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Lake Pleasant Portrait Session with Cam & Kaya

Remember when we posted our last Lake Pleasant shoot with Brad and Tasha? Well, we did it again. This time a super fun portrait shoot with Cam and Kaya. These two are such a fun couple, up for anything, and such a pleasure to photograph. Whether it’s Kaya’s smoldering eyes, or Cam’s gentle kisses, this […]

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Lake Pleasant Portraits with Tasha & Brad

When it heats up here in Arizona, we know how to cool it down! Newlyweds Tasha and Brad had a very special portrait session out to Lake Pleasant, one of my new favorite shooting locations. Just take a look at all that yummy golden hour light, splashing around in the cool lake water, and capturing […]

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Lindsy and Jay’s Scottsdale Engagement Portraits

Photographed at a beautiful, Bali-inspired location in the heart of Scottsdale, Lindsy and Jay set to celebrate their engagement. With 4 kids at home, they were able to take this day to themselves to spend it celebrating the love that brought them together. The connection, the heartfelt moments in between the images, all reminded us […]

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Equestrian

Equestrian Styled Shoot

Since moving to Arizona, I’ve been on a quest to expand my portfolio in new and exciting ways.  One area of interest which has been with me for quite some time has been equine photography.  I have no experience riding or owning a horse, however if you’ve followed along on my social media channels, you […]

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Events

Aleem & Suraiya’s Pakistani Valima

I had the pleasure of being invited to Milwaukee to photograph the Pakistani Valima of Aleem and Suraiya at the beautiful River Club in Mequon.  For those of you who may not know what a Valima is, it is a reception held by the groom’s family, typically the day after the wedding.  Aleem and Suraiya […]

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Custom Italian Albums

Can’t decide which portraits you want to purchase?  We have the perfect solution for you with our Custom Italian Albums.  Our albums come in either 10 x 10 inches or 12 x 12 inches and are custom designed, printed and bound at our exclusive facility in Italy.  We offer 3 options for your cover material […]

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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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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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