Hugo Korhonen is a Finnish nature photographer, educator, and content creator based between Bali and Finland — known globally for northern lights, winter landscapes, and travel photography.
Growing up, he faced bullying and struggled to find where he belonged. Photography changed that. Through his lens he found a way to express what he couldn't say out loud — and discovered that images have a quiet power to make people feel less alone.
That belief still drives everything he creates. His work explores resilience, the healing quality of nature, and the kind of beauty that asks you to slow down and pay attention. He wants people who see his photos to feel something — and to look at the natural world around them differently.
Today Hugo Korhonen is the most followed Finnish photographer, and one of the most followed Finnish individuals on Instagram @hugoraphy with over 1.3+ million followers across 100+ countries. His work has been exhibited in New York City, Liverpool, and Rome, and recognised at the International Photography Awards. He has collaborated with brands including Sony Alpha, Halti, and Etihad Airways - and been featured on national TV on MTV.
Alongside his photography he runs Story Lens — a mentorship programme helping photographers worldwide develop their visual storytelling and build creative careers on their own terms. It's the work he wishes had existed when he was starting out.
As seen in
Live TV:
Huomenta Suomi - originally broadcasted on MTV on 2.9.2026
Podcasts:
The Northern Lights - what are they? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
Newspapers:
Savon Sanomat 2025