Lluvia´s family

This summer is been quite intense I have to say, I am happy to spend some time with my little ones ( in fact I have my girl on my lap while writing this post :)) and also photographing all kinds of interesting things ( that I will be posting very soon too).

But, I was missing you all ! So I am gonna share something that i did few weeks ago already.

Couple of months ago, I received the message from an old client, and also friend. I had her family photographed some years ago, when her daughter was just a baby :) She wanted some pictures from her family again. And also get some nice images from her kids...they had a boy some months ago...and to be honest I was really looking forwards to meet him! :)
They came to my place, we had coffee, cake..nice chat..and I was just thinking...How wonderful this family is!! Their energy is go great!...so brilliant parents and kids, you just have to love them! Let me introduce you to beautiful Lluvia and her family. Pure Joy!

See you in my next post, and keep enjoying the summer!

DIY Crowns

Today is raining and quite grey here in Helsinki, so perfect day for a DIY that I love and I want to share for you.
Normally I use these kind of accessories  for kids and families shootings, when I want to add a bit of color to the set or get a fun image.
These crowns, are just great, not to girly, not to boring, just fun and lovely!
We need to rescue few toilet paper rolls from the recycling bin, some white paper, paper tape, scissors, rubber band and glue.
First lets wrap the roll with white folio, so we will avoid any kind of see through text or images.
After been glued, we will choose our tapes to go on top, combine the designs and the colours to get nicer effects.
once is glued, draw on the top of it a line of triangles. Cut them off, and add the rubber band on the bottom of it.
Ready! I will love to see how your Crown looks like! send me some pictures of your creations!
See you very soon!

The Winter Garden beauty

Last week I paid a visit to the Winter Garden in Helsinki. There has been renovations during the winter, and was wrapped, so I was just curious to see how it was going to look now. I have been visiting every now and then during my years in Helsinki, doing photoshoots and visiting with family, and I recommend as a spot to keep in mind.

The building is just beautiful, just like the Botanic University Garden, that I photographed and presented on my blog some time ago.
I dedicated this blog to all you greens lovers, and the "viherpeukalo" people, Like Kerttu or Seija (living in Sweden), to encourage them to keep taking care of these beauties that brings so much joy to all of us.
Hope you like it!

Shiny Little Star

For some reason I just happen to have the  loveliest clients in the world! maybe it sounds bit too extreme to say, but is just how I feel, and is a fact ;).
Milla and mum Anna visit me for baby pictures not too long ago. I think it turn out really nice! Milla and Anna were Stars!.
What a wonderful session we had, and what a fantastic girls. Biggest Hug to you both!

Revive Finland

Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of participating and collaborate in a great project that is been rooted in Helsinki, aiming the progress and the cultural invest of a community in Colombia.
The project is called Revive Finland, a non-profit organisation brought alive by Hanna Rentola, Carolina Estrella and William Rivera.
This project has count with the great collaboration of  Eva and Manu, Tommy Lindgren, Emma Salokoski, guitarist Jarmo Saari, accordion player Niko Kumpuvaara , Felix Zenger  and the group Pop up. Giving a Concert at Nosturi, Helsinki to collect money for the cause.
Estacion Caribe is a group of young musicians who grew up in the middle of the violence in the heart of Moravia, a slum in Medellín, Colombia. They are a model of strength and joy, qualities needed to overcome the devastation left by the conflict. And is the roll model that Revive Finland wants to give to all the youngsters in Colombia. No violence, no drugs, only Music!
Great project, isn´t it?

Easter walk in Helsinki

This Easter we have enjoy a beautiful weather up here in North. Sunny days, not too cold, and spirits up...good combination to go for a walk a try to capture some nice images. Here I suggest a beautiful walk in Helsinki. Starting point, down at the beach from the Hesperiankatu. You can get as far at you wish, I did stopped at Cafe Regatta, always so cute and authentic. Enjoy it.