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Photographer, Graphic Designer & Art Director
Simo Tolvanen
+358 40 719 7584 Instagram: @stolvanen
Studio / Tukholmankatu 10, 00290 Helsinki
Business ID / 3570321-6
Studio: Tukholmankatu 10, Helsinki.
Available flexibly across Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kuopio & Europe.
Estimated response time for inquiries is less than 12 hours / Updated 06.07.2026

About me

I am a professional photographer, Art Director, and visual creator originally from Kuopio, currently living in Vantaa with studio spaces in Helsinki. With over fifteen years of experience behind the lens, I prioritize making everyone I photograph feel safe and comfortable.

My work is built on the principles of a safe space; there is no need to perform. It is enough to simply be yourself. For me, photography is a way of life—a way to exist and see the world anew.

Photographer Simo Tolvanen – Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo
WORK & ACHIEVEMENTS
1000+
portraits and clients photographed professionally
  • 2–3/2026 Helsinki Central Station, Group Exhibition
  • 6/2026 Solo Photography Exhibition: IPI Kulmakuppila, Helsinki
  • PUBLICATIONS Published four independent photography zines
  • POSITIONS Chairperson of the Finnish Street Photography Collective
INSTAGRAM
11.2K
followers appreciating authenticity
CLIENT FEEDBACK
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"Simo is a master of skill + safe space + incredible results + sense of aesthetic."

"Simolle vahva suositus! Oli tarpeet kuvien suhteen mitä vain :)"

"Todella vahva suositus 👌"

"Simolla on upea visuaalinen ja idearikas ote tekemiseen 🔥"

"Simon kanssa kyllä hommat sujuu."