I am a photographer based in Stockholm, Sweden. This is a blog about my work, my thoughts, my art and my business.
I work mostly with weddings, it's my biggest passion. But I also do other types of portraits, still life and reportage.
I find my inspiration in fashion and in nature. The scenery seen from a train window on my way to my hometown, fashion magazines, and constantly view websites about weddings all over the world are some of the things that keep me going.
Live - create - explore
/erika
A travel reportage that I did with the journalist Evelyn Pesikan in May is now featured in the latest issue of the Swedish magazine Lantliv. We were traveling in north Italy in an area called Ligurien. The view was magnificent, the roads were very small and the food was delicious. I can really recommend to explore all those small, old villages near the French border and close to the Italian riviera.
What a journey we did!
I have known Ann-Sofie since I was about 7 years old. She is one of my best friends and is a very important person in my life. To photograph her wedding day when she got married to Luke in Dalarö was a very special moment for me.
The preparations were held at Strand hotell in Dalarö, in the same place as the reception took place.
Ann-Sofie walked down the aisle with Totte.
The ceremony took place in Dalarö kyrka, a very beautiful little church.
After the ceremony we headed to the harbor for a portrait session. Thanks to Sophie for assisting me, you were brilliant.
About 50 people from UK and Sweden were gathered to celerbate with the bridal couple.
Ann-Sofie and her mother Eva.
There were so many emotions during the dinner. Here Ann-Sofie’s mother in law, Nicky, welcome Ann-Sofie to the McLachlan family.
I remember the first time Ann-Sofie told me about Luke. She was overwhelmed and had just got home from a trip to Tenerife and had fell in love with a man. She was 17 and he was an English barker, surfer and bicyclist. His number of age was unclear. 11 years later they got married in Dalarö, a small village in Stockholm’s archipelago. It took me a while to understand that it actually was their wedding day. But at the dinner when I found some time to relax a little bit more, during my speech, it suddenly hit me and I couldn’t hold back my tears.
Ann-Sofie, you are one of the most caring people I know. Your friendship is loyal, warm and full of joy. I’m so happy to have a friend like you and I’m proud of what you have accomplish in life.
Luke, I can’t see you without smiling. You always seams to make people around you laugh. I’m happy that you were brave enough and moved to a foreign country like Sweden. Your entrepreneurship and how you have developed during the years is really impressing. Most of all, thank you for making my lovely friend so happy.
I love you both. As I said in my speech, just reach out your hand whenever you need me. I’ll be there for you.
- Så fantastiskt vackert Erika! Vilket fint par! :)July 26, 2010 - 6:37 am
- So, so beautiful!July 26, 2010 - 7:22 am
- hej min underbara van ! Jag vet Inte vart jag ska borja. Vilka fantastiska bilder. Det betyder sa mycket for oss att du var dar med oss pa varan stora dag. Du ar och kommer alltid vara min basta van Lots of love ..! annsofie and lukeJuly 26, 2010 - 12:04 pm
- Fint med fläta! Min favoritbild är när de sitter ner och Ann-Sofie är barfota. Mycket rörande skrivet!July 26, 2010 - 4:47 pm
- Vilka underbara bilder!!! Du har verkligen fångat ögonblickena man vill minnas i bilder. Vilken magisk dag, blir alldeles lycklig när jag tänker tillbaka på den:) Och Erika, vilket röj vi hade på dansgolvet;) Andreas sa dagen efter- var du tvungen att hoppa upp på den där engelskmannens rygg?? men jag sa det, är det fest så är det;);) Massa kramar din vän VickanJuly 28, 2010 - 11:58 am
Ever since Ana Gabriela and Christian contacted me from the first time I have felt something special about them. I instantly felt that I was important to them, that they really wanted me and no one else to photograph their wedding. When you do feel chosen as a photographer you really put your soul into what you do. Ana Gabriela and Christian got married in Varberg 10th of July. This is their story.
The preparations were held at Varbergs Stadshotell. All the 10 bridesmaids were getting ready together with the bride. 
All the details went in a blue, green and white color. I love those heart shaped blue shoes and her dress. 
Christian is waiting for the bride to enter Varbergs kyrka with her father. 
10 handsome groomsmen are walking down the aisle at the end of the ceremony. 
After a short ride in a car we started to photograph the portraits on a spot close to Varbergs fästning.
My favorite photo of the day. So much emotions into this one.
The reception was held at Varbergs fästning in a big hall called Rikssalen.
Ana Gabriela’s hand made birds. 
The bridal couple enter to the mingle and to all the gratulations. 
Ana Gabriela was so happy to gather her family from Venezuela in a foreign country like Sweden. 
I met Ana Gabriela and Christian only one day before the wedding since they live in London. When we sat in the hotel lobby Ana Gabriela told me their story, and I went from that meeting really moved. In their dinner booklet there is a sentence “Love knows no boundaries”. True. So, so true. Six years ago when Christian lived in Italy he got in contact with a vey beautiful girl who lived in Venezuela that also wanted to study in Italy just like him. They met over internet and became very close to one another. The time went on and one day Christian booked a ticket to South America and from that moment when he arrived at the airport they havn’t been apart. Just like soulmates.
Their wedding in Varberg was magnificent! 130 guests had flown in from all over the world. The setting was beautful and people were extremely friendly. Specially Christian’s family were so kind and made me feel welcome.
Thank you Ana Gabriela and Christian for letting me be a part of your wedding! If you ever find yourself in Stockholm you have to stop by my office so I can give you some big and sincerely hugs. I wish you all the best.
- Du är ju magisk människa!:D Otroligt vackra bilder, och vilket brudpar! O miljön, galet fint! Härlig inspiration!July 16, 2010 - 5:28 pm
- Magiskt Erika! Helt sanslöst vackert!July 16, 2010 - 6:03 pm
- Herre min själ vilka bilder Erika! Helt magiska och otroligt inspirerande. Ser fram mot att se dig in action senare i sommar. Kram LinaJuly 16, 2010 - 6:12 pm
- Du är min stora inspiration! BÄST är du!July 16, 2010 - 7:30 pm
- Fin pappersfågel! Gillar bilderna på byggnaderna i motljus bäst!July 16, 2010 - 7:52 pm
- OTROLIGT FINA BILDER ERIKA! Mina favoriter so far! Wow, kan jag bara säga! ;-) julianaJuly 16, 2010 - 7:53 pm
- Absolutely stunning photos!July 17, 2010 - 12:12 am
- Very very nice couple! Fantastic pictures!July 17, 2010 - 8:34 pm
- Fantastikt fina bilder. Nästan så att jag önskar att jag kunde gifta mig igen och ha dig som fotograf. Du har blivit en stor inspirationskälla sedan jag nyligen upptäckte din blogg. Nu vågar jag pröva mycket mer och lita på känsla. /JonasJuly 17, 2010 - 10:43 pm
- enormt vackra bilder :)!July 17, 2010 - 11:43 pm
- Du är en helt fantastiskt duktigt bröllopsfotograf. jag blir rörd varje gång jag besöker din blogg och hemsida. Bilderna är helt fantastiskt Underbara!!!!July 18, 2010 - 9:24 pm
- I LOVE IT! I think it's my favorite wedding of yours. Or at least one of top ones, I mean there's quite a few.. And it's so funny, my boyfriend is also Venezuelan, and we also met online... And of course, I also want you to be my wedding photographer, but that won't happen in another 5 years or so hehe. Should I make a reservation already? ;) Once again - simply beautiful!July 21, 2010 - 1:23 pm
- Underbart vackra foton! Underbart vackert par! Det syntes verkligen att du precis som du skrev lagt din själ i detta uppdrag! Kram!July 22, 2010 - 10:42 am
- MAGISKT! Är så imponerad över att du kan få en så grym variation i porträttbilderna och en så härlig sinnesstämning på en liten skuggig yta under några träd en solig dag, vet hur svårt det är. Sagt det förut och säger det igen, du är BÄST!July 23, 2010 - 10:12 am
- Dina kort är HELT FANTASTISKA! Love these!July 25, 2010 - 2:19 pm
- truly beautiful wedding photos erika -ianJuly 27, 2010 - 10:46 am
- Totally stunning..!!July 28, 2010 - 11:48 am
An interview with me is featured on Gazet.se. Elin Fagerberg is a makeup artist who writes about beauty, fashion and health had asked me questions about my work and my thoughts about photography. Read the entire interview here.
- Wow congratulations! That's awesome!July 16, 2010 - 1:31 pm
Sometimes it really pays off to scout the right location for the portrait session. I arrived to Varberg one day before the wedding just trying to make sure to get the most perfect photos on Ana Gabriela and Christian’s wedding day. I got totally creative freedom from them and finally I found this little spot using Varbergs fästning as a backdrop.
There’s so much to tell about this wedding. I believe it will always be special in my mind.
- Oh my vilken bild! Uuunderbart ljus, så fint med slöjan också...klockrent!July 12, 2010 - 7:21 pm
- Fantastiskt, alltid lika kul att se dina bilder. De är verkligen unika och personliga för varje par/person med din personliga röda tråd... Unikt! Man känner sig priviligerad av att ha blivit fotograferad av dig.July 12, 2010 - 8:44 pm
- Vilken helt fantastisk, underbar bild. Det finaste jag sett på länge!July 12, 2010 - 9:06 pm
- Men gud vilken fullträff!!! Gryyyym bild Erika, jag ser verkligen fram emot resten av bilderna! :-)July 12, 2010 - 9:09 pm
- Åh, vilken helt ljuvlig bild med helt sagolikt ljus! Love, love, LOVE it!July 12, 2010 - 10:05 pm
- This is awesome. Some seriously great lighting going on and the picture has a very natural feel to it. Wicked stuff!July 12, 2010 - 10:46 pm
- vilken underbar bild! kul med varberg också :)July 13, 2010 - 9:06 am
- U.N.D.E.R.B.A.RJuly 13, 2010 - 10:23 am
- Fantastisk kompositation. Facinerad av dina bilder, precis hittat din hemsida och har gått igenom dina gamla bilder. Kan bara säga att inspirationen flödar.July 15, 2010 - 8:25 pm
- Breathtaking!July 16, 2010 - 1:33 pm
Yesterday I photographed Ana Gabriela and Christian’s very beautiful wedding in Varberg. A couple of hours ago I got back home and this is one of my favorite photos from their day. More photos to come.
- Wow :-) Synd att jag missade dig i fredags! Hade en halvt ledig dag ;)July 11, 2010 - 9:05 pm
- åh, varberg. min hemstad :)July 12, 2010 - 6:22 am
- Just beautiful! CongratsJuly 12, 2010 - 11:40 am
- Wow! Detta är verkligen en bild som andas Erika! Snyggt!July 12, 2010 - 7:23 pm
- Absolutely stunning. Brilliant capture!!July 16, 2010 - 1:24 pm
- Vackert & stämningsfullt som vanligt!July 24, 2010 - 1:31 pm
- Denna bild är helt fantastisk! Jag är ju inte överförtjust i svartvitt så jag tror att den skulle bli finare i en varmare ton men det är ju bara min personliga åsikt och som jag hade gjort! :O)) Men bilden är HELT FANTASTISK!!!!July 25, 2010 - 9:46 pm
There is something special to photograph small, intimate weddings. Last Tuesday afternoon Erica and Magnus got married under three oaks at Ulriksdal. They gathered their closest family to celebrate with them at Ulriksdals Wärdshus.
After the session Erica and Magnus told me that they were thankful for having some time with each other. Just to be near one another during the portrait session. Those words really reflected how I felt for them. They were so relaxed and really in the moment even if I was there with my camera. This is also why I love small weddings. The bridal couple are often less stressed and can enjoy more each and every moment of their day. This also retails in the photographs.
- så stämningsfullt och väldigt vackert. som alltid!July 9, 2010 - 8:47 am
- Så vackert och romantiskt. Kanonbra! Kram BennyJuly 9, 2010 - 9:35 am
- Amazing, as you say so relaxed and intimate. Really beautiful memories i would imagine.July 9, 2010 - 5:28 pm
Ulrika and Emil’s small, intimate wedding that I photographed in Öregrund is featured on the Canadian wedding website Intimate weddings. Read their story, how they felt to plan a small wedding and how they experienced their wedding day. This is a lovely wedding site full of inspiration focusing on small weddings.
Thank you so much Ulrika and Emil for saying such a beautiful and emotional words about me and my work.
- Wow! Congrats Erika :)July 8, 2010 - 7:41 am
As a little gift to the ones of you who follows my work on Facebook I had a competition a few months ago. Ann was the lucky winner of a free portrait session! Actually there were two winners, because I couldn’t choose from all the stories that were sent in. In August I will photograph the couple from South Africa who won a couple session.
Ann and I went to Ängskär, a small fishing village, to photograph her portrait session. It turned out just the way we wanted it with the sunset and the locations. We had the opportunity to shoot in a fishing hut and I was constantly chasing the perfect sunlight. It was a beautiful evening, but Ann and I were headed home with tons of mosquito bites.
- Bild nr112 är helt galet vacker! :)June 30, 2010 - 6:37 pm
- Amazing!June 30, 2010 - 9:13 pm
- Jättesnygga bilder! Gillar närbilderna i skogen i motljuset och de med bara blått hav. Vad kostar en sån är session?June 30, 2010 - 9:21 pm
- Amazing!July 1, 2010 - 6:07 am
- hon är lik nina persson! fina bilder! awesome! som vanligt. jag är så nyfiken på din kamera och dina objektiv. finns det att hitta nånstans?July 1, 2010 - 8:30 am
- Bilderna på Ann är helt fantastiska. Naturliga, inte som modellbilder. Är hon fotomodell kanske? SofieJuly 1, 2010 - 9:07 am
- Men GUUUUUUUD så fina bilder!!!! Smulan du är så snygg:) Och Erika sopar banan i vanlig ordning, du är min idol;) Kramar VickanJuly 1, 2010 - 9:41 am
- Hade så himla roligt under fotograferingen,har fått så mycket fina komplimanger så jag är helt generad,,,,Tack än en gång Erika,du är fenomenal!July 3, 2010 - 9:29 am
- Fantastiska foton!! I kommentarerna du fått skrivs om objektiv, kamera och fotomodell. Men orsaken till dessa är varken objektivet, kameran eller om personen i fråga är fotomodell eller inte. Orsaken är DU. :) KramJuly 11, 2010 - 10:15 am
- Tack alla för fina kommentarer! @HANNA: En sådan här porträttfotografering kostar från 3400:- @ERICA: Jag har inte listat min utrustning någonstans på bloggen eller hemsidan, den är sekundär. Men i denna fotografering så har jag nästan uteslutande använt mig av 50 mm f.1.2 och 70-200 mm f.2.8 IS II. /erikaJuly 11, 2010 - 7:00 pm
I moved away from home when I was 16 years old to study photography. I couldn’t see it back then, but I saw it a few days ago when I celebrated Midsummer with my family in the little village where I grew up.
I’m thankful to have a place that I call home.
- Wow, vilket underbart ljus :)June 28, 2010 - 4:16 pm
- åh, älskar det!June 28, 2010 - 5:36 pm
- Juvligt!!!June 28, 2010 - 7:59 pm
- MagiJune 28, 2010 - 8:20 pm
- Hej vännen!! jag blir helt stum när jag ser dina verk... Du är outstanding:) Längtar tills vi ses på Ansos bröllop!! Massa kramar VickanJune 28, 2010 - 9:10 pm
- Fantastiskt!June 28, 2010 - 9:11 pm
- Underbart!June 29, 2010 - 7:57 pm
- Your images give me chills. They are so good! Keep it up! I love following your blog!June 30, 2010 - 7:51 pm
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