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Sophie’s Graduation Party

I was recently invited in to photograph the graduation celebration of Sophie as she leaves her alma mater, The Meadows, for UCLA.  It was a pleasure to photograph this family again, following along as the Ahmad family marks off these milestones in their lives.  A few years ago Sophie’s parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at […]

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Sahana

Meet Sahana, a multi-talented teenager well on her way to making an impact in this world.  Just as she is rounding out her senior year in high school, she has completed her first pop record album as well as selected a prestigious college to attend this fall.   With aspirations to continue on to law […]

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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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