Iiro Rautiainen Photography

Iiro Rautiainen is a photographer based in East Helsinki whose portrait photography grows from personal vision work and expressive projects. Atmospheric portraiture is close to Iiro’s heart: he aims to capture people authentically and stylishly, highlighting personality and story without over-staging. Why choose Iiro for portrait photography? He combines a creative outlook with solid studio experience — sessions take place at the easily accessible Studio Suvilahdenkatu in East Helsinki. Iiro’s working style is calm and conversational: he shapes the shoot so the subject feels at ease. The result is atmospheric, considered portraits that work equally well in personal portfolios and in corporate communication. Approach and process: Iiro always starts by listening to the client’s wishes and visual goals. When needed, he offers ideas for styling and lighting — some projects benefit from refined studio styling while others suit a natural, location-based approach. During the shoot the focus is on reducing tension and finding genuine expressions quickly, so authentic moments and strong visual storytelling can emerge. In post‑production Iiro keeps retouching restrained so images retain their character while upholding a professional aesthetic. Background and passion: In his free time Iiro pursues personal photography projects where he develops visual narratives and explores portrait styles. This ongoing experimentation shows in his client work — it’s why Iiro’s portraits feel contemporary and personal. While portrait photography is the main focus of this service, Iiro also brings experience in corporate imagery and brand photography, which helps him produce portraits that serve professional communication needs. Iiro photographs across East Helsinki and strives to make every shoot a smooth, trusting and creative experience. Get in touch to plan a portrait concept tailored to you or your team.