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Top tips for a painless family photo shoot

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

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Photography Workshops for Mums

Calling all mums in Oulu!! A few years ago I launched my first ever workshop designed for mums who wanted to take better photos of their families by helping them understand their DSLR cameras and by helping them to approach family photography in a relatable and fun way. As the summer is here I'm sure… Continue reading Photography Workshops for Mums

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Time flies

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

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Awesome confirmation photos in the snow!

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!

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Fun at the park

Last weekend I had a lovely afternoon with the families chosen from the model call. The weather was cool but bright which gave our photos a fantastic autumnal feel. We spent an hour in Ainola Park here in Oulu and, as you can see, all you need for a fabulous photo session is a family… Continue reading Fun at the park

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Venla and Frida ~ Family Photography, Oulu

A few weeks ago I met up with Venla, Frida and their lovely Mummy to have an evening photoshoot near the river. We had sunshine, bubbles and so many smiles. Venla was a bundle of energy and Frida was insanely cute. What I love about these sorts of shoots is how much fun everyone has… Continue reading Venla and Frida ~ Family Photography, Oulu

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How to prepare for your awesome autumn family photo shoot!

Yesterday I gave some advice about taking the pain out of your family photo session. Today I'd like to give a few pointers for making the most out of an autumn family shoot. Autumn is one of the  most popular times of the year for arranging portrait sessions and it's easy to understand why. After… Continue reading How to prepare for your awesome autumn family photo shoot!

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Top tips for a painless family photo shoot

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

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Family photography in Epping Forest

It's been a hectic few months but I finally have some time to catch you up on my adventures with my camera over the summer. While we were in the UK I got to catch up with an old friend, her partner and their adorable daughter. We met up in Epping Forest, outside London, and… Continue reading Family photography in Epping Forest