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.

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.

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. :)

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 surprise. This year he did something truly amazing for my birthday.

Merika + Ilja ~ Engagement Shoot

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.

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 soon!

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 if I could be! ;) )

But that doesn't mean you can't capture some of those special moments for yourself and to help you I have a couple of tips I've picked up in my years of photographing children that I want to share.

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.

Eddie ~ Family Photography

I had an awesome time yesterday photographing Eddie and his little sister, Ellen at their beautiful home.