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Courtney & Philip – Equestrian Shoot at the Salt River

Can I share a secret with you? I secretly want to be a cowgirl. Since I was a little girl, I’ve dreamt of hopping on a horse and riding off into a field with the dust kicking up behind me and only the mountains out in front of me. Alas, that has yet to be […]

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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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Holly, Graham, Sid & Ace

About 3 years ago I did a solo trip down the Oregon Coast. It was a beautiful time, hopping and skipping down the coast, stopping on a whim’s notice and taking in all the glory of the Pacific Northwest. Little did I know at the time, but there are many beaches along the coast where […]

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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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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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