Tuija Elonen is a Salo-based portrait photographer who captures authentic, atmospheric portraits in the Astrum studio or in natural settings. Specialised in professional headshots and social media portraits.
Hi — I’m Tuija Elonen, a portrait photographer from Salo, and my work is dedicated to turning moments into lasting images. My speciality is portrait photography: graduation portraits, confirmation photos, professional headshots for LinkedIn or CVs, and atmospheric portraits that tell the subject’s story. I shoot in the Astrum studio in Salo and happily on location — in nature or at home — choosing the setting together with the client so the result feels genuine and personal. In my work I combine a calm, guiding approach with documentary sensitivity. I aim to create a session where the subject feels comfortable: when needed I guide poses and expressions, and sometimes I step back to capture the mood from the side. This approach suits both those new to the camera and more experienced models — my goal is to highlight personality and a professional look without excessive posing. My process is clear and client-focused. We usually start with a short conversation about your wishes and the intended use (social media, CV, graduation card, etc.), decide on location and style, and on the shoot day I focus on creating a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere. After the session I deliver a pre-selection gallery where you can make your choices and request adjustments to the images’ tone — I finish the photos carefully so they serve your needs precisely. I primarily operate in Salo and the Southwest Finland region, and I offer services in Finnish, Swedish, English and German. While my main focus is portrait and headshot photography, I also photograph families, maternity sessions and wedding packages — all approached with the same values: authenticity, professional skill and a client-first attitude. For on-location shoots I can include a short atmospheric video in the gallery if desired. If you want a portrait that looks and feels like you and works in everyday life or in your job search, let’s plan a session tailored to your wishes. I look forward to meeting you at a shoot!
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Pikaiset henkilökuvat esimerkiksi someen tai CV:hen: 3 viimeisteltyä kuvaa, n. 0,5 h.
Quick portraits for social media or a CV: 3 professionally edited images, approx. 30 minutes.
Compact children's photography package: 5 final edited images, up to 1 hour.
Suppea lapsikuvauspaketti: 5 viimeisteltyä kuvaa, max. 1 h.
Online selection gallery and 5 retouched final images. Session duration approx. 1–2 hours. In studio or at the client's home.
Esivalintagalleria ja 5 viimeisteltyä kuvaa, kuvausaika n. 1–2 h. Studiolla tai kotona.
Full gallery of family portraits (50+). Approximate shooting time: 1–1.5 hours. A short video is included for on-location shoots.
Täysi galleriallinen perhekuvia (50+), kuvausaika n. 1–1,5 h. Miljöökuvauksissa lyhyt video sisältyy.
Package including family group portraits: 10 final edited images, approximately 2–3 hours of shooting time.
Perheen yhteiskuvia sisältävä paketti: 10 viimeisteltyä kuvaa, kuvausaika n. 2–3 h.
Full gallery of images (40+), approximate session time 2–4 hours; newborn photographed at the baby’s pace.
Koko galleriallinen kuvia (40+), kuvausaika n. 2–4 h; vauvan kuvaus vauvantahtisesti.
Wedding portrait photography package: planning, approximately one-hour portrait session, and 40+ professionally edited images delivered digitally.
Häämuotokuvauspaketti: suunnittelu, n. tunnin potrettisessio ja 40+ viimeisteltyä kuvaa digitaaleina.
Koko päivän dokumentaarinen hääpalvelu aamusta iltaan, n. 12 h kuvausaikaa ja laaja galleria (500+).
Documentary-style full-day wedding service from morning to evening, approximately 12 hours of shooting time and an extensive gallery (500+).