Valokuvilla

Valokuvilla is a Finnish phrase that literally translates to “with photographs.” It is the plural adessive form of valokuva (photograph) and is used in Finnish to indicate that something is accomplished by or contains photographs as a medium or accompaniment. The form expresses means or accompaniment with multiple photographs and can describe books, articles, exhibitions, or digital content that include photographs.

In usage, valokuvilla appears in titles, captions, or descriptions rather than as a complete sentence. For example, a book might be described as “kirja valokuvilla,” meaning a book that uses photographs extensively; an exhibition might be labeled to emphasize a photo-forward approach. As a heading or label, it signals the visual emphasis of the work and situates photographs as a primary element.

Related terms and notes: valokuva (photograph), valokuvataide (photographic art), kuvakirja (photo book), and kuvagalleria (photo gallery). The term should not be confused with singular forms such as valokuvalla, which would mean “with a photograph.” The plural form valokuvilla is appropriate when referring to multiple photographs or to the method of using photographs generally.