STORIES FROM BEHIND THE LENS

Journal

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

My photography journal

Keskinkertaisuus ei jätä muistijälkeä - Simo Tolvanen

Mediocrity leaves no lasting impression

Simo Tolvanen

The boring basic photograph has reached the end of its road, and rightfully so; its passing finally makes room for authentic storytelling. Mediocrity is safe, but no one has ever...

Mediocrity leaves no lasting impression

Simo Tolvanen

The boring basic photograph has reached the end of its road, and rightfully so; its passing finally makes room for authentic storytelling. Mediocrity is safe, but no one has ever...

Kun työkalu muuttui epäjumalaksi - Simo Tolvanen

When the tool became an idol

Simo Tolvanen

In the age of social media, photography has increasingly devolved into a competitive sport where the brand logo carries more weight than the work itself. When influencers fuel brand wars,...

When the tool became an idol

Simo Tolvanen

In the age of social media, photography has increasingly devolved into a competitive sport where the brand logo carries more weight than the work itself. When influencers fuel brand wars,...

Valokuvaajana minulla on valtaa - Simo Tolvanen

As a photographer, I hold power

Simo Tolvanen

Why is nudity such an automatic assumption, and why does it seem that so many male photographers are so desperate for these specific shoots? In this post, I dive into...

As a photographer, I hold power

Simo Tolvanen

Why is nudity such an automatic assumption, and why does it seem that so many male photographers are so desperate for these specific shoots? In this post, I dive into...

Maailman pohjoisin metro – Helsingin metro - Simo Tolvanen

The World’s Northernmost Metro

Simo Tolvanen

What happens when you spend two weeks living on the Helsinki metro? Explore "The World’s Northernmost Metro" – a visual journey into the quiet moments, daily commutes, and authentic encounters...

The World’s Northernmost Metro

Simo Tolvanen

What happens when you spend two weeks living on the Helsinki metro? Explore "The World’s Northernmost Metro" – a visual journey into the quiet moments, daily commutes, and authentic encounters...

Miksi brändisi tarvitsee oman visuaalisen maailman - Simo Tolvanen

Why your brand needs its own visual world

Simo Tolvanen

Is your brand hiding behind generic imagery? From the cliché high-fives of stock photos to the rise of "AI slop," discover why authentic, custom-made photography is the most powerful tool...

Why your brand needs its own visual world

Simo Tolvanen

Is your brand hiding behind generic imagery? From the cliché high-fives of stock photos to the rise of "AI slop," discover why authentic, custom-made photography is the most powerful tool...