Tag:portraits

Here’s for the last day of summer

This wednesday was the last day of summer and the wedding season is now behind us. Which reminds me there was some more to it than just storm warnings. Don’t get me wrong though, I’m still 60/50 of a winter person myself. But there was a bit less sun this year than we’re used to. So – to keep warm in the chilly days and nights to come – here’s a reminder of what it was like in one evening […]

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At the gym with Mai & Aaro

Mai & Aaro are obviously not the couch potato type. A look at those abs leaves no doubt. But what made their portrait shoot stand out was that they wanted to have it in the gym. So why not – available light (that needs some support from the trusty silver umbrella), check, various backgrounds, check, something a bit different from the usual walk in the park, check. Here’s how it worked out (pun intended).

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The 3-sister family

Last year’s last portrait shoot felt kind of Christmasy – a crackling fireplace, the cosy home and an Alaskan Malamute. As they said themselves, they don’t get together too often, but when they do, it’s a mixture of laughter and chatter. So it appears.

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At Suomenlinna with Karo & Kimmo

Possibly the last one of this year’s pre-wedding shoots – the one with Karo & Kimmo turned out to be definitely amongst the most adventurous. While we did have some indoor locations in mind, we decided to take a risk and have a go at Suomenlinna – the group of islands that spans 3km and is a 15-minute ferry trip away from downtown Helsinki. While Karo & Kimmo sure do have a kind of Nordic calmness to them, we got […]

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Wedding makers portraits by Jaan Sokk Photography: Triin Kärblane / NYMF Fashion Studio

Wedding makers: Triin Kärblane / NYMF Fashion Studio

I’m not very good at following through with personal photo projects, but my gut tells me this one is gonna be a tiny bit different. Anyway, it’s a portrait series of people who make weddings happen: planners, dressmakers, cake bosses, venue owners. And the first in the series is the owner and founder of NYMF Fashion Studio in Tallinn, Triin Kärblane. I have a list of potential upcoming people to shoot, but feel free to make your suggestions below in […]

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