Valokuvaaja Mervi Salomaa, Oulu

Mervi Salomaa is a portrait photographer based in Oulu whose work centers on authentic human expression. She focuses on portrait and personal photography, ensuring each image reflects the subject’s personality and the feeling of the moment. Her sessions emphasize natural posing, considered composition and calm guidance that help clients feel at ease in front of the camera. Mervi’s approach is founded on dialogue and careful preparation. Before the shoot she listens to your wishes, plans the mood and helps with wardrobe choices and styling so the final images match your intention — whether you want an intimate personal portrait, a striking fashion-style image, or a clean profile picture for professional use. This preparation ensures we achieve a coherent visual result that suits your purpose. On set, Mervi aims to create a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. Instructions are clear and concise, and small choreographed movements are used to naturally bring out expressions and body language. The emphasis is on gentle direction rather than forced poses, allowing genuine moments to emerge while maintaining a polished look. A particular area of expertise is producing portraits that draw attention to facial expression, the strength of the gaze and refined use of light. Through effortless interaction and thoughtful composition, Mervi creates timeless, stylish portraits that work equally well in personal and professional contexts. Her local knowledge of Oulu also informs location choices, enabling the use of natural light and local environments to enhance environmental or outdoor portraits. Although portrait photography is Mervi’s core specialty, she also works extensively with business clients, delivering professional profile and LinkedIn photography. In corporate sessions the focus is on a confident, professional appearance and clarity of message — images that support personal branding and corporate communication without unnecessary staging. When you choose Mervi Salomaa, you get a calm, client-oriented experience and photographs that stand the test of time. If you want a portrait that shows you at your best while feeling genuine, Mervi will plan and execute a shoot tailored to you in Oulu.