Dark days around Gamla stan and Slussen

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I often tell my friends that Stockholm is at its most photogenic during long summer days.

I fully take that back now.

Christmas market at Sergels torg

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While it may not be as atmospheric as Gamla stan’s own Christmas market, hanging around Stockholm’s center at Sergels torg still puts me in the holiday spirit.

Celebrating Saint Lucia Day

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One of the highlights of December besides Christmas is the celebration of Saint Lucia Day. Kids and adults alike wearing crowns of light and dressed in flowing white robes add an ethereal presence to the cold dark winter.

LaChapelle exhibit at Fotografiska

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My friend Kendra and I recently checked out artist David LaChapelle’s edgy exhibition, Burning Beauty, at Fotografiska – one of Stockholm’s highly popular museums. It’s said to be his largest exhibition, taking up the entire museum which was shut down for a couple days just to install his work.

Stockholm under white blanket of snow

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Was out and about today taking a few snow shots of the city and everything looks so clean and pristine right now.