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Headshot for Author Courtney Konstantin

It was a pleasure to have my friend Courtney back in the studio for new and updated headshots.  It’s been a while since I’ve seen her as she moved out of state, however any time I can get some time with this gentle soul is a treat.  Little did I know that her new headshots, with […]

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Headshot Special

We love photographing headshots, and are so excited to be offering our annual headshot special for an extended 2 weeks only! Book your headshot session now! We live in a digital world and therefore there is a high value of having a professional headshot as a means of connecting with others in the virtual world. […]

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A Unique Mother’s Story

As Mother’s Day approaches this weekend, I wanted to share the story of a unique woman I recently met, a lady named Susanna.  I met Susanna through Lighthouse Charities, of which I’ve partnered with to create portraits of local refugee families.  Susanna, her husband Ibrahim and their darling 2 children, Amos and Lea, were the first family […]

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Headshot Special

We love photographing headshots, and are so excited to be offering our annual headshot special for 1 week only. Book your Headshot Session now! We have posted in the past about the value of having a professional headshot as a means of connecting with others in the digital world. If you missed the original post, […]

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Miss Leyla

Miss Leyla is next up on the blog.  With her gorgeous, flowing hair, soulful eyes, and legs for days, we played around and were able to capture a variety of looks due to the fabulous styling of Whitney Green.  Whether casual, or high fashion, this girl could do it all!  

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Lauren

Lauren is next up in the latest of our studio sessions.  Sporting a dynamite smile which exuded from the inside out, she worked each of her fun wardrobe changes as put together by my favorite stylist, Whitney Green.  At one point I noticed Lauren had a tattoo on the back of her neck and learned […]

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Twins Gail & Claire

What fun to have twins Gail and Claire in studio recently while I tested out some new lighting techniques.  They were referred to me by fellow model and stylist Whitney Green, who also styled their entire shoot.  Along with Michelle Wilson assisting, we were a motley crew of all females, playing with fashion, lighting and […]

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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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