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Photo Chic: Shoe La La!

Welcome to our second installment of Photo Chic where we discuss every woman's favorite accessory, shoes!  As was mentioned in a previous blog post on 10 Tips for Better Portraits, clothing choice is a very important part of planning for your portrait session and wedding.  It includes determining a color palette, accessories, details and of […]

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WPPI 2011 Wrap-Up

Whew, this year's WPPI conference was nothing shy of wonderful!  Not only is a tremendous platform to learn from industry experts, but also a great reunion and opportunity to meet new friends and vendors.   I started WPPI with a Plus Class helmed by famed wedding and portrait Photographer Bambi Cantrell.  Bambi (yes, that is […]

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WPPI 2011

WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographer's International) is here again!  This is one of the most exiting times of the year for photographers because it is not only one of the biggest conferences, but also the biggest trade show in the industry.  This is my 4th year attending and each year it gets better and better. […]

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Pakistani Beauty, Erum

Ladies and Gentlemen I bring to you, this stunning Pakistani beauty named Erum.   I first introduced you to Erum last Fall when she participated in a charity pageant benefitting the Akshay Patra Foundation.  Holding both beauty and brains, she walked the catwalk with confidence, grace, and poise.  I literally gasped when I was sorting […]

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Just Because

This is Erika.  A young, single woman full of energy.  She had contacted me recently for a portrait session, and during the consultation I asked her who would be in the portraits with her.  Her response, a confident no one.  And this is exactly what Erika is, a confident single woman, in control of her […]

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10 Tips for Better Portraits

Here are some of my favorite tips to share with clients for stunning portraits, whether it be a portrait session, or your wedding.  Read through these ten tips and use them as a guideline and starting point when you contact us for your consultation.  We want to learn as much as possible about you and […]

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The Paradigm Shift

Do you feel it?  Will you go with it, embrace it and ride the wave or let it pass you by only to realize later what you missed?  Sure, you can always jump in later, but it takes guts, strength and a little bit of insanity to take those plunges.  Sometimes it might not work […]

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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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