Riikka Austen

Riikka Austen specializes in wedding photography and works across the Vaasa region, operating from Laihia. With around fifteen years of experience photographing people at different stages of life, weddings are one of her strongest areas of expertise. Riikka’s style is documentary and warm — she seeks the small, authentic moments that make your wedding day memorable. Her approach to wedding photography is unobtrusive and respectful. She prefers natural light and aims to shoot in places that hold meaning for you. During the ceremony she moves calmly and stays as inconspicuous as possible so the atmosphere remains genuine and free from staged posing. At the same time she ensures that important moments — bursts of laughter, intimate glances, tender touches — are recorded naturally as part of your wedding story. I also offer couple shoots (engagement or pre-wedding sessions), which work excellently as a getting-to-know-you moment before the big day. A relaxed pre-shoot helps couples feel more at ease in front of the camera so that portraits taken on the wedding day often feel more natural and effortless. Depending on your wishes, we’ll plan locations and the mood together — from a city stroll to a forest trail or a cozy session at home. Working with me is personal and clear: we discuss your wishes in advance, I make sure the situation feels natural to you, and I deliver the photos in an easy and secure way to view. My aim is for the images to convey your story and the emotions exactly as they were experienced. Why choose Riikka Austen as your wedding photographer? Because she combines a documentary eye, a love of natural light, and a calm, client-focused working method that values an authentic result. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who captures the true atmosphere of your day and makes the process relaxed and trusting, Riikka is ready to tell the visual story of your wedding.