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.

INTERIOR…SUKSITEHDAS

March 14, 2013

Talon arkkitehtuuri ja valon läsnäolo sai haukkomaan henkeäni. Kodista jutun kirjoitti Divaanin numeroon 3/13 Mirsa Kaartinen.

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Barbara - Absolutely dreamy stylings ! LOVE them so much ! Hugs, Barbara
JenniH - Vau, todella kiehtova koti ja niin mielenkiintoinen sisustus! Upeita ratkaisuja, kunpa itsekin olisi noin luova sisustaja! :)
Päivi Peltotien päästä - Haukoin henkeä jo katsoessani kuvia Divaaanin sivuilta, joten aivan varmasti niin käy paikanpäällä käydessä : )
Tämä on kyllä upea koti ja ympäristö! Ja hienoja ovat kuvat myös!
Sharon - Such a stunning home….love the large lamps in the first photograph – beautiful photos, you make every home look so serene and the light is so amazing. Have a lovely weekend. Sharon
Pieni lintu - Onpas erikoinen sänky, vau. :) Todella kaunis koti!
HomeNord - Voi vain ihailla sinun kuvia. Itsellä on viellä paljon oppimista:)
kolmen koti rannikolla - Aivan mielettöman kauniita kuvia sinulla Krista! Ja tämä koti on niin upea, ihailin tätä jo Divaanissa.
Vekarus - Vau, mitä kuvia ja mikä asunto!
Hammi - Upeita kuvia upeasta talosta!
Maire - Tämä oli raikas juttu! Erityisen raikkaita ovat kuvatkin, joista näkee että ympäristö on ollut inspiroiva kuvattava. Kivoja yksityiskohtia sisustuksessa myöskin.
BohemeInterior - Aivan upea ja valoisa koti!
Henni - Tämä talo on yksinkertaisesti Upea!!!
kaari3 - Musta-valkoisuus näkyy olevan valttia suomalaisessa sisustuksessa. Siskonpeti on vallan mainio idea! Ja upeat kuvat, teitty :)
Niina - Tämä oli ihan uskomaton! Mulla on juttu tallessa :)