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Refugees – We Want to Tell Your Story

Hi Friends and Clients!  We are officially into 2017 and we do hope it is treating you well. In the past we have periodically looked for volunteers for personal projects that are outside of our typical client jobs.  You can see some of those unique Signature Sessions here on the website, where we’ve collaborated with […]

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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays and Thank You for your Business! 2016 has been an amazing year here at Shalimar Studios, and I want to express a heartfelt thank you for being our customer.  Taking photos and turning them into heirloom and keepsake portraits is a true privilege, and a responsibility I do not take lightly.  I love […]

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Portraits

The Shah Family

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing the Shah family for many years at various events throughout Las Vegas.  And just last year I photographed their son Amar at his blockbuster graduation party to send him off to a 7 year college/medical school program at Cornell.  So when Amar made it back home to Las Vegas […]

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The Leddy Family

It was wonderful to have the Leddy Family back in front of my camera for some new and updated portraits. I can’t believe how fast the kids Aaron and Katelyn have grown since I saw them last, but that’s one of the pleasures of being a photographer and sharing in the growth and special moments […]

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Events

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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Lynn with New Lighting

One of the best parts of being a photographer is taking creative freedom to try out new lighting, props and poses.  And so when I had finally come across some down time, I emailed my friend and fellow photographer Lynn, to ask her to come over and play.  I had purchased a new lighting modifier […]

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Tony & Tina – Calamigos Ranch Wedding, Malibu, CA

Tony and Tina’s Calamigos Ranch wedding is one of the most heartfelt experiences I’ve had in my photographic career.  From the moment I stepped into the villa for Tina’s getting ready photos, I knew it was going to be a day full of love and deep connections between friends and family members all coming together […]

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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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