valokuvamaisiin

Valokuvamaisiin is a Finnish adjective form meaning “photographic-like” or “resembling a photograph.” It is derived from valokuva, meaning photograph, and the suffix -mainen, which yields valokuvamainen, “photographic-like.” The form valokuvamaisiin is one inflected form used when the adjective modifies a plural noun in a particular grammatical case; Finnish adjectives change their ending to agree with the noun they describe. The core sense is to denote something that resembles photography in appearance, lighting, composition, or overall realism.

In usage, valokuvamainen describes aesthetics or qualities that give a scene or image the look of a photograph. It is commonly found in visual arts criticism, design, film, advertising, and journalism. Examples include phrases such as valokuvamainen estetiikka (photographic-like aesthetics) or valokuvamaisia kuvia (photographic-like pictures). The adverbial form, valokuvamaisesti, can describe actions done in a photographic manner, such as lighting, framing, or processing.

Related terms include valokuvallinen (photographic, pertaining to photographs) and valokuva (photograph). The term valokuvamaisen and its inflected forms appear across Finnish media to signal a stylistic reference to photography without claiming literal photographic capture. As a descriptive term, it helps distinguish visuals that aim for the crisp, composed, and often realistic look associated with traditional photography from other artistic approaches.