Hetki itselle

Hetki itselle is a portrait photography service based in Joensuu, focusing on portrait and professional headshot work. I am Maiju Rissanen: trained as a photographic artisan and experienced in working with people, I create images that feel real — not only do you look good, you also feel like yourself. Why choose Hetki itselle as your portrait photographer? I take a human-centred approach: calm, gentle and attentive to composition and light. My background as a hairdresser and beauty professional helps me refine details of appearance so the final image is both visually successful and genuinely representative of you. Naturalness is central to my work — I aim to capture gestures, expressions and those fleeting moments that tell something true about the person in front of the camera. My services concentrate on personal portraits and corporate photography: I create professional headshots for CVs, LinkedIn profiles, social media and marketing materials. Sessions are available in my studio or on-location around Joensuu — we choose the setting together based on your needs and intended use. My working style is always calm and collaborative: we start with a conversation about your wishes and goals, try poses and expressions gently, and allow space to relax so the best, most authentic moments emerge. As a special offering, I also provide therapeutic photography as part of the Ihana sinä ("Lovely You") practice, where the photograph becomes part of a self-empowering process. This approach is well suited if you want an image that not only looks beautiful but also supports self-awareness and the discovery of personal strengths. I operate in Joensuu and welcome both private clients and small businesses. It matters to me that the shoot feels safe and genuine — that’s when the most enduring portraits are made. Get in touch and tell me what kind of image you need; together we’ll plan a moment that stays with you and is captured as a beautiful, true portrait.