Valokuvaaja Mikko Kaaresmaa

Photographer Mikko Kaaresmaa specializes in family photography and is known around Turku for warm, natural images that reflect real family life. Combining professional training at the Visual Communication Institute (VVI) with nearly two decades of experience, Mikko focuses on what matters most in family photography: capturing authentic moments. As a father of two, he understands how to work with children and how to portray the everyday intimacy of family life in each image. Mikko’s approach is gentle and calm. He values visual sensitivity — clean, minimal light, playful use of shadows and reflectors, and the drama of backlight — as storytelling tools that reveal each family’s personality. He aims to make the photo session relaxed: whether it’s a studio session at Martti, a lifestyle shoot at home, or a location shoot in one of Turku’s scenic spots, the setting is chosen together with the family and Mikko suggests times and places where the light is at its best. The goal is timeless, honest images — not rigid poses, but moments you’ll want to look at years from now. Service offerings focus on family photography and closely related sessions: baby photography, newborn photography, children and sibling portraits, and first-birthday / milestone shoots. Mikko also photographs confirmation and graduation portraits, but family work is his core — where his skill and passion are strongest. Sessions are planned without rush so the family’s natural side can emerge. Why choose Mikko as your family photographer? He combines technical skill with a people-centered working style: he notices the small gestures, smiles and touches that make a family portrait meaningful. Final image editing is done with care — Mikko wants photographs that endure both digitally and in print. His primary area is Turku, but he is available for shoots elsewhere in Finland if needed. Get in touch and tell Mikko what kind of family photos you imagine — he listens, suggests ideas, and creates images that feel like you.