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Yasmin in Jordan

As I mentioned in my last post about travel portraits in Jordan, I’m so lucky to get to travel around the world with 6 uber fabulous female photographers.  Not only do we share a passion of photography and travel, we also value having our own portraits captured in these unique locations around the world, after […]

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Travel Portraits in Jordan

I feel so lucky that I can combine so many of my passions and interests together and when it all comes together I feel like I can reach the moon.  The most recent of these occasions was a trip I took just last month to Jordan with my little group of female photographers.  Having gathered […]

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The Red Dress Shoot in Iceland

I have to admit, Iceland was never very high on my bucket list, but I’ll never say no to visiting a country I haven’t been to before.  So when my little travel group of female photographers decided to make a trip to the land of fire and ice, I knew I had to make something […]

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Refugees – We Want to Tell Your Story

Hi Friends and Clients!  We are officially into 2017 and we do hope it is treating you well. In the past we have periodically looked for volunteers for personal projects that are outside of our typical client jobs.  You can see some of those unique Signature Sessions here on the website, where we’ve collaborated with […]

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Featured Photographer on F Stop Lounge

I am always honored when an industry organization wants to hear my story and share it with its readers, and today I am fortunate enough to be featured on F Stop Lounge based out of Australia.  They are a leader in industry-related content ranging from product reviews, tutorials, and videos and podcasts, boasting over 144,000 […]

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Leopard Attack Video Featured on Huffington Post

A dear friend of mine emailed me from New York yesterday, alerting me to the publication of the leopard kill video posted and featured on the front page of the Huffington Post.  In what has completely blown my mind, the leopard kill video and images are making their way around the Internet and into publications […]

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Featured on the Africa Geographic Blog

If you’ve been following along on my social media channels or reading the blog, you know that I recently spent 3 weeks traveling South Africa, Botswana and Zambia.  And there was one particular event that happened in Botswana which was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  (Note:  make sure you watch the video at the end!) While in […]

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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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