When I got my firstborn, I read every book about babies, children and parenting I could get my hands on. Soon I was destined to discover that books talking about different events occuring in your baby’s life are based on statistical averages. Somehow many new parents want to be part of that average, we don’t want to stick out, at least not too much. Take getting the first tooth. What do the books say? “Your baby will likely get the…
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21st
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“A promising young man | Yo-kuvaus
… should go into politics, so he can go on promising his entire life.” (Robert Byrne) While this might be funny (or true, depending on your worldview), the promising young man I had the honor of photographing at the yo-occasion was more than just promising. He was fun, professional and in love. Which brings me to another quote about young men, this time by George Dennison Prentice: “When a young man complains that a young lady has no heart, it’s…
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6th
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4 essential parts of a successful rippikuvaus | Rippikuvaus
rippikuvaus = confirmation portrait text below = manifestation of my tired sense of humor (in the words of my husband: “sweetie, not everyone is ready to deal with your cynical self”) 1. advise for parents: clothes – it is highly unlikely that your kids shall feel comfortable, if you make them wear their first suit or floor-long dress two days before the shoot. And by wearing I mean a 5 minute sweaty try in the Stockmann’s fitting room. The best…
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May
30th
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Isabella, the beautiful | Yo-kuvaus
I realized today: my high school senior clients (yo-kuvaus clients), the young people who are just stepping into the adulthood, were born the same year when I had my own yo-kuvaus. And this makes me … old! ??!!!! Just images today – I need a drink! ♥♥♥ [ppp_slideshow]
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Feb
3rd
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Ihan eri meininki | yo-kuvaus
I heard birds chirping when I was getting into the car yesterday morning. The snow was melting and it felt like spring. Even sun peeked out for a minute or two and there was a faint trace of blue sky amidst all the grey grey clouds. I thought to myself – the time is approaching. Fresh batch of graduates is in the baking oven right now and I want to be there when they celebrate. Are you waiting for the…
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