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Lions of the Okavango Delta

Just recently National Geographic Wild hosted Big Cat Week, a whole week dedicated just to those fabulous felines who are facing drastic declines in population.  Highlighting cheetah, lions, tigers, leopards and more, it was a week I looked forward to, especially having recently visited South Africa and Botswana to see and photograph many of these […]

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Tony & Tina – Calamigos Ranch Wedding, Malibu, CA

Tony and Tina’s Calamigos Ranch wedding is one of the most heartfelt experiences I’ve had in my photographic career.  From the moment I stepped into the villa for Tina’s getting ready photos, I knew it was going to be a day full of love and deep connections between friends and family members all coming together […]

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Black Friday Sale…Buy 1, Get 1 Free!

Buy 1 Classic Portrait Session, get 1 free!  Call the studio today to take advantage of this special pricing for 1 day only.  Perfect for yourself, or to give as a gift.  (A $400 value for only $200!) *Don't forget, our deadline for holiday orders is December 1st for all print orders, and December 10th […]

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The Okavango Delta by Air

I'm still getting around to editing images from my Africa trip in between client jobs, and today I made a commitment to put together a blog post from the Okavango Delta.  While in Botswana in the Moremi National Park, (on the same day as the viral hit of watching a leopard leap from a tree […]

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Sneak Peek – Tony & Tina’s Malibu Wedding

The last few weeks have taken me from Utah to Miami (where I randomly ended up shooting a wedding), and then to LA, and in LA is where I photographed the gorgeous wedding of one of my favorite couples, Tony and Tina.  Surrounded by friends, family and a little bit of rock and roll, they sealed […]

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2014 Holiday Card Designs

The time has come to start thinking of Holiday Cards and gifts, and this year we have something new to offer you.  For only $125, you can choose from one of our template holiday card designs, or have a custom design created just for you.  After you've finalized your design choice, you can opt for […]

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A Unique Look at Shalimar Studios

Are you photo-obsessed like we are?  Then you probably are on Instagram and crave a daily dose of eye candy, whether it be from the fog-filled San Francisco Bay, to the quirky hipsters of New York, to the photojournalistic posts of National Geographic photographers.  And just like them, I am documenting the world we live […]

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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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