Mikko Lagerstedt
I create atmospheric landscape photographs that live in the quiet space between reality and memory. Fog, night, winter light and open horizons are recurring elements in my work. I am interested in how a place feels, not only in how it looks.
My images are often described as calming and meditative. I see them as invitations to pause for a moment, to breathe, and to reconnect with a sense of stillness that is easy to lose in everyday life.
How it began
Photography was never part of my original plan. Art was present in my life through my grandmother’s paintings, but I did not expect to become a photographer.
In 2007 I was driving through the Finnish countryside after a rainstorm when I saw something that made me stop. Fog was moving across the landscape, shifting gently with the light. I took a photograph with a small point and shoot camera, and later, when I looked at the image, I realised I had captured more than a scene. I had captured a feeling.
That simple moment changed everything. A year later I bought my first DSLR and started to explore light, composition and mood with intention. Photography became a way of understanding the world and a way of being present in it.
What I look for in a photograph
I am drawn to scenes that many people might pass by. A lone tree in winter light, empty roads at night, distant shorelines, layers of mist over a field. These are quiet subjects, but they hold a strong emotional charge.
I work slowly and with patience. I pay attention to how light shapes space and how small changes can transform an ordinary view into something cinematic. A strong photograph, to me, is one that stays with you after you have looked away. It is less about perfection and more about resonance.
My goal is to create images that feel timeless. Photographs that bring a sense of stillness into a room and create space for reflection.
Recognition and features
Over 1.7 million people follow my work across social platforms, and my photographs have been widely shared and exhibited.
- Featured by BBC, The Telegraph, The Huffington Post, Nikon, Business Insider, Daily Mail and others.
- Exhibited internationally and collected by private clients around the world.
- Used in editorial features, interior projects and visual campaigns.
What collectors say
“Mikko’s photography has a rare ability to transform a space. His work captures emotions that few photographers can. The Lost World is the centrepiece of my collection and I continue to be captivated by its depth and presence.”
“Your photos transport me to a world that feels timeless, peaceful and beautiful. They connect us back to nature and remind us of what it feels like to be alive, what it feels like to be human.”
Fine art prints and collaborations
My work is available as museum-quality fine art prints for homes, galleries and carefully considered interiors. I offer both Limited Edition prints for collectors who value rarity and Open Edition prints for those who want to bring this atmosphere into their space in a more accessible way.
I also collaborate with private collectors, interior designers and selected brands on bespoke pieces and larger scale projects. If you are working on a space or a project that would benefit from this kind of quiet, cinematic mood, I would be happy to hear from you.
To explore available work, visit the Limited Edition Prints page. For licensing or commissioned projects, please see the Licensing page or contact me directly at hello@mikkolagerstedt.com.
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Selected Clients
Do you want to license Mikko’s work? See the LISENSING page.
“Mikko Lagerstedt’s images do all the talking. No, scrap that. They scream and shout brilliance.”
“Utterly captivating, the images are full of imagination that endeavors to relay a sense of magic after dark.”