MIKKO HÄKLI PHOTOGRAPHY


MIKKO HÄKLI PHOTOGRAPHY

Hi, I'm Mikko Häkli!

I was born in 1983. First own film camera I get at year 1999. Not so many film rolls were used when the first digital camera appears early 2002.

My first DSLR was Nikon D50, which arrived in spring 2006. Well, from year 1999 to year 2022 my photos were only “tourist snaps”, without knowing about composition.

One day at June 2023 some ad catch me and directed me to https://photographyacademy.com/

And the rest is history; I learned to take photos!

I love how photography demands both patience and spontaneity. It teaches me to slow down, to notice the subtle shifts in light or the expression on someone’s face just before they smile. Whether I’m wandering through a city or hiking through nature, my camera is an extension of how I connect with the world around me.

My Photo Gallery

A small sample of my favorite photos

My Top Three Favorite National Parks... under construction

Grand Canyon National Park

There are literally millions of compositions to be found at the Grand Canyon, I could spend months there exploring with my camera.

Canyonlands National Park

I love taking photos in Canyonlands National Park. The views are spectacular.

Great Smoky Mountains NP

I love visiting Great Smokey Mountains in the the fall when the trees are at their peak.

What Photography Means To Me

Photography changed my life

Photography helps me look at the world in a different way. Because of photography, I notice shapes and patterns that nobody else seems to notice, and I want to photograph them! I seem to pick out leading lines, or naturally occurring frames in the landscape, and I often pull out my phone to take a quick snapshot.

I truly believe that photography helps me enjoy my surroundings more. I have a new appreciation for the beauty of the earth, and I love sharing that beauty with others through my photos. More than just an artistic outlet, photography has become a way for me to be present, mindful, and more deeply connected to the world around me.

My favorite Photo

I have a difficult time choosing my favorite photo. It is a similar task to choosing my favorite song, or favorite food. It's not easy.

This is old, from October 2007. Nikon D80 and lack of skills. But capturing the action...

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