STORIES FROM BEHIND THE LENS

Journal

Observations on authentic moments, street photography, and why something means something in this world.

My photography journal

Mitä hääkuvaus maksaa ja mitä sillä rahalla oikeasti saa? - Simo Tolvanen

Understanding the value: A detailed breakdown of professional wedding photography

Simo Tolvanen

What lies behind the price of professional wedding photography? I invite you to explore the 60-hour process and the meticulous dedication required to transform your most significant moments into a...

Understanding the value: A detailed breakdown of professional wedding photography

Simo Tolvanen

What lies behind the price of professional wedding photography? I invite you to explore the 60-hour process and the meticulous dedication required to transform your most significant moments into a...

Graafisen suunnittelun palvelut yrityksille: valokuvauksesta visuaaliseen ilmeeseen - Simo Tolvanen

Design services for businesses: from photography to visual identity

Simo Tolvanen

Many businesses look for graphic design but forget that a layout is only as strong as the photographs it holds. Discover how combining professional photography with design saves your business...

Design services for businesses: from photography to visual identity

Simo Tolvanen

Many businesses look for graphic design but forget that a layout is only as strong as the photographs it holds. Discover how combining professional photography with design saves your business...

Valokuvaaja ja Art Director samassa paketissa? - Simo Tolvanen

Photographer and Art Director in one package?

Simo Tolvanen

In today's creative landscape, it's often more efficient when the photographer and Art Director are the same person. This synergy keeps the artistic vision intact while saving on costs. Read...

Photographer and Art Director in one package?

Simo Tolvanen

In today's creative landscape, it's often more efficient when the photographer and Art Director are the same person. This synergy keeps the artistic vision intact while saving on costs. Read...

Kun tarina on totta, sen täytyy myös näyttää siltä - Simo Tolvanen

Authentic stories require authentic visuals

Simo Tolvanen

The world's leading tech giants are hiring storytellers at astronomical salaries to combat the rise of 'workslop.' But while companies refine their narratives, many fall into the trap of visual...

Authentic stories require authentic visuals

Simo Tolvanen

The world's leading tech giants are hiring storytellers at astronomical salaries to combat the rise of 'workslop.' But while companies refine their narratives, many fall into the trap of visual...

Miksi vintage-optiikka ja analoginen fiilis voittavat teknisen suorittamisen - Simo Tolvanen

Why vintage optics and the analogue feel triumph over technical performance

Simo Tolvanen

No one wants to look clinical or over-sharpened in photos, yet modern technology often emphasizes every detail in a way that feels cold and artificial. I’ve chosen a different path:...

Why vintage optics and the analogue feel triumph over technical performance

Simo Tolvanen

No one wants to look clinical or over-sharpened in photos, yet modern technology often emphasizes every detail in a way that feels cold and artificial. I’ve chosen a different path:...

Kun kuva pysäyttää: Yhteistyössä Canon ja Katuvalokuvauskollektiivi ry - Simo Tolvanen

Collaborating with Canon and SPCF: When a photographer captures the moment

Simo Tolvanen

How does a digital vision come to life as a physical print? Read Simo Tolvanen’s thoughts on the collaboration between Canon and Street Photography Collective Finland. Discover the "Stop" exhibition,...

Collaborating with Canon and SPCF: When a photographer captures the moment

Simo Tolvanen

How does a digital vision come to life as a physical print? Read Simo Tolvanen’s thoughts on the collaboration between Canon and Street Photography Collective Finland. Discover the "Stop" exhibition,...