Akseli Mäkynen
I’m a Helsinki-based commercial photographer specialising in brand and outdoor photography. I work with companies who understand that strong visuals are a long-term investment — helping them build a consistent, recognisable identity across campaigns, product shoots, and content.
Selected clients
Joutsen / Polestar / Alpa / Halti / Varuste.net / Sunlight / Best Caravan / Manduka / Noli Studios / Bob W / Scandic Hotels / Nosht / Visit Seinäjoki / Visit Joutsa / Retki
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JOUTSEN / 2026
Location shoot in Lapland for Joutsen's 2026 outerwear and down product range. Shot on location in winter conditions. Used across digital campaigns and seasonal lookbook.
BEST CARAVAN / 2022-2024
Ongoing brand photography for Best Caravan over two and a half years. Monthly shoots covering products, lifestyle, and travel content. Photos used across their website, social media, and campaigns — including one printed on the side of their store.
ALPA / 2024
Brand photography for Alpa, a Finnish alpaca wool knitwear brand. Shot on location on the Finnish coastline. Used across digital channels, product pages, and in-store prints across Finland.
VARUSTE.NET / 2023
Brand visuals for Varuste.net featuring the Mammut product range. Covers backpacks, apparel, and sleeping bags. Used across Varuste.net's digital channels
POLESTAR / 2026
Location shoot in Lapland for Polestar. Exterior and interior shots of the vehicle in winter conditions. Shot to place the car in a natural Nordic environment.
SUNLIGHT 2024
Brand shoot for Sunlight campervans, shot on location in Ceüse, France. Done in collaboration with Finnish professional climber Anna Liina Laitinen. The project connects climbing and the freedom of vanlife.
let’s work together
Brand campaigns, product shoots, and agency collaboration.