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Spring Portraits

We’re having the most amazing spring wildflower blooms in Arizona right now due to all the rain from earlier in the year. Give us a call or email us to schedule a session to take advantage of these gorgeous settings!

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Gathering Humanity and Asylum Seekers

Each year we choose a few organizations to partner with working in humanitarian endeavors. One we were introduced to earlier this year was Gathering Humanity. You may have learned about them from our previous posts and social media sharing. But if you’re unfamiliar with them, they work to serve others in the Phoenix-metro area, primarily […]

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New: Drone Photography

Last year I took a trip to Iceland with some girlfriends, and 2 of them brought drones with them. Drones are the new aerial quadcopters that are getting a lot of press and attention. Never did I think it would be a tool I would need, nor want. That is until I got to experience […]

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Studio Self Portraits

Every so often when I set up my studio for clients, I tend to leave all the lighting where it was and experiment for a few days afterwards. Typically because no one else is around, I tend to jump in front of the camera and test the lighting. On this particular day, I took one […]

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Corporate Headshots

Headshot mania!  One of our favorite corporate clients contacted us again to photograph their national sales team while they gathered in Las Vegas for their annual conference.  What a pleasure to be invited back again to continue creating imagery that is consistent amongst their 400+ associates whom are spread all around the country. A headshot […]

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Weddings

Sameet & Christine’s Las Vegas Indian Sikh Wedding

Sameet and Christine met as medical residents at Iowa State University.  Both ingrained in their studies and launching of their careers, the least on their agenda was meeting someone and getting married.  But the Universe had other plans for them and before they knew it, they were madly in love and working side by side.  […]

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We’re Growing!

Shalimar Studios, Now in Arizona!   Hi Friends and Clients!  As many of you know, I have quite the travel bug which has taken me to visit and photograph in locations all around the country and world.  Home base for the past 17 years has been Las Vegas, however a close second home has been […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

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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Whether you're celebrating a milestone, capturing your family's legacy, or simply honoring this moment in time, we're here to create portraits that reflect your sophisticated style and authentic spirit. Reach out to begin your bespoke portrait experience—we can't wait to tell your story.

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