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Portraits at the beach in San Diego!

This year, to add variety and give you more options for your portraits, we are offering our services at new favorite vacation spots like the beach!  March 13th and 14th, I will be in San Diego offering portraits to you at a location we've not been able to do before.  As you have fun in […]

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The Peace Project

Just around New Year's, I was celebrating with my mother who had made a last-minute trip to visit me in Las Vegas.  And naturally during that holiday, our conversations tended to focus on reflecting upon the past year, formulating and making goals for the new year, and analyzing how and why we want our lives […]

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Free Session – Volunteers Needed

Happy New Year everyone!  With the new year brings new ideas and inspiration which has prompted me to pursue an idea that has been cooking for quite some time.  This month I'm starting a new personal photography project and am reaching out to you, looking for volunteers where you will receive a free session and […]

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Happy Holidays!

As we come to the close of 2014, I wanted to take a moment and send out warm wishes for a safe and happy holiday season, and to thank you for your business.  We have been honored that you chose us to photograph and capture those special moments for you, and look forward to many […]

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Arias Family Portraits at Spring Mountain Ranch

Each year there are a select number of organizations that I donate portrait packages to for fundraising and awareness purposes.  One such organization is the Epicurean Charitable Foundation dedicated to enriching the lives of deserving local students passionate about a career in hospitality or culinary arts.  It is through scholarships and mentoring that these students, […]

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Limited Edition Tin Type Portraits

Earlier this year, I put a call out on social media for a last minute project I wanted to shoot.  I was overwhelmed by the number of people who responded, especially when all they were told was it would be a 10 minute session and they would get a free digital image to keep from […]

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Bohemian Henna Themed Shoot

If you have been following me for the past few years, you may have noticed that I have a muse, Ria, who I tend to photograph when I have an idea for a personal project.  I've lost count of how many times we've collaborated, but am happy to say that she has become a dear […]

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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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Whether you're celebrating a milestone, capturing your family's legacy, or simply honoring this moment in time, we're here to create portraits that reflect your sophisticated style and authentic spirit. Reach out to begin your bespoke portrait experience—we can't wait to tell your story.

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