Niko Laurila Visuals
We shoot on land, at sea, and in the air. We specialize in photography, video productions, aerial photography, and 3D virtual tours. Both in Finland and abroad.
Niko’s introduction
In 2012, I had the opportunity to try flying a drone. During my studies, I noticed that aerial photography was a new trend in the industry, and there was a clear demand for aerial images.
Around the same time, I purchased a Nikon D5100 digital SLR camera. My new camera enabled me to capture higher-quality images and explore the technical aspects of photography. I had been interested in photography since I was 13 years old, but having access to new and better equipment inspired me to learn more and experiment with the possibilities that technology offered in photography.
I published my first photos of Porvoo on my Instagram and Facebook accounts in 2014. Since then, the number of my followers on social media has steadily grown each year. On average, my posts now reach around 300,000 viewers, and my website reaches over 500,000 people weekly (as of January 2024). These are incredibly large numbers, and I am humbly grateful to each and every one of you.
Ilmavaltiaat Oy
My company, Niko Laurila Visual Storyteller, operates as part of Ilmavaltiaat Oy, a company I founded and own since 2015.
In 2016, Porvoon Yrittäjät (Porvoo Entrepreneurs) awarded me the Porvoo Young Entrepreneur Scholarship, and in December 2018, Porvoon Nuorkauppakamari (Porvoo Junior Chamber) selected me as the Porvoo Citizen of the Year. It’s a title I proudly carry, representing my hometown.
I was honored as the Young Entrepreneur of Uusimaa in 2020, a wonderful recognition of my hard work.
Photography is both my profession and my hobby in my leisure time. My camera is always with me. You never know what nature will offer.
It’s fantastic that technology has evolved, and the popularity of photography has risen due to new cameras. I have tried to find my own signature in my productions.
I always photograph with full heart and passion. Everyone can get great photos. My expertise lies in bringing out the best in those I photograph.
Finland’s nature is close to my heart. I feel proud whenever I can demonstrate how beautiful and wonderful Finland is. My photographs have been exhibited several times in international exhibitions.
In July 2019, my work was on display in The Hague, Netherlands, at an art exhibition held at Eurojust, the European Union’s unit for judicial cooperation.
In December of the same year, my photographs adorned the Independence Day reception of the Finnish Embassy in Nigeria.
In 2021, a couple of my photographs were featured in a large annual photography exhibition in Russia. The “Finland Unexplored” exhibition, curated by Visit Finland, is part of the exhibition held throughout the year in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other Russian cities. This traveling exhibition attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
The year 2021 was significant for me because a long-standing dream came true: I opened my own store in the old town of Porvoo. Welcome to visit my store. It is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm at Jokikatu 8, Porvoo.
In a short period, we decorated, selected products, placed everything in its place, and the store opened its doors on my birthday, April 24, 2021.
In 2023, I founded a camera rental company as a new venture.
https://www.kameravuokraamo.fi/ is now a comprehensive rental service catering to various needs.
In 2024, my photography-focused company, Northern Lights Niko Laurila, was born. Services include, among others, Northern Lights trips in Lapland.
♥Niko
Let my photos speak for themselves!
The best stories are told through images. You can find my photos here on my website and also on my social media channels such as Instagram and Facebook.
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Copyright
You are welcome to share the images I post on my social media channels, as long as the logo remains intact in the images.
As an individual, you may share the images I post on social media as long as the logo and/or copyright information remain intact in the images. Please tag @nikolaurilaphotography on facebook and @niko.laurila on instagram.
My images may not be altered or used commercially without a separate agreement – thank you for your understanding.