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.

Sannan ja Markuksen kotona upeassa Kannustalossa

June 19, 2012

Ääni vapisten kysyin Sannalta, että suostuisivatko he antamaan kotinsa lehtijuttua varten ja ilokseni hän suostui. Sanna ja Markus ovat suloisen kummipoikani vanhempia. Toivekoti ja Puutarha taittoi heidän kotijutun lehteen, mikä ilmestyi eilen lehtihyllyille. Koetin taltioida heidän juuri valmistunutta ulkopatiota sekä kesämajaa, jonka Sannan arkkitehtianoppi suunnitteli Kannustalon rinnalleen. Heidän kotona olemme viettäneet monet iloiset juhlat ja kummipoikani ristiäiset. Onnellinen koti, johon aina niin mielellään palaan. Kuvissa näkyvät upeat kranssit ovat Minnan yrityksen Minnetin käsialaa. Lehden juttua varten Sannaa ja Markusta haastatteli ja suloisen jutun kirjoitti Jonna Kivilahti.

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Kristina Green - What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL home! And what gorgeous gorgeous photos you have taken. I absolutely LOVE your post today and will gaze at it for hours!!!!
Peurankello - Mahtavaa tuo, että satsataan patioelämään. Siellähän ne kesän parhaat hetket perheen ja ystävien kanssa vietetään.
Ada - I love the light and specious interiors and the beautiful terrace. Wonderful photography, as always!
iukku - Mä RAKASTUIN tähän kotiin <3
Asht - I find your blog last day and I love it
are you agree I present it on mine in “a sunday a blog”
Thanks; happy to meet you
Krista - Asht – im glad you found my blog. It ok to me if you like share my work in your blog :)
Laura - Miten ihana talo!!! Ja taas kerran kauniisti kuvattu, Krista.
Pirkko - Krista, aivan upeita kuvia! Ihanan valoisia. Saat kodin loistamaan käsissäsi. Upea paikka. Ihanaa kesää sinullekin <3