Shot on location in real conditions
Every frame is captured in natural light and changing weather across Finland and northern Europe, giving the work a grounded tone that stock-style imagery rarely matches.
Licensing for editorial, hospitality, and brand campaigns
Location-built photography for teams that need images to hold up in campaigns, layouts, and physical spaces. The same approach behind projects with Nikon and Nokia is available for commercial licensing.
Usage is quoted clearly based on channels, duration, territory, and exclusivity when required.
"Mikko Lagerstedt captures magic. His bold emotion connects you to the deepest levels of nature, even if you're viewing from the busiest of cities."
Photography built for real placement, not stock
Used in projects for Nikon, Nokia, and international publishers where imagery needs to stay consistent across editorial layouts, campaign surfaces, and physical spaces.
Built for real-world placement
Image sets are prepared to stay readable across covers, digital campaigns, launches, and large-format interiors without losing depth or detail.
Commercial terms that are easy to approve
Licensing scope is defined by channel, duration, territory, and exclusivity, with pricing outlined early so internal approvals can move quickly.
Collections available for licensing
Atmospheric landscapes
Weather, stillness, and scale for campaigns, covers, and spatial placements.
Minimal compositions
Clean frames with room for typography, layout, and restrained branding.
Night and horizon
Depth, quiet light, and visual calm for spaces, editorial layouts, and hospitality.
Where the work is applied
Publishing
Editorial stories, covers, and features that need atmosphere without overpowering the page.
Campaigns
Brand campaigns and product launches that demand a distinct, recognizable visual signature.
Built environments
Hotels, interiors, and architectural spaces where artwork must harmonize with the environment over time.
Previous collaborations
Nikon Nikon Z8 launch campaign imagery
Nokia Global brand and editorial visuals
Adobe Creative summit and brand storytelling
Samsung Campaign and branded editorial imagery
Chevrolet Campaign storytelling and atmospheric placements
How licensing works
- 01
Share the brief
Send the intended use, markets, timeline, and any references. If direction is still forming, we can shape the scope together in one quick exchange.
- 02
Review a focused selection
You receive image options matched to the brief, along with usage scope and pricing ranges so your team can decide with confidence.
- 03
License and delivery
Once approved, final files are delivered in the required formats with a written license summary and support for follow-up usage questions.
Starting rates — final scope quoted per project
Editorial
From 200 €
~ $218Magazines, articles, features, and publishing with clearly defined usage.
Digital
From 400 €
~ $436Websites, social campaigns, launches, and digital placements based on scope and duration.
Commercial
From 750 €
~ $818Brand campaigns, marketing use, and multi-channel commercial licensing.
Final fees are set by usage scope, territory, duration, and exclusivity requirements.
Selected articles for visual direction
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Editorial PracticeChoosing Images for Editorial Use
How to select and sequence photography for editorial layouts so images support story flow and reading clarity.
Get in touch
Initiate a collaboration
Share the essentials of your project. I will respond with relevant image options, clear usage scope, and pricing your team can review quickly.
For urgent or large-scale projects, mention it in the brief and turnaround will be prioritised.
Usage is quoted per channel, duration, territory, and exclusivity. No usage is assumed outside what is agreed in writing.
Prefer email? hello@mikkolagerstedt.com
Browse the licensing library before sending a brief.