Our photographers
Our talented photographers from across the north
The photographers contributing to the image bank hail from both small villages and larger cities across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they share a common trait: exceptional skill and a commitment to providing top-quality images that elevate the collection.
Marie Louise Somby Hætta
Áltá / Guovdageaidnu
Marie Louise Somby Hætta is a Sámi photographer and co-founder of Árvu and Ávnnas. Her photography focuses on Sámi culture, nature, and identity, aiming to strengthen and highlight Sámi cultural heritage.
Carl-Johan Utsi
Jåhkåmåhkke / Jokkmokk
Carl-Johan Utsi is a Sámi photographer and reindeer herder from Jåhkåmåhkke. He has an eye for the vibrant sub-arctic colors, always seeking the perfect light to capture the land and its people’s beauty and essence.
Ánne Kátjá Gaup
Guovdageaidnu / Kautokeino
Ánne Kátjá Gaup is an award-winning photographer from Kautokeino, specializing in reindeer and Sámi culture. With a reindeer herding background, her unique approach reflects deep respect and love for reindeer and nature.
Joachim Henriksen
Deatnu / Tana
Joachim Henriksen is a photographer and fisherman from Tana, Finnmark. He captures Arctic nature and traditional lifestyles, often while working outdoors in reindeer herding and fishing.
Ørjan Marakatt Bertelsen
Birtavárri / Birtavarre
Ørjan Marakatt Bertelsen is a sea Sámi photographer/filmmaker based in Birtavárre, Nord-Troms. His company Bertelsenfoto offers professional photography and film services. His work includes documenting Sámi culture and reindeer herding.
Sonja Sistonen
Ohcejohka / Utsjok
Sonja Sistonen is a photographer from Ohcejohka, Finland. She explores Finnmark's fells and shores with her dog, capturing the changing Arctic seasons. Her style is defined by the Polar night's pastels and calming fell landscapes.
Tanja Norbye
Leavdnja, Porsaŋgu / Lakselv, Porsanger
Tanja Norbye, from Karasjok and now in Lakselv, specializes in family photography, blending nature’s beauty with her deep connection to Sami heritage. She has expertise in capturing children, using creative techniques that require patience.