Last Friday we braved the rain and thunder and headed to the rapids at Koitelinkoski ahead of Merika and Ilja's wedding at the gorgeous Turkansaari next weekend. Luckily for us the clouds parted and the sun shone down on them and their incredibly cute son, Aleksi, who came with us.It was a really lovely place… Continue reading Merika + Ilja ~ Engagement Shoot
SNEAK PEEK – Merika + Ilja ~ Engagement Shoot
Sorry it's been quiet around here the last couple of days, but it's been a little hectic.There is a blog post on the way but in the meantime I do have a sneak peek for you from last night's beautiful engagement session of Merika and Ilja whose wedding I'll be photographing next weekend.More coming very… Continue reading SNEAK PEEK – Merika + Ilja ~ Engagement Shoot
Capturing those moments for yourselves
Obviously I'd love to take photos of you and your family - and I hope one day I will! - but with all the will in the world, I can't be with you 24/7 to capture all the lovely little things that happen day to day. (Although a few people have said they'd love it… Continue reading Capturing those moments for yourselves
Why I want to photograph your wedding
This is relatively easy to answer.There are all of the obvious reasons - they're so pretty, they're full of love and laughter, all those gorgeous details crying out to be captured. Who wouldn't want to take photos of a wedding?But the main reason I want to photograph your wedding is to do with my own.7… Continue reading Why I want to photograph your wedding
Eddie ~ Family Photography
I had an awesome time yesterday photographing Eddie and his little sister, Ellen at their beautiful home.He celebrated his first birthday the day before and little Ellen is barely a month old - so cute!One of the best things about photographing children this young is they can't be anyone but themselves. They don't follow direction… Continue reading Eddie ~ Family Photography
Why I love photography
I remember when I was at school we were given one of those hypothetical questions to discuss in one of our lessons, social studies or something similar, we were to imagine that our house was on fire. Assuming our entire family was out, safe and well, and we were able to take one thing out… Continue reading Why I love photography
My 365 Project ~ Week One
I did it! One week down and I didn't miss a day...I came close a couple of times with the daily madness but I managed to get a photo taken every day!I promised I wouldn't spam you with updates every day but here are this week's seven images. You can click under each image to… Continue reading My 365 Project ~ Week One
Heidi + Erkko – Wedding Photography, Oulu, Finland
Just over a week ago I was lucky enough to be taking photos for Heidi and Erkko.They got married here in Oulu, at the beautiful Oulujoki church and then had a gorgeous reception at Oulunsuun Pirtti.After a very wet and grey summer so far the sun came out for their special day.Didn't they look amazing!What… Continue reading Heidi + Erkko – Wedding Photography, Oulu, Finland
Summer Mini Sessions
Summer is a fantastic time for taking photos. All that glorious sunlight!So, I am offering a limited number of mini family sessions in the coming weeks.All you have to give is 20 minutes of your time (plus the €45 session fee) and you'll end up with 10 - 15 gorgeous photos of you and your… Continue reading Summer Mini Sessions
The difference between need and want…
Something a little different from me this morning so bear with me, I promise it's worth it....Some of you who have known me a while might remember that a couple of years ago I attempted a 365 Project. For those not in the know, this is a personal challenge where you aim to take and… Continue reading The difference between need and want…
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