We all have the same right to feel valued and seen.
inclusive photographer, Turku, Finland and europe
Feminist • creative • intimate • safe
specialising in LGBT+ wedding photography, body inclusive boudoir, family photos and portraiture
MY MISSION
I want to give you a safer space to express yourself, and photos that show you in ways you want to be seen.
Regardless of what we’re documenting – your body and soul, your wedding or your love – I want to give you that safer space, always. My main goal is to give you an amazing experience in front of the camera.
I want to give you memories that last a lifetime.
I’m an inclusive photographer based in Finland, Through my photography, I want to celebrate especially marginalised people, but anyone is welcome in front of my camera. I take photos so that people can see the beauty in themselves. Through the experience I want you to feel stronger and more courageous — like you can do anything you set your mind to.
Even if I think beauty is deeply subjective and sometimes overrated, I want to help you to feel beautiful, vulnerable and powerful – whatever you feel you need at the moment. Especially as marginalised people it’s important to get to see ourselves in a happy relationship or having the wedding of our dreams. To feel valued and seen as who we are.
Sonja
celebrating marginalised people
The portfolio
A safer experience
You are at the center of my work
Everything we do, we do the way you want, always respecting your boundaries. I want to hear about your wishes and fears beforehand and plan our moments together to match what you are looking for.
I’ll do my best to give you an empowering and safe experience and photos that make you smile for years. As far as I can see, the core of my job is helping you to see yourself in a new perspective, through kind and respectful eyes. That and immortalising beautiful, authentic moments, full of emotions.
“Sonja photographed us so skillfully that it didn't even feel like we were being photographed, or that we had to pose. We don't usually have much fun in front of the camera, so this was super important, as we didn't want any extra stiffness on our wedding day.”
Anna & Iikka
behind the lens
Sonja
I am a kind, inclusive and creative photographer, who lives for the little moments of happiness in everyday life.
I believe that being marginalised helps me to recognise and mind the needs of very different kinds of people. In my work I’ve made it my top priority to create a safer space for you to explore and express your identity, power, vulnerability and love. I want to be a person with whom you feel comfortable sharing any personal detail that might help you on your journey to a kinder gaze towards yourself.
I obviously can’t promise you 100% safety, since people make mistakes, but what I can promise is that everyone you meet during your time with us will do their best to give you a safer space and experience.
Want to book or ask me about anything, don’t hesitate to reach out!
EMAIL: SONJA@SAPFOGRAF.COM
WHATSAPP OR TEXT MESSAGE 0451477474.
I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. If you don’t hear from me, check your trash, spam and as needed, contact me again.
