JoyHey

Dreamy Studio

JoyHey — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:00:04 +0000

I was recently asked to photograph an amazing, dreamy studio that is located in Kruununhaka, Helsinki, Finland. We had such a great time not only doing the mandatory, which is figuring out the angles and framing, but also chitchatting and eating yummy nachos with fresh homemade guacamole. The day was truly wonderful: great company, delicious food, and a stunning apartment… not to mention all the super cool design stuff I just couldn’t take my eyes off. I mean, who wouldn’t want to own a Dualit toaster, VIPP trash can, a Therese Sennerholt print, Eames DSW chair, or a ladder by Design House Stockholm? Enough said, take a look yourself. Wouldn’t you love to live here? I know I would.

Images by JoyHey

Filed under: Decor, House Tagged: Apartment, Helsinki, Home, House, JoyHey, Kruununhaka, Photography

Summer Evenings

JoyHey — Sun, 26 May 2013 15:12:52 +0000

Summer… oh beautiful summer! I have waited for you for a long time… long long time. And now it seems you have finally arrived. All those magical moments you bring with you. I am shivering each time I see a sunset paint the horizon golden or hear the sound of rippling waves. I can’t wait to enjoy your pastel colors and dreamy light. May there be many sweet memories to come…

Images by JoyHey via Instagram

Filed under: Summer Tagged: Dream, Evening, JoyHey, light, Memory, Pastel, Summer

JoyHey In Pretty Pastel Style Book By Selina Lake

JoyHey — Sun, 26 May 2013 13:48:04 +0000

Do you still remember when I told you that an interior stylist from London asked for my photos for the upcoming interior design book dealing with pastel colors and decor? Some time ago, I also shared a sneakpeek and revealed the book cover on my blog. Well, today I am super happy to let you all know that this book – Pretty Pastel Style Book By Selina Lake – has arrived at my doorstep.

Thank you Selina for sending it to me… and even better, this lovely book arrived in a cute striped outfit and it had dear Selina’s autograph. I’m super duper honored to have my photos included in the book among all the amazing names, such as Anthropologie, Laura Ashley and Urban Outfitters. You can find two of my photographs – Mint Bug and Loveliness – on page 142-143.

Images by JoyHey

Filed under: Collaboration, Design Tagged: Book, Design, Interior, JoyHey, Pastel, Pretty Pastel Style, Selina Lake

JoyHey’s New Flickr Look

JoyHey — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:10:39 +0000

I was really excited to wake up this morning to realize that Flickr had made some serious changes on their age-old website. This new appearance is exactly what they should have done a long long time ago in order to serve their loyal fans, like me, in a more engaging, interesting and versatile manner. I am loving the new look despite the fact that it is not highly original anymore – given the notion that after Pinterest emerged, many websites went into copying the style.

However, I am happy that this change makes the photographs uploaded on Flickr look so much more professional. Also, it eases the website scrolling considerably. It is not infinite scrolling like on Tumblr but the current website does surely display a greater amount of photos than previously, not to mention how this all affect usability of the website. Actually, when previously the photographs were portrayed against white background, they can now be viewed easily against black background. This option is commonly seen as a more impressive way of showing pictures since not only does it make the photos stand out from the background better but it also makes justice for the colors. Eventually, it seems like Flickr is actually thinking about its users! Hurray! I am loving the new site. What do you think? Did Flickr pull it off?

Images by JoyHey via Flickr

Filed under: Social Media Tagged: Flickr, JoyHey, Look, New, Transformation

Sunny Summer Days

JoyHey — Sun, 12 May 2013 06:03:54 +0000

It’s Sunday, it’s finally summer here in Finland and it’s Mother’s day! Today I am officially getting started with my summer which will (for sure!) involve lots of sun, colors and joy. I have been craving for those sunshiny days when everything seems to illuminate, bloom, and bathe in light. As it happens, I already yesterday posted on Facebook about spotting some amazing spring colors on my Instagram where I marvelled at the beauty of big, bright, red tulips. It was truly miraculous to see their delicate stems leaning against the wind and look at how their gorgeous petals reach for the sky and sun.

Today I am extremely happy and grateful for all the mothers out there in the world and wish to celebrate this wonderful day with all of you by sharing some sunny pictures I have captured out on the sunshine fields. May these photographs serve as a reminder to enjoy the little things along the way and strive to make each individual day bright, light, and cheerful. Life can truly be a dreamy, sunlit journey… if one allows it. So, let the butterflies on the meadows set your troubles free and make your mind wonder. Have a delightful day!

Images by JoyHey

Filed under: Nature, Summer Tagged: Bright, Butterfly, Dream, Field, JoyHey, light, Pastel, Summer, Sunflower, Sunny

Plastic Kitchen Equipment from Daloplast

JoyHey — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:35:47 +0000

I’m sharing my latest discovery – bright and paste-colored kitchen equipment from Swedish Daloplast – on my post Pretty in Pastel: Plastic Kitchen Equipmentest at Best Friends for Frosting. From spatulas and knives to measuring cups and bowls, these cheerful plastic items will bring about an atmosphere of joy in the kitchen. Pretty cute stuff, I would say. What do you think?

Images by JoyHey for Best Friends for Frosting

Filed under: Baking

Sunny Funny Amsterdam

JoyHey — Sat, 04 May 2013 12:11:37 +0000

Amsterdam – the city of joy and happiness. Oh, now I am dayreaming myself away again. Why? Because I left my heart in sunny and funny Amsterdam. In all its playfulness, including a beautiful pop-up fun park in the city center, Amsterdam provided me with a memorable travel experience and a wonderful journey to happiness.

It’s not only the vintage, pastel ferris wheel and beautiful, old carousel that got be excited but also the bright sunshine and scent of yummy treats, such as popcorn, waffles and cotton candy. Amsterdam really knew how to make my knees weak. So yes, besides being constantly on the hunt for all things pretty, I am also a sucker for all sugary things!

If I were to decide what my life would look like, it would be exactly this. All day long and day in day out I would have a great time with my friends and enjoy life’s tiny little details and moments; I would have a blast while marvelling at the big blue sky and all the people laughing out loud and having fun. This is what happiness means to me. It’s all about sharing the joy with others.

Images by JoyHey

Filed under: Travel Tagged: Amsterdam, Dream, Fun, Happiness, Joy, JoyHey, Park, Pastel

JoyHey For Cecelia Ahern

JoyHey — Fri, 03 May 2013 07:02:42 +0000

I’m super excited to announce that my light, bright and pastel-hued Sweet Love fine art photograph has been requested to be on the cover of Irish author Cecelia Ahern‘s new novel called I Cento Nomi (in English: One Hundred Names). Being the writer of the international bestselling book PS, I Love You, that, by the way, got also made into a movie featuring Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler, Cecelia’s novel with my artwork will be published by milanese Rizzoli RCS Libri together with The World of Dot with a print round of 4000 copies. I am so excited and can’t wait to see how the final product turns out!

Photograph by JoyHey
Book cover design by The World of Dot

Filed under: Collaboration Tagged: Book, Cecelia Ahern, Cover, I Cento Nomi, JoyHey, Novel, One Hundred Names, Pastel, RCS Libri, Read, Rizzoli

Bike Life In Amsterdam

JoyHey — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:32:12 +0000

Amsterdam, located in the Netherlands, Europe, is a truly beautiful city of bikers. Built on water, its long pretty canals and fun, narrow streets make the place a truly unique and fantastic spot for riding a bicycle to visit different sightseeing locations. Just by looking at the sides of the streets in the city, one can immediately grasp that Amsterdam is all about having fun and enjoying life. All the colorful and playful bicycles have their own story to tell.

For a daydreamer, Amsterdam offers a great deal of versatility and lots of new interesting perspectives. It is a photographer’s heaven where one can become amazed at every street corner. There are endless opportunities for bumping into marvellous finds and aesthetic details. Being a devoted bicycle fan, I could have spent hours just marvelling at their beauty and shape. Luckily, I managed to come across some serious jewels during my trip.

I really loved the goofy-looking mint green bicycle and the pastel-colored striped one! Aren’t they just adorable? Especially, the striped one seems like a cool, urban tiger screaming for attention. Also, the “I am happy” sticker on the bicycle basket below made me smile big time. Who comes up with stuff like this? Just brilliant!

For me, the vast amount of bicycles was simply breathtaking. You could look anywhere and still find something worth photographing. Amsterdam definitely didn’t let me down. During my trip, I managed to capture some absolutely gorgeous things (more to come soon!) and, most importantly, I got several remarkable, life-lasting memories that I will cherish in my heart for many years to come. Yes, I’ll admit it: Amsterdam stole my heart. And I, for one, am determined to return one day. For sure. Until then, I will just have to take another look at my photographs and breathe a big, long sigh. I am already longing back. But hey, just between you and me, I think Amsterdam is missing me too.

Images by JoyHey

Filed under: City, Travel Tagged: Amsterdam, Art, Bicycle, Bike, Biking, City, Dream, JoyHey, Pastel, Travel, Trip

JoyHey Featured On Planning Pretty

JoyHey — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:31:21 +0000

My Pastel Macarons fine art print got featured on the super cute Planning Pretty blog. Get inspired by sweet and delicate aqua hues and bright springy tones with the lovely home accessories wish list by Camille from San Francisco.

Loving the pastel-colored print? There’s now FREE Shipping on my online photography shop thru Sunday, worldwide!

Photo by JoyHey

Filed under: Features, Shop Tagged: Art, JoyHey, JoyShop, Online, Pastel, Photography, Print, Shop