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I couldn’t think of a more pleasurable way that was at the same time a win-win situation, to raise money for this Ride to Conquer Cancer. I’m going, inshallah, in about month and  before even getting on that bike for a 2-day ride to Quebec City, I have learned an important life lesson or two. … Read more

mimo & nat

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Two dear family friends I grew up with + cocktail dresses = a fun charity photoshoot. thank you girls!   xo, dina mimo nat

kareena kareena!

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This past week was a lively, colorful celebration of the marriage of my friend Kareena to her lucky man, Atul. Ten years ago I met Kareena in my physics class. She became my lab partner and we’ve kept in touch since then. We had so much fun over the years, especially when paired with our common … Read more

adorable girls

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These two adorable little girls* were my second clients for my charity portrait sessions**. They meant serious business but definitely knew how to work hard and play hard :) xo Dina  *= i die for their curls. ** = i’m grateful that things have been going amazing, so unfortunately i will no longer accept any … Read more

Kate Moss is Fashion Royalty

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Kate Moss on Harper’s Bazaar cover, May 2011. She was photographed by Solve Sundsbo. I love the pure whiteness of the cover…so fresh. I took these using my 50 mm f1.4 nearly wide open.

La Mère et sa Fille

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It’s no secret that when it comes to portraits, I especially love to photograph women. I really appreciate characteristic beauty unique to each and every one of us. Lately, I’ve been into Mother/Daughter portraits. They strike an emotional chord, and they’re fun at the same time. There is no doubt, in my books, that the best … Read more