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Priya and AK’s Scottsdale Indian Bridal Session

Making a nod to my own culture through photography has always been a very special experience for me. Not only do I get to highlight and showcase more about my culture and traditions, but I get to share that with so many others. So with a handful of other photographers by my side, I was […]

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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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Black Friday Sale – Buy 1, Get 1 Free!

Call or email us today to take advantage of this special pricing for 1 day only!  Keep one for yourself and give the other as a gift.  (Valid for 1 year.) BUY NOW! *Don’t forget, our deadline for holiday orders is December 1st for all printed orders, or December 10th for the digital option.  Rush […]

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Satkar and Astha’s Glendale, Arizona Engagement Session

Both born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, Satkar and Astha were meant to be.  They met while in college in Nepal, and after immigrating to the US and settling in the Phoenix area, they sealed their commitment to each other earlier this year with their engagement.  Their love is one that spanned countries, and now […]

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Events

7th Annual Glitterati’s Fashion for a Cause, Benefitting the Akshaya Patra Foundation

This is one of those events I look forward to photographing all year long.  We’ve been photographing this event from its inception 7 years ago, and each year it gets bigger and better.  Helmed by Sunny and Anamika Tara and their daughters Samika and Samira, this is one family event that brings together the local […]

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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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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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