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The Most Majestic Horse I’ve Ever Seen – Sunrise Equestrian Shoot with Jarien & Stef

Stop what you are doing and look at this horse. Just LOOK at him. He’s majestic, stoic, poised and knows he’s got the right stuff. If the portraits don’t do him justice, then take a peek at the behind the scenes video on our IG here. See that strut he was doing at the beginning? […]

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White Tanks Ranch Horse Portrait Session

Did you know Phoenix is in the top 5 largest cities in the US? I live on the far east side of the valley and I can drive over an hour and still be within city limits. But that does not phase me when it comes to exploring more of the state and valley to […]

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Sunrise Mounted Shooting Horse Portrait Session with Paige and Roxie

There’s a location on the southern edge of Phoenix, up next to South Mountain called Scorpion Gulch. I had been wanting to shoot there for some time as it’s old, rustic location lended itself to creating interesting and fun images, so when this session was scheduled there with a mounted shooter, I was all in. […]

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Vibrant Equestrian Portrait Session

What happens when you come across a pink-haired barrel racer? You get stunning images out in the desert with an out-of-the-box wardrobe to boot. So much fun with Allison and Ozzy exploring new and exciting portraits for up upcoming Equestrian Collection! Check out a fun behind the scenes video from this shoot here. Special thank […]

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KNOW Women v4

It was pleasure to be asked back to be a featured photographer again for KNOW Women publication v4. I not only photographed and documented 30 local female business owners and high-level executives from the Phoenix area for KNOW Women, but was also featured myself. Founded in Phoenix, KNOW Women has expanded internationally throughout the US […]

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KNOW Phoenix v4

It was a pleasure to be asked back to be a featured photographer again for KNOW Women publication v4. I not only photographed and documented 30 local female business owners and high-level executives from the Phoenix area for KNOW Women, but was also featured myself. Founded in Phoenix, KNOW Women has expanded internationally throughout the US and into […]

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Editorial Personal Branding Session

New Branding Portraits for Ruby! Not only is Ruby one of my most dearest friends, but she is a fellow photographer as well. While talking about her most recent Branding Portraits, we wanted to showcase more about her to tell her story. One of the key factors of running a business is that clients want […]

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Teen Desert Portrait Session

Sometimes those in-between years can be awkward and we don’t feel right in our own skin. These teens years are where we try new things, see if they feel right to us, and we then adjust course bit by bit. It’s a crucial time to establish grounded thinking in our youth, showing them their potential […]

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Rustic Ranch Portrait Session

Living out on a ranch with horses, tumbleweed crossing my path, and the sounds of wildlife prancing through my property, is a dream of mine. Like many young girls, every year for my birthday I asked my parents for a horse and every year the answer was no. This year, I made one step closer […]

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Desert Boho Portrait Session

What happens when you take a young ingenue and up-and-coming model, out to the desert to play? You get magic. A session where the stars aligned, from the planning, to the wardrobe, to the lighting, to the blooming desert. Such a pleasure to work with talent that is still growing and blossoming right in front […]

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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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