Hi and welcome!
If you're new here - I'm Gerda, a wedding photographer based in Finland. I'm happy you found your way to this blog post.
If you're thinking to hire me but you don't live in Finland - no worries! I love to travel.
Enjoy <3
My Documentary & Cinematic Wedding Photography Style
My Style
My style doesn’t fit into a single word. It’s a mix of candid storytelling, soft posing, and natural moments unfolding on their own. My documentary approach blends refined, editorial aesthetics with honest storytelling. I don’t follow rules - I follow emotion. And I’ll make sure your images feel close, honest and timeless - they will be heirloom-quality photos for years. Most of the times I'm passioned about by story. Story of your day, how it unfolds, the connection between you and your loved ones.
If you’re looking for a photographer who blends cinematic elegance with authentic storytelling, someone who sees beauty in real moments and creates timeless heirloom images, you will love this approach.
I often think about how the images we leave behind will one day speak for us.
I imagine future generations stumbling upon them - pausing, wondering who we were.
I think about the stories they’ll gently piece together from these small clues,
trying to understand a life they never got to touch.
gentle touches
I take a hands-off approach to wedding photography (until it comes to family portraits+couples portraits - where I will then offer guidance)
You often see black and white photos on my website / portfolio, but you'll get more coloured photos (around 70% of are coloured photos!)
glances you don't notice
Why did I choose this style?
It came to me naturally, from deep within my soul. It grew from a deep love for storytelling, the way how your wedding actually is unfolding. Not the way how you see the pinterest weddings. True, they can be beautiful, but what matters most is the love you surround yourself with, just enjoying this day together.
One of my biggest inspirations comes from movies. I love Breakfast at Tiffany’s… and oh, The Tourist. The way they are made - the colours, the music, the atmosphere. Everything feels intentional yet effortless.
What draws me in is the connection.
The quiet moments.
The emotions that don’t need to be staged.
I photograph weddings the same way I experience life - observing, feeling, and capturing what is real. Because the most meaningful moments are never forced. They simply happen.
My Process
how I photograph weddings
During the day, I quietly approach and catch pictures of your day as it is, what it feels like.
Based on your pretences I can be all hands in, giving you guidance or all hands out, allowing the day unfold naturally or mix of both. We will discuss this over our meeting through call or face to face.
This process mostly comes between you and me - working together to create beautiful images that will tell the story of your day.
After documenting your wedding day, I’ll take your photos home and lovingly curate a beautiful story. You might notice that I’ve uploaded many black and white photos (I have a deep love for their timeless feel), but rest assured-your full gallery will only contain about 30% black and white images. Your images will be different from others, a new movie scene of your day.
I can be in the same room and be a little quiet mouse to capture the moments. Like this one here - a silent moment while getting ready, breathing and living in the moment.
Couples who value meaningful moments, connections, and an effortless experience are naturally drawn to this approach. My role is to create images that feel timeless yet personal - photographs that remain beautiful and emotional for generations. If these photographs matter more to your family than to your followers, we will be a good fit.
Contact now and let me take care of photographing your day beautifully while you're enjoying your day.
Based in Finland, I document weddings across Europe and beyond.
