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Travel Adventure Sessions – Beach or Forest

Travel feeds our souls and there is nothing more rewarding than getting in some new landscapes in front of our eyes. And we’ve got a special offering where you get to choose, do you want your new portraits to be taken at the beach or in the forest? Well, you’re in luck because this July, […]

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New Website!

If you’re here, we are happy to welcome you to the new Shalimar Studios website! Brand new, with an updated clean, chic and modern look to better reflect our style. One thing we’ve taken pride in, is the ability to evolve and change with trends and staying on top of what you want as our […]

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Aerial Portraits

Did you know Yasmin is an FAA Certified Drone Pilot? She is one of the few professional photographers in the state of Arizona who runs a photography business, is certified by the FAA and is insured specifically for this niche. Not only that, Yasmin is the Brand Ambassador Director for Women Who Drone, bringing drone […]

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Priya and AK’s Scottsdale Indian Bridal Session

Making a nod to my own culture through photography has always been a very special experience for me. Not only do I get to highlight and showcase more about my culture and traditions, but I get to share that with so many others. So with a handful of other photographers by my side, I was […]

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Headshots and Branding Portraits for Child Crisis Arizona

I was introduced to Torrie Taj through KNOW Women where I was assigned to photographing her for the 4th edition of the Phoenix market book. As a part of her package, she decided to upgrade her session from a solo magazine profile image, to a full branding session and was able to update her leadership […]

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Lindsy and Jay’s Scottsdale Engagement Portraits

Photographed at a beautiful, Bali-inspired location in the heart of Scottsdale, Lindsy and Jay set to celebrate their engagement. With 4 kids at home, they were able to take this day to themselves to spend it celebrating the love that brought them together. The connection, the heartfelt moments in between the images, all reminded us […]

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Mother’s Day Special

Show Mom the Love! Get the mother in your life a special gift to cherish life’s favorite moments. This year we’re offering a FREE 5×7 Acrylic Block Portrait with the purchase of a $200 Classic Portrait Session (value $290). Our Limited Edition Acrylic blocks are a modern option for any home. They stand on their […]

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Contemporary Studio Portraits

It’s been a while since we fully offered studio portraits due to the pandemic, and now we’re back! With our new studio setup in Arizona, we have a few more options that will allow us to maximize our time and space and provide you a variety of beautiful, contemporary portraits you’ll be proud to hang […]

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COVID Precautions

Yasmin Tajik, Owner/Photographer of Shalimar Studios.

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Editorial Branding Portraits for Nicole Jasmer

Nicole runs a business in the health and wellness industry, is a busy Mom, and works from home. She wears many hats and so when it came to her session, we found her home to be the perfect setting for her lifestyle, her business mission and to speak of who she is. Her shoot was […]

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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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