The third and final installment of Restart with Jasmine Star was bittersweet for me. Click here to see more about episode 1 and here for episode 2) I was so incredibly happy to finally debut the new website, brand, talk SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and how to utilize social media. But at the same time I was really sad is was the end of my restart three month journey. Working with the Creative Live crew, meeting so many great photographers, and getting to work closely with Jasmine and JD is definitely something that will live on in my memory forever.

I may have been a tad bit emotional at the end of this episode too. When someone you have looked up to for SO long and someone you’ve followed for years and have had the opportunity to know them on a much more personal level than you ever thought you would – talk about the progress that I’ve made and how proud she is of me…well it pulled on my heart strings just a little. Her tearing up in the process didn’t make things any easier either. She says that clearing your throat helps dry out your tear ducks – Love you j*

Behind the scenes shot ready to kick off the day…

Right after episode 3 wrapped, we had a cocktail hour in the lunch room for everyone. We all got to chat, mingle, and of course, take photos! Here are a few photos from my camera throughout the cocktail hour.

This is Jenna…and amazing photographer and new friend based out of Wisconsin. I just love her. And her midwestern accent.

Amanda and Jennifer don’t hate me for this one 😉

^^^That’s me catching Whitney and Kel in front of the camera instead of behind it. How does it feel, eh? 😉

Below is the amazing Kenna who is a photographer herself and part of the Creative Live team.

THESE Two lovely ladies have become like sisters to me. They are the other two photographers who participated as the RESTART students. So proud of Nikki and Melissa. PS Their websites were made over too..check em out!

Obviously Nathan didn’t get the non-smile-act-tough memo…I don’t think I executed it well either.

To my left is Lawrence, a SEO genius!! He made a guest appearance on Episode 3. On my right is JD, Jasmine’s other half.

It was also JD’s birthday so we all sang to him.

And toasted.

Oh Jasmine, so many great things I could say about you here. I feel so blessed to have been a part of this whole Restart. Thank you for believing in me and thank you for your knowledge and your story. Love you, girl.

KELLAN! This guy is awesome.

This is Russ and Celeste…basically they run the show behind the scenes.

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Here’s to a healthy, prosperous and happy future to all of us!

Happy Friday!
Ryan