Janne Miettinen
Janne Miettinen is an WPJA Gold Medal award winning wedding photographer from Finland. He works only with high quality digital cameras and equipment and believes that digital editing is an important part of his workflow to get the highest quality images possible. Janne has had photographs published in commercial publications, but professional wedding photography is his true calling.
| Photographer | Janne Miettinen |
| Location | Helsinki, FINLAND |
| Starting Rates | €1990+ (EUR) |
| Website | jannemiettinen.fi |
| Photos | 6 Contest Winning Photos |
| Blog | jannemiettinen.fi/wedding-blog/ |
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1st Place: Bouquet/Garter (Action) - 2010 Q4 ContestPhotographer's Comment
This was quite a difficult shot to get, because there wasn't very much space to do it. I tried to position myself between the bride and the women trying to catch the bouquet. I also used a slow-sync in my flash settings, so that the picture conveys the true feeling of action and the moment. All in all, I am very pleased how it turned out.
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5th Place: Bouquet/Garter (Action) - 2010 Q4 Contest -
5th Place: Ceremony - 2010 Q2 Contest -
17th Place: Emotion - 2009 Q4 ContestPhotographer's Comment
The bride is looking at a photo album with her friends. I took my time to get a good angle, with some people in the foreground and in the backround, and then took the shot as the bride looked as happy as possible. Surrounded by her best friends, this photo truly captures the joy of life.
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1st Place: Weather - 2008 Q4 ContestPhotographer's Comment
It was the biggest snowstorm of the year, and the wedding couple had to run about 200 metres to the wedding car. Although they did get a little snowy during the way to the car, they were still laughing all the time. :) I followed them all the way to the car, and although I had to run too to be able to keep up with them, I kept taking photos all the time.
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13th Place: Getting Ready - 2008 Q1 ContestPhotographer's Comment
This photo is taken about 10 minutes before the ceremony at the church. You have only about one second to take a shot like this, and that is why I'm really happy I nailed this perfectly.
The Wedding Photojournalist Association proudly recognizes the accomplishments and creative excellence of Janne Miettinen. The following awards have been earned by Janne from the WPJA. These achievements come with great merit considering the high level of competition that a member faces in the contests.
| 2010 | Q4 |
1st Place - Bouquet/Garter (Action)
5th Place - Bouquet/Garter (Action) |
| Q2 | 5th Place - Ceremony | |
| 2009 | Q4 | 17th Place - Emotion |
| 2008 | Q4 | 1st Place - Weather |
| Q1 | 13th Place - Getting Ready |