This week I picked up my camera for the first time since I lost my Dad, it was scary and exhilarating and I feel so much better for doing it.It was for the annual school photo day at my school and as crazy as it is to get good photos of more than 60 children,… Continue reading School Photo Season
My darling Dad
My Dad was an amazing man. He was kind and fair, he could make anything grow and flourish in his garden and he overcame with considerable dignity more illnesses and challenges in the last years of his life than was ever fair for one person alone to face. He had an entrancing twinkle in his… Continue reading My darling Dad
He’ll be with me
He’ll be with me,Of this I know.In the evening light,When the shadows grow.He’ll be there when the stars are bright,Walking with me in the still of night.His arms will be too far to hold,But the love I have will defeat the cold.No length of time will dim his smile,I’ll see it when I sit a… Continue reading He’ll be with me
Sweet siblings ~ Family Photography
A little over a week ago I was lucky enough to photograph 1 year old Saimi and her big brothers.We had a lot of fun in their garden, the boys running around while little Saimi pottered among the flowers and watched their noisy games.The best thing about taking photos of children outside is that you… Continue reading Sweet siblings ~ Family Photography
Kind words
I will hopefully be posting 'properly' soon but, in the meantime, I've been wanting to share a few lovely words that Heidi and Erkko sent my way following their beautiful wedding in July.Jo is a talented photographer, and most of all extremely good with people.We were very nervous about being in front of the camera,… Continue reading Kind words
Fun in the sun ~ Family photography
On Saturday I met up at a local playground to take some photos of an adorable little lady and her big brother.The sun was out in force and the heat definitely on the rise so more than once we had to duck into the shade of some nearby trees but they made for excellent supports… Continue reading Fun in the sun ~ Family photography
Merika + Ilja – Wedding Photography
A few weeks ago Merika and Ilja got married. They had a very sweet ceremony at the local magistrates followed by a celebration the following day at the open air museum at Turkansaari.The morning of the celebration it was raining heavily and the sky leaden with clouds - I have to admit, it didn't look… Continue reading Merika + Ilja – Wedding Photography
Why I want to photograph you and your family
If you've read any of these so far, you'll know I don't really tell short stories and this one is no exception. This is also the most personal of my photography stories so far. So, don't say I didn't warn you. :)When I'm not taking photos, I'm a preschool teacher. Apart from photography, I have… Continue reading Why I want to photograph you and your family
SNEAK PEEK Merika + Ilja’s Wedding
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to be photographing Merika and Ilja's beautiful wedding celebration at Turkansaari, just outside Oulu.Here's a sneak peek of their day - including their adorable 'first look'.More coming very soon!
A Weekend with the Bears
So, my husband won't mind me admitting that his choice of birthday gifts are usually...not the best. I've treasured them all, all the pencil cases and giant pencils (I kid you not!) and as my birthday drew nearer...I wasn't holding my breath about what I'd receive this year. But boy was I in for a… Continue reading A Weekend with the Bears
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