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It seems to be a big debate within the bridal community.  Should a bride and groom see each other before the ceremony?  And although I am old fashioned when it comes to some traditions, I have to say, I love, love, love it when a bride and groom opts to see each other before the […]

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Keep Me, Share Me

I recently was shown this video at a photography conference and I have to say it completely resonated with me.  It touched me and validated my choice to become a photographer.  Even if you're not an artistic type, this video has a powerful message.  It was originally designed to be a commercial for Kodak, but […]

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Zack, Jill, Sandy & Tucker – Family & Pet Portrait Session

So much fun.  That's all I need to say about the Donnellys.  Zack and Jill with their laid-back attitudes, and their fun and hilarious pups Sandy and Tucker were my subjects and I couldn't have been happier.  Zack had recently won a contest we held in conjunction with Barking Dogs where he won a 1 […]

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Fun, Female, Photog Shootout

Recently I connected with a few other female photographers here in Las Vegas.  We set up a time and date, and decided the best models for the day would be each other!  Since we're usually the ones behind the camera, it was about time we each stepped in front of the camera and let others […]

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Showcased on Green Orchid Events Blog

Wow.  That’s all I want to say.  Well, I want to say wow and thank you.  Thank you to Juliet from Green Orchid Events here in Las Vegas.  Juliet is an event and wedding planner extraordinaire, and I’m very thankful for her being here in the Las Vegas wedding market.  She has the knowledge and […]

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2010 Holiday Card Designs

 2010 Holiday Card designs are here!  Even though we are only in October, before we know it we'll have reached our holiday deadline of December 1st.  So I am launching our card designs now so that you can get your order in and back from the printing lab in time to send out to all […]

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

About a month ago I made a trip to San Francisco.  It's been one of those cities that has evaded me.  I never had a reason to visit for a conference or to see friends, but was always a pass through.  I had a layover there on my way to Hawaii years ago, and more […]

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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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