In that time, Arkkelin has earned recognition for her raw, unique and emotion-inducing style. Arkkelin’s affection for photography stems from the meeting of two passions: people and art. Her keen eye helps her showcase beautiful backdrops while capturing the emotion of special moments. While creativity and passion drive each shoot, Arkkelin also capitalizes on her ability to meld into the backgrou
nd. Arkkelin’s philosophy for candid photography, especially those priceless moments during weddings, is to capture the real moments, not to orchestrate them. Arkkelin says, “I really “feel” out the scene with my heart and try to get the entire emotion of the moment so I can portray not just a scene but the atmosphere and personality.”
Great understanding of people has also propelled Arkkelin’s work to great heights. Her ability to create a natural and relaxed environment allows her to capture the most beautiful photos. “It’s when people stop posing, and I’m simply capturing the essence of who they are through my lens that the magic happens.” Arkkelin says.
