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Cinematic Surprise Proposal at Trillium Lake with the View of Snowy Mount Hood
My client had the most wonderful and romantic idea to propose to his partner by Trillium Lake with some stunning views of snowy Mount Hood. While the weather...
Destination Elopement at Latourell Falls, Columbia River Gorge
As a professional photographer, I take pride in creating a one-of-a-kind experience that inspires, empowers, and helps to unleash my models' inner creativity...
Lovestory Pregnancy Announcement Among the Sunflowers
Now that the gallery is delivered, I can't help but look back at this shoot with so much joy. When Cura first reached out with her ideas...
Festive Nostalgia: Cinematic Portraits at Clark County Fair
What could be more movie-like than a county fair? The sights, the colors, the hum of excitement—it's festive, nostalgic, and brimming with...
Stargazing by Mt. Hood and shooting portraits with the starry sky
A short pre-story. I was always fascinated by the night sky. Ten years ago, when I studied in Finland, I would walk or bike to a nearby (or not-so-nearby) lake late at night and just...
My Favorite Portrait Photography Gear: Vintage Lens Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 with Stunning Swirly Bokeh
There is a lens I have been wanting to buy for quite a while—maybe a decade or so. Ironically, I almost feel like I had to move to another continent to finally...
My Photography Style: Elegant, Vintage, and Cinematic
If I were asked to describe my photography style in three words, it would be "elegant, vintage, and cinematic". I strive for my work to evoke a feeling similar to watching a good movie...
My Favorite Portrait Photography Gear: Vintage Lens Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.4
Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.4—my first and most used manual lens. I bought it back in early 2024 at an auction in Stockholm, Sweden, and have used it on nearly all my projects since then...
How to prepare for your portrait photoshoot
Are you excited for your photoshoot? Me too! ✨ I created the list below to help you feel prepared, comfortable, and confident going into your photoshoot. Before the Photoshoot...
Brand elevation shoot at Cannon Beach with the founders of KRAFTUM Studio
Meet the faces behind KRAFTUM Studio—Kate and Viktor. This creative couple designs and handcrafts one-of-a-kind wooden candle holders in Vancouver, Canada...
Surprise proposal at Trillium Lake with the view of Mt. Hood
I was so excited when I got booked to capture this couple's surprise proposal. The fact that you get to be there during someone's special life moment—and not only witness it but capture the...
2024: A Year In Review
2024 — what an eventful year! This post celebrates the highs, even though the year also brought its fair share of tears and challenges. In just a few months, our...
