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April 28, 2021

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It’s been a while since we fully offered studio portraits due to the pandemic, and now we’re back! With our new studio setup in Arizona, we have a few more options that will allow us to maximize our time and space and provide you a variety of beautiful, contemporary portraits you’ll be proud to hang on your walls.

We’ll soon have a full gallery dedicated to our new niche offering, but for now, think about what your dream photo shoot would look like. For Ruby, the combination of a glamorous wardrobe along with dramatic lighting for images, was her vision. Want to know what she felt after seeing the back of the camera during the shoot? Read below.

“My fantastic session with Yasmin was one of the most memorable sessions I’ve ever had. Not only is her knowledge in posing and lighting extraordinary, she has a fun and comforting approach in her guidance.  I was photographed in a few different outfits in different lighting so that she would be able to provide me a variety of beautiful portraits.  I am beyond ecstatic after viewing them with her.  I look confident and radiant, and actually started tearing up!  I am grateful that I did this empowering session with her.” -Ruby R.

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BEHIND THE LENS

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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