”Mornington Hotel Vardagsgläntor 2” – A fantastic photo book

I realized the other day that I have not shown other than previews from one of my favorite jobs in 2013: ”Mornington Hotel Vardagsgläntor 2”.

Vardagsgläntor is Swedish for glade or opening of the weekday. A good description of a perfect place in between the obvious ones.

It is the second time that the Mornington Hotel Stravaganza Göteborg is publishing the book Vardagsgläntor, where hotel employees and a number of renowned guests pick and tell about their favorite places in Göteborg – places that are a little outside the main tourist areas. It is a fantastic book with really good tips. Even more fun is that the hotel has allowed each employee to be photographed in different styles. Each style is unique to them. There is everything from delicate pink to dirty rock and roll. I was the photographer and each spread is something new in both styles and text.

Here you see everyone from the manager to the cleaning lady. And even one of the ”guest writers” in the book. The red photo is of Nathalie, who works as a producer at GIFF (Göteborg International Film Festival) and is also hard rocking DJ.

The book is designed by Stina Thimren on Bilbao and stylist and makeup artist were Kristin Brulay with assistance of Tuva Holmlander and Carolina Berta.

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Are you getting married 2014?

The bookings for 2014 has started to come. So if you are planning your wedding in 2014 and especially in the summer,then it’s time to book your photographer.

There’s lots to think about for a wedding. Amazing good food, how to keep the drinks cold and bubbly. The location must be booked and maybe decorated. And the right wedding photographer must be found.

There are so many factors that make a photographer’s right for you. But if you want to book me, two things are more important than any other. That you like my photos and that we have fun together. Then we create the magic!

Elin Elfar by Oskar Allerby

Preview of Maria and Johan’s autumn wedding in Växjö and Osaby in Sweden

I met Maria and Johan for the first time just over a year ago. At another wedding. And now we’ll meet again, and this time it’s their big day. And what a day. It was the first weekend with real autumn in the air but still green leaves on the trees. Maria was incredibly beautiful. She struggled bravely in the cold air with her bare shoulders. The flowers she had tied herself and her shawl was an old family garment used by several brides before.

The ceremony was held in Tävelsås church, a beautiful and light wooden church just outside Växjö. It was one of those ceremonies when even the photographers can’t hold back the tears. Very nice, beautiful and loving. Just like Maria and Johan.

Some of the portraits were taken at the still lake right beside the church. We also took the opportunity to take advantage of the beautiful forests around Växjö for more great pictures before the party continued on Osaby manor.

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Preview of Anna & Tomas wedding

Anna is a friend from high school and when she got in touch and asked if I wanted to photograph their wedding, I could not help but be super happy. Anna is and has always been one of those people who makes you happy to be around. A person with laughter and humor that is contagious. And when I later got to meet Tomas felt he was just as amazing.

It is with pride and mass as much joy as I show a sneak preview of their fabulous day. The wedding was absolutely amazing and special but I intend to tell you about next time. Right now, you have to settle for some nice portrait of a fantastic couple!

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Filippa and Stefan’s friends and family

What is most important; friends or family? Or maybe both!? I can not choose. All my loved ones are equally important. Who’s is the most important to you?

Here you see Filippa and Stefan’s closest friends and family. All the guys dressed up for church, and the girls just before they got dressed. All of them looking great!

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