I'm an Estonian born photographer living in Helsinki, Finland.
I bought my first SLR camera in 1994 after graduating high school. I started with shooting film and I was so excited. At this time, I mostly photographed for fun; mainly summer holidays, nature and flowers. My father is an amateur photographer and I had the opportunity to spend time with him in a darkroom. I think it was the spark that ignited my passion. I started studying photography in 2002 at VVI (Visuaaliviestinnän Instituutti) in Tampere, Finland.
I really liked my photography teacher and I think he is the best teacher I have ever had. At the same time I began to work as a freelance photographer. I visited many advertising agencies with my portfolio. It was the time before social media, you had to meet people face to face and show your work.
I’m totally in love with lifestyle, portraiture and interior photography. I'm sure that my eye for interior photography developed after I started to work closely with interior journalist and stylist Jonna Kivilahti. We have been and are still shooting homes for Finnish magazines and commercial shoots for different companies. After many great projects and a steady success here in Finland, I am happy to see the growing interest towards my photography in other countries. I am very thankful for that! My experience in lifestyle photography has also lead me to publish six books.
My signature style is feminine, deliberate, composed & feels quiet.
I am happily married with three children and I am always inspired by the sea, sand and stones. I am also a big fan of cherry blossoms, paintings, poetry, autumn rain and flying kites on a windy day. I enjoy meeting new and interesting people, learning from the different experiences of life they bring.
My life’s most important milestones… my children! They “teach” me every day how to become a better person and am incredibly thankful to know them.
Photographer John Saxton once said: “I think a good photograph reveals not only what is in front of camera -the subject; but also what is behind the camera - the photographer.” I try to remember that when I’m holding a camera.
Elsa - Upeita kuvia upeista jutuista! Tuonneko pääsisi, niin hulluksi tulisi ;)
Pirkko - Heippa Krista! Ihania kuvia sinulla jälleen. Olisipa mukava päästä katselemaan tuollaisia asetelmia paikan päälle. Kaunista on, varmasti sanoinkuvaamatonta olla läsnä. Kaikkea ihanaa sinulle talven keskelle. <3
Pieni lintu - Järjettömän kauniita, rouheita juttuja! <3
Heidi - Voi ihanuus! Niin on hienoja kuvia varmasti mieleenpainuvasta elämyksestä :) Kiitos näistä :)
Esmeralda - Mielettömän ihania juttuja ja kauniita kuvia! Tuonne kun pääsisi joskus!!
Minna / Mii - Näitä kuvia pitää muistella illalla, kun panee silmät kiinnin:)
anita schytte - Dear all 3 girls from Finland. Thank you so much for the vistit and beautiful beautiful words and photos – you are so professional and I cannot wait to see the wonders you make!!I will follow you closely from now on … Best regards, Anita – on behalf of the Tine K Home team
Marja - Voih mitä kuvia… aivan upeita! Ja aivan mahtava taisi olla tuo ympäristö missä kuvata…! Tuonne kun joskus pääsisi!
Kati:) - Moi,
Oijoi, Oijoi!!!
Olette olleet onnekkaita!
Terkkuja Hämeestä pakkasen keskeltä,
Kati
Niina - Oih, niin ihanaa ! Voi että multa meinaa aina itku päästä, kun pääsette tekemään ja kokemaan aivan ihanaa työtä ! Elätte unelmaa ♥ Oih, oih & voih ! Ihania alemmat luistelukuvat (mikäköhän suloisuus pallokaulaliina sillä toisella daamilla kaulassa ??) ja nämä Tinet. Köpis ♥ ♥ Voih, kun ois itsellä mahdollisuus sinne suunnata, en epäröisi hetkeäkään. Toiv. nähdään pian Krista !
Beate - LOVE these photos! :)
//Beate :)
eilentanaanhuomenna - Ja oijoijoi, kiitos kun sain lepuuttaa mieltäni ja silmääni näissäkin kuvissa!
JEN - Hello, I’m jenny and live in Korea!
Yesterday, I saw your photo in another blog.
When I saw your it, I falled in love.
Until now, I’m seeing your photo!!
I Looooooooooove the feeling of it.
Thanks for taking the photo.
bye, your fan Jen.