Based in Jyväskylä, Sonja is a wedding photographer specializing in authentic, timeless images. She captures real moments with a refined, understated style; engagement and portrait sessions available.
I’m Sonja Hietala, a wedding photographer based in Jyväskylä. Weddings are a craft where small moments build the whole story: the glances, the laughter, quiet pauses and the tiny, surprising gestures. My goal is to photograph those moments naturally and timelessly so that the gallery transports you back to the day’s atmosphere even years later. I approach wedding photography with a calm, people-centered manner. My shooting style is classic and restrained — tones remain earthy and editing is deliberate so the final images meet my high standards. I guide couples gently and clearly so that even those with little experience in front of the camera feel at ease. During the celebrations I aim to be as unobtrusive as possible, documenting authentic moments in a documentary style, while also creating calm, composed portraits in the quieter spaces between events. My working process is clear and flexible for clients. The best first step is to contact me through the form on my website: we’ll talk about the day, your wishes and any practical details. After booking we arrange a wedding photography meeting to go through the timeline and portrait locations — the meeting can be in person or by video call. After the wedding I’ll send you a few portrait images quickly, and the complete gallery is delivered via a beautiful, password-protected online gallery. I mainly work in Central Finland and am happy to travel further when needed. While wedding photography is my core specialty, I also offer engagement and portrait photography as well as more artistic Fine Art portraits with a distinctive look. My competition success and formal training in photography reflect my commitment to quality and continuous development — qualities I bring to every wedding day. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who combines warm client care, meticulous finishing and the ability to capture genuine emotion, please get in touch. Let’s plan a timeless, personal collection of images that tells the story of your day.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Henkilö- ja valmistujaiskuvaukset studiolla tai miljöössä. Kuvien peruskäsittely ja nettigalleria.
Individual and graduation portrait photography in studio or on location. Basic post-processing of images and an online gallery.
Event and celebratory photography billed hourly. Prices include travel expenses within a 30 km radius of Jyväskylä (50 km for wedding photography).
Tapahtuma- ja juhlakuvaukset tuntipohjaisesti. Hinnat sisältävät matkakulut 30 km säteelle Jyväskylästä (poikkeus hääkuvauksissa 50 km).
Potretit. Vaihtoehtona first look tai lyhyt maistraattivihkiminen. Nettigalleria ja n. 20–30 valmista kuvaa.
Portrait session. Option of a first look or a short registry office ceremony. Online gallery and approximately 20–30 final images.
Portraits and the ceremony in the standard format. Estimated number of final images: 50–150, with approximately 20–30 portrait images.
Potretit ja vihkiminen normaalilla kaavalla. Arvioitu valmiiden kuvien määrä 50–150 kpl, potrettikuvia n. 20–30 kpl.
Portraits, ceremony and reception coverage. Estimated number of final images: 200–300.
Potretit, vihkiminen ja juhlan kuvausta. Arvioitu valmiiden kuvien määrä 200–300 kpl.
Laajempi päiväpakatki sisältäen aamun hetket, potretit, vihkimisen ja juhlan kuvauksen.
A more comprehensive day package including morning moments, portraits, the ceremony and reception coverage.
Kattava kokopäiväpaketti aamun valmisteluista juhlan loppuun. Arvioitu valmiiden kuvien määrä 500–550 kpl.
Comprehensive full-day package from morning preparations to the end of the celebration. Estimated number of final images: 500–550.