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2013 Holiday Card Designs

Believe it or not, we are quickly coming upon Holiday Season and we only have a limited number of time slots open for Holiday Portrait Sessions so don’t delay.  And don’t forget that through the end of this month we are offering our Annual Portrait Fundraiser where you get your session fee for 50% off, […]

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4th Annual Glitterati Event Benefitting the Akshaya Patra Foundation

It is such an honor for me to be invited for the 4th year to photograph the annual Glitterati Event benefitting the Akshaya Patra Foundation which took place just a couple weeks ago at Treasure Island.  Not only have I forged a great business relationship with many of the other vendors participating in this event, […]

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Annual October Portrait Fundraiser

Each year I am so honored to be a part of the fundraising efforts of the American Heart Associaltion and in an effort to continue our commitment and raise awareness and funds, we are running our Annual Portrait Fundraiser again this year. Just in time for family Holiday Portraits, for the month of October 2013, […]

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Slot Canyons of Page, Arizona

As I've continued my travels this year, there was one place I was so happy to mark off my list and that was photographing the slot canyons of Page, Arizona.  Known world-wide for their famous wind and water swept walls of glowing yellows, pinks and reds, it has been on my photography list for well […]

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Thomas & Taylor, Envy Model Management

Oh how much I loved working with a strong team of creative individuals to produce an amazing shoot.  This particular model test shoot was quite long in comparison to other shoots, but that is because we had two fabulous models to work with, Taylor and Thomas.  Both models are signed with Envy Model Management, Taylor […]

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Salt River Wild Horses

For some of you who have been folllowing the blog for a while or following me on Facebook, you know I'm a little obsessed with horses.  Each year as a child I used to ask my Dad for a horse for my birthday and alas it never came to fruition.  I am determined as an […]

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A Little of What I've Been Working On

Sometimes I have so many great projects going on that I get behind on blogging and sharing images.  In those cases, I usually will post a sneak peek on my Facebook page and then put up a full blog post when I have all the images completed from a particular shoot.  But before I can […]

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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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