Top 5 Photographers in Finland
If you’re getting married in Finland, you already know it’s not just “pretty” – it’s cinematic. Think glassy lakes at sunset, pine forests wrapped in mist, winter light that feels almost otherworldly, and summer nights that never really go dark. The right photographer doesn’t just take pictures of that – they understand how this Nordic magic feels and how to translate it into images you’ll still be obsessed with in 20 years.
In this list of the top 5 wedding photographers in Finland, we’ve gathered artists who see more than just a beautiful backdrop. They lean into emotion, movement, and honest moments: the tight hand squeeze before the ceremony, the way your friends erupt in laughter, your parents trying not to cry. Different styles, different approaches – but the same goal: to tell your story in a way that feels real, modern, and very “you,” with Finland as the most stunning supporting character.
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Susanna Nordvall
Susanna Nordvall is one of those photographers who wears many roles lightly: “I'm a 37-year-old mother, sister, daughter, partner, and best friend.” That layered, human perspective is exactly what pours into her work. Her visual language is gentle: “Intimate, film-like, light, focused on the details, connection and emotions.” What excites her most is the combination of people and atmosphere: the challenge of capturing their memories, the beauty in details, the play between light and emotion.
Susanna’s way of working is deeply personal. “I always personalize all my offers to my couples based on their tentative plans and needs.” Every wedding is shaped around the couple’s vision, and each receives a complimentary wedding guide to help them plan and make the most of their day. With a comfortable cap of about 20 weddings per year, she keeps enough space to stay present, thoughtful, and creative with each story.
Maria Hedengren Photography
Maria Hedengren Photography is where architecture, emotion, and modern editorial style quietly team up to tell unforgettable wedding stories. Based in Helsinki and working across Europe and beyond, Maria brings a designer’s eye and an artist’s heart to every celebration she photographs. As she beautifully puts it, “Art is a reflex for me.” With a Master’s degree in Architecture, she reads space, light, texture, and perspective instinctively, turning venues, cities, and landscapes into thoughtful frames rather than just pretty backdrops.
Her work blends soulful documentary with refined editorial elegance, guided by strong composition, luminous light, and flattering expressions. Maria is intentional about how her images feel years from now: “I'm leaning towards creating a luminous edit that feels modern and vibrant, yet with a subtle nod to the timeless aesthetic of film.”
Marjana Bartow
Marjana Bartow is the kind of wedding photographer couples turn to when they want their day to feel honest, beautiful, and completely theirs. She has spent over eight years quietly observing, anticipating, and catching the in-between moments that often become the most treasured ones. Marjana describes her style as “natural, elegant, and emotional” — and you can feel that in her work: nothing looks stiff or overdone, just real people in beautiful light, fully immersed in their day.
“I love capturing real moments, genuine feelings, and beautiful light. My goal is to create timeless images that tell the story of the day in an authentic and artistic way,” she shares. With Canon cameras in hand and a calm, supportive presence, Marjana makes couples feel relaxed in front of the lens so their photos look effortless, not performed. Her editing approach keeps everything clean and true to life — natural tones, balanced contrast, and an atmosphere that feels exactly like the wedding day itself.
Anita Vartiainen
Some photographers love control; Anita Vartiainen loves movement. Weddings in Helsinki, Florence, Sicily, Lisbon – she’s drawn to change, new places, and different cultures, because that’s where her creativity switches on. As she puts it, “I’ve noticed that I work best in changing environments, it keeps me inspired, on my toes and always moving forward.” You can feel that restlessness in her work: it’s stylish and visually driven, but never static.
Her imagery lives where editorial fashion sensibility meets raw documentary energy. Anita is obsessed with the little, unscripted flashes of real life that happen once and never again. “The best part of my job is embracing the chaos of weddings and creating real memories out of it,” she says – and that chaos is exactly what makes her galleries feel so alive.
Heidi Kouvo Photography
Curiosity, slow living, and wild landscapes are the three quiet threads running through Heidi Kouvo’s work. She describes herself as “a curious observer and an approachable child of nature, happiest when exploring the wild outdoors,” and that perspective shapes how she photographs weddings – calm, attentive, always tuned into the atmosphere rather than just the timeline. Life in Helsinki gives Heidi a soft everyday rhythm, but she’s the first to admit she’s always looking for the next adventure. Weddings eventually became the place where all of this met: people, emotion, nature, and story.
Visually, her images carry a very specific mood. Heidi’s photography has been described as “ethereal, poetic, calm and warm,” with a strong sense of nostalgia and romance running through even the simplest moments. She notices the “joy and beauty in the smallest details,” and uses Canon R series cameras, prime lenses, and – increasingly – old manual film cameras to translate that feeling into something tangible.
No matter which photographer you choose from this list, you’re not just booking someone to show up with a camera – you’re inviting a storyteller into one of the most intimate days of your life. The right person will notice the small things you might miss in the whirlwind: the quiet glance, the nervous laugh, the way the light hits your veil for half a second and then disappears.
