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Essi Raakel Photography
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Essi Raakel Photography

Forever fascinated by human face in all of its emotion.

Essi Raakel Photography

For the couples who want iconic portraits and deeply felt images blending documentary that notices small moments with editorial posing tailored to you. I’m here to add calm into a chaotic wedding day with posing guidance that allows you to live in your moments and feel gorgeous inside and out.

If you want wedding day memories that feel like cinema, or real art, you’re in the right place.

In their words

A short interview

What draws you to weddings?

Weddings perfectly fill my cup! With two of my passions: fashion photography and photojournalism at the center of every wedding. I stay inspired because each bride is my new muse, and every family my new documentary project. I’m inspired by every new idea or mood couples come to me with and love the process in creating that.

How do you want couples to feel when they experience your work?

I want them to too see an iconic portrait that is also deeply felt.

Where do you find creative inspiration outside of weddings?

Fashion photography, music videos, art museums, nature and creative projects.

What are your favorite moments on a wedding day?

Bride getting ready, portraits of just the couple, dance floor and capturing party details with flash.

Is there a dream location you'd love to work a wedding in?

Italy!

Gallery

Selected work

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Get in touch

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