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BLVDS Magazine Cover Image

I’m so very excited to share with you all our cover image for BLVDS Magazine featuring Trucker, the mascot for The Good Dog Food Company.  You may recall this image was taken as part of the family portraits for Ian and Jillian that were then utilized for their Holiday Cards.  Well, you can imagine my […]

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His name is Jamil

His name is Jamil (Ja-meal).  He was born and raised in the rural Northwest Frontier in Pakistan to Quddus and Rhamat.  As the son of a long line of doctors, he was destined to become one himself.  His childhood days were spent in normal fashion with school, sports and family activities.  However, from such a […]

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Angel Park Golf Course Wedding – Rob & Jaime

They met, they fell in love, and now they are married.  What a complete honor for me to photograph and capture Rob & Jaime's wedding in portraits.  It's not hard to fall in love with these 2 as they are such kind and warm-hearted people.  Having already photographed their engagement session, I knew Rob and […]

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Las Vegas Wedding – Justin & Nikki

Justin and Nikki traveled from Colorado out to fabulous Las Vegas to get married.  Having corresponded via email, Facebook and phone, it was such a pleasure to finally meet them face to face after their wedding on The Strip.  I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to photograph their entire families whom also had […]

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Ria's Bohemian Chic Photo Shoot

Gorgeous.  Stunning.  Exotic.  Beautiful.  Beautiful on the inside and outside.  This is Ria, and I am so excited to share with you all these images captured recently from her photo shoot.  I first met Ria when she was a participant in the Glitterati Charity Pageant last Fall where she won Miss Photogenic.  It's no wonder […]

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Las Vegas Bride Magazine, Spring 2011 Feature

I am so excited to share with you all our first feature in Las Vegas Bride Magazine!  I had recently been contacted by the editor to feature one of my images in their Photo Finish section in the Spring edition of the magazine.  This section is quite unique as it highlights the behind the scenes […]

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Photo Tip: Photographing Patterns

I was recently on a trip to the gorgeous town of Sedona, Arizona, about 2 hours north of Phoenix.  It's a wonderful town nestled amongst stunning red rock formations which has become a Mecca for the New Age movement.  Sedona boasts beautiful scenery, a bevy of outdoor activities and wonderful attractions such as the Chapel […]

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ABOUT yasmin

I believe in real moments and chasing sunsets. In the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments.

I believe in creating images that demand to be printed—framed in fine art materials and displayed as the heirlooms they're meant to become. My approach is both editorial and intimate, capturing not just faces but the emotional landscape of your life. Each portrait is thoughtfully composed to reveal your authentic story while honoring the beauty of the world around you. Your journey is extraordinary and entirely your own, and I'm here to preserve it with the artistry it deserves.

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