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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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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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Headshot Special

Recently we posted 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, you can read that here.  And because we had such a great response from that post, we have decided to offer a 1 week headshot special.  It […]

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Shivani’s Bharatnatyam Portraits

I've had the honor of working with and photographing the Khamamkar family for years and over time we have become close friends.  Each time Mom Swati calls me, I know it's going to be a great project, full of fun, family and culture.  I consider the entire family like friends and feel lucky to see […]

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The Value of a Great Headshot

We all want to make a connection with the people we interact with and especially those we hire to do something personal for us.  That's why I often go to the About Me page on websites and read the backstory and mission of the company, as well as look for pictures of the owners and/or […]

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Model Shoot with Stacy Duncan

Earlier this year I was approached by a model agent from New York to photograph up-and-coming model Stacy Duncan.  The agent had found Stacy via Instagram, signed her immediately and wanted to get her portfolio up and running for a fast approaching 3 month stint in Asia.   She needed a variety of images to […]

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Preethi & Shivesh – Las Vegas Indian Engagement Session

Nothing makes me happier than seeing people in love, cherishing their time together, and reminding the rest of us what life is all about.  It was such a treat to be able to experience it first hand with local doctors Preehti and Shivesh.  A storybook love, they were introduced by friends which turned into a […]

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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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