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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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5th Annual Glitterati Event Benefitting Akshaya Patra

Every year I look forward to this event and each year it keeps getting better and better.  It is the annual Glitterati Fundraiser, benefitting the Akshaya Patra Foundation.  Helmed by Saurabh and Anamika Tara, they have dedicated enormous amounts of time and funds to support Akshaya Patra and each year they outdo themselves in putting […]

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Annual Portrait Fundraiser

Yup, it's that time of year again when the temperatures cool down, we can put away our flip flops and pull on those warm socks and boots, and enjoy the outdoors with our families on walks and runs.  It is a perfect time to get a jump start on your family portraits before the howling […]

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Leopard Attack Video Featured on Huffington Post

A dear friend of mine emailed me from New York yesterday, alerting me to the publication of the leopard kill video posted and featured on the front page of the Huffington Post.  In what has completely blown my mind, the leopard kill video and images are making their way around the Internet and into publications […]

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Featured on the Africa Geographic Blog

If you’ve been following along on my social media channels or reading the blog, you know that I recently spent 3 weeks traveling South Africa, Botswana and Zambia.  And there was one particular event that happened in Botswana which was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  (Note:  make sure you watch the video at the end!) While in […]

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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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