I specialize in documentary wedding photography in Kotka. I create a relaxed, present atmosphere so you receive authentic, atmospheric wedding photos and personalized portraits.
I’m Katia Himanen, a wedding photographer based in the Kotka region with a passion for documentary and atmospheric wedding photography. I aim to create an image series that tells the story of your day without excessive directing — genuine emotions and real moments matter most to me. Why choose me as your wedding photographer? I approach weddings with documentary sensitivity and a calm presence. I strive to build a trusting, relaxed atmosphere during the shoot so you can be present with each other. The result is natural, emotive images — from intimate glances and spontaneous laughter to evocative detail shots. My working principles are preparation, presence, and storytelling. We plan the mood of the shoot and the key moments together; I want to understand what makes your day unique. On the wedding day I focus on unobtrusive documentation and anticipating moments so I can capture meaningful scenes authentically and beautifully. Technically, I prioritize quality and careful finishing: color palette, mood and composition come together so the photos function both as memory keepers and as beautiful visual material for years to come. Delivery methods and timelines are always agreed with the client — my goal is an easy, warm collaboration. Although I primarily work in wedding photography, I also photograph families, portrait sessions and commercial/interior shoots when clients need them. In the Kotka, Hamina and Porvoo areas I am known especially as a documentary-style wedding photographer who tells the story intimately and truthfully. If you dream of natural, emotion-driven wedding images in Kotka or nearby, please get in touch — let’s discuss your wishes and how I can record your day in an authentic and beautiful way. Photos, joys and everyday adventures — together we’ll create a lasting photographic story of your wedding day.