Polar Lights

Rayann Elzein is a French nature photographer and polar expedition leader based in Utsjoki, the northernmost municipality of the Finnish Sapmi. His work is deeply rooted in the Arctic landscapes that surround him daily — silent forests, frozen rivers, reindeer trails, and the shifting skies of the Northern Lights. Through his photography, Rayann captures both the delicate stillness and raw energy of Sapmi´s seasons, always with respect for the land and the life it holds.

With years of experience guiding and photographing in Svalbard and Antarctica, Rayann also brings to this exhibition a glimpse of the southern polar world. As a bonus to the core focus on Sapmi, Polar Lights includes selected images from Svalbard and Antarctica—icy coastlines, dramatic wildlife, and fleeting moments of southern light—offering a visual dialogue between the North and the South.

Rayann’s work is guided by a deep respect for nature, a commitment to conservation, and a passion for sharing the fragile beauty of the polar regions with others.

The “Polar Lights” exhibition is organized by Metsähallitus´s Northern Lapland Nature Centre, Siida