Notashelfie

08/07/2025

I’ve been stuck in a bit of creative block lately. Didn’t want to go to the studio unless it was for work (big mistake), and maybe just a tiny bit lazy too.

As much as I love my work and being creative, don’t we all need those moments of rest when we’re not producing anything or trying to be the best versions of ourselves, just to recharge, reset, and come back to what we truly love? I know, I do.

And here’s something I shot over the weekend. I had this idea for a while now, even pitched it to one of the brands I worked with, but we ended up going in a different direction. So, here it is, hope you’ll like it as much as I do.

Ornithogalum entwined around face scrub.

18/06/2025

13/05/2025

New work for 🌷

These images feel like pure spring — soft, light, full of bloom — which is funny, considering I shot them in the middle of a grey, misty March☔️🌫️

Visual escapism at its finest. ✨

15/04/2025

✨Cross-posting my content on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts & Pinterest — here’s what I’ve learned:

📉 My last reel flopped on IG and TikTok… kinda getting used to it lately.
📈 But it took off on YouTube Shorts with 24K views (usually I get less than 5k) 🫣
💫 Pinterest? A constant source of joy — the more I post, the better it performs.

Moral of the story:
Stop overthinking. Don’t chase algorithms. Don’t stress the strategy.
Just create, post, and keep it moving. Consistency > perfection.

How have your socials been treating you lately?

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25/03/2025

First time using Photoshop AI to create a key element in one of these shots for . Honestly, I was impressed with the result!

Can you guess which one it is? ⚡💧🔮🪩

25/02/2025

Commercial Photography 101: Always know where to find a Manoi flower. In Finland. In December. ❄️

Safe to say, my detective skills have leveled up since going full-time with photography.

There was a time when a request for hibiscus in January or snow in June would leave me scrambling—or even turning down projects. But not anymore. If it exists and can be delivered, trust me, I’ll find it. 🔍😉

Work for Beekman 1802 🥥

18/02/2025

19 donuts and 5 days of production—this was a challenge, but I’m obsessed! 🍩✨

New work for 💙

11/02/2025

I’m so excited to share these images! 🤩 Not gonna lie — it took a lot of wet floors, sweat, and  way too many liquid-throwing attempts before everything finally clicked. But I’m so glad I didn’t give up.

Tbh, the magic happens right at that breaking point where you’re like, “Well, I don’t think I can do this anymore.” That’s where the coolest things come to life. ✨ The coolest things… or a full-on meltdown. Jk. Just the coolest things. 😆

Work for Beekman 1802❤️🙌

14/01/2025

Working with ice is always a challenge, but it’s so worth it! I’ve had so many suggestions to try faux ice as it’s definitely easier to style, but it doesn’t look the same to me.

So here I am, sticking with the real thing and getting in some extra practice. It took a while to nail down this simple setup, but I’m beyond happy with how this little passion project with turned out! 🧊✨

12/11/2024

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Pro tip: If you’re working with oil, make sure there’s zero chance of it leaking—even one drop can be a disaster! 😅

Luckily, I was saved this time by the genius little hammock setup I rigged! 🙌

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15/10/2024

✨ I used to think working with water was tricky, but ice? That’s a whole new challenge❄️

If you’re thinking about trying out some DIY ice frosting at home like I did, here are a few tips you should know:

1️⃣ You can freeze and transport your ice all in the same cooler—super convenient!

2️⃣ Freezing 3 liters of water into solid, stable ice takes around 16-24 hours in a regular at-home freezer.

3️⃣ Ice is unpredictable, so you won’t have full control over how your product freezes inside. Keep an eye on it and adjust as needed for the best result.

And if you’re wondering what’s happening in the BTS clip—it’s me defrosting a tube, little by little, to get that perfect shot! 📸✨

Work for Beekman1802 💛

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25/09/2024

I remember when I decided to add my first stop-motion to one of my posts back in 2019. It was a very impromptu video, but to be honest, it turned out even better than I expected and was really well received❤️

After that, I started creating stop-motions regularly, improving with each one, and eventually began offering them to my clients.

It might not be obvious to the average viewer, but even a few seconds of animation can take days (sometimes months) to plan and produce😅

Lighting, camera angles, and set design must stay consistent. Every movement is carefully planned, and every frame counts🤯

But I love the process nonetheless, from “How the hell am I suppose to do this?” to “How the hell did I do that?”. And nothing compares to the feeling of turning on an edited video and seeing everything come together exactly as I envisioned. In those moments, I feel like Walt Disney himself—not joking😂

P.S. My first stop-motion still exists here—feel free to check it out. It’s on the last slide of my post from November 14th, 2019🎞️

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