Best Private Photoshoots in Finland — Our Top 8

1.Private Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $868 per session (up to 4)Our pick

Join Beyond Arctic for a private 4 to 5 hour Aurora hunt from Rovaniemi. Your English-speaking guide uses weather and Aurora forecasts to choose 2 to 3 viewing spots, while providing winter clothing, boots, camera support, hot drinks, snacks, and edited photos. Guides may include Finn, Ilona, or Aurelien.

“Our guide Finn was exceptional in every way—deeply knowledgeable, passionate, and truly an expert in his field. Despite the cloudy and challenging night, he never stopped hunting for the aurora until we finally witnessed the dream of our lives. He also introduced us to the magical sound of a frozen lake “singing”—an indescribable experience we never knew existed. Thank you, Finn, for being such an inspiring guide. Keep doing the amazing work you’re doing!”

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2.Northern Lights Pro Guaranteed – Unlimited (PRIVATE)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $1,773 per session (up to 8)

You join a private Aurora Pro guide in Rovaniemi at 7 p.m. for a flexible four to ten hour hunt. Your group of up to eight can travel wherever forecasts look best, possibly as far as Sweden or Norway. The tour includes hotel pickup, winter clothing, unlimited DSLR photos, hot drinks, cookies, sausages, and a no-photo-no-payment policy.

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3.Private Northern Lights Photography Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,144 per session (up to 4)

Join Nordic Odyssey for a private, six-hour Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi. Your English-speaking guide studies the weather, may drive up to 300 km for clearer skies, and takes photos during the search. Guides including Jeremie, Timo, Chris, and Hervé have helped create flexible evenings with warm drinks, fires, and memorable aurora moments.

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4.Private Photoshoot in the Lappish Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour · from $330 per session (up to 8)

Meet your English-speaking photographer in your Rovaniemi hotel lobby, then ride to a private countryside stop for a one-hour shoot among forest, water, and snow. Your photographer guides poses and locations, and you receive at least 20 edited photos by email within a week. The tour costs $330 per private group of up to eight.

“Wilderness photography at Lapland with Ryan was an absolutely amazing experience! We loved every moment of it — from the breathtaking landscapes to the peaceful silence of the Arctic. The photos have come out beautifully — truly some of the best I’ve ever had. Ryan did a fantastic job capturing the magic of Lapland, and his passion and skill really show in every shot. Highly recommended for anyone visiting — and make sure to ask for Ryan!”

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5.Private Pro Photoshoot in Santa Claus Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $330 per session (up to 8)

Meet an English-speaking professional photographer at your Rovaniemi hotel and ride to Santa Claus Village for a private 1.5-hour photo session. You will receive 20 to 30 edited digital images by email within a few days, and you can return with the photographer or stay to meet Santa and explore independently.

“I really can’t recommend this service enough. It was completely seamless - I switched the location last minute from Santa Claus village to wilderness/nature photoshoot and everyone was so accommodating it was no issue at all. We were collected from our hotel right on time and taken to a stunning location around 15/20 mins away, Emilia was brilliant and so patient with our two boys (who were starting to feel the -23 degrees by the end of the photoshoot)! We received the pictures today and they are just lovely and capture all the fun the kids were having! Amazing memories for us to cherish in a beautiful location that we…”

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6.Levi: Private Photoshoot in Nature Location in Levi

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $330 per session (up to 8)

Meet your English-speaking photographer in Sirkka, then ride to a scenic Lappish setting of snow-covered trees, fells, and open forest. You will plan the shoot together, receive posing help, and get 20 to 30 edited digital photos within a few days to a week. The private outing suits solo visitors, couples, and families.

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7.Private Photoshoot Experience in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $306 per session (up to 2)

Spend up to two hours with Jana VM in the forests around Rovaniemi, enjoying a private outdoor photoshoot for up to two people. She guides your poses, finds attractive light, and delivers 30 to 40 edited photographs. Bring a moodboard or let the changing Finnish scenery shape the session.

“Jana is too good, it was amazing being photographed by someone who has a degree in photography. Her understanding of the lighting was amazing. The spot chosen just perfect. Overall a must do.”

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8.Instagram tour of Helsinki with a private photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $259Best value

Spend one private hour exploring Helsinki with a professional Foty photographer who guides your poses at the city’s most iconic sights. You receive the complete unedited gallery within 48 hours, then choose 30 images for professional editing. English guidance, flexible requests, and no camera experience required.

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