Fun and friendly, professional family photography across Finland and the UK
I'm not going to lie. In pretty much every family photoshoot I've ever had there's been a moment where one (if not all) of the children involved give up and lose interest in what's going on. I try to reassure the parents, who look naturally concerned when their children are frowning at me and my… Continue reading Top tips for a painless family photo shoot
This year I'll be offering a limited number of special mini sessions for families (up to 5 people) with an awesome campfire theme at a gorgeous outdoor location in the Oulu area. Perfect to use for Christmas cards or as gifts for grandparents. I'll provide the flames, a tent, blankets for snuggling as well as… Continue reading Family Campfire Sessions – Oulu, Finland
This weekend you can find me at the Design Market Oulu Christmas event. I'll have a red and white themed setup, ideal for festive family portraits that are perfect to print as Christmas cards or to send as electronic greetings to loved ones around the world. You will also be able to buy gift cards… Continue reading ‘Pop up’ studio @ Design Market Oulu JOULU 4.12 & 5.12
Today the sun is shining, it's lovely and warm outside and I have to say all that sunshine has put me in the mood for a fabulous photography giveaway! Would you like to win a free family photo shoot worth more than €150 for you and your family? Of course you would! In order to… Continue reading Win a FREE family photo shoot!
All of a sudden we're here again and another year has passed. My eldest is now 11 and the preparation for her mini birthday shoot included debating between pairs of earrings and trying to find a hairstyle that would allow her 'dyed hair' to show. Something that never would have happened a year ago. She… Continue reading Time flies
As it is Small Business Saturday, I wanted to highlight a new venture that I've been working with. A couple of weeks ago I was asked to take some commercial photos for a local osteopath and beauty team as the lovely ladies at Beauty Inn and Osteopath Balanssi have just moved to new premises in… Continue reading Finding balance – commercial photography
Somehow my firstborn has gone from being all cuddles and curls to being tall and tweenaged. She's still giggly and gorgeous and will always be my little girl but taking these photos for the 10th birthday really shows just how fast they grow up and how important it is to take photos and capture memories… Continue reading Where does the time go?
One of my favourite kinds of status updates to read on Facebook and other places are questions supposedly posed on behalf of 'a friend'. Usually they're hilarious and definitely a pleasant change from the drama and negativity that you tend to run into sooner or later on social media these days. And they got me… Continue reading Asking for a friend ~ MODEL CALL
Last spring I met up with two very brave and beautiful young ladies to take their confirmation photos. It was a gorgeously sunny day at Nallikari but it was unbelievably windy which meant it was freezing! Their smiles never faltered though and I can only wish I had half of their poise! Here are a… Continue reading Awesome confirmation photos in the snow!
https://youtu.be/n6MrNHDgeBQ Your memories matter Whether it's 'big days', wedding days, days at the beach or a quiet day at home they're all full of magical moments that deserve to be preserved. Let me help you capture the days and moments that you and your family will treasure in the years to come.
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