FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it possible to license your photography?
Yes, most of my photographs are available for licensing. Get in touch from the LICENSING page.
Where can we purchase prints?
You can purchase my prints directly from my website. Currently, we are working on a new collection.
Can we share your work?
You can share my work if you include my name, website: http://mikkolagerstedt.com, and link to my Facebook page and Instagram. However, you cannot use my photos without my permission in any publication. If you want permission, please use the contact page or email: hello@mikkolagerstedt.com.
Where do you find inspiration?
I am mostly inspired by the surrounding nature here in Finland. I'm also interested in movies, TV series, and music.
What kind of camera equipment do you have?
You can see all of my favorite photography gear here: Nikon Z7 Review
I use Nikon Z7 & Nikon Z7 II.
Really Right Stuff TVC-34 tripod with BH-40 ball head. All packed in a Lowepro ProTactic 450W backpack.
What kind of post-processing software do you use?
I mainly edit my photographs with Lightroom CC Classic and Photoshop CC.
Computer
My main computer is a PC, which I built myself with the best parts available for software like Photoshop and Lightroom. The most important computer parts for this type of usage are the memory, a good graphics card, a Solid State Drive, and a decent display. These will help your workflow quite a bit. I also take with me a 14" Macbook Pro when I'm traveling.
Did you study photography, and how long have you been photographing?
I'm a self-taught photographer. I started in December 2008 when I bought my first DSLR camera Nikon D90.
Do you have advice for starting photography?
Keep taking photos; eventually, you will find your vision and style. Some find it quicker than others, but there is no easy route. Go out and spend time taking photographs. It’s the only way to find your vision.
Here are a couple of book recommendations for you:
101 Top Digital Photography Tips (Michael Freeman)
Creative Digital Darkroom (Eismann - Duggan)
The Digital Photography Book (Scott Kelby)
Where do you live?
Tuusula, Finland. (30 km from Helsinki)
Are you searching for an assistant or trainee?
I'm not searching for an assistant, trainee, or intern.