Jasmine Johnson Photography

this little girl was just pure perfection… flawless skin, plenty of hair, and just as sleepy as could be.

these sweet girls surprised their mama by arriving nearly two months early!  i feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to capture their very early days at home.

the hubs and i just returned from a trip to san francisco to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. i’m notoriously bad at taking personal pictures… i tend to want to just enjoy the experience rather than focus on capturing images of it. on this trip, my camera sat in the hotel room about half of the time, and i carried it the other half but only snapped the shutter a handful of times.

one of the highlights was lunch at tyler florence’s new restaurant, wayfare tavern. it’s new and pretty and out of the norm for us, so i did document this hour of our trip quite well. the food was delicious, we got special seats at the chef’s counter (overlooking the kitchen) and tyler was right there… finishing plates and talking with his staff.

the restaurant is in the financial district, around the corner from the transamerica tower:

i don’t claim to be a food photographer, but this food was so pretty that it was easy!

the view from our seats… it was really cool to watch the cooks in this tiny kitchen make everything with such care.

if you want to know a little more about me… photography-related and not, check out my friend wendy’s blog today… she has 20-question interviews with photographers on tuesdays, and i’m honored to be her pick of the week! wendy was my roomie in las vegas for wppi this year…

i was quite excited when i received an email (last night!) from stephanie telling me that her twin boys had arrived and they were ready for their first photo shoot. i arrived at their house this morning and spent a few hours with these sweet, gorgeous babies. i’m simply amazed with multiple babies (and especially the mamas who carry and deliver them.) these boys were so comfortable and content being squished and piled on top of each other and were just so fun and easy to photograph.

these boys are identical. so identical that their sleep-deprived new parents might have painted a someone’s toenail so they’d be able to keep the boys straight. (so, that’s vincent on the left and anthony on the right. i took notes.) :)

these are favorites of mine… at the end of our session, i had them sleeping face-to-face, their arms were tangled and they ended up holding hands (did i mention that i’m amazed with twins?) i love that these images feel so squished and womb-like.

senior portrait sessions are a ton of fun if booked with a friend! you can choose your clothes together, tell embarrassing secrets to make the other person laugh, and simply turn your session into a fun, memorable experience.

any senior session scheduled before july 31 qualifies for a buy one, get one free session fee. bring a friend along or split the cost, it’s up to you!

please contact me (link above) for more details or full pricing information.

You may or may not know that my first profession was teaching. I’ve spent a good part of the last 8 years in front of the classroom, and now I’m excited to combine teaching and photography in a workshop! I’m partnering with fellow Central Coast photographer Mary Kelting for this event. Check it out:

Capture life’s precious moments with tips from the pros! Professional family photos are treasured for a life time, but often it is those small, every day events that you want to remember forever. Think of your baby’s first steps, blowing out birthday candles, or a well-rehearsed dance routine. Whatever it is, Mary and Jasmine want to give you the know-how so you can make those photos shine.

The “Rock your Camera” workshop will be held at Cal Poly on Saturday June 6th from 9am to 12pm. The cost is just $125 per person.This will be a fun filled day dedicated to learning how to take better pictures of your children. We will teach you some great tips and techniques including your positioning, camera settings, and how to use available light to get incredible shots. There will also be a chance to practice with live kiddos and then we will evaluate what you learned! If you are someone armed with a great Digital SLR camera, and want to learn more about how to use it, this workshop is for you. You may also attend with point and shoot camera. A light breakfast will be provided as well as yummy cupcakes donated by the amazing Amy Bakes Cupcakes!!! We will also have some great take home tips and tricks. Prizes too!!!

This is a three hour workshop limited to only 20 participants. Bring your camera and your questions. If you are interested in this workshop, please make sure to email or call Mary or Jasmine to reserve your spot today. Mary Kelting 805.801.2063, mary@marykeltingphotography.com, Jasmine Johnson, jasmine@jasminejohnsonphotography.com 805.776.3129

this family was so wonderful to meet and photograph… maya was very shy to start but i got a few smiles out of her, dylan was just adorable and drooly and smiley, and julie & jesse just have such love for their two kids – they’re really a beautiful family in every way.