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Sahana’s Album Release and Graduation Party

Earlier this year we photographed Sahana for her pop album cover, and now she had her album release and graduation party.  What a pleasure to see her celebrated not only for her academic achievements, but her creative achievements as well.  She has overcome many obstacles throughout this past year, but that didn’t stop her from […]

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Nikita’s Arangetram

We recently photographed another Arangetram featuring 14 year old Nikita.  An Arangetram is a debut performance of the classical Indian dance Bharatnatyam which dates back as far as 3000 years.  And what an amazing accomplishment for Nikita, especially because she had only trained with her guru for 2 years, whereas it normally takes 7 years, and […]

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Studio News

Headshot Special

We love photographing headshots, and are so excited to be offering our annual headshot special for 1 week only. Book your Headshot Session now! We have posted in the past about the value of having a professional headshot as a means of connecting with others in the digital world. If you missed the original post, […]

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Kanika and Bharat’s Engagement Party

Boy, do I love photographing my South Asian clients and events!  This time around it was a huge celebration for Kanika and Bharat on their engagement and upcoming wedding.  This engagement was no surprise as Kanika and Bharat have been together for 10 years.  Having met at the University of Pennsylvania, they have been by […]

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Sophie’s Graduation Party

I was recently invited in to photograph the graduation celebration of Sophie as she leaves her alma mater, The Meadows, for UCLA.  It was a pleasure to photograph this family again, following along as the Ahmad family marks off these milestones in their lives.  A few years ago Sophie’s parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at […]

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Portraits

Exist in Photos

Often times Mom is the one behind the camera juggling not only the kids, the activities, but also capturing all the events and loved ones in photos.  This year, treat Mom to a photo shoot with the family, and show her how important she is to you.   Do it for your children. For the […]

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Samika’s Prom

One of my favorite families and clients is the Tara family, and this year their eldest daughter Samika, attended her first prom.  I was invited in to photograph Samika just as she finished up her prep for the big event, and capture some portraits of her before everyone else arrived.  I absolutely adore this entire […]

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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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