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Happy Holidays!

To our loyal, amazing and fabulous clients… This may not have been the year we wished for, but one thing is for sure…I am so grateful for you, your families, your pets and all the support you have shown me this year. Without a doubt you have given me reason to continue strong through documenting […]

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Scottsdale Family Portraits – Mirza Family

Yup, it’s that time of year for family portraits, and it is extra special when our dear friend Nadya and her son Zayn are in front of our cameras. We were photographing Nadya for a feature in the upcoming KNOW Women Phoenix publication, and decided to add in some updated family portraits of her and […]

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Scottsdale Family Portraits – Macre Family

Can I just take a moment and point out that little, darling Dorothy stole the show at her family portrait session! This heart-thief sure packs in a lot of personality and charm into her little 5 year old body. Nothing more to say, other than it was a PLEASURE to meet the Macre family and […]

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Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. We here at Shalimar Studios salute you, embrace the importance of your role in your children’s lives, and honor you to the utmost. This year we celebrated Father’s Day with a Father/Son portrait session of Jamil and his son Zarek. Could these two peas in a […]

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Happy New Year!

Sending you all fond wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!

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Events

Aleem & Suraiya’s Pakistani Valima

I had the pleasure of being invited to Milwaukee to photograph the Pakistani Valima of Aleem and Suraiya at the beautiful River Club in Mequon.  For those of you who may not know what a Valima is, it is a reception held by the groom’s family, typically the day after the wedding.  Aleem and Suraiya […]

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Custom Italian Albums

Can’t decide which portraits you want to purchase?  We have the perfect solution for you with our Custom Italian Albums.  Our albums come in either 10 x 10 inches or 12 x 12 inches and are custom designed, printed and bound at our exclusive facility in Italy.  We offer 3 options for your cover material […]

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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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