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.
kaari3 - Kiitos pikalomasta! Kivasti kerron peYäivänkulun aamusta iltaan. ksi noista tuoleista olisi kiva saada takapihalle lukutuoliksi. Kun asuin Saksassa, sisareni oli yhden kesän töissä Timmersdorfissa, Saksassa. Kävimme siellä rannalla ja hyvin vastaavan kaunista oli.
Conchi - Where is this magical place?
Now I have the need to go and visit.
Johanna - Ihania kuvia taas Krista :) Tuli saaren tuoksut ja tuuli läpi tästä läppärin näytöstä.
anonyymi - Onpa upeita kuvia!!!
Maija - Kiitos todella kauniista blogistasi. On aina nautinto katsoa hienoja kuviasi. Nyt oli pakko kommentoida, aivan mahtavat kuvat ja paikka. Tuonne on päästävä ensi kesänä. Kiitos!
Onnellinen Oliivi - Ihania kuvia, kiva kun olet laittanut niitä niin paljon. Tuli ihan oma viime kesäinen reissu mieleen,katso “täältä”.
Vekarus - Vau, mikä paikka! Vau, mitkä kuvat! Ihania koppeja, taloja, majakoita, … Taivas!
Krista - Kaari3 – Niitä tuoleja on muuten mahdollisuus ostaakin. Paikallisesta mainoslehdestä huomattiin, hinta vaan taisi olla 2000€ hujakoilla ne edullisemmat versiot. Jäin vaan unelmoimaan :)
Conchi – It is an island in Germany. Sylt Island. You will see more information from here http://en.sylt.de I really recommened it! Lovely place!
Johanna – Ihana! Kiitos sinulle =)
Anonyymi – Kiitos! Paikanpäällä on paljon kauniimpaa…
Maija – Sinne vaan! Ehdottomasti!
Onnellinen Oliivi – Kiitos linkistä! Kävin katsomassa ja oli paljon tuttuja paikkoja kuvissasi.
Vekarus – Niin se taivas! Oli juu, hetken aikaa suuresti pilvien peitossa mutta onneksi kirkastui =)