cannot relate or maybe even with your own random Monday list! Well, here we go!

I am CONSTANTLY chewing gum. I'm convinced it helps me focus.

I have an entire drawer dedicated to sunglasses.

I must watch movies with the subtitles ON.

I am OBSESSED with making to do lists. My desk is covered in them.

I talk on the phone to my two-year-old nephew everyday. We have some pretty deep conversations.

I was voted Most Likely to Succeed in high school.

It only takes 1-2 times of hearing a song for me to memorize the lyrics.

My idea of therapy is walking around in Pier 1 or World Market with my sister during Christmas time.

I LOVE getting mail.

I make New Year's resolutions, even if I know I won't keep them.

I sometimes call Kurt's name from another room just to hear him respond.

I carry gold coins in my purse because it makes me feel like a pirate.

I think I want to adopt children some day.

I don't count calories because I honestly have no clue what they really even mean.

We currently do not own a television.

My favorite place to shop is my sister's closet because it's FREE!

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Haha... alrighty, well I hope that was at least mildly entertaining! Feel free to post your own randomness in the comments! Happy Monday to you!

TIME TO ANNOUNCE THE GIVEAWAY WINNER!

Congratulations to Grecia, the winner of the giveaway!  Grecia, who happens to be a coffee-lover, will receive a $10 giftcard to Starbucks!  

A few posts ago, I shared about Casey's dream of one day becoming a mother.  I then asked others to share their dream in the comments section. Grecia shared this in response:

Wow, I love Casey's post. :) It is definitely possible, seeing as we women are designed for motherhood! But it also takes a lot of discipline and patience which we can learn more of. I hope everything goes well as she strives for her dream and that God blesses her with many children!  As I have said before, my dream is to be a writer. Still working out what it will take..

To read some of Grecia's writing, check out her blog Redimida.  Thank you Grecia for sharing your dream with all of us and enjoy your Starbucks card! :)