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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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SURPRISE PROPOSAL AT NAPAPIIRI, ROVANIEMI

Proposal and engagement photoshoot in Rovaniemi


I want to share a special photoshoot from last winter with you. In March, 2018 I got a message from Robert from New York, who wanted to surprise his girlfriend Sabrina during their stay in Rovaniemi. He asked me to photograph his surprise propsal at Santa Clause Village at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi and to take their engagement pictures afterwards. I was very excited and happy to do the photoshoot. Robert send me some pictures of them before the big day, so I would recognize them. Santa Clause Village is a place that is filled with people and cameras, so I didn’t actually have to go and hide in any bushes.

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Robert told me that he normally isn’t very romantic, but this is a super romantic idea in my opinion! On the day of the photoshoot it was beautifully snowing and I quickly spotted Robert and Sabrina at our meeting point. I had sent Robert some pictures of the place beforehand, so we would easily find each other.

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And she said yes! The surprise was a success and we had such a beautiful photoshoot at Santa Claus village and close by at a local reindeer farm. I’m so lucky to have met this wonderful couple. The best part of my job is meeting such nice people, from around the world.

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Are you planning a trip to Rovaniemi or Lapland, Finland? I would love to help you plan a unique photoshoot in this winter wonderland!

Best wishes

Tina