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Now Booking Fall Sessions

As summer comes to a close and the temperatures settle down, we hit our stride for warm sweaters, boot season, and hot chocolate.  This Fall, we have a very limited availability of appointments in October and November, before the December 1st Holiday Deadline.  Make sure you book your Fall session early to get the dates […]

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July Cover of Equine and Canine News

You may recall the post I made sharing portraits of horseback riders on the beaches of Oregon from a trip I took in April.  The trip started at the far north of the state at Fort Stevens State Park where I met Holly and her husband Graham, who were each riding Arabian horses on the […]

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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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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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Welcome Baby Sajan!

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing Preethi and Shivesh’s engagment portraits, maternity session, and now newborn portraits for their brand new bundle of joy, Sajan.  Little Sajan is a special little heart thief and I almost lost my mind photographing this perfect cherub in the loving arms of his parents.  Sajan, welcome to this beautiful […]

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Sahana

Meet Sahana, a multi-talented teenager well on her way to making an impact in this world.  Just as she is rounding out her senior year in high school, she has completed her first pop record album as well as selected a prestigious college to attend this fall.   With aspirations to continue on to law […]

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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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