Kouvola-based family photographer Heli Savolainen creates intimate, emotive family portraits. Through relaxed, warm sessions she captures genuine memories that endure across generations.
Heli Savolainen is a family photographer based in Kouvola whose work emphasizes atmosphere, presence and authenticity. In family photography Heli seeks out and enhances those small everyday moments — looks, touches and laughter — transforming them into lasting, emotionally resonant images. Her approach is warm, narrative and moment-led: the goal is not just posed portraits but to capture genuine connection and each family’s personality. The working process is designed so that clients can be present without stress. Before the session Heli offers a planning meeting and a photography guide to agree on outfits, locations and expectations. The shoot itself is kept relaxed and gently directed — Heli offers light guidance with warmth, humor and patience so that young children and camera‑shy family members can relax and be themselves. A cozy studio in the Kouvola area and a workspace at Kymin Ruukki in Kuusankoski provide atmospheric settings for studio sessions, and Heli is also happy to photograph families in natural outdoor environments when desired. In addition to family photography, Heli captures maternity and newborn moments in a lifestyle style — sensitivity and a safe, reassuring approach are present in every session as she documents the early days of new life and the beginning of family stories. Clients receive a carefully edited, easy-to-use, password‑protected online gallery through which images can be viewed and shared with loved ones. Heli aims to make the photography experience effortless and personal: communication is smooth from booking through to image delivery, and the service is tailored to each family’s wishes. Choose Heli when you want family photographs with warmth, depth and authentic presence — images that show you exactly as you are and bring the feeling back every time you look at them. Whether you prefer intimate studio portraits, natural outdoor sessions, maternity photography or lifestyle newborn portraits, Heli provides thoughtful, professional family photography in Kouvola and the surrounding area.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Odotusajan muotokuvaukset ja motherhood-kuvaukset, soveltuvat odottajalle ja perheelle.
Maternity portraiture and motherhood sessions, ideal for expectant mothers and their families.
Emotional and intimate couples portrait session; the full gallery is included in the package.
An empowering boudoir photoshoot, planned together to suit you. All images are included in the package.
Tunteikas ja intiimi parikuvaus; koko galleria kuuluu pakettiin.
Voimauttava boudoir-kuvaus, suunnitellaan yhdessä sinun näköiseksi. Kaikki kuvat kuuluvat pakettiin.
Lifestyle-tyylinen vauvakuvaus kotona; varaus lasketulle ajalle, kuvauspäivä n. 5–14 vrk iässä.
Kesän perhekuvaukset sisältävät uniikin perheenne näköisen gallerian, n. 100 kuvaa. Kuvaukset toteutetaan pääsääntöisesti ilta-aikaan miljöössä.
Lifestyle newborn session at home; the booking is scheduled for your due date — the photoshoot typically takes place approximately 5–14 days after birth.
Summer family sessions include a gallery uniquely tailored to your family, with approximately 100 images. Sessions are typically conducted on location in the evening.