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Take your Custom Slideshow on the go!

I'm so happy to announce a new and fun way to share your Custom Slideshows.  Now when you order your slideshow, you'll get 2 versions instead of just 1 and loaded onto your own, custom flash drive!  The low-resolution version can be loaded onto your smartphone and taken with you on the go.  Share with […]

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Marissa's Test Session

I recently purchased a new light and light modifier and wanted to test it out.  Luckily, one of my friends and aspiring photographers, Marissa had taken a bold step in her appearance and I knew she would be the perfect test subject to carry out my vision.  So without further ado, here is Marissa; I […]

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{BTS} Seattle Street Photography

Whew, I'm finally home after traveling 3 weekends in a row and it's great to be back in my own bed.  I love to travel and it's just as wonderful coming home to my cozy bed.  So now I have some catching up to do.  First, I want to share with you a little more […]

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Testing new lights

One of my goals for 2012 has been to refine and be more creative with in-studio sessions.  I've been a natural light photographer for many years but I've always wanted to experiment and test different studio lighting options.  I delved more deeply into this last year, however this year I am taking it to a […]

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creativeLIVE with Bambi Cantrell

Well, I successfully made it back from Seattle and what a great experience it was!  I'm an avid fan of online learning classroom creativeLIVE based in Seattle and have many times spent my whole weekend glued to my laptop watching and learning from the best in the photography industry.  I've often pondered what it would […]

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WPPI 2012 & creativeLIVE

I am a nerd at heart and I’ll never stop learning and educating myself.  And that is why when there is an opportunity to share knowledge and help each other out, I’m the first to sign up.  Instead of running away and hoarding information, I firmly believe the more we share, the stronger we all […]

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Las Vegas SmugMug meet up with Celebrity & Fashion Photographer Matthew Jordan Smith

You may recall that I am one of the coordinators for the local Las Vegas SmugMug group where I help organize monthly meetups to educate fellow photographers.  Some events are purely lecture, some are interactive with networking events, and this month we had a 2-hour hands-on workshop with Celebrity & Fashion photographer Matthew Jordan Smith.  I […]

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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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