STORIES FROM BEHIND THE LENS
Journal
Observations on authentic moments, street photography, and why something means something in this world.
My photography journal
Authentic stories require authentic visuals
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
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...
Why vintage optics and the analogue feel triumph over technical performance
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
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:...
Collaborating with Canon and SPCF: When a photographer captures the moment
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
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,...
Stop listening to everyone else and just do it
The world is full of people who can tell you why now is not the time to start. If we only listened to this ”wise” advice, not many cool new...
Stop listening to everyone else and just do it
The world is full of people who can tell you why now is not the time to start. If we only listened to this ”wise” advice, not many cool new...
Mediocrity leaves no lasting impression
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
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...
When the tool became an idol
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
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,...