Amani Yasmin
Summary
Amani Yasmin is a Jamaican-Canadian director and photographer specializing in fashion, e-commerce, campaigns, editorial, events, and films.
A graduate of OCAD University with a BFA in Photography, Yasmin seamlessly blends artistic vision with technical expertise, establishing herself as a dynamic creative in the industry.
Her work includes collaborations with renowned brands and publications such as SSENSE, L'Officiel Austria, Ardene, The Globe and Mail, Omi Woods, 437, Golshaah, and Nyud Swim. Yasmin has contributed to magazines, interview features, campaigns, and behind-the-scenes photography for short films. Her artistry has been showcased in Globe To, View the Vibe, Sports Illustrated Swimwear, Glossy, Elle Canada, Haute Living and a gallery exhibition at The Drake Hotel.
Work and Experience
Published work in Vogue Italia online, L'Officiel Austria March 2025, Eazy Tiger August 2024, Vanguard Magazine November 2023 and November 2024, 1883 Magazine September 2024 , Moevir Paris Magazine April 2023 Issue, Mob Journal April Issue 2023 and March Issue 2024, Salyse Magazine March 2021, Gezno Magazine March 2020 Front cover, Gmaro Magazine March 2021 issue, Pap magazine Online December 2019, Flanelle Magazine August 2020, Picton Magazine July issue 2019 Front Cover
- Photographer at Ardene, January 2025- Ongoing
- Photographer at SSENSE, September 2022- January 2025
- Photographer for 437 Collection with Influencer: Manana Arakelyan, February 2025
- Photographer for Pandora ESSENCE Collection, May 2024
- Behind the Scenes Photographer for Short Film: For the Night, with Telescope Films/ Sappy Mouse Production, October 2024
- Photographer for Golshaah, July 2024
- Solo Exhibition at The Drake Hotel , January 17 2024. Featured in Blog To and View The Vibe
- Photographer for Globe and Mail , April 2023
- Photographer for Carols Daughter Launch Event, March 2023
- Photographer for Omi Woods Spring/Summer Campaign, April 2022
- Photographer for Vuk Swim Spring/Summer Campaign, December 2022
- Photographer Assistant at Rodeo Production, March 13, 2021, March 28, May 20, 2022
- Photographer at Toronto Fashion Week TOMFW (men's) and TWFW (women's), March 2018 and Super Model Canada season two, May 23 and 25, 2018
- Featured Campaign work for 437 with Influencer: Manana Arakelyan in Sports Illustrated| Swimsuit, February 2025, Elle Canada Magazine, Glossy, and Haute Living, March 2025
- Interview with Radar Magazine July 2023 Issue
- Featured Campaign work in Surface Mag for Omi Woods, November 2022
- Featured Photograph for Rare Beauty , July 2021
- Featured Work for Best Format Portfolio Website “The 13 Best Portrait Photography Portfolio Examples of 2021” June 2021
Certificates and Awards
- Learning Screenwriting with Roger S.H. Schulman, November 2024
- Creating a Short Film: 07 Cinematography with Chad Perkins, December 2024
- Creating a Short Film: 04 Working with Actors with Chad Perkins, November 2024
- Capture One Pro 21 Essential Training with Derrick Story, November 2024
- Learning Product Photography with Joseph Linaschke, November 2024
- Product Photography: Jewelry with Konrad Eek, December 2024
- Learning Food and Drink Photography with Bill Robbins, December 2024
- SEO for Social Media with Gabe Villamizar June 20, 2021
- The Glam Observer Fashion Academy with Goada Graziano, June 11, 2021
- Running a Photography Business: The Basics with Skip Cohen April 30, 2021
- Learning Screenwriting with Mark Tapio Kines May 16, 2021
- Marketing Communications with Deirdre Breakenridge June 1, 2021
- Learning Art Direction with Bonnie Siegler, December 2024
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Photography at OCAD University 2017-2021
- Casting Intern at Kate Antognini-September 2021 to October 2021
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School 2013-2017