FAMILY AND SENIOR PHOTOS IN ROVANIEMI

Cold December photoshoot in the city

This winter season has been so busy and full of wonderful photoshoots. I have met people from so many different countries. I love this part of my work; meeting people from different cultures and just talking about life. It also helps me seeing my home city with new eyes.

I met this fun and kind family from the U.S. in December 2022. We had talked about different locations for the photoshoot and the clients wanted to see the some iconic Rovaniemi scenes in their photos. We decided to have the photoshoot in the center of the city, which was something I haven’t done in a long time. And I loved it.

First we had some family photos with the iconic “Jätkänkynttilä” bridge in the background.

It was a really cold day and it was a little windy by the river Kemijoki. But we had such a good time! I always ask my clients to bring warm clothes, especially gloves and warm coats for the photoshoot.

Rebecca, the oldest daughter, is a senior in High School, so we took some senior photos of her at the same time.

We walked along the Kemijoki river and took more fun and relaxed photos. Moving around and walking helped to keep us warm.

The center in Rovaniemi is decorated with beautiful Christmas lights during the winter season. We wanted to have a few photos around Koskikatu, the pedestrian street in Rovaniemi.

I had such a great time during this one hour photoshoot with this American family. I think you can see how much fun we had in the photos as well. Of you are travelling to Rovaniemi and want to book a holiday session, send me a message! My calendar is usually booked about one month in advance, so please contact me already before your trip.

SUNNY WINTER PHOTOSHOOT IN ROVANIEMI

Arctic Tree House in Syväsenvaara, Rovaniemi

In the beginning of January 2019 I had a lovely photoshoot with Dewi, who lives in Australia but is originally from Indonesia. She was staying at the lovely Arctic Tree House in Rovaniemi. This hotel is in Syväsenvaara, very close to where I live. It is next to a small hill and forest, where I often walk in my freetime, so I know a lot of nice places around here.

If you ask me when is the best time to visit Rovaniemi, I would say January or February, when the sun is shining more than in for example December. The light is at many times quite magical, changing from the colours blue to pink and orange. It’s usually quite cold though, between -10 to even -30 celcius degrees. Dewi was such a great model, saying she absolutely loves the cold! First we took some photos inside the hotel room and after that we walked up to the small hill of Syväsenvaara. To find the best spots and best light, you usually have to walk a bit, so I always recommend wearing warm clothes and good shoes.

It was a windy day, which is quite rare in Rovaniemi, but just look at this view and the sunlight! It was worth the walk. I love this light, shining quite low all day. And look how it even turns snow to gold!

I have heard a lot of good things about Arctic Tree House from my clients, who highly recommend the hotel for their great customer service, modern rooms and beautiful surroundings. This is not a sponsored post. The surroundings of this hotel are just special to me as I live close by and I have also been impressed of the hotel itself. I did some photoshoots for the Arctic Tree House last year, pictures of the rooms and their delicious sunday brunch below.