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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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Happy Mother's Day

A big Happy Mother's Day goes out today to all the special moms.  On a day like today I can not do anything but be in awe of my wonderful mother and all that she has done for me, my siblings and the countless other friends that we brought into her life.  Her natural ability […]

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Elegant and Timeless Trends from the wedding of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

Some may have watched and some may have TIVO'd, but I was one who was glued to my TV screen starting at 2am this morning watching all the festivities leading up to the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton.  As a wedding photographer, this was a can't miss event, and I was amazed to […]

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Capturing Images for Future Generations

I was recently on a plane ride from New York City back to Las Vegas and as I normally do, I started browsing a luxury magazine to pass the time.  There were the normal advertisements and articles on high-end travel gear, stories on fabulous and exotic hotels to stay in, and gorgeous imagery of some […]

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Nevada Ghost Town Session – Jesse & Tanya

Is it possible to be in love with love?  Well, I think so especially after photographing hilarious couple Jesse and Tanya.  After getting to know them, photographing them and meeting up for their viewing and order session, I can now say, I love that they are so in love!  Just watching these two as they […]

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Neon Boneyard Engagement – Nichollas & Kristalle

Fun-loving, outgoing, and avid celebrants of life, that’s Nichollas and Kristalle.  I could tell from my first conversation with Kristalle that even though she is a Las Vegas native, she and Nichollas don’t tire of all the wonderful landmarks and quirkiness this town has to offer.  So when Kristalle contacted me for her engagement session, […]

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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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