MAKING YOU FEEL GOOD IN YOUR OWN SKIN

HI, I'M ERIKA

The founder, photographer and coach at Studio Metsä

Photographer Erika Lind

I specialize in photographing and coaching people who don’t believe they’re photogenic.

Because I believe that

every person is beautiful.
every person is photogenic.
every person deserves a photograph of themselves.

Just as they are.
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  • @jasminestar teaches us that people on IG are always more interested in photos of YOU vs pretty much anything else. I suppose you guys are proving her right! These are Studio Metsä’s most liked IG posts from 2019. Thank you for supporting Studio Metsä and for believing in what I do! Yesterday I had a meeting at the bank and the lady asked me what kind of photography do I do. When I told her I specialize in photographing women who don’t believe they’re photogenic, she chuckled and said “well that hit and sank” (an expression directly translated from Finnish but I suspect you get the gist of it ;)). We got into a really nice conversation about it, self-criticism and overall ways we view ourselves. She got so excited that she started thinking about ways in which the bank could collaborate with me. Random moments like that when you connect with another person on a level deeper than small talk are what make life taste so much better. I can’t think of a better way to start 2020! So I think this year will be all about connection for me. What about you? What do you want to feel more of this year?
  • THE NEW 2020 STUDIO METSÄ WALL CALENDAR IS HERE! And open for international orders.⁠ ⁠ Right now the Finnish postal services is on strike but worry not, international orders will get shipped from Estonia and the first delivery is already on WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27th!⁠ ⁠ So make sure to order prior to that date to ensure early delivery.⁠ ⁠ Click link in bio to purchase!⁠ ⁠ -All photos made in Finland⁠ -100% Recycled, uncoated paper (easy to write on)⁠ -Plant based inks⁠ -A thought provoking/inspiring quote for each month⁠ ⁠ And as a bonus, this year there will be an option to choose postcards with the same photographs from the calendar. So those of you that aren't into wall calendars, this is your choice!⁠ ⁠ Everything is found on Etsy under the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ For any questions, DM me, I'm happy to answer ☺️⁠ ⁠ -⁠ ⁠ Mitä suomalaisiin tilauksiin tulee: niitä voi tilata myös suoraan multa ja laittaa MobilePaylla maksun. Pistä yksityisviestiä jos olet kiinnostunut!⁠ ⁠ #wallcalendar #wallcalendar2020 #calendar2020 #minimalphotographycalendar #giftideaforher #giftideaforhim #photographycalendar2020 #studiometsawallcalendar #minimallandscape #myhelsinki #thisisfinland #talvi #joululahja #lahjaidea #seinäkalenteri2020 #kalenteri #seinäkalenteri #valokuvakalenteri #maisema #maisemakuvaus
  • When the morning starts with the freedom of driving... that’s when Porvoo’s old town, just 45mins from Helsinki, calls my name. I work from home way too often and to say that it lacks inspiration at times, is an understatement. They don’t say “Change location, change perspective” for no reason. It really does work like a charm. So here’s to a good working day! I hope your day has started off beautifully with an inspirational cup of your favorite steaming drink ☕️✨
  • For that fleeting moment,⁠ her hand grazing the back of her head,⁠ she was illuminated by the sun,⁠ smelling the air scented by freedom⁠ ⁠ Here is the now, she realizes,⁠ the only now that matters⁠ And for that, she finds gratitude,⁠ for the fleeting moment is all we will ever have⁠ ⁠ Poem by Erika Lind⁠ November 8th, 2019⁠ ⁠ #valokuvaajaerikalind #valokuvaajahelsinki #merihaka #myhelsinki #näyttelijä #promokuvat
  • "The biggest difference is that after these photographs I know I'm photogenic, I know that I'm beautiful, and that gorgeous photos can be made of me. All the photos don't need to be a success and even if I'd think a photo was unsuccessful, it doesn't affect me the same way it did before, I don't question my beauty even if some photograph wouldn't bring it out. ⁠ ⁠ In addition to that, being photographed feels easier, I think on some level simply being looked at has become easier. It's easier for me to surrender to be looked at in my everyday life and I've gotten confidence in the way I am through this photoshoot."⁠ ⁠ -Feedback from Inka⁠ ⁠ ------⁠ ⁠ SUOMEKSI:⁠ ⁠ "Suurimpana erona on se että näiden kuvien jälkeen tiedän olevani kuvauksellinen, tiedän että olen kaunis, ja että minusta saa upeita kuvia. Kaikkien kuvien ei tarvitse olla onnistuneita ja vaikka jokin kuva olisi mielestäni epäonnistunut, se ei osu minuun ihmisenä samalla tavalla kuin ennen, en kyseenalaista omaa kauneuttani vaikka jokin kuva ei minusta toisi sitä esiin. ⁠ ⁠ Sen lisäksi että kuvattavana oleminen tuntuu helpommalta, luulen että jollain tasolla myös ylipäätään katseen alla oleminen on muuttunut helpommaksi. Minun on helpompi antautua toisen katsottavaksi arkielämässä ja olen saanut olemukseeni itsevarmuutta näiden kuvausten myötä."⁠ ⁠ -Palaute Inkalta⁠ ⁠ #valokuvaajaerikalind #valokuvaajahelsinki #myhelsinki #näyttelijä #promokuvat #photographerhelsinki #helsinkiphotographer #helsinki #helsingissä
  • "WOW, that's me??"⁠ ⁠ If there's something I love hearing from my clients, it's that.⁠ ⁠ Most of us seem to be entirely clueless as to how incredible we are, both in appearance and in character. And while I think in some way that's a good thing, it also hinders our experience of life, especially if we let the opposite thought get into our heads: that somehow we wouldn't be incredible.⁠ ⁠ It's not a comparison game. We're not any more or less incredible compared to someone else. Our incredible-ness is alive and well all on its own - nothing else is needed except for us to let it out and let people see it.⁠ ⁠ And that's what I work to do: to show people the amazingness that is THEM, just as they are, in all of their glory.⁠ ⁠ For there isn't one person out there who shouldn't see just how incredible they are.⁠ ⁠ #valokuvaajaerikalind #valokuvaajahelsinki #empoweringphotography #voimaannuttavavalokuvaus #photographerhelsinki #näyttelijä #promokuvat #elämäonihanaa
  • Never, ever.⁠ ⁠ And remember: who you are is a fluid concept, it changes, evolves and grows with time. So give yourself the permission to let it.
  • This woman: MAGIC.⁠ Her name is Inka and she's a recent graduate from the Theatre Academy. We had an amazing time this summer making photos for her to use professionally.⁠ ⁠ The sun was out and gave us many sharp lines to play with (I always get giddy with geometrical shapes and the play between light + shadow). Inka was willing to do just about anything I suggested, including getting into the water right at the end of the photoshoot (which is why in this photo she looks like she's been swimming :D)⁠. All throughout the photoshoot we had such great conversations that made it seem like we'd known each other for a lot longer.⁠ ⁠ She's such a beautiful soul and I can't wait to show you some photos of her! So here we go..⁠ first a quote and then Inka.⁠ ⁠ 💛⁠ ⁠ #valokuvaajahelsinki #myhelsinki #selfiewithclient #hereweare #suomenkesä #asiakasjaminä

Spreading joy every day in every day. Photographer and coach Erika Lind captured by the amazing Satu Mali

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