Urban Stories

Hi, I`m Anita Vartiainen; a Wedding, Elopement and lifestyle Photographer in Helsinki, Florence & the rest of Europe.

Hi, so nice to see you here! I`m Anita Vartiainen, a lifestyle photographer located in Helsinki, Finland. I also travel everywhere in Europe to capture magical stories. I photograph mainly couples, weddings, elopements and engagements ,but also work very gladly with families and aesthetic small brands.

As a photographer I believe in capturing real memories in an artistic and timeless way that allows you to be free and truly you and keep these precious moments of your life forever within you reach.

Besides Helsinki, I do photoshoots in Italy, for example Florence and Rome. You can find my travel dates below but you can also ask me for a personalized offer for a photoshoot anywhere in Europe!

I hope to hear from you soon!

Documentary and editorial wedding & lifestyle photography

I believe in observing and documenting people as they are, in making real memories that last a lifetime. I want to create a safe space for you to be truly you and to enjoy this special time in your life.

I want you to feel completely free and able to let your magic shine brightly.

Capture your love in photographs that will last a lifetime.

Let's find the magic in the small moments. Let's write your Urban Story together in photographs that really capture your soul.

— Anita

A bride in a white wedding dress in a carusel in Florence, Italy

A wedding portrait where the groom kisses the bride´s shoulder in Helsinki

A couple dancing in front of a fountain in Florence

A black and white engagement photo of a couple running on a street in Helsinki

A photograph of a bride walking in a white wedding dress on a street in Florence

A detailed photo of a white dress, woman's legs and flowers

A wedding portrait of a couple kissing in a stairway in Helsinki

A bride running in front of a fountain in Florence

A wedding photo of a couple walking on a street in Helsinki, Finland

A wedding portrait of a bride and groom kissing under a veil on a street in Helsinki, Finland

A couple sitting on a bench in Ullanlinna, Helsinki

Bride and groom running on the street in Helsinki in a wedding portrait

A couple holding each other on Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy

A groom kissing the bride in a black and white wedding portrait in Helsinki, Finland

Bride and groom walking on Aleksanterinkatu Helsinki, Finland

Bride and groom sitting on a stairway and kissing on Huvilakatu, Helsinki

An engagement photo of a couples legs, hands and a flower bouquet

A detailed wedding portrait of a couples hands and rings

An engagement photo where a woman smiles and holds a man on Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy

A black and white portrait a woman in a white dress in Helsinki

A bride and groom running on a hill in Suomenlinna, Helsinki

A detailed wedding photo of a bride´s hand and wedding ring on the grooms shoulder

An engagement photo of a couple walking hand in hand in a park in Ullanlinna, Helsinki

A black and white portrait of a bride on Ponte Vecchio in Florence

A brides veil, shoulder and white wedding dress

A wedding portrait of a couple walking down the stairs in Töölö, Helsinki

A bride holding a flower bouquet in front of her face in Florence

A bride`s legs, shoes and white wedding dress

A documentary wedding photo of a bridesmaid and the bride in front of a window in Hotel Lilla Roberts in Helsinki

A documentary photo of a bride smiling in a car in Helsinki

An engagement photo of a couple kissing in a street in Helsinki, Finland

A photograph of a couple sitting in a cafe table in Helsinki, Finland

A photograph of a couple holding a french bulldog in front of the Duomo cathedral in Florence

A man kissing a woman on a park bench in Helsinki in an engagement photo

A documentary wedding photo of a bride running in a street in Florence, Italy

A wedding photo of a couple walking over a crosswalk in Helsinki, Finland

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A little bit about me:

01.

Nice to meet you, I'm Anita; a lifestyle photographer from Helsinki.

I live in Helsinki, Finland and specialize in urban photoshoots in the City. I am also available in Florence and the rest of Italy and all of Europe. I would love to travel to capture your story wherever you are.

02.

Documentary & relaxed photoshoots

My approach is very documentary and based on movement and real situations. I like to avoid stiff posing and want you to feel free to "do you" and live and enjoy your time. The most important thing is to have fun and make memories!

03.

Artistic approach. Your story in emotive photographs

By choosing me as your photographer you always get my artistic interpretation of you and your story. Visual, vibrant , emotive and always personalized by getting to know you beforehand.

04.

Weddings in all of Europe

I am based in Helsinki , Finland but I love to photograph weddings all over Europe. Feel free to contact me for a personalized offer. I would love to hear from you and plan something magical together.

Pricing Packages.

Couples/Lifestyle photoshoots

Starting from €600

Couples/Engagements/Families/ portraits.
A photoshoot up to two hours + a beautiful digital gallery (always 70+ photos) downloadable in two sizes. Including a reservation fee of €199. Travel fees are included in Finland + within travel dates below.

Wedding portraits

Starting from €650

A photoshoot up to three hours + a beautiful digital gallery (always 70+ photos) downloadable in two sizes. Including a reservation fee of €199. Travel fees are included in Finland + within travel dates below.

Wedding Portraits + Ceremony

Starting from €900

Including a portrait photoshoot, photography of your wedding ceremony + a beautiful digital gallery (always 80+ photos) of your photos in two sizes. Including a reservation fee of €199. Travel fees are included in Finland and within the travel dates below.

Documentary wedding photography

Starting from €2000

6h 2000€
8h 2250€
10h 2500€
12h 2650€
Including a reservation fee of 299€.
The prices include travel fees in Finland and within the travel dates below. For other dates ask for a personalized offer in Italy/rest of Europe.

Brands

From 590+ VAT 24%.

A photoshoot that captures the soul and essence of you brand.
Starting from 600€+ VAT 25,5%. Ask for a specialized offer. The prices include a reservation fee of 199€ and travel fees in Finland and within the travel dates below.