A gigantic photography event. A huge auditorium. A delicate man. A vision. Jesh de Rox and his Experiential Photography.
I am a member of a few photography forums, dedicated to portrait photography and children portraiture. Jesh’s lecture has been discussed there more than once and people raved about it. I am the type who doesn’t go to see a movie if everyone raves about it. I am the type who doesn’t believe in mass happiness. (Yet I am a potterologist and avatarlogist. Go figure!) I missed the lecture anyway. One evening, after having a rather difficult day with my little angels (sometimes it happens even in the best of families), I was editing photos and thought to myself that I will give it a try. I listened to the recording of the lecture and it
CHANGED. MY. LIFE.
My life as a photographer. My life as a person. As a human being.
I knew instantly that I wanted to become a part of this movement. BELOVED movement. And one day a package arrived. The BELOVED field guide. Which changed my life still more. Ok, I know you want to know now what this photography voodoo is about. 
Bear with me a little longer.
Imagine that you decide to have your photos taken. Any given occasion will do. You got engaged. Married. Secretly married. Your wife is pregnant. You have a newborn baby. You have a family. You celebrate your wedding’s 50th anniversary. Any occasion will do. Even one as simple as: “it’s a beautiful day”. So what is it that you want to have captured?
Poses.
OR
Feelings. Laughter. Deep gazes into each other’s eyes. Hugs. And … do we dare … kisses.
I bet it’s the second one. And it damn well should be! BELOVED photography will empower just that. Through a number of small tasks (for a lack of a better word), you will experience real feelings in front of the camera. You will BE LOVED. And if you let me, I will capture the feelings in a timeless manner. Resulting in a true celebration of your relationship.
Oh common. Say it out loud! This is unheard of in Finland. This will never work with the Finnish nature. Finnish culture. Finnish personalities.
Really? Try me! Book your Beloved session now. (It’s also a perfect gift.)
Oh and not that it’s the most important thing. But I am officially qualified for the Experiential Photography. You can also find me listed as a photographer of the Beloved movement. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Your Beloved photographer, Niki
PSHHH: The first three Beloved sessions will receive a special gift from me.
14 Comments
Awesome Niki! I feel so inspired just reading this blog blog! You rock girlie!
I’m so excited for you I can’t wait to see what amazing moment you will capture!!!
Love it Niki! I wish I were closer. Your photography is beautiful, your purpose is moving.
You are going to rock the Beloved movement – your photography already captures so much emotion, and with Jesh De Rox’s guide, I know you’ll only be better. Lovely post – I’m inspired!!
I ADORE the way your taking your photography and would totaly book you if I lived in Finland. Your clients are so lucky to have you as their photographer
WOW Niki… This sounds so exciting! Your photography is fantastic, so add in the ‘beloved’ and the whole experience for your clients will be amazing!
Wow NIki! You are going to take Finland photography to a whole new level!!! I love your work.
If I only lived in Finland… you rock!! I really need to listen to that lecture!
Such a powerful post. Thank you so much for sharing!
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Great post! Very inspiring – and beautiful images!
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Oh Niki, how I wish I lived closer to Finland – your work is truly amazing!
I absolutely hate having my photo taken at the best of times, and this has prevented me getting in front of the camera for most of my life, as I lack confidence in myself and it always shows in the pictures, hence me being even more disappointed and so it’s become a vicious cirlce for me – but this experience sounds fantastic, I would really love to try it out.
I love coming by to visit your blog – it’s incredibly inspirational and the pictures of Malena and her husband are fantastic!
Best Wishes
Mxx
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